Selçuklu Antik | Hand-Carved Wooden Furniture and Kündekari Craftsmanship
Selçuklu Antik is a Kastamonu-based furniture and interior decoration company established in 1999 by Ferhat Murat Baykalı. Built on more than 65 years of woodworking experience passed down through three generations, the company combines traditional Turkish woodcarving with contemporary design and project-based production.
Its work draws inspiration from Ottoman and Seljuk decorative traditions as well as authentic Kündekari craftsmanship. Rather than focusing solely on standard furniture production, Selçuklu Antik develops custom-made wooden products according to the dimensions, architectural character and functional requirements of each project.
The company’s current product range includes hand-carved furniture, antique carved doors, mosque furniture, hotel and restaurant furniture, country-style furniture, kitchen and office solutions, as well as individually designed interior products.
Traditional Woodcarving with a Contemporary Approach
Traditional Turkish woodcarving forms the foundation of Selçuklu Antik’s production philosophy. Historical decorative elements are reinterpreted for modern homes, offices, hospitality spaces and architectural projects.
The company produces a wide range of custom wooden products, including:
Ottoman- and Seljuk-inspired carved furniture
Handcrafted Kündekari doors and furniture
Consoles and display cabinets
Traditional chests
Sedir and Şark Köşesi seating areas
Custom dining tables
Bedroom furniture
Desks and office furniture
Coffee tables and TV cabinets
Decorative ceiling centers
Fireplace furniture
Custom kitchen cabinets
Bathroom and Hilton-style bathroom furniture
Interior room doors
Exterior entrance doors
The online catalog also includes dedicated categories for dining tables, consoles, cabinets, sedir seating, ceiling decorations, desks, bedrooms, chests, fireplaces, TV units, kitchens and coffee tables.
Kündekari Doors and Wooden Craftsmanship
Kündekari is one of the distinctive traditional techniques incorporated into Selçuklu Antik’s work. Its geometric structure and detailed craftsmanship give wooden doors and furniture a characteristic architectural appearance.
The company’s Kündekari doors combine traditional patterns with individually produced wooden elements. Such doors can be designed for residential properties, cultural buildings, traditional architectural projects and other spaces where handcrafted detail is an important part of the interior or exterior concept.
Alongside Kündekari, hand carving remains a central part of the company’s production. Decorative patterns are worked directly into the wood, allowing the natural character of the material to become part of the overall design.
Hand-Carved Furniture for Homes and Offices
Selçuklu Antik produces custom furniture for different areas of residential and commercial interiors. Natural wood is combined with traditional ornamentation and handcrafted details to create furniture suitable for classical, country, retro, vintage and traditional design concepts.
Depending on the project, production can include dining furniture, consoles, cabinets, display units, traditional seating areas, bedroom sets, desks, TV units, coffee tables, chests, fireplaces, kitchens and bathrooms.
The custom-production approach is particularly useful when a standard furniture size or design does not fit the dimensions or character of a particular room.
Mosque Furniture and Interior Decoration
Mosque furniture is an important specialization of Selçuklu Antik. Traditional woodworking is used for architectural elements that contribute to the visual identity of mosque interiors.
The company’s mosque-related production includes:
Carved mosque doors
Wooden minbars
Mihrabs
Sermon platforms
Muezzin mahfils
Mahfil railings
Interior mosque decoration
These elements can be designed in Ottoman, Seljuk and Kündekari-inspired styles to create a coherent architectural language throughout the prayer space. The company’s website lists mosque doors, minbars, mihrabs, sermon platforms, mahfil railings and muezzin mahfils as dedicated product or project categories.
Hotel and Restaurant Furniture
Traditional Turkish woodworking can also be adapted to hospitality environments. Selçuklu Antik develops custom hotel and restaurant furniture and interior decoration solutions for projects requiring a distinctive architectural identity.
Hotel projects can include guest-room furniture, lobby and reception furniture and common-area decoration. Restaurant projects may include tables, counters, seating elements and coordinated interior decoration.
Ottoman and Seljuk-inspired details can be incorporated into contemporary hospitality environments, creating interiors that combine traditional character with modern functionality.
Historical Building Restoration
Restoring wooden architectural elements in historic buildings requires an understanding of both the original material and the traditional techniques used in the building.
Selçuklu Antik works on historical restoration projects involving wood, carving and Kündekari. Its references include restoration and reproduction work involving a 500-year-old carved door at Yakupağa Complex in Kastamonu, as well as traditional architectural decoration and Kündekari door work at Deve Hanı in Kastamonu.
Such projects require attention to the existing architectural character while maintaining the visual and functional integrity of the wooden elements.
Custom Design, Site Measurement and Project Development
Selçuklu Antik approaches custom production as a complete project process rather than simply manufacturing an individual piece of furniture.
The process can begin with site inspection and measurement. The team’s project planning takes into account the dimensions of the space, intended use, architectural conditions and aesthetic expectations. These details are then used to develop a suitable wooden solution.
This approach is particularly valuable for custom doors, mosque interiors, hotel furniture, restaurant decoration, kitchens and complete interior projects where dimensions and architectural integration are essential. The company’s own project process emphasizes site assessment, design, measurement, material selection and customized wooden solutions.
Natural and Reclaimed Wood
Natural wood is an important part of Selçuklu Antik’s design philosophy. The company states that it uses specially reclaimed wood from centuries-old trees in selected productions, combining the history and natural character of the material with new furniture designs.
The grain, texture and natural variations of reclaimed wood can become part of the finished product rather than being hidden. This is particularly effective in hand-carved furniture, where the material itself contributes to the appearance of the finished piece.
Projects in Türkiye and International Markets
Selçuklu Antik’s references include residential, hospitality, commercial, religious and cultural projects in Türkiye as well as international projects.
Its published references include work in Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Libya, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Spain and Israel. Examples include Ottoman-style interior decoration and furniture design for Osmans Töchter Restaurant in Berlin, hotel interior work for Isa Begov Hamam Hotel in Sarajevo and handcrafted decorative work for the Presidential Palace in Kazakhstan.
Within Türkiye, the company’s references include Abidin Paşa Mansion in Ankara, Yakupağa Complex in Kastamonu, Tophane Mescid in Bursa, mosque projects in different cities, hotels, villas, offices and a variety of custom interior projects.
Three Generations of Woodworking Experience
The company’s identity is closely connected to traditional craftsmanship passed from one generation to the next. More than six decades of professional experience and three generations of woodworking knowledge provide the foundation for its current production approach.
Under the leadership of Ferhat Murat Baykalı, who was selected as Turkey’s Ahisi of the Year in 2023, Selçuklu Antik continues to combine traditional woodworking with contemporary project requirements.
From handcrafted furniture and Kündekari doors to mosque interiors, hotel and restaurant projects and historic restoration work, Selçuklu Antik brings traditional Turkish woodcraft into individually designed architectural spaces, serving clients in Türkiye and international markets from its base in Kastamonu.
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