Sacred Furniture
Sacred Furniture Construction – Craftsmanship with Liturgical Tradition
From church pews and altars to pulpits and sacristy furniture – sacred furniture requires the highest precision and a deep understanding of liturgical traditions. Wenk Carpentry manufactures and restores these with great attention to detail, sustainably and in a manner consistent with the style, always fitting the architecture and history of the church space.
References
Sacristy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Klitten
A custom-made furniture ensemble made of solid fir wood. The design intentionally reflects the existing church furnishings and stylistically and color-wise integrates into the space.
Special focus was placed on the delicate motifs in the furniture fronts, reinterpreting traditional design elements. A leaded glass window featuring a stylized “Luther Rose” adds symbolic depth and unites craftsmanship with spiritual context.
Sacristy of the Bishop Beno House in Schmochtitz
A compact, monolithic sacristy cabinet was created, offering ample space for all liturgical items. With a few design highlights, the piece remains sleek and modern.
Sacristy furniture at the Church "Mariä Himmelfahrt" Dresden
This sacristy required a refined approach: functionality, space efficiency, and optimal lighting had to come together in a tight space. Church design elements were integrated seamlessly into the furniture for visual continuity.
Sacristy furnishings at St. Mary's Church in Reichenbach
Design was aligned with the Neo-Gothic church interior. A multi-section wardrobe and a sideboard for liturgical items were created.
Restoration of a Historic Church Pulpit
This restoration, executed as a masterpiece, was planned solely from photos. In addition to preserving historical authenticity, installing two movable parts presented a special challenge. Hidden drawers behind the balusters blend original historicity with modern functionality.
Restoration and Reconstruction of an Altar
After the original altar was destroyed, only a few photographs remained as references. With extensive experience, the preserved lower part was carefully restored, and the overall piece was reconstructed in great detail to restore its historical authenticity.
Baroque sacristy furniture, Pilgrimage Church of Rosenthal
The 1970s sacristy was completely redesigned. The deteriorated fittings were removed and replaced with custom, high-quality interior furnishings.
The interior design and execution were provided from a single source, following a bespoke concept inspired by historical monastic furniture—especially examples from St. Marienstern Monastery in Panschwitz-Kuckau. The result is a harmonious space that blends traditional form with contemporary craftsmanship.
Restoration of a saint’s figure
The figure was carefully restored, with missing parts recreated to match the original in form and material.
Its surface was gently cleaned without damaging the original substance. A targeted retouching completed the restoration, bringing the historical presence back to life.
Mural, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Göda
Secured fragments of a Neo-Gothic pulpit were reworked into an artfully crafted wall mural. At its center are depictions of the four Evangelists, reassembled from historical pieces.
The mural was enriched with hand-turned and hand-carved appliqués, which harmonize with the original design. A final color treatment, closely based on the historic palette, gave the mural its unified and expressive appearance.
