• "I was truly impressed by the outstanding quality of the firm’s work and by Ian Agrell's enthusiasm and professional commitment"
    F. Carey Howlett
    Hermitage Foundation
  • "Your work looks incredible. A special thanks to you for making us look brilliant for choosing you for the project"
    David Wick
    Owner of O.B.Williams
  • "The level of craftsmanship shown is amazing. How you can produce something of such quality from a simple lump of wood is beyond me"
    David Shiress, Design Manager
    Taylor Made Joinery Interiors, Suffolk
  • "...the incredible effort you and your talented staff put forth in the chair for His Holiness Pope John Paul II ...was well beyond our expectations"
    David Owen Tryba
    Architect

The Woodcarving Experts

Agrell Architectural Carving, founded by Master Carver, Ian Agrell in 1978, is recognised as one of the foremost architectural carving companies in the world. We specialise in classical design and hand carving for private residences, commercial buildings and ecclesiastical structures.

When you work with us, there are no limitations to what we can create. We employ the same methods and tools used by the generations of wood carvers before us. Look closely and you’ll discover there is a delicacy and beauty that only carving by hand can reveal.

BEAUTY WITHIN BUDGET. DELIVERY WITHOUT DELAY.

At Agrell Architectural Carving, design is everything. Whether it’s a simple yet elegant hand-carved wood fireplace mantel or a series of complex renaissance panels, we proudly stand by our commitment to provide you with workmanship of outstanding quality. You can also be confident your project will be delivered on time and within your budget, regardless of volume, project size or location. The key is collaboration.

To ensure an open and continuous dialogue and complete confidentiality, Ian Agrell personally directs all projects from start to finish. The Agrell Architectural Carving team includes over 15 highly skilled wood carvers and three project managers. Which means, in addition to our large wood carving capacity, we also provide you with your own project manager who, alongside Ian, ensures that all details are managed to your complete satisfaction and that your project moves forward in a timely manner.

Recent Blog Entries

Painted hand carvings

Monday, January 23, 2012 - 15:54

These panels were taken from the French Art Nouveau designer M.P. Verneuil's portfolio "Etude de la plante" published in the early 20th century.They were originally designed for paper, textiles, ceramics and stained glass. I have loved his designs for many years and adapted them for carved wood to use in contemporary settings as architectural moldings, fire surrounds, bed head boards etc.

Dover Publications: Recommended by Agrell Architectural Carving for anyone involved in classical design.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 15:26

There are many wonderful books published by Dover and to be honest I don't know what we artisans and designers would do without this publishing company.

Additonal photographs of hand carved doors from Aix-en-Provence

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 15:52

Here are some additional photographs Ian took of hand carved doors in Aix-en-Provence.