Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the olive fell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each olive fell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
hardwood and
oak. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage olive fell now, or shop our selection of 42 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect olive fell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each olive fell bearing
modern,
mid-century modern or
neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made olive fell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Jörg Pietschmann,
Mosche Bianche and
Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
An olive fell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,882, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $178,379.
Jörg Pietschmann creates sculptural furniture and decor from the hardwood that is native to the region where his workshop is based in Hamburg. His hand-carved walnut benches and coffee tables, with their gnarled tops and natural edges, make for a guaranteed focal point in any living room, while his oak vases and centerpieces have a rustic yet elegant appeal, and feature the knots and cracks that characterized the surfaces of the material it was still in the forest.
Pietschmann works with local timber like poplar, maple and beech, as well as exotic lumber found on his travels. Each piece tells a story of the landscape from which it came.
Pietschmann's love of carving and nature began as a young boy in the countryside of East Germany. He always carried a pocket knife to whittle pieces of wood, and he recalls being artistically inspired by the ruins of the area's abandoned manor houses. As he grew older, Pietschmann's design influences also expanded to include the decorative objects and architecture of ancient cultures like the Egyptians, Vincas, Mayas and the Aztecs. Pietschmann's modern design influences include master woodworkers George Nakashima, Wharton Esherick, Alexander Noll and Sam Maloof.
Before he begins working on a tree trunk, Pietschmann tries to get a feel for what kind of sculpture or object it will be. For every tree, the sculptor strives to preserve its unique character, which means that no two resulting pieces are alike (and no resin, metal or lacquer is used in his process). He follows the form and curves of each piece of wood, allowing the piece to take shape as he works. A final coat of oil renders prominent the striking grain and natural warmth of the material.
Pietschmann has exhibited his work in Europe and in the United States. He lives and works in Germany.
On 1stDibs, find Jörg Pietschmann tables, serveware, decorative objects and more.