Wood Work Collection

Workshop of a carpenter and joiner
The workshop of a carpenter and joiner, with various activities taking place

Poster advertising Pollards Storefitters, showing workmen busy with their carpentry. 20th century

Cabinet Makers in Shoreditch
A man guides a piece of wood through a large saw at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

Woodworker, from L Art du Menuisier by Andre Jacob Roubo, pub
XJF147924 Woodworker, from L Art du Menuisier by Andre Jacob Roubo, pub. 1769-74 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

The Holy Family
LLM455704 The Holy Family by Correggio, (Antonio Allegri) (c.1489-1534) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Family. Studies from the Great Masters (Hamilton, Adams & Co, c 1860)

Designs for wooden chairs and benches for the garden, from L
STC310993 Designs for wooden chairs and benches for the garden, from L Art du Menuisier, pub. 1769-74 (engraving) by Roubo

Members of the Barnet National Fire Service. In their off duty times, they have been making fittings for RAF rocket bombs. Picture taken 31st May 1944

Members of the Berners Street Fire Service, Central London, making toys for children of mothers who are working to keep the war effort going

Mohamed Thuruani, a skilled craftsman of 17 years standing in Lamu, sits outside his home while putting the finishing touches to a model dhow

Weights: Always a pleasure to work with! 1959
Players Weights Cigarettes rectangular counter-card featuring an illustration of a gentleman sawing in a workshop being watched by another gentleman who holds a packet of Weights in one hand

Voodoo masks on local market Lome Voodoo Fetish Market, Lome, Togo

Totem Pole Maker

Boat builders put the finishing touches to a new jahazi in the open boatyard at Matondoni, Lamu Island. The place has been famous for making traditional wooden sailing boats for a century or more

A skilled craftsman puts the finishes touches to a replica of a Pate Island chair. Wood carving is the most important craft in Lamu and sustains the greatest number of artisans

The Carpenter (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF147923 The Carpenter (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Burgess Hill, Sussex, England : Concentration on carpentry calls for a cigarette and here a young pupil of a " Progressive " school in Burgess Hill, pulls on a cigarette. 1962

Mrs Henniker making fencing poles at Chilham Kent 1949

Closeup of a skiff

Summer sunrise on boats docked

Wooden boat reflection on still water

Blustery day on Seattles Bell Harbor Marina

Wooden boats await a day on the water

Fishing boat in harbor

Fishing trawler in harbor in Seattle, Washington

The sun sets on a marina on Lake Union with Seattle in the background

Morning sun on the Lake Union marina in Seattle

Seattle skyline frames a wooden boat on Lake Union

Finished woodwork on a wooden boat sparkles in the sun

Arizona, Tucson, Pews (or benches / seats) in a historic Jewish Synagaogue
Arizona, Tucson, Pews (or benches/seats) in a historic Jewish Synagaogue

North Carolina, Beaufort. Four bird houses

Central America, Belize. Belize City. Handcarved Mayan motif wooden building detail

Mexico, Oaxaca, Morning sun lights restored colonial-era doorway of Casa de Sierra Azul in citys historic center

Mexico, San Miguel de Allende. Carved wooden set of doors

North Africa, Morocco, Marrakesh. Carved and piantd stucco detail at El Bahia Palace

Africa, Togo. Lome Voodoo Fetish Market. Local market where animal bone, skin, and body parts are used in voodoo rituals. Voodoo dolls with nails & shells in front of animal parts

Military Bridge 18th C
an example of a military bridge made out of wood in 18th century France. The bridge is supported by boats. Date: Circa 1760

Monastic Carpenter
A Carthusian monk carpenter at work at the monastery of La Valsainte, Switzerland. Date: early 1940s

Carpentry Lesson 1930S
A class of boys learning carpentry. Date: early 1930s

Craftsman at a cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London
An old craftsman finishes off a drawer with a plane, at a Shoreditch cabinet makers. 1940s

Cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London 1940s
Two men operate a machine at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

Selecting timber at a cabinet makers, Shoreditch, London
A man selects a piece of wood at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

Apprentice cabinet maker, Shoreditch, London
An apprentice learning his trade at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. c.1947

Cabinet maker, Shoreditch, London 1940s
A man screws doors to a cabinet or cupboard at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

Welsh Cabinet Makers with prams
The shop of W. Davies, a Cabinet Maker and Undertaker, of Station Road, Llanelli who was known as Davies the Celfi (Davies the Furniture)

French Soldiers-Bridge
French civil engineering corps construct a temporary wooden bridge out of staves and brushwood on a training mission. Date: 1886

Traditonal carpenters workshop with peddle lathe, England

Engraving of wheel manufacture in the 16th century
Wheel making. Engraving of men making wooden wheels for carts. The man at centre is drilling a hole in the hub of the wheel. The man at right is splitting wood to make spokes

Carpentry. Close-up of a hammer hitting a nail into a plank of wood

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Step into the workshop of a skilled carpenter and joiner, where creativity meets craftsmanship. The air is filled with the scent of freshly cut wood as intricate designs come to life. A vintage poster catches your eye, advertising Pollards Storefitters, renowned cabinet makers in Shoreditch. Their attention to detail and precision are evident in every piece they create. From across the globe, you find yourself transported to Washington, North America. Woodworking enthusiasts gather here, sharing their knowledge and passion for this timeless craft. But it's not just in North America that woodworking thrives; venture further south to Medina Souk in Marrakech, Morocco. Here, amidst the vibrant colors and bustling market stalls of North Africa lies a treasure trove of handcrafted wooden masterpieces. Flipping through the pages of L'Art du Menuisier by Andre Jacob Roubo takes you back in time to an era when woodworking was considered an art form. The delicate strokes on each page depict woodworkers pouring their heart into creating stunning pieces that stand the test of time. Woodwork has always been intertwined with history and religion - take "The Holy Family" for example. This masterpiece showcases how wood can be transformed into something sacred and divine. As you step outside into nature's embrace, you stumble upon designs for wooden chairs and benches made specifically for gardens. These creations blend seamlessly with their surroundings while providing comfort and beauty all at once. Even those who serve our communities find solace in woodworking during their off-duty times. Members of the Barnet National Fire Service showcase their skills as they carve intricate patterns onto blocks of wood - a testament to both bravery and artistic talent. In Central London's Berners Street Fire Service station, another group gathers around workbenches covered in sawdust. They too find respite from their demanding jobs through crafting unique wooden pieces that bring joy to others' lives.