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Brian Holcombe Footstools

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 Stool in Walnut
Dovetailed Stool in Walnut

Dovetailed Stool in Walnut

By Brian Holcombe

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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 Footstools

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Brian Holcombe footstools for sale on 1stDibs.

Brian Holcombe footstools 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 footstools, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider footstools by The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz, and Fritz Hansen. Prices for Brian Holcombe footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $850 and can go as high as $850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $850.

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