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Unique environments created from natural wood and artistic design.
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Grant Chai Architectural Inlay provides grand-scale, artistically-designed inlaid wood for interior applications—cabinets, wall paneling, doors, stairs, flooring, ceilings, countertops, signage and furniture.
The creations feature an exceptionally high level of craftsmanship, some consisting of thousands of pieces of natural wood to shape exquisite, intricate designs.
The signature blend of coloration and depth is created solely through the selection of wood, without dyes, stains or paint.
Left: “Tree of Whimsy” stair risers, private residence, Seattle. This commissioned work consists of 25 species of wood cut into 2,000 precise shapes that skillfully enhance the space.
- Cabinetry
- Wall Panels
- Flooring
- Other
Above: "Mountain View" cabinetry, private residence, Okanagan, British Columbia. This work
consists of
10 species of wood cut into 100 shapes that bring the majestic landscape indoors.
Above: “Around the Resort” wall panels, Club Royal Oak resort, Kings River, California. This commissioned work
captivates resort guests as they step into the reception area. It consists of 30 species of wood cut into 900 precise shapes.
Above: "Koi Pond" flooring, O'Rourke Studios, Central Valley, California.
This
work consists
of 16 species
of wood carefully crafted of 500 individual pieces.
Commissioned works of original design can be created for virtually ANY surface imaginable: vertical, horizontal, or curved surface applications.
Finished goods in wood inlay and marquetry can also be produced from established or provided designs.
Assembled and ready-to-mount inlay and marquetry can be provided for incorporation into any wood product such as furniture and more.
Left: Custom all-wood golf club caddy custom crafted by Dave Newman Woodworking; inlay by Grant Chai Architectural Inlay. The inlay consists of 12 species of 50 pieces of wood.
Below: Catalina Island ceramic tile designs reproduced in wood inlay.
As unique as Grant’s creations are, the process required to complete them is just as distinctive.
His technique combines old-world craftsmanship with modern technology, entailing countless hours of precision cutting and assembling with renewable materials and eco-friendly finishes.
Each original work begins as a vision of the mind's eye. Next, a hand-drawn sketch reveals the image that is then refined, and digitially rendered. Colors are simulated on a computer, and then the artist selects the wood from nature's palette. Using a scalpel, knife, saw or laser, each piece is skillfully cut and then carefully placed into the final composition.
I specialize in creating wood inlay of organic designs, bringing nature and its allure indoors. The designs come alive through a high level of craftsmanship—showcasing imagination and unsurpassed definition. Each work may consist of thousands of precisely-cut pieces. My signature blend of coloration and depth is created solely through the selection of wood—without dyes, stains or paint. The pieces are assembled with renewable materials and eco-friendly finishes.
I work with high-end interior designers and architects for commercial and residential applications, as well as directly with homeowners. My creations can transform any interior surface—cabinets, wall paneling, doors, stairs, flooring, ceilings, countertops, signage and furniture. Expressing nature indoors enables my clients to determine whether they want my work to complement the surroundings or highlight a room.
-Grant Chai
Email: |
info@grantchai.com |
Phone: |
(909) 878-6602 |
Fax: |
(866) 587-9348 |
Postal: |
Grant Chai Architectural Inlay P.O. Box 1021 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 U.S.A. |
Design Studio: |
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 |
Workshop: |
Grant Chai Architectural Inlay 13448 Manhasset Rd. #8 Apple Valley, CA 92308 (by appointment only) |