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.
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...
Mahogany
$495Sale Price|84% Off
H 75 in W 67 in D 72 in
Montis Back Me Up Salon Club Chair Designed by Arian Brekveld IN STOCK
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Back Me Up Salon Upholstery: HERO 466318 #791 Base: Oak Black carbon stained The compact club chair With the BACK ME UP Salon, Arian Brekveld pu...
Fabric
Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco swooping round-backed club/arm/relaxing chair by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1925. 25” wide x 29” deep x 32” high. MAURICE DUFRENE (1876 - 1955) One of the ...
Wood
Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A leather upholstered club chair, in a vintage cigar brown aniline top-grade leather with a deep upholstered cushion backrest and seat cushion with rollover upholstered arms, finishe...
Leather
$7,539 / item
H 22.45 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Odette Curvy Club Chair with Black Oak Wood Frame by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
The Odette club chair is a modern take on the cozy wingback armchair that defies all categorizations, being also describable as a Bergère, as well as a barrel chair, thanks to its wo...
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
M. Gold Leather Club Chair
By Mitchell Gold
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage leather club chair by San Francisco Designer M. Gold. The back has a nice piping detail.
Leather
French Art Deco Style Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Art Deco Style club chairs, upholstered with top-grain vintage Havana brown leather with a deep padded upholstered backrest and...
Leather
$5,597 / item
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 33.86 in
Customizable Modernist Club Chair by Mauser, Chromed Metal, Leather Upholstery
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
Customizable club chair by Mauser Werke, Waldeck, Germany, c. 1939. Chrome plated tubular steel, leather upholstery and lacquered wood. Delivery time c. 8-10 weeks.
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Modern Club Chairs with Kravet Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs by Barrit, features vintage upholstery by Kravet. Sturdy wood base and comfortable upholstered seats make this matching pair a unique addition to any home or business interior...
Upholstery
Art Deco Club Chair in the Manner of Dominique
By Dominique
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco club chair in the manner of Dominique. Located in NY. Original condition.
Faux Leather, Sycamore
Deconstructed Classic Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Deconstructed Classic club chair, perfectly scaled for comfort and conversation with it"s seating area covered in a luxurious top grain leather, al...
Leather
Pleated Rolled Arm Club Chair with Scrolled Back, Custom
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
This custom club chair features a handsome silhouette defined by pleated rolled arms and a sophisticated scrolled back. Designed with a taller upholstered face and shorter bun feet f...
Maple, Upholstery
$4,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26 in W 27 in D 26 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs, with Kravet Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs USA, Circa 1980s A sleek and stunning pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs, These chairs are a fine examples to Baughman'...
Chrome
$10,500 / set
H 36.5 in W 28.5 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Danish Art Deco Club Chairs/ Bergeres in Mahogany w/ Upholstery, c. 1920
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A stunning pair of very comfortable Danish Art Deco club chairs/ bergeres with fluted pilasters capped with ionic capitals on the arm fronts, and arched and carved crest rail. Frames...
Mahogany
$3,655 / set
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Thonet Club Chairs No.6517 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet
By Marcel Kammerer
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Thonet club chairs no.6517 by Marcel Kammerer for Thonet Austria 1905 in original condition with signs of usage.
Fabric, Bentwood
$7,539 / item
H 22.45 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Odette Curvy Club Chair with Oak Wood Frame by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
The Odette club chair is a modern take on the cozy wingback armchair that defies all categorizations, being also describable as a Bergère, as well as a barrel chair, thanks to its wo...
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak