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Joan and Günther Wörrlein have created handcrafted, heirloom-quality
furniture and architectural woodwork since 1981. Operating The Wörrlein
Studio out of Lamy, New Mexico near Santa Fe, the Wörrleins have
built their reputation on originality of design, usefulness of purpose
and integrity of construction and fine finishes.
Their work graces many fine homes, businesses, and public places throughout
New Mexico, the USA, and worldwide. For more information about specific
commissions, design awards and other recognition, see Highlights.
When a project calls for architectural woodwork, be it in new construction
or renovation, The Wörrlein Studio is happy to collaborate with
architects, interior designers, contractors, and other artisans.
The Wörrleins' varied backgrounds inform their work. Günther
grew up in Germany and received his degree in sculpture from The Academy
of Fine Arts in Florence, Italy, in 1968. There he also learned woodcarving—still
a lively tradition. Joan, raised in Oklahoma, lends American design
sensibilities to the team. Their long residence together in the southwest
offers a rich cultural mix of influences—New Mexico’s
territorial past, Native American imagery, and a European reverence
for lasting beauty and superior craft in furniture and architectural
styles.
A custom designed and handcrafted furnishing does not exist simply
to fill an empty space. The Wörrleins believe that furniture
should create or complement the environment into which it is placed.
When discussing a new project, the Wörrleins focus not only on
what kind of furniture the client needs, but also the space that the
new piece will inhabit.
Joan and Günther especially enjoy the challenge of creating furniture
pieces from their own imaginations, but also like to bring their clients'
ideas to fruition. Often beginning with a range of possibilities,
the Wörrlein team is skilled at narrowing the focus in initial
designs. Once the design is approved, they work from scale drawings
to ensure precision.
Every stage of the process from possibility to product is hands-on.
Günther carves like a true sculptor, always striving for a strong
sense of three dimensionality in the interplay of concave and convex
forms and surface textures. Specially designed hardware that is either
forged, laser cut in metal or sculpted in wood is often used. Joan’s
finishing layers coat the furniture with protective patinas that add
dimension and luminosity to every surface.
The Wörrleins combine hands and heart to produce a functional
design statement, an original work of art.
Joe Prinzivalli Masonry www.prinzivallimasonry.com
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