Traditions in Wood

Custom Romanesque High Altar for St. Anne Catholic Church, Richmond Hill, GA
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We build what heirs yearn to receive: sacred, storied wood furnishings for hearth, altar, and throne — handmade with reverence for the past and purpose for the future.

Romanesque High Altar
Medieval High Back Chair
Custom Handcarved Marian Prie Dieu
Pedestal for Adoration Chapel
Interior of a church altar with floral arrangements, candles, and religious decor.

Custom Wood Services

Ross McKnight, founder and principal designer and woodworker of De Nux Artisans

At De Nux Artisans, we know that sacred spaces deserve dedicated and earnest craftsmanship. Led by principal designer and woodworker, Ross McKnight, we draw from the Gothic and Romanesque traditions that blossomed at the height of Christendom to restore beauty, history, and meaning to your sanctuary, home, or chapel.

Based in South Louisiana, 1 hour north of New Orleans in Bush, LA, we serve Louisiana, neighboring states, and the East Coast.

We offer a variety of services ranging from…

  • Altars, altar rails, ambos, church seating

  • Prie Dieus, kneelers, pews, and tables for home chapel use

  • Custom Wood Furnishings

  • Custom Trim/Casing Work