Decorative wood carving with the beauty of the floral motif
Your old furniture can be brought back to life with some carefully chosen decorative wood carving. Imagine how a simple chest of drawers gains an elegant look after a little work, just because several carved palmetta with a floral motif are applied to it. This product is an excellent choice for decorating headboards, doors, sideboards, display cabinets, and other furniture.
Technical data of the carving
Dimensions of the wood ornament: width from 60 cm to 70 cm, height from 6 cm to 7 cm, thickness from 0.7 cm to 0.8 cm, available in various sizes. Size tolerance is plus or minus 3%. Our products feature floral motifs and tulip ornaments. The material is exotic (rubber) wood. Rubberwood is an environmentally friendly choice, as it is reused for furniture production after latex extraction. For wood carvings, its medium hardness is an especially valuable property, striking an ideal balance between workability and durability. Its light, uniform color and even grain structure make it ideal for crafting detailed ornaments. It is compatible with all types of surface treatments. The product is not surface treated.
Why decorate your home with palmetta featuring floral and tulip ornaments?
Naturtrend wood carvings are made exclusively from solid, real wood, which forms the basis of their outstanding quality. Every carved decoration, including the palmetta motif, has a pre-prepared surface: this means they can be used immediately without extra sanding. Our range includes numerous decorative wood carving UK, which are widely accepted in the furniture industry.
What can decorative wood carving be used for?
If you want to create unique furniture, you can now do so with our pre-made decorative wood carving. Our products are useful not only for furniture restoration, but also in interior design, which is why interior designers gladly use them in various projects. They are also ideal as decorative elements for interiors—for example, embellishing chests, cabinets, window frames, interior doors, or fireplaces. Using them, furniture restoration is made simpler while the result is still unique.
Decorative wood carving can assist in furniture restoration
A professional cabinetmaker or restorer commands a high fee, so it can be quite costly. However, if you enjoy DIY, you can take on a challenge and restore your selected piece of furniture yourself. This way, you'll only need to account for the material costs and can manage your own time freely for the restoration. Restoring an old piece of furniture can be a truly exciting project—see for yourself!
How can the floral motif be glued on?
First, sand the surface where you intend to apply it. Next, carefully dust both surfaces. Spread glue in a thin, even layer on both prepared surfaces and then align them precisely. It is advisable to secure the elements with a clamp or weight during drying. If the glue seeps out at the edges, simply wipe it off with a damp cloth. To ensure full curing, it is recommended to wait the suggested 24-hour drying period.
How can decorative wood carving be finished?
Almost all of our cabinetmaker products are sold in a natural finish, and our wood ornaments are no exception. It's frequently asked how and with what these items can be finished. Any decoration can be painted, stained, glazed, or even receive a lacquered coat. As for finishing, it is always recommended to decide based on what suits the specific project. In our opinion, painting and then lacquering the decorative wood carving is the simplest method.
The role of the floral motif in decorative art
The general meaning of the floral motif is multifaceted. The floral motif can symbolize love, vitality, renewal, and beauty alike. Its specific meaning almost always depends on the color of the flower and its cultural context. One can be certain that the symbolism of flowers is a deeply rooted motif in human culture.
A few thoughts on the tulip ornaments
The tulip is also a symbol with a complex meaning. It equally represents perfect love, affection, and fertility. In European folk art, it appears as an ancient feminine symbol, representing womanhood, motherhood, and life. The use of tulip ornaments during furniture restoration can help to express these feelings on the chosen piece. A piece of furniture decorated with a tulip ornament represents not just beauty, but also deeper symbolic meaning.
Second class carvings
If you can see and select the second class product, there are also a few second class ornaments made from that carving. These items may have minor defects such as discoloration, warping, or small chips or cracks. If you are interested in our second class products currently in stock, please contact us so that we can provide you with more detailed information and, if requested, photographs of these carvings.
