Brain Candy: Fretwork

By On April 13, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Geek Out

Fretwork: (n.) decorative geometrical carving. Open or pierced wood or metal carving with an oriental influence, used as a decorative element in Chippendale and Chippendale-style furnishings.

A classic trend in wooden furniture that fades in and out of furniture history is a wood working technique called fretwork. Fretwork began more than 3000 years ago in Egypt. It’s popularity has spanned the continents of North America to Europe. Fretwork of the 1800′s and some of the early 1900′s was created with hand fretsaws or for powered scroll saws. As technology advanced fretwork also began to be incorporated into metal. Now fretwork for metal and some wood is cut with lasers.

Row One:

1. Granbury White Bench

2.Cactus! Flat paper Napkin Holder

3. Bryce Pendant Light

Row Two:

4. Handmade Round Fretwork Wall Hanging

5. Arm Chair Light Brown

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Shannon Summers

Shannon graduated from University of North Texas with a bachelors in Communication Studies. Her creative mind was nurtured from the very beginning, starting with learning how to sew from her mother, and learning how to paint from her grandfather. She enjoys killing time on pinterest and treasure hunting in flea markets!

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  • http://www.merrypad.com Emily @ Merrypad

    Ah hah. Nice to know the technical term for that design – if I love that style, does that make me a fretter? A fret-fan? If I make it, am I a fretist? Very cool, I like a little art history lesson now and then.

  • http://twitter.com/RebeccaSM Rebecca Malik

    I love fretwork (although I had never known the exact definition or that it is a signature of Chippendale style furnishings)! Thanks for teaching me something! And thank you for featuring the Bryce Pendant!