Carved Rocking Chair
Walnut rocking chair with fully hand-carved back panel, eagle motifs, and scrollwork — a commission exhibited at multiple international shows.
Master Woodcarver
The craftsmanship and beauty of his work speak for itself
Over 34 years of internationally recognized mastery — from handcrafted sculptures to bespoke furniture and architectural restoration.
About the Artist
A lifetime devoted to wood, form, and meaning
Boris Khechoyan began carving in 1978 at the Azerbaijan College of Fine Arts and earned his Master Woodcarver Certificate in 1985. Trained in Gothic, Rococo, Empire and Classicism, he specializes in inlay, incrustation, Mother of Pearl, bone carving, and architectural woodwork.
Since immigrating to the United States in 1991, Boris has won top awards at the International Woodcarvers Congress three years running, carved a chair gifted to Pope John Paul II during his 1999 visit to St. Louis, and been featured on HGTV and in publications nationwide.
Specialties
- Bespoke furniture & carved chairs
- Architectural carving
- Sculpture & fine art carvings
- Inlay, Mother of Pearl & incrustation
- Antique furniture restoration
- Religious & ceremonial pieces
Featured Works
Selected pieces from the collection
Life — Wood Sculpture
Design was carved from 2 blocks of wood Mahogany and Walnut and attached to the Mahogany base. With delicate and intercede carving leaves and flowers which can be seen throuh the liht.
Shirt sculpture
A trompe-l'œil sculpture — a folded shirt carved in wood and mounted on a hand-turned walnut pedestal. Deception made from a single block.
Work created for those who understand the difference
Master Certification
Boris holds a lifetime Master Woodcarver Certificate earned through exhibitions in Moscow and Armenia — the highest recognition in the craft.
Custom Commissions
Every piece is designed around the client's vision — from a single sculpture to full interior architectural woodwork for private residences and institutions.
Award-Winning Work
First Place at the International Woodcarvers Congress three consecutive years, Grand Prize at Klockit, and Best of Show at multiple national exhibitions.
Private Commissions
Have a piece in mind?
Boris works directly with clients to design and create one-of-a-kind furniture, sculpture, and architectural woodwork tailored to your space and vision.