Master artisan carving solid wood furniture details in Foshan atelier
The Atelier Workflow

From Raw to Royal

A transparent journey through our 60-day bespoke fabrication process.
Where architectural logic meets artisan intuition.

Begin the Journey
Kiln-dried European beech wood stack
8-12% Moisture Content

Selection & Kiln Drying

Longevity begins before the first cut. We exclusively harvest mature European Beech and Imported Mahogany known for their tight grain and carving resilience.

Raw timber undergoes a rigorous 45-day Kiln Drying process. This stabilizes the cellular structure, reducing moisture content to a precise 8-12% range.

Source:
Sustainable European Forests
Maturity:
50+ Years Old for High Density
Treatment:
Insect-Proofing & Anti-Rot Sealing

Master Carving:
The Human Touch

We reject CNC machines and resin molds. At OE-FASHION, carving is a discipline of Subtractive Sculpture. It takes a master artisan with 20 years of experience over 300 hours to complete a single royal bedhead.

  • Deep Relief (Alto-Rilievo)

    Carving depth reaches up to 45mm, creating dramatic shadows and three-dimensional vitality impossible to achieve with machines.

  • 360° Double-Sided Detail

    Our chairs and sofas are carved on all sides, ensuring beauty from every angle, even when placed in the center of a room.

Close-up of master artisan using chisel for deep relief wood carving
45mm Depth
Solid wood mortise and tenon joinery structural detail
Mortise & Tenon

Structural Integrity:
Built for Eternity

The longevity of a chair or console table is dictated by its connections. Modern "fast furniture" relies on staples and industrial adhesives—connections that are the first to fail.

OE-FASHION adheres to traditional Artisan Joinery Techniques. We utilise the Mortise and Tenon joint—one of the strongest architectural bonds—to ensure the frame acts as a single, solid unit.

  • Corner Blocking Reinforced corners for maximum load stability.
  • Floating Panels Allows solid wood to expand naturally without cracking.
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The Finishing Touch:
Gilded by Hand

Patience is our primary ingredient. We do not use metallic spray paints. Our artisans employ the 17th-century Water Gilding technique—an 18-step process that requires absolute precision and climate control.

The Foundation (Gesso)

6-8 layers of chalk and rabbit skin glue are applied and sanded to porcelain-smoothness.

The Gold (24K Application)

Ultra-thin gold leaves are applied using a squirrel-hair tip. The gold bonds with the red bole clay underneath.

The Soul (Antique Patina)

Hand-rubbed with agate stones to create a warm, aged luster, simulating centuries of history.

Artisan applying gold leaf to furniture detail
18-Step Process

Ready to Create Your Legacy?

From the first sketch to the final gold leaf, we invite you to be part of the creation.

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