ABOUT

Agrell is where art meets architecture. Under the guidance of British Master Carver Ian Agrell, our team of classically trained artisans deliver timeless elegance to premier residences, religious spaces, and public buildings worldwide.

THE AGRELL DIFFERENCE

Consistency and quality aren’t just goals—they are guarantees. While some operations might outsource their carving, every piece at Agrell is meticulously crafted in-house. This ensures exceptional craftsmanship and unwavering attention to detail, no matter the scope or complexity of the project.

Consistency & Quality

We pride ourselves on being more than just artisans and woodcarvers—we’re trusted partners and professionals to the world’s premiere architects, designers, and joinery companies. Our expert approach and project management processes are proven to deliver one-of-a-kind, hand-carved projects on the promised time and budget.

PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS

With more than 40 years of proven experience and more than 40,000 hours of carving annually, we have the capacity and skill to take on ambitious designs and large projects that meet the demanding timeframes and schedules of the modern world without compromising traditional craftsmanship.

LARGE & COMPLEX PROJECTS

Our work is defined by masterful precision, superior materials, and an unwavering commitment to artistry, producing hand-carved mouldings, corbels, capitals, decorative panels, fire surrounds, and furniture of unmatched quality across all architectural styles.

Our passion for perfection, service and delivery has secured high-profile projects with the world's premier architects, designers, contractors and joinery shops.

OUR Team

Our business has always been, and continues to be, an artisan, family-operated enterprise. Over the years, we have grown to meet the evolving needs of our clients, becoming the largest group of bespoke carvers in the world led by a British Master Carver. In 2017, we deepened our resources and reach, by becoming part of the Merritt family of companies. Despite this growth, our artisan roots and family-oriented environment remain at the heart of what we do.

Today, our design and carving operations are guided and supervised by our founder, Ian Agrell, British Master Carver, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship. Meanwhile, Kate Agrell oversees our overall business and project management operations. Together, they lead a dedicated team that includes design and engineering specialists, operational resources, and 20 classically trained carvers, all personally mentored by Ian.

Meet the Agrells

IAN AGRELL
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF CLASSICAL DECORATION

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IAN AGRELL

BRITISH MASTER CARVER

FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF CLASSICAL DECORATION

Born in England, founder Ian Agrell began modelling in clay as a child and in 1961 his love of working in three dimensions led him to study architectural woodcarving at the World renowned City & Guilds London Art School.

After graduating and becoming a full-time woodcarver, Ian produced carving for several high-end projects in the UK and was elected as a member of the British Master Carvers Association. The association is the oldest and most prestigious society of wood and stone carvers in the United Kingdom and represents the highest quality of work: professionally executed and delivered on time. As a Master Carver, Ian then established the business in the USA where his team soon gained the reputation of providing large volume hand carving for religious, residential and public buildings across the whole country.

Over sixty years later, Ian continues to work passionately to maintain the tradition of classical design and hand woodcarving. With well-established branches based in the USA and the UK, Agrell is a world-renowned workshop of unequalled experience in craftsmanship and delivery.

Ian also curated Ornapedia.org a library of images from the decorative arts industries. a free-to-use library of images of ornamental decoration and woodcarving including projects by Agrell and the decorative arts industries.

KATE AGRELL
Business manager

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KATE AGRELL

BUSINESS MANAGER

Kate Agrell, Ian’s daughter, has been an integral part of Agrell Architectural Carving since the early 1990s. Starting in the Bay Area, she established the UK branch in 2002 and now manages operations across all territories, bringing decades of global experience to her role.

Kate oversees day-to-day operations, liaising with clients, British Master Carver Ian Agrell, production teams, and leadership to ensure seamless project delivery. Her responsibilities include project proposals, progress management, logistics, financial oversight, and collaboration with Sales and Marketing, Project Managers, Estimators, and Shipping teams. With extensive expertise in shipping wood globally, Kate is highly knowledgeable about regulations and has built strong relationships with forestry departments in the USA and UK, ensuring compliance with global standards, including phytosanitary regulations.

Kate has supported prestigious projects such as Fulham Palace, 100 Park Lane in London, and The Cathedral of St Paul in Minnesota. She managed the San Francisco office, delivering bespoke wood and stone carvings for clients like Anne and Paul Getty and The Governor’s Mansion in Utah.

Kate has years of experience coordinating high-volume projects across multiple countries, ensuring both modern and traditional standards are met. Her logistics expertise has streamlined air-freight operations and maintained strong forestry relationships. With a passion for blending traditional artistry with modern efficiency, Kate Agrell continues to advance Agrell Architectural Carving’s legacy of excellence in hand-carved architectural details.

GET IN TOUCH: ELEVATE YOUR VISION

Ready to embark on a journey of artistic collaboration? Connect with Agrell to unleash the potential of your next project. Whether it's a quote, an update, or a creative consultation, we're here to make sure everything is in its perfect place, precisely when it needs to be. Let's transform your dreams into reality—reach out to us today.

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