Mid Century Style Wood Sculptures for Collectors

In a world of mass production
something deliberately different

For those who choose the genuine over the generic

The Curio & Co. sculpture collection is a series of black walnut sculptures, each one commissioned and finished by hand with pure tung oil. Distinctive enough to keep, and made with a level of attention that reveals itself the closer you look.

Because some things still matter

Every piece begins with the idea that objects made slowly, from natural materials, by human hands, still have a place in the world.
Maybe even more so now.

Wood, oil, and patience

Each piece is carved from black walnut, a hardwood chosen for its density, its warmth, and the way it transforms under oil into something rich and alive.

Details that can’t be rushed

Extraordinary precision happens when the right tools meet the right hands, and neither is in a hurry.

Across the entire collection, the carving is done entirely with hand tools: chisels, gouges, and knives chosen for the specific demands of each cut. In the Botanical series this means intricate floral patterns carved slowly and with complete attention. In the Idols and the Gentle series it means sharp, confident edges and surfaces curved to exactly the right degree of softness. The result in every case is a surface that looks considered, because it is.

Designed with nature

The grain of the wood is not something to work around, it is something to work with.

Black walnut arrives with its own patterns, its own character, its own grain. The maker’s first job is to read the grain, following it where it leads and letting it set the direction. Sometimes a striking knot or an unexpected pattern becomes a deliberate feature of the finished design rather than something to be hidden. What you see in the final result is a piece of wood that has been understood as well as carved.

Walnut owl figurine with brass accents on a clear background

Black and white wood owl figure, and hand holding the figure in chocolate brown walnut color

Brown outline for mid-century style design sculpture with dimensions of about about 10 by 8 cm of

At this scale, every decision shows

No two pieces share exactly the same dimensions. Every sculpture is carved and finished by hand to a smoothness that makes putting it down difficult.

Your piece, from start to finish

In six weeks, something made exclusively for you
arrives at your door.

When you are ready to commission a piece, the process is easy. Choose your design and place a 20% deposit to begin. Because the work begins right away with the cutting of the wood, the deposit is non-refundable. Over the next six weeks, photographs and videos will be sent along the way so you can watch your sculpture take shape. Once it’s finished, a final payment of the remaining 80% confirms the piece is officially yours, and your sculpture is on its way.

Commission process chart for wood sculpture 20% down and 80% on completion

Single column commission process chart for wood sculpture 20% down and 80% on completion

Meet the collection

Three series,
each with its own distinct
character and story.

The Idols are figurative and full of presence, celebrating the bold character of mid-century tiki style and the ancient carving traditions it drew from. The Botanical series pairs smooth organic forms with intricate carved patterns. The Gentle series is pure form, smooth and quiet, and made to be held. The collection continues to grow, with new designs in the making. So there's always a reason to come back.

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