Architectural Woodwork by John Pavlik, Cabinetmaker

Owners of historic homes and reproduction 18th century homes share a unique problem with museums of early American art and architecture. How do you achieve period correct decorating, repairs to aging woodwork, or improve an historic setting without the expense of acquiring actual museum pieces?

At his workshop in Duck Pond Farm, Pennsylvania, John Edward Pavlik adheres to the techniques of 18th century millwork, including traditional methods of dovetailing and joinery that resulted in the Colonial and 19th century woodwork we continue to marvel at today.

From antique fireplace mantels to window sashes, doors, paneling, molding, and more, Pavlik Millwork Furniture can provide the individually handcrafted pieces your special project requires.

Please Contact John to inquire about starting a project for you, including (but not limited to):

Historic custom fireplace mantels.
Fluted columns.
Window sashes and doors.
Room ends.
18th century molding.
And don’t forget to check out John’s American Period Reproduction Furniture.

We’ll work with you to acquire measurements for needed pieces; research the historical detail necessary to hand craft authentic woodwork; and even analyze fragments of original material from historic homes in order to match existing work to perfection. Learn how your project evolves from a tree to a unique American masterpiece in wood.

On this page you will find images and descriptions of some of John’s completed works, but the project we most look forward to is the assignment we hope to complete for you.

Architectural Woodwork for Sale

Award Winning Museum Quality Fireplace Mantel For Sale

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Early American Life Magazine chose this reproduction antique fireplace mantel for their 2006 Directory of Traditional American Crafts in the category “Architectural,” awarding it a Museum Quality rating.

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This work represents the end result of an all summer study of fireplace low mantels, researching antique fireplace mantels from 1760 to 1790. The columns are very basic in a low mantel, and are reeded in this example. To reach the level of historic accuracy required, among the most important measurements turned out to be the width of the columns. Historically accurate molding profiles, regional differences between Northern and Southern work, and many other details were painstakingly researched. The completed work represents a fireplace mantel that, detail for detail, could have been crafted in the 18th century.

Architectural Woodwork for Commissions

Fireplace Mantel

An interpretation fireplace mantel from the 1790s, based on the architecture of the Fenno House in Old Sturbridge Village. This piece features feather edge paneling with a built in cupboard. Early American fireplace mantels are very popular, and this represents a typical mantel shelf of the period.

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Molding and Paneling

John fashioned the molding and paneling, as well as the transit above the doors for this Bed & Breakfast, located in the town of Scottdale, PA, where many historic homes can still be found. Window sashes, molding and paneling were crafted with a 1790 to 1820, classic period appearance. Period structures such as this and other reproduction 18th century homes can also benefit from John’s American period reproduction Furniture.




	Details of woodworking from Durstine House Bed & Breakfast located in the town of Scottdale, PA CLICK TO SEE LARGER IMAGES

Fluted Column Fireplace Mantel

To achieve the fluted columns in this interpretation of a period fireplace mantel, John studied the Johnson Hatfield Tavern. On the National Register of Historic Places, this Fayette County, PA structure dates back to 1817, yet its woodwork featured architectural styles from the 1770s.

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Clientele for Pavlik Millwork Furniture

John Pavlik’s workshop at Duck Pond Farm serves a wide variety of clients whose interest in American period furniture, period architectural woodwork, 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 reproduction 18th century homes. John Pavlik’s work has been requested by museums, historic properties, and National parks.

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