Other Custom Woodcraft
Other assorted custom woodcraft Johan does, such as handmade backgammon sets, chess tables, wooden trophies, parquet flooring and ceilings, wooden signs, plus other odds and ends. Many of these sorts of projects have required Johan to apply his skill in marquetry, parquetry, inlaying and intarsia.
Please peruse Johan’s portfolio below and feel free to contact him to discuss any custom woodcraft you need done. He is able to make anything for you — if you can imagine it, Johan can make it!
The workshop is based in Knysna, South Africa, but most goods can be supplied anywhere.
JOHAN’S PORTFOLIO
Please scroll down the page to see the range of items and click on a thumbnail image for a zoomed up view.
1.) HANDMADE BACKGAMMON SETS
These custom made backgammon sets are carefully handmade to client specification and can be personalised, either through laser engraving or inlays. Makes for a thoughtful and super high quality gift. Includes all the pieces and the entire set folds up as a beautiful wooden suitcase.
2.) CUSTOM CHESS TABLES & BOARDS/SETS
Custom chess tables and chess boards/sets. These can be made to any size and according to any design.
3.) WOODEN TROPHIES
The design and manufacture of custom wooden trophies.
4.) PARQUET FLOORING & CEILINGS
Bespoke parquet flooring and ceilings. Simply supply us with information on a flooring or ceiling design you would like and the required sizes, and Johan can custom make it for you.
5.) WOODEN SIGNS & SIGNAGE
Custom made wooden signs and signage.
6.) ORIGINAL WOODCRAFT
This section includes some of the more original and interesting woodcraft Johan has done over the years, such as the intarsia eagle wooden art piece, a Hobbit replica door, a Yellowwood log staircase (a beautiful artwork in its own right) and the wooden body of a 1923 Morgan deluxe three-wheeler motor car.
7.) MISCELLANEOUS WOODCRAFT
Odds and ends including various wooden boxes, bangles, rings, wooden suitcase boxes, a wood sample book built with actual wood samples, and more.
MEET THE CRAFTSMAN
Hi there. My name is Johan Nel. I’m the founder of Knysna Woodworkers as well as the craftsman.
I have over 40 years of experience manufacturing all kinds of custom wooden furniture, doors, and various other wood craft. I can make anything from wood and the love and passion I have for woodworking is reflected in everything I make.
(Notably, Johan has been featured numerous times in Timber iQ magazine, a top magazine in the field, showcasing all about wood. Highlights include one of Johan’s famous “hobbit door” replicas and the beautiful rustic furniture he made for the popular Featherbed restaurant in Knysna.)
CONTACT KNYSNA WOODWORKERS
If you fancy anything on this page or if you need any other custom woodcraft done, please feel free to contact me to discuss further and for a quotation.
- Bespoke woodcraft: All items are carefully and individually handmade to meet your needs.
- No project is too big or too small.
- We have started to offer a laybuy option. Please request laybuy should you need it.
- These goods can generally be supplied anywhere.
Johan Nel
T: 073 394 0057 / +27 73 394 0057 (GMT+2) / WhatsApp
E: info@knysnawoodworkers.co.za
Physical Address:
10 Waenhout Ave,
Knysna Industrial,
Knysna, 6571
South Africa