Themed environments, decorative arts, and specialty millwork — the parts of a space people remember. Two disciplines under one roof: scenic artistry, gilding, and hand-applied craft alongside precision CNC fabrication and millwork.

Design and build of permanent, seasonal, and special projects for studios, parks, restaurants, fashion houses, artists, and estates.
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In a variety of materials, wood or otherwise,
Panel-good processing and CNC routing,
Solid-wood machining, scenic finishing, gilding, hand lettering,
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All based in sunny Los Angeles, CA.

OUR SERVICES

Decorative Arts

Gold leaf and gilding. Hand-lettered signage and murals. Scenic finishes and surface treatments. Art direction and graphic design. The craft traditions of studio production — developed in film and television — applied to permanent commercial and residential environments.

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DECORATIVE ARTS

Specialty Millwork

Specialty millwork, themed elements, and precision-built components for hospitality, retail, entertainment, and specialty clients. In-house design and engineering, multi-axis CNC machining, and full finishing — from concept through finished delivery.

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MILLWORK

Bespoke Objects

Special builds, limited editions, and one-of-a-kind commissions for artists, brands, and private clients. Made to order, one at a time.

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BESPOKE OBJECTS

Two disciplines. One studio.

Most fabrication shops do one thing well. Calico does two. Decorative arts and specialty millwork share a shop floor, a project management process, and a design sensibility — so a hospitality client doesn't need to source a decorative painter and a millwork fabricator separately.