J. W. Morlan's Unique Wood Gifts
Hello & Welcome To Johnny {J W} Morlan's Woodworking Artistry Combined With Functionality. Have An Enjoyable Visit. ---------- Handcrafted all natural solid wood limited edition and commissioned/custom made creations such as desk sets, jewelry & music keepsake boxes, cigar humidors, pen sets, letter openers, collectors small pen showcases, collector's gun showcases {boxes}, home decor items such as fireplace mantels, drink coasters, lamp bases and tissue box holders. His designs will compliment any person's home or office decor. ---------- My artistic and functional wooden pieces can be found here under the categories of Boxes, Wood Turnings and Woodworking. ---------- Five Star Reviews Magazine's, Review/Write Up Of J W Morlan's Unique Wood Gifts, That Is Featured In Their January, 2005 Issue. ------------It is a national United States publication that reviews travel destinations, restaurants, spas, products, services and events in the realm of business and entertainment.Their team of reviewers consists of seasoned writers in the fields of business, entertainment, food, travel, health and fashion. Their staff writers have worked for FoodTV, Travel & Leisure, Gourmet Magazine, Vogue, Elle, USA Today and Oprah. ------------ By Kelly Wittmann ------------ Exquisite taste. Beautiful craftsmanship. A continual quest for excellence. These three elements combine to make J.W. Morlan's Unique Wood Gifts, one of the finest purveyors of individually-made solid wood items in the world. As a young boy helping his father with carpentry jobs, Johnny Morlan could never guess that one day his gorgeous wood pieces would adorn not only the finest American and European homes, but would even be presented to the President and First Lady of the United States. ------------ When Johnny was just seven years old, living in Moberly, Missouri with his family, he began assisting his father, working on various carpentry projects. By the time he was a teen, the artistry that would later make him such a success was already apparent. "My dad would get annoyed with me because I would always want to make the finish moldings and cabinets more intricate," Johnny chuckles. He loved making small wood objects, but was often told by his father and others that there just wasn't a market for such items. "Well, in 1989, I stopped listening to the nay-sayers, "Johnny says, "and I've never looked back." ------------ Having already worked for a furniture contractor and in the lumber and hardware businesses, he had a solid base of knowledge as he founded J.W. Morlana's Unique Wood Gifts. But he also had a passion to keep learning and growing in his craft, reading over 220 books on the subject and constantly striving for perfection. Now working in Lubbock, Texas and a recognized master in his trade, Johnny Morlan has worked with over 350 species of wood and keeps more than 125 species in stock. He cares deeply about the environment, works with woods endorsed by the Rainforest Alliance Smart Wood Program, and in the last few years was nominated for several distinguished leadership awards. ------------ Johnny sent me three pieces recently: The Americana Letter Opener, The Desk Set, and The Music Keepsake Box. The sleek, elegant Americana Letter Opener ($39.95) is made from Teak wood imported from Burma, India. Its titanium-plated blade has the rich look of 24kt gold and would be a tasteful addition to any home or office. The Desk Set ($95.95) is made from Paela wood imported from Bolivia. The sharp lines of its wood give it an almost art deco look, and its pen, base, and business card holder are 24kt gold-plated for the sophisticated look today's upscale businessman or woman demands. The Music Keepsake Box ($164.95), carved from striped Sapele wood from West Africa, makes a gift that any wife, mother, or daughter would cherish for a lifetime. Textured ruby red cathedral stained glass tops the beautiful Sapele wood, the stripes of which give the illusion of changing color when walking by or turning it over in one's hands. Like everything Johnny Morlan painstakingly and lovingly makes, it is a treasure that begs to be handed down from one generation to the next. ------------ I guess what I love the most about J.W. Morlan's Unique Wood Gifts is that it suits any gift-giving need. Whether you're looking for an impressive corporate gift for a higher-up with whom you play golf once a year, or presenting the love of your life with a romantic piece that will become a family heirloom. With each gift, Johnny offers a lovely Certificate of Genuineness on which he will write your own personal message. And if you have a special, unique request, don't hesitate to ask! Johnny Morlan has already proven the nay-sayers wrong, but he's always up for the next challenge. ------------------------------------------------ Numerous motivational and philosophical proverbs hang on the walls of his studio. He lives and teaches them. He Loves teaching people who like and are interested in woodworking the true {Art} of woodworking! ------------ Here is Johnny?s favorite quote, he lives and teaches it everyday. "Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise, risking more than others think is safe, dreaming more than others think is practical and expecting more than others think is possible." Mac Anderson ------------------------------------Testimonials ------------ "Dear Mr. Morlan, I received one of your jewelry boxes inlaid with embossed solid 14-karat gold banding as a gift from my husband for our 25th. Wedding anniversary. I just want to tell you that it is very beautiful! The craftsmanship is extraordinary! Unlike most objects that are made of natural wood, the way you finish doesn't make the piece look like a piece of plastic. It brings out a lot of the natural character of the wood and makes it so distinguished looking. In the short time I have had it, I have already received numerous compliments on it. Everyone thinks it's so beautiful and that the documents and folder are so elegant. I and my family will always cherish it! My husband told me you also do commissioned pieces. Next year I would like you to do a commissioned piece for me." Jeannette Crawford-New York. ------------------------ "Dear Mr.Morlan, I am the recipient of one of your wood creations. I would just like to say your services are very special, which make the gifts even more memorable and cherished. The services that you offer are very hard to find nowadays." Mildred Halliburton-Michigan.
Year Established: 1989 Primary Medium: Wood Secondary Medium: Stained Glass
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8 Big Ben Cigar Double Twist Pen Set
Lathe turned 8 Big Ben Cigar Double Twist Pen Set. No dyes, stains, paints or wood fillers were used! What you see is all natural color. This Is The Only Comple ... View Product Details »
African Padauk Heart Shaped Desk Set
Desk set made of African Padauk wood. Limited edition of 24. Dimensions are 7" wide x 8" deep x 4" high. Has 24kt gold plated pen with base, business card holde ... View Product Details »
Andiroba Desk Set
Desk set made of Andiroba wood. Limited edition of 100. Dimensions are 12" long x 4" deep x 5" high. Has 24kt gold plated business card holders, memo holder, c ... View Product Details »
Andiroba Music Keepsake Box
Music Keepsake Box made of Andiroba wood. Limited edition of 12. Dimensions are 6.75" wide x 4.75" deep x 3" high. The outside of the lid contains Cranberry Pin ... View Product Details »
Bayo Americana Letter Opener
Bayo Americana Letter Opener. Limited edition of 100. Other wood preferences that can be ordered in this design are Empress, Katalox, Rimu, Indonesian Rosewood, ... View Product Details »
Brown Ash Desktop Business Card Holder
Business card holder made of Brown Ash wood. Limited edition of 100. Dimensions are 6" long x 3" deep x 3" high. Has 24kt gold plated business card holders. Bot ... View Product Details »
Chechem Golfer's Desk Set
Desk set made of Chechem wood. Limited edition of 100. Dimensions are 10" wide x 4" deep x 3" high. Has 24kt gold plated business card holders, 2-ball insignias ... View Product Details »
Cuchi Golfer's Desk Set
Desk set made of Cuchi wood. Limited edition of 100. Dimensions are 12" wide x 5" deep x 5" high. Has 24kt gold plated business card holders, memo holder, clock ... View Product Details »
Custom Made Cherry Desktop Plaque
Custom Made Desk Plaque made of American Cherry wood. Has a 2" x 8" notched corner solid shiny brass plate with the engraving done in the Victoria font style. ... View Product Details »
Custom Made Figured American Cherry Wood Family Tree Wall Plaque
With this particular piece, the figured Cherry wood was stained a dark reddish brown color, as the client wanted the color to match the furniture in the room it ... View Product Details »
