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Brian Holcombe Daybeds

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
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 Daybeds

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 Daybeds

Materials

Ash

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 Daybeds

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 Daybeds

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 Daybeds

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 Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany

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Brian Holcombe daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.

Brian Holcombe daybeds 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 daybeds, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider daybeds by Stamford Modern, Sam Hecht + Kim Colin, and Guéridon Design. Prices for Brian Holcombe daybeds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,600 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,675.

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