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.
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$2,600 / item
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...
Ash, Walnut
$2,975 / item
H 40 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
Reeves Swivel Bar or Counter Stool W/ Ash stained Walnut legs & Brass Finish.
Located in Westport, CT
Swivel bar stool with Ash legs stained Walnut #2 and satin brass finish accents. Seat and back shown upholstered in green leather. Available in bar height (30" seat height), counter ...
Metal
Rustic English Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic English country counter stool, the shaped saddle seat above turned legs and stretchers. Dimensions: 18.5" W x 15.5" D x 24" H.
Wood
Glazy Counter Stool by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy counter stool by Royal Stranger Dimensions: width 55cm, height 90cm, depth 60cm, seat height 84cm Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel. Color: Lago...
Stainless Steel
Pair of White Diner Counter Stools
Located in Oakville, CT
White diner stools with oak seats. Seat height: 28" Seat diameter: 12" Base measures: 6 3/4" x 6 3/4".
Iron
Greta Swivel Bar or Counter Stool
Located in Westport, CT
Counter stool with dark wenge stained beech legs, fully upholstered seat and back and brass footrest. COM. Available in counter or bar height and totally customizable including finis...
Metal
Mich Bar or Counter Stool
Located in Westport, CT
Bar stool with walnut, oak or ash legs and fully upholstered seat and back. Available in counter or bar height. Seat Height: 30? (Available in counter seat...
Metal
Greta Bar or Counter Stool
Located in Westport, CT
Bar stool with dark wenge stained beech legs, fully upholstered seat and back and brass footrest. Available in counter or bar height and totally customizable including finish, wood,...
Metal
Jean Swivel Counter or Bar stool
Located in Westport, CT
Counter stool with dark wenge stained beech legs, fully upholstered seat and back, COM. Available in counter or bar height and totally customizable including finish, wood, metal and ...
Fabric, Wood
Sydney Bar or Counter Stool
Located in Westport, CT
Bar stool with elegantly curved back and tapered legs in shown in solid walnut with a leather seat. Available in counter or bar height. Available in other woods, stain colors, COM f...
Fabric, Wood, Leather
Couture Counter Stool by Stefano Bigi
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This chair's Minimalist design makes it perfect for any environment. Its structure features four, fixed legs in natural ashwood and a bright chrome footrest. Its aluminum shell is co...
Steel
$540Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 38.59 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
Kartell A.I. Counter Stool in Grey by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are part of the broader project expressed by the industrial manifesto Kartell loves the pl...
Plastic
$540Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 38.59 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
Kartell A.I. Counter Stool in Black by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are part of the broader project expressed by the industrial manifesto Kartell loves the pl...
Plastic