John Eric Byers Seating
American, b. 1959
Inspired by pure geometrical forms — circles, rectangles, squares, cylinders and spheres — John Eric Byers’s furniture is deceptively simple. A closer inspection, however, shows that behind each coffee table, bench and chair there is great care and meticulous attention to detail. It is little wonder why the woodworker is considered to be among the foremost figures of the modern American Studio movement.
Born in Rochester, New York, in 1959, Byers trained in the workshop of Wendell Castle, “the father of the art furniture movement.” The renowned American sculptor greatly influenced Byers, and the New York native found inspiration in the work of other artist-designers while in Castle’s workshop such as Donald Judd and British ceramicist Hans Coper.
Following his studies under Castle, Byers established a studio and workshop in Newfield, New York. There, he uses a variety of specialized techniques in the design of his furniture, including wood milling, lamination, hand-shaping, hand-tooling and finishing, often with casein milk paint, which is believed to have been used in ancient Egypt.
Byers’s side tables, stools, sideboards, credenzas and other pieces are sculpted by hand in his preferred material — hard, blackened maple. Each design demonstrates his keen focus on detailed surface texture and structure.
Byers’s works have not gone unnoticed over the course of his decades-long career. He has won multiple awards, such as the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Award and the New York Foundation of the Arts Award. He has been included in the Smithsonian’s Oral Archives of American Arts as well.
Byers’s pieces feature in permanent collections at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Mint Museum and the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City.
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Creator: John Eric Byers
Set of 2 Pillar Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 pillar table by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 50.8 x 50.8 x 35.5 cm
Materials: Carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade to order.
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C3 Chair Hand-Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C3 chair by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 49.5 x 45.8 x 77.5 cm
Materials: carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade to order.
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C4 Chair Handsculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C4 chair by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 63.5 x 58.5 x 45.7 cm
Materials: Carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade to order.
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ORO-OS1 Stool by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS1 stool by John Eric Byers
ORO collection
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 51 cm
Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer
Hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core stacke...
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C2 Chair Hand-Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C2 chair by John Eric Byers.
Dimensions: 49.5 x 45.8 x 77.5 cm
Materials: carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade to order.
John Er...
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C1 Chair Handsculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C1 chair by John Eric Byers.
Dimensions: 49.5 x 45.8 x 77.5 cm
Materials: Carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade to order.
John Eric Byers creates geometr...
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Pillar Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Pillar table by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 50.8 x 50.8 x 35.5 cm
Materials: Carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade to order.
John Eric Byers creates geom...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Seating
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Maple
Maple Loft Bench for Three by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple loft bench for three by John Eric Byers.
Dimensions: 45.7 x 172.7 x 36.8 cm.
Materials: carved blackened maple.
All works are individually handmade to order.
John Eric ...
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Drum Bench for 4 by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Drum bench for 4 by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: D41 x W163 x H41 cm
Materials: carved + blackened + maple
All works are individually handmade to order.
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Maple Block Bench for Two by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple block bench for two by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 43 x 101.6 x 35.5 cm
Materials: carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade to...
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Drum Bench for 3 by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Drum bench for 3 by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: D41 x W122 x H41 cm
Materials: carved + blackened + maple
All works are individually handmade to order.
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Reveal Bench Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Reveal bench sculpted by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 16” x 54” x 14 in
Materials: Carved lacquered maple hardwood
All works are individually handmade to order.
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ORO, OS2 Stool by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS1 stool by John Eric Byers
ORO Collection
Dimensions: W 38 x D 51 x H 38cm
Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer
hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core ...
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Set of 2 Round Revert Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 square revert table by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 20" x 16" dia
Materials: Carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade t...
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Maple Block Bench for Three by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple block bench for three by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 43 x 101.6 x 35.5 cm
Materials: Carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade ...
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ORO, OS3 Bench by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS3 bench by John Eric Byers
ORO collection
Dimensions: W 76 x D 38 x H 38 cm
Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer
Hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core...
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Maple Loft Bench for Two by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple loft bench for two by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 45.7 x 114.3 x 36.8 cm
Materials: Carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade...
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Set of 2 Square Revert Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 square revert table by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 50.8 x diameter 40.6 cm
Materials: Carved blackened maple
All works are individually ...
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Drum Stool by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Drum stool by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: D51 x H38 cm
Materials: carved + blackened + maple
All works are individually handmade to order.
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John Eric Byers, "Reveal", Bench, 2022
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple piece from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a...
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2010s American Minimalist John Eric Byers Seating
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John Eric Byers, "Os3", Bench
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oro, a new series by John Eric Byers, marks the artist’s 30th solo exhibition. An elegant balance of contrasts takes form in these visually stunning works. Blocks of wood are meticul...
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2010s North American John Eric Byers Seating
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Gold
John Eric Byers, "OS2V", Stool
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oro, a new series by John Eric Byers, marks the artist’s 30th solo exhibition. An elegant balance of contrasts takes form in these visually stunning works. Blocks of wood are meticul...
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2010s North American John Eric Byers Seating
Materials
Gold
John Eric Byers, "OS1", Stool
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oro, a new series by John Eric Byers, marks the artist’s 30th solo exhibition. An elegant balance of contrasts takes form in these visually stunning works. Blocks of wood are meticul...
Category
2010s North American John Eric Byers Seating
Materials
Gold
John Eric Byers, "OS4V", Bench
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oro, a new series by John Eric Byers, marks the artist’s 30th solo exhibition. An elegant balance of contrasts takes form in these visually stunning works. Blocks of wood are meticul...
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2010s North American John Eric Byers Seating
Materials
Gold
John Eric Byers, "C4", Chair
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple chair from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Seating
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Maple
John Eric Byers, "Block Bench for Three"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monolithic piece from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Seating
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John Eric Byers, "Drum", Stool
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stool from John Eric Byers merges modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured patt...
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2010s American John Eric Byers Seating
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Maple
John Eric Byers, "Square Revert", Tables or Stools
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Square Revert Stool or Tables are listed here as a set. Each design is also available for purchase separately at $8,000.
This solid maple piece from John Eric Byers merges mod...
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21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Seating
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Maple
John Eric Byers, "Block", Stools
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Block Stools are listed here as a set. Each design is also available for purchase separately at $8,000.
This monolithic piece from John Eric Byers...
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21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Seating
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Maple
John Eric Byers, "Round Revert", Tables or Stools
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Round Revert Stool or Tables are listed here as a set. Each design is also available for purchase separately at $8,000.
This solid maple piece from John Eric Byers merges mode...
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21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Seating
Materials
Maple
John, Eric Byers, "Block Bench for Two"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monolithic piece from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a sophisticated finish to a simplified silhouette. Available as a bench for two...
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21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Seating
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Maple
John Eric Byers, "C1", Chair
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple chair from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Seating
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "Loft Bench for Three"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elevated bench from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-sawn and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a soph...
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21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Seating
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "C3", Chair
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple chair from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Seating
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "C2", Chair
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple chair from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Seating
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "Loft Bench for Two"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elevated bench from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-sawn and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a soph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Seating
Materials
Maple
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John Eric Byers seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John Eric Byers seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by John Eric Byers were created in the modern style in north america during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Kelly Wearstler, Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz , and Sam Hecht + Kim Colin. Prices for John Eric Byers seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,000 and can go as high as $46,379, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $17,544.
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