John Edward Pavlik

An Award Winning craftsman John has been noted by Early American Life Magazine for entering museum quality  reproductions in their annual directory of Traditional American Crafts.

John's Specialty

John’s specialty includes architectural woodwork and American period reproduction furniture, with his creations ranging from fireplace mantels to painted country pieces. John also offers a charming array of folk art.

With clients ranging from museums to owners of historic homes and lovers of original American folk art, John is ready to contribute to your restoration project, or perhaps create that special piece of antique reproduction furniture for you.

Selected again by Early American Life Magazine in 2008, John's work was also on display over the summer of '08 in both the Harrisburg Museum of Art and the Bedford Springs Art Gallery.

Please contact John to inquire about starting a project for you, including:

• Architectural Woodwork, from fireplace mantels and room ends to other exemplary architectural millwork, these highly researched projects include
  • Fireplace mantels and room ends.
  • Historic paneling and molding.
  • Doors and window sashes.
• American Period Reproduction Furniture. Highly researched, handcrafted antique reproduction furniture, including Chippendale and Queen Anne Period pieces.
  • Tea tables and dressing tables.
  • Corner, pewter, and Dutch cupboards.
  • Document boxes, as well as full sized, dovetailed blanket chests.
  • Including Chippendale and Queen Anne Pieces and Painted Country Furniture.
• Folk Art. American folk art at its finest, both ready to purchase pieces and commissionable items.

Online Purchases

We have a few American Furniture and Folk Art pieces ready to go. Why wait, when you can purchase these extraordinary examples from American cabinetmaker John Edward Pavlik today? Simply visit our Furniture and Folk Art pages to make your purchase through PayPal.

American Furniture from John Edward Pavlik

Once upon a time when America was young, there were men who were cabinetmakers, carpenters, and joiners. They processed trees into lumber and the lumber into houses and furniture. The legacy of these men, including the American furniture and architectural woodwork they crafted achieved an elegance of design never again matched in American history. The time was the 18th century. The craftsmen of those days have vanished into legend. Today, the traditions they left behind are followed by a diminishing handful of skilled artisans.

These traditions continue at Duck Pond Farm in Somerset, Pennsylvania, in the workshop of noted cabinetmaker John Edward Pavlik. All of John’s creations at Duck Pond Farm are bench made by employing traditional building techniques. Drawers and cases are hand dovetailed, cabriole legs are hand carved, and moldings hand planed. The techniques and traditions of 18th century woodworking are closely adhered to.

Research and scholarship are employed to lay the foundation for reproducing each exacting representation of a period piece, whether crafting room ends, cabinetry, or fireplace mantels. It’s period millwork and American Reproduction Furniture at its finest. Learn how your project evolves from a tree to a unique American masterpiece in wood.

We can honestly say that no matter what work John has done for us - restoration & repair of antiques, moving & reconstruction of an early log house, making woodwork for our 1814 stone house - you name it - we've been absolutely pleased with his work!!

The historical research and correctness of his work exceeded our expectations.

We also own many of his wood carving creations and furniture which enhance our own collection! We recommend him highly for any job because he takes great pride in doing his best at whatever it might be. He is truly blessed with some great talents!

                                         Dave & Bonnie Wargo

Featured in Early American Life Magazine

Once again in 2008, John's work was featured in the prestigious magazine, Early American Life.

Each year, Early American Life Magazine creates a Directory of Traditional American Crafts, including antique reproduction furniture and featuring work in 22 categories.

Each artist selected for the Directory has had his or her work reviewed by a panel of experts. Chosen artists are deemed to have shown a mastery of their craft, a level of accomplishment representing the top of their field.

As early as 1989, John Pavlik has been represented in this prestigious directory. Since 2004, his work has been featured in the categories of Formal, Painted Furniture, Architecture, Boxes, and Wood Carving. Among his latest works is an American period reproduction fireplace mantel, judged to be museum quality, the highest rating bestowed by Early American Life Magazine.

To learn more, and to see John’s award winning pieces, visit www.ealonline.com and click on the Directory link.

Pavlik Millwork Furniture Clientele

John Pavlik’s workshop at Duck Pond Farm serves a wide variety of customers whose interest in American period furniture, period architectural wood work, and folk art matches his own. Customers include owners of historic homes that have suffered damage to their woodwork or have missing details John can replace, as well as those interested in detailing their authentic reproduction homes. John Pavlik’s work has been requested by museums, historic properties, and National parks.

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