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, Sculptural Hand-Carved Bench, United States, 2012
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved bench is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship. Carved of American Walnut, ...
Walnut
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Carol Egan, Sculptural Hand-Carved Bench, United States, 2013
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved bench is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship. Carved of mahogany, the sto...
Walnut
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Bench, USA, 2014
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bench in hand-carved ebonized mahogany by Carol Egan Please note this bench is by order with com upholstery included.
Mahogany
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Carol Egan, Hand-Carved Walnut Bench, USA, 2013
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bench in hand-carved walnut by Carol Egan Please note this bench is by order with COM upholstery.
Walnut
Rare 1960s Walnut Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Stool Bench Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Inc. from the 'Stingray' Series. Can be matched with the Model 2466-C Lounge Armchair. Tight and sturdy frame. Architectural form, with staved A...
Walnut
Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural teak wood bench with carved detailing on its seat. This teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades. Elevated by...
Wood, Teak
$2,778
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 12.21 in
English Oak Hand Carved Bench Settle with Recumbent Carved Lions
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English oak hand carved bench settle with recumbent carved lions, early 19th century Two plank oak carved beveled edge top with carved decorative apron and legs, square pegged constr...
Oak
$4,800
H 10.63 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
Antique Javanese Burl Wood Bench Hand-Carved Sculptural Seat, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exceptional antique Javanese bench is a striking fusion of function and sculpture. The gracefully curved seat has been hand-carved from a single solid block of burl wood, its or...
Wood, Teak
Curule Iron Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Iron curule stool with boxed linen seat cushion. Also available C.O.M.
Iron
Pair of Antique Benches
Located in Lymington, GB
A pair of antique benches, or forms. One is 18th century, the other later. Of rich, golden color and well-figured. N.b. 2" thick solid planks. Both are sturdy and ready-to-use. Measures: L 7’6" (230 cm) W 10" (25.5 cm) H 1’7" (48 cm). These look great en suite with an antique refectory or farmhouse table, for which they would have been originally designed. This type of bench or form would harmonise well in any interior, whether modern or traditional. During the 16th and 17th centuries refectory...
Wood
Primitive American Hand Made Wood Carved Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic modern primitive bench. Hand carved weathered patina that has withstood the test of time. Shows lots of gouges, and markings. (See pics) Sturdy unique bench with tons of ch...
Wood
$495Sale Price|67% Off
H 34 in W 55 in D 24 in
Heywood-Wakefield Three-Seat Folding Bench, United States, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American Heywood-Wakefield three-seat folding bench. Bronze number discs are original.
Wood
$2,309 / item
H 18.9 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
Bench in Hand Tufting Wool, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Contemporary Bench inspired of 1960s style. The bench consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Bench was design...
Fabric, Beech, Wool
Foot Bench in Oak
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is part of Project 213A's hand carved wooden "foot series"; inspired by a classic milking stool, this bench comes with three foot shaped legs and one uneven leg. ...
Chestnut, Oak
Pair of Benches in Carved Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Carved in quiet reverence from solid French oak, this pair of benches exudes pastoral strength and monastic simplicity. Each seat is cut from a single plank, the grain running fluidl...
Oak
19th Century French Hand Carved Bench
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand carved oak bench from France. The top is made from a single board and has a hand carved decorated and beveled edge, following ...
Oak
Hand Carved Walnut Stool by Carol Egan
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary stool in hand carved walnut with white bouclé upholstery by Carol Egan *Can be custom ordered with COM
Fabric, Walnut