Manhattan-based furniture designer Carol Egan thrives at the crossroads of 21st-century technology and traditional woodworking. Her striking modern furniture, including boldly creative shelf designs, frequently features serpentine forms. Her hand-carved walnut shelves have a single twist, which seems to defy physics.
Born in Dublin in 1974, Egan is a graduate of both University College Dublin and New York City’s Parsons School of Design. She complemented this formal education with an interest in 3D printing technology.
Egan’s unique designs, like her twisted walnut stools and benches, begin as 3D models before skilled woodworkers craft and hand-finish the pieces. Using the modeling software, Egan imagines unusual and contemporary shapes that blur the lines between artistic sculpture and furniture.
While often using walnut, mahogany or oak, Egan has also designed furniture made with marble, bronze and steel. Her timeless and innovative design perspective made her inaugural 2010 furniture line a global success.
Maison Gerard in New York City was the first gallery to show Egan’s furniture and has continued to exhibit her work. Galerie BSL in Paris and Hostler Burrows in Los Angeles have also showcased her designs. Her free-standing console earned a Special Mention for Best Contemporary Piece at PAD London in 2015. Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Wallpaper, the New York Times and Vogue are just some of the publications that have featured Egan’s signature approach to furniture design.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Carol Egan seating, tables, wall decorations and more.
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Carol Egan, The Sovereign, Wall Sconce, United States, 2020
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
Also available in a variety of painted colors, as well as in bronze, this extraordinary wall-mounted sconce is one of several new works, in this casse inspired by the form and motion...
Steel
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, "Double Bubble", Table Lamp, United States, 2019
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
Double bubble, a new table lamp in machined brass by Carol Egan, is part of a line of furniture that blends digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship.
Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing with Blue Glaze Decoration, 2019
By Denis Castaing
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing with blue glaze decoration. The base and the lamp shade are in ceramic. Sold with an European electrical system. Perfect original conditions. 2...
Ceramic
American Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Rattan, United States, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp, designed and produced in United States, 1950s. Other designers of the period include Jean Royère, Yasha Heifetz, Jane & Gordon Martz, and Tommi Parzinger. Condition: ...
Brass
$1,131 / item
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in
Murano Green Glass and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Majestic leaf in Murano glass of a wonderful green color, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The applique is composed of a brass structure that is attached to the ...
Brass
Art Deco Modernist Double Shade Table Lamp
Located in Devon, England
Originating from France is this very stylish 1930s Art Deco Modernist table lamp. Looks as equally attractive switched on or off. Features a chrome circular stepped base with central...
Chrome
Rattan and Wicker Palm Tree Table Lamp, 1970s United States
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and authentic palm tree lamp made in the 1970s. In the style of Mario Lopez Torres. Gorgeous lamp that adds so much character to a space. Perfect addition to warm-weather home ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Ceramic Table Lamp by Denis Castaing with Brown Glaze Decoration, 2019
By Denis Castaing
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic table lamp by Denis Castaing with brown glaze decoration. The base and the lamp shade are in ceramic. Sold with an European electrical system. Perfect original conditions. ...
Ceramic
Contemporary Ceramic Table Lamp "Morille Bleutée" by Agnès Debizet, 2019
Located in London, GB
"Morille Bleutée" table lamp by Agnès Debizet, 2019 Lighting sculpture in red stoneware and blue porcelain slip depicting a morel mushroom. Unique piece sig...
Porcelain, Stoneware
Murano Glass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful design for this leaf-shaped applique, all pink with a series of a vertical rib. Very extensive stylized leaf, an artistic masterpiece of Murano. Th...
Brass
S.S. United States Wall Mounted Lamp, 1951 by E.F. Caldwell
Located in Hanover, MA
Wall-mounted floor lamp salvaged from a first class cabin of the S.S. United States ocean liner. See image 4 for this lamp in bedrooms of Suite U87-U89...
Aluminum
$1,131 / item
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in
Murano Gold Glass and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Majestic leaf in Murano glass of a wonderful gold color, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The applique is composed of a brass structure that is attached to the w...
Brass
$1,600 / item
H 21.5 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Antique Nickel Sconces with Carved Mirrors, United States, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale and beautiful nickel sconces with carved mirrors. One pair can be purchased. A fifth single sconce is available without the beveled mirror. The price is $1600 per sconce.
Metal
1960 Germany Palwa Bubble Table Lamp Crystal Glass & Gilt Brass
By Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant gold-plated bubble table lamp with glass crystals made by Palwa, Germany in the 1960s. Design: Christoph Palme. Lighting: takes one Edison base screw bulb. Wattage: we re...
Crystal, Brass