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Atlanta artists, Melissa O'Shields and Laurence Bridges create beautiful mahogany rocking horses and carousel animals. Their woodcarvings can be viewed as art sculptures, fine furniture, or elegant toys of heirloom quality.

Most designs are Melissa * Laurence originals, although some are taken from master carousel producers from the turn-of-the-century. These designs are produced in limited editions and every woodcarving is an original.

Melissa * Laurence Artisans won numerous awards in sculpture including "Best of Show". They have appeared in newspapers and television throughout the United States including HGTV, Atlanta's WSB TV People 2 People, and picked "Best Instant Heirloom Rocking Horse" by Atlanta Magazine in 2003 and 2008. They were selected by the White House to carve a rocking horse ornament in 1996 for President and Mrs. Clinton's Blue Room Christmas tree. It remains in the permanent White House collection.

 

"Your generous contribution to the White House holiday decorations brought the joy of the season to thousands of visitors at this very special time of year."

Hillary Rodham Clinton White House

 

Although Melissa and Laurence have retired from the art show circuit, the last of their remaining woodcarvings of heirloom quality can still be purchased on this website and cherished for a lifetime. You may also like their facebook page to contact them personally or place orders.

Carousel and rocking horse offers hand carved sculpture with a vintage look and nostalgic feel for art lovers of all ages from Melissa * Laurence Artisan's designs of sold mahogany wood carvings for the home or office.

 

 

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