Woodworks with unique, tasteful designs are difficult to find, but we are very proud of the wood artists featured in Pinnacle Gallery. Each represents creativity combined with masterful techniques that result in artful additions to any home. 

Joel Hunnicutt

Pottery.   No, definitely glass.   Oh my, it’s wood.

When a true master pushes the limits of his skills, he goes beyond the medium. Hunnicutt has developed woodworking techniques and designs that extend far beyond traditional woodworking.

“I work to create vessels out of the organic medium of wood that have the elegance and luminosity of glass”, he explains. “Using the technique of segmented turning, I am able to achieve shapes and designs that are usually associated with ancient pottery forms of Greece, China and Egypt. The use of classic forms and vibrant colors create a delight for the senses.”

 Each piece we have received from Hunnicutt has sold quickly so call for availability. We keep begging for more, but these exquisite works take a lot of time.

Frank Luedtke

From Wisconsin, now Arizona, Frank is a master at combining colors, textures and designs into truly unique pieces. From the hand-cut finial down to the unique base, Frank's lamps show his creative design skills. Clicking on these photos produces a large shot where you can scroll from top to bottom to see Frank's fine details. We can have Frank use a wide assortment of colors and designs that meet your needs. 

He also makes wonderful candle holders and wall mirrors with  similar design and detail. 

Mike Phillips

Phillips creates unique lathe-turned decorative vessels from alabaster stone and wood, ranging from 3 to 22 inches in diameter. Thin vessel walls, integrated materials and smooth, flowing surfaces are a testament to his highly developed skills and artistic design. The alabaster he uses is from Utah, Colorado and Italy and ranges in color from white, orange and green to gray or black. It may be opaque or translucent and is often beautifully banded with contrasting minerals. The woods he uses are from all over the world, especially Hawaii. Phillips’ turned vessels are shown in select art galleries in seven western states and in the prestigious Smithsonian Institution’s Renwick Gallery in Washington, DC.

(We know the title at the top says "Wood" and alabaster is stone, but Phillips turns stone as if it were wood . . . but with advanced techniques and tools.)             

Mike Konen

A talented woodworker, Mike Konen has been making beautiful tables for our customers for several years. Often he creates custom pieces to meet the size and designs of our customers or their designers. Especially popular are elegant pedestal tables made with exotic woods such as purple heart, bubinga and padauk, and classic woods like cherry and oak. From small boxes to large rocking chairs, Konen has the skills and artistic eye to create exquisite custom pieces. 

Daniel Grant & Ingala Noren

Ingala Noren and Daniel Grant combine their talents to make picture frames and mirrors that have been very popular in Pinnacle Gallery. The wooden frames are cut, mitered, assembled and primed with stain or paint by Daniel. Ingala then applies a casein (an emulsion where milk, usually buttermilk, is used as a binder) mixed with pigments. She uses several brushes for styling marble veins, or metal or rubber combs for wood graining. Rags, sponges, stippling brushes, fists and bare fingers all leave their imprints. Lastly, a varnish is applied to protect the work and give it the desired sheen - a soft satin finish. Designs, colors and sizes are numerous so call or email with your desires. 

(We can ship anything anywhere, without taking you to the cleaners.)

Questions?  Call us at (480) 563-9800 or send email

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