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
$1,136 / 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
Hand-Crafted Metal Wall Sconce, Antique 20th Century, United States
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This beautiful wall sconce is a stunning piece of art that would add a touch of elegance to any room. The intricate metalwork is both decorative and functional, and the two 60W light...
Metal
Industrial ceiling lamp, United States 1940.
Located in Milan, IT
Industrial ceiling lamp with a machined aluminum body and a double-molded glass (Holophane) shade. The light bulb's protective screen is made of glass. Made in the United States circ...
Aluminum
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
$1,136 / 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
$1,100 / 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
The Wall Sconce
By Villari
Located in Milan, IT
This sconce is part of the Home Couture Collection, and serves as elegant source of light, while also being a splendid jewel for a wall. Its sculptural stricture combines curved glas...
Brass
Painted tin letter A with bulbs, United States of America 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
An antique painted tin letter A, black color, rewired with bulbs, used for a theatre sign. USA circa 1930.
Tin
$1,136 / item
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in
Murano Transparent Glass and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Majestic leaf in Murano glass of a wonderful Transparent color, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The applique is composed of a brass structure that is attached t...
Brass
$2,632 / item
H 19.69 in W 55.12 in D 1.97 in
Murano Sculpture / Installation Art Glass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Wonderful Murano sculpture piece. Particular and original applique from Murano glassworks. Very particular lighting because it spreads the light all over your interior wall of the ho...
Brass
Murano Gold Art Glass Wall Lights and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
A highly original Murano glass wall light with an elongated design of glass leaves in a unique light gold color. The wall light features a white metal frame to which three unique Mu...
Brass