Mendota Mantels

Live Edge Bark Base with Milled Top.  Natural Finish.

This is made from a piece of ash logged in the Appleton, Wisconsin area in 2006.  It’s kept it’s bark which is a bit unusual.  Nice aesthetics between the rustic live edge and milled smooth top.  Would work in any setting.  Modern to Traditional. Beautiful grain.

“Ellis Inspired” Craftsmen Shelf Mantel.  Natural finish.

We are very proud of this Mendota Mantel “Signature Design” shelf mantel.  It was made from lumber milled from a huge black walnut tree cut in 2006.  The Craftsmen design is based on the work of Harvey Ellis, the famous Stickley Furniture designer of the early 1900’s. Our own Dan Guion came up with the design some 15 years ago.  We’ve sold dozens since. This one however, is the first made from air aged black walnut. Finished finely.  

“Ellis Inspired” Craftsmen Shelf Mantel.  Natural finish.

We are very proud of this Mendota Mantel “Signature Design” shelf mantel.  It was made from lumber milled from a huge black walnut tree cut in 2006.  The Craftsmen design is based on the work of Harvey Ellis, the famous Stickley Furniture designer of the early 1900’s. Our own Dan Guion came up with the design some 15 years ago.  We’ve sold dozens since. This one however, is the first made from air aged black walnut. Finished finely.  

Hand Carved “Early Winter Oak Leaves”

This piece was designed and hand carved by local artist Dan Perotti. Dan is famous around these parts for his huge historic portrait of historic miners.  Also for his architectural carvings, paintings, and sculptures.  We were lucky to convince him to do a piece or us!

Figured Maple   Natural Finish

I’m fortunate to live in a northern hardwood forest where I have access to extraordinary timber. A local logger/ miller friend of mine puts aside special unique logs that show the most beautiful unique figured character.  Then he ages them for a year, mills them into mantel slabs instead of his usual boards, and passes them on – only  to Mendota Mantels!  I’m very lucky to know him!  (Thank You John!)

This is one of those rare pieces.  It’s a “Live edged” hard red maple.  For those of you who know wood, you’ll understand how special this piece is.  For those of you who don’t know wood, just take a look, hopefully you’ll see how pretty, unusual, and unique it’s grain is.  Not your typical maple slab mantel.  If you want a rare one- of- a -kind mantel, this is it! On a scale of  figuring from 1 to 10, this piece is a 8!

“Maxfield Parrish Medium Blue” with inlaid faceted emerald and matching corbels

I’m fortunate to live in a northern hardwood forest where I have access to extraordinary timber. A local logger/ miller friend of mine puts aside special unique logs that show the most beautiful unique figured character. Then he ages them for a year, mills them into mantel slabs instead of his usual boards, and passes them on – only to Mendota Mantels! I’m very lucky to know him! (Thank You John!)

“Purple Rain” with matching corbels

I’m fortunate to live in a northern hardwood forest where I have access to extraordinary timber. A local logger/ miller friend of mine puts aside special unique logs that show the most beautiful unique figured character. Then he ages them for a year, mills them into mantel slabs instead of his usual boards, and passes them on – only to Mendota Mantels! I’m very lucky to know him! (Thank You John!)

This is one of those rare pieces. It’s a “Live edged” hard red maple with matching corbels. It’s quite figured. Rare. I sculpted the live edge smooth as you can see.

I’ve long wanted to make a piece in honor of Prince. This is that piece – finally!

“Prince Purple”! Why not? It’s a pretty color in any case wouldn’t you say?

“Natural Finished Craftsmen with classic corbels”

I’m fortunate to live in a northern hardwood forest where I have access to extraordinary timber. A local logger/ miller friend of mine puts aside special unique logs that show the most beautiful unique figured character. Then he ages them for a year, mills them into mantel slabs instead of his usual boards, and passes them on – only to Mendota Mantels! I’m very lucky to know him! (Thank You John!)

This classic craftsmen design is made from maple that has been milled to maintain some of it’s original character. I tried to authentically honor the great furniture American designers of the early 1900’s. Still and forever a classic look.

Natural Finished Craftsmen with stepped corbels

My 1300th mantel! A mile stone.

I’m fortunate to live in a northern hardwood forest where I have access to extraordinary timber. A local logger/ miller friend of mine puts aside special unique logs that show the most beautiful unique figured character. Then he ages them for a year, mills them into mantel slabs instead of his usual boards, and passes them on – only to Mendota Mantels! I’m very lucky to know him! (Thank You John!)

This classic craftsmen design is made from maple that has been milled to maintain some of it’s original character. I tried to authentically honor the great furniture American designers of the early 1900’s. Still and forever a classic look in any setting.