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Brian Holcombe Seating

American, b. 1984

Brian Holcombe is a woodworker specializing in handmade,  one-of-a-kind furniture influenced by Japanese sashimono techniques and furniture of the Chinese Ming Dynasty. All of Holcombe’s woodwork is joined together without the use of fasteners, nails or screws, and units like his credenzas and cabinets often feature shoji — traditional Japanese sliding doors or screens. His work is mid-century modern in style but thoughtfully traditional in construction as it draws on the materials and techniques once favored by the Samurai and wealthy merchants of Asia.

His studio, where he builds elegant bookcases, daybeds, benches and other pieces, is in Princeton, New Jersey. By creating his furniture by hand, Holcombe intimately understands the nature of each material he uses. While much of his work is made of wood, the use of various types, including ash, walnut and mahogany, gives a sophisticated variation to the furniture, with brass accents furthering the depth of its design. Holcombe uses mulberry paper for his sliding door pieces and offers a live edge on some products, like his dining room tables.

In addition to producing beautiful furniture, Holcombe teaches woodworking classes both in person and online, including workshops on hand tools, interlocking techniques and shoji doors. Publications such as Fine Woodworking and Handwork Magazine have featured his expert work.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of Brian Holcombe seating, tables, storage case pieces and more.

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Creator: Brian Holcombe
Dovetailed Corner Long Bench in Mahogany
Dovetailed Corner Long Bench in Mahogany

Dovetailed Corner Long Bench in Mahogany

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this bench I took cues from sashimono, seeking a outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a closer look. In building this bench I utilize...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Dovetailed Platform Bed in Ash, Queen Size
Dovetailed Platform Bed in Ash, Queen Size

Dovetailed Platform Bed in Ash, Queen Size

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

This bed is designed to accommodate a contemporary aesthetic. This design is carefully handmade, featuring detailed construction and traditional technique which utilizes the interloc...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Ash

Tea House Chair in Mahogany
Tea House Chair in Mahogany

Tea House Chair in Mahogany

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this chair I took cues from both Japanese sashimono and English windsor chairs, seeking a outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a clos...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Dovetailed Stool in Walnut
Dovetailed Stool in Walnut

Dovetailed Stool in Walnut

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this bench I took cues from sashimono, seeking an outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a closer look. In building this bench I utiliz...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Walnut

Daybed in Mahogany
Daybed in Mahogany

Daybed in Mahogany

$9,500 / item

Daybed in Mahogany

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

This daybed was inspired by the Uji bridge at Naiku temple in Japan. It is featured in Honduran mahogany and made for indoor/outdoor use in Honduran mahogan...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Dovetailed Bench in Mahogany by Brian Holcombe
Dovetailed Bench in Mahogany by Brian Holcombe

Dovetailed Bench in Mahogany by Brian Holcombe

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this bench I took cues from sashimono, seeking a outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a closer look. In building this bench I utilize...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Dovetailed Platform Bed in Ash, Full
Dovetailed Platform Bed in Ash, Full

Dovetailed Platform Bed in Ash, Full

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

This bed is designed to accommodate a contemporary aesthetic. This design is carefully handmade, featuring detailed construction and traditional technique which utilizes the interloc...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Ash

Spindle Back Bench in Walnut and Ash
Spindle Back Bench in Walnut and Ash

Spindle Back Bench in Walnut and Ash

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

Contemporary walnut bench handmade by Brian Holcombe utilizing the techniques of traditional Windsor chair making combined with traditional mortise and tenon joinery similar to that ...

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2010s American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Walnut

Spindle Back Dining Chair in White Ash by Brian Holcombe
Spindle Back Dining Chair in White Ash by Brian Holcombe

Spindle Back Dining Chair in White Ash by Brian Holcombe

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this chair I wanted to best utilize the best and most practical aspects of the classical Windsor chair and apply them in contemporary proportion. The genius of the class...

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2010s American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Ash

Naiku Daybed in Mahogany
Naiku Daybed in Mahogany

Naiku Daybed in Mahogany

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

This daybed was inspired by the Uji bridge at Naiku temple in Japan. It is featured in Honduran mahogany and made for indoor/outdoor use in Honduran mahogan...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Live Edge Trestle Bench in Cherry by Brian Holcombe
Live Edge Trestle Bench in Cherry by Brian Holcombe

Live Edge Trestle Bench in Cherry by Brian Holcombe

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this bench I took cues from sashimono, seeking a outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a closer look. In building this bench I utilized joinery unique to Japanese timber carpentry. This bench utilizes joinery found in traditional Japanese carpentry...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Cherry

Dovetailed Platform Bed in Ash, Extra Large Twin
Dovetailed Platform Bed in Ash, Extra Large Twin

Dovetailed Platform Bed in Ash, Extra Large Twin

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

This bed is designed to accommodate a contemporary aesthetic. This design is carefully handmade, featuring detailed construction and traditional technique which utilizes the interloc...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Ash

Daybed in Walnut with Splayed Legs
Daybed in Walnut with Splayed Legs

Daybed in Walnut with Splayed Legs

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

This daybed was inspired by the splayed bell tower structures of Japan. These structures utilize a simple principle that by putting the uprights of a structure at an inward angle, i...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Club Chair by Brian Holcombe in Mahogany with Upholstery
Club Chair by Brian Holcombe in Mahogany with Upholstery

Club Chair by Brian Holcombe in Mahogany with Upholstery

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

Upholstered club chair in mahogany wood with carving details on the sides. The carvings are of a motif found in 18th century Ming furniture. The carvings are done by hand. This ch...

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2010s American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Spindle Back Dining Chair in Ebonized Oak by Brian Holcombe
Spindle Back Dining Chair in Ebonized Oak by Brian Holcombe

Spindle Back Dining Chair in Ebonized Oak by Brian Holcombe

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this chair I wanted to best utilize the best and most practical aspects of the classical Windsor chair and apply them in contemporary proportion. The genius of the class...

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2010s American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Oak

Henry Counter Stool in White Ash
Henry Counter Stool in White Ash

Henry Counter Stool in White Ash

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

Henry the armchair is an original design by Brian Holcombe. Ergonomically designed around the human proportion this chair accommodates comfortable seating. These chairs are indivi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Henry the Armchair in Walnut
Henry the Armchair in Walnut

Henry the Armchair in Walnut

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

Henry the armchair is an original design by Brian Holcombe. Ergonomically designed around the human proportion this chair accommodates comfortable seating. These chairs are individu...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Walnut

'Henry the Armchair' in Walnut with Leather Upholstery by Brian Holcombe
'Henry the Armchair' in Walnut with Leather Upholstery by Brian Holcombe

'Henry the Armchair' in Walnut with Leather Upholstery by Brian Holcombe

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

Henry the armchair is an original design by Brian Holcombe. Ergonomically designed around the human proportion this chair accommodates comfortable seating. These chairs are indivi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Walnut

Dovetailed Bench in Walnut
Dovetailed Bench in Walnut

Dovetailed Bench in Walnut

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this bench I took cues from sashimono, seeking a outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a closer look. In building this bench I utilize...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Walnut

Dovetailed Bench in Mahogany
Dovetailed Bench in Mahogany

Dovetailed Bench in Mahogany

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

In designing this bench I took cues from sashimono, seeking a outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a closer look. In building this bench I utilize...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Henry the Armchair in White Ash
Henry the Armchair in White Ash

Henry the Armchair in White Ash

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

Henry the armchair is an original design by Brian Holcombe. Ergonomically designed around the human proportion this chair accommodates comfortable seating. These chairs are individu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Henry the Armchair in Walnut with Upholstered Seat
Henry the Armchair in Walnut with Upholstered Seat

Henry the Armchair in Walnut with Upholstered Seat

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

Henry the armchair is an original design by Brian Holcombe. Ergonomically designed around the human proportion this chair accommodates comfortable seating. These chairs are indivi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Walnut

'Henry the Armchair' in Walnut with Leather Upholstery by Brian Holcombe
'Henry the Armchair' in Walnut with Leather Upholstery by Brian Holcombe

'Henry the Armchair' in Walnut with Leather Upholstery by Brian Holcombe

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

Henry the armchair is an original design by Brian Holcombe. Ergonomically designed around the human proportion this chair accommodates comfortable seating. These chairs are indivi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brian Holcombe Seating

Materials

Walnut

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Brian Holcombe 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 Brian Holcombe seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Sam Hecht + Kim Colin, Fort Standard, and Laylo Studio. Prices for Brian Holcombe seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $850 and can go as high as $18,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,950.