Aedicule

Aedicule Aedicule specializes in fine frame making and bespoke gilding. We offer design and restoration services, including architectural gilding and conservation.

Aedicule's Peter Werkhoven is an awarded European master gilder and frame maker, specializing in the conservation of picture frames, antique objects and historical architecture. He trained at the historic Dutch firm, Gehring & Heijdenrijk in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, under Paul Gehring, a third generation frame maker, mastering the craft of gilding and antique restoration/conservation for more t

han 10 years before opening his atelier in San Francisco in 2003. Antique relics dating from as far back as the 13th Century up to this era have passed through his studio and have received conservation treatments. We take great responsibility to historical accuracy and preservation and subscribe to the American Institute of Conservation's Code of Ethics. The conservation of picture frames, antique furniture and artifacts is one of the niches of Aedicule. While every item is unique and requires a different approach, all work carried out will always be done with integrity to the original object. For over the past years Peter has dealt with projects for The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, St. Paul’s cathedral in Minnesota and has worked with numerous top architects, designers and private collectors.

Carved and gilded; circa 1780. The fox and the swan, and that’s a whole story by itself….Happy ‘Cinco de Mayo’ Friday al...
05/05/2023

Carved and gilded; circa 1780. The fox and the swan, and that’s a whole story by itself….Happy ‘Cinco de Mayo’ Friday all!

I can see the gold leaf flying soon!
03/30/2023

I can see the gold leaf flying soon!

Two pairs of bespoke mirrors executed in both white gold and yellow gold for Tucker & Marks. Intricate hammered design o...
02/19/2016

Two pairs of bespoke mirrors executed in both white gold and yellow gold for Tucker & Marks.

Intricate hammered design of foliate amidst acanthus leaves, all within a lattice design, flanked by interlocking geometric shapes and a mottled border.

Special embossing tools were made to create the intricate patterns.

More info at: www.aedicule.com/tucker-marks-mirrors

10/13/2015

Looking forward to another wonderful show! Here's a short blog post.

http://sffas.org/blog/aedicule

Aedicule's Peter Werkhoven is an award-winning European master gilder and frame maker, specializing in the conservation of picture frames, antique objects and historical architecture.

The Dolphin Table. This beauty was created in close collaboration with Tony Smith (master wood worker) and Adam Thorpe (...
08/26/2015

The Dolphin Table. This beauty was created in close collaboration with Tony Smith (master wood worker) and Adam Thorpe (master carver).

This project and the later commissioned side tables earned Aedicule the 2014 Inaugural Julia Morgan Award For Craftsmanship & Artisanship.

www.aedicule.com/dolphin-table

The highly acclaimed Salon Doré at the San Francisco Legion of Honor is is staging Bergére chairs that were restored and...
08/26/2015

The highly acclaimed Salon Doré at the San Francisco Legion of Honor is is staging Bergére chairs that were restored and re-gilded by us. View our condition report and process on our website: http://www.aedicule.com/legion.

A slow and painstaking job but we’re proud of the result.

Gilding the roof of Chinese United Methodist Church, San Francisco. We were chosen to restore the gilding on the top of ...
08/26/2015

Gilding the roof of Chinese United Methodist Church, San Francisco.

We were chosen to restore the gilding on the top of the church during restoration. The windy conditions and height made this project a bit of a challenge, but Aedicule rose to the occasion.

The new gilt roof will last the church for several decades...

www.aedicule.com/chinese-methodist-church

Address

3225 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA
94115

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14157715837

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