At Cedars Woodworking, we are a true 21st century woodworking shop, combining the cutting-edge technology of CAD designing & CNC machining with traditional woodworking & carpentry skills. This hybrid woodworking style can be seen in a furniture restoration project we did.


Recreated Furniture Carving

A client came to us looking to restore a missing feature of his 1840’s Art Nuevo bedroom set which he had owned for over 40 years. The bed had a hand-carved accent piece, but the matching armoire was missing the corresponding piece.

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To recreate this carving, we first digitally scanned  it and programmed it into the program that runs the CNC machining.


After the design stage, we took the design to the CNC machine, where we transformed a block of mahogany into the rough shape and size of the finished product. While the CNC took nearly 9 hours to work its magic, it provided us with a level of detail and precision that would have taken our staff weeks to accomplish.

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Here’s our test piece of wood after going throgh the CNC machine. This helped us ensure the dimensions and settings were correct before we used the mahogany.


After the CNC machine did its job, it took our skilled woodworkers 35-40 hours to finish the project. This included carving out every nook and cranny of the flower design, giving it three dimensions of detail. The final step of the project was finishing, during which we painstakingly matched the stained color and  patina of the existing 1840’s carving.


This carving is the accent piece on an armoire. The matching bed was missing its accent piece, so Cedars Woodworking recreated the original, using our CNC capabilities as well as the skill of our craftmen through their handwork.
The original (top) and the reproduction carving (bottom), which combined technology and traditional woodcarving techniques.


Cedars Woodworking: A 21st Century Woodworking Company

This project showcases how woodworkers can combine traditional techniques with 21st century technology to create – or recreate – fine furniture with intricate details. With this unique blend of methods, we are able to provide a level of detail to our projects, from custom furniture or millwork to a complete kitchen remodel, in a faster and more efficient manner. This means you can enjoy the same level of exceptional quality from our craftsmen at a reduced cost.

If you are looking to refinish, restore, or replace your antique or heirloom furniture, give us a call at 717-392-1736.

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