by Gepetto Millworks | Feb 13, 2024 | Custom Millwork, Molding and Trim
The term “craftsman” is most commonly associated with the American furniture designer Gustav Stickley. He popularized the concepts of handcrafted, functional design in his magazine, “The Craftsman.” Craftsman-style homes gained popularity in newly developing cities in the Midwest and West Coast, inspiring new movements such as the Bungalow, Prairie School, and Mission Revival styles.
The craftsman’s style’s simplicity and practicality had a broad appeal, so it spread widely across cities all over the United States and is still popular today. Contemporary home designs often incorporate architectural elements that are reminiscent of craftsman style, even though many of them are not strictly craftsman-style.
by Gepetto Millworks | Jan 19, 2024 | Solid Wood Doors
The Federal Period, spanning from the late 18th to the early 19th century, was a crucial era in American architecture that saw the emergence of distinct design elements and principles. In Virginia, during this period, homes became symbols of refined taste and...
by Gepetto Millworks | Sep 12, 2019 | Historic Restoration, Richmond VA Woodworkers
Gepetto manufactures complex wood products. Historic Restoration and Building projects require specified wood products build using historic methods and our Richmond shop has years of experience producing hand made wood building products.
by Gepetto Millworks | Jun 25, 2018 | Historic Restoration
Trust Gepetto with your most complex architectural designs built in wood. Historic Warehouse Renovations Historic warehouse renovation happens to be a specialty of ours because of Richmond’s tobacco row. Located just below the rapids of the James River, and...
by Gepetto Millworks | Feb 9, 2017 | Historic Restoration, Richmond VA Woodworkers
The New England School of Architectural Woodworking has the best definition we could find for architectural woodwork as: “…all the wood exposed to view when the building is completed. This includes residential and commercial cabinetry (kitchens, baths, storage,...