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.
Carol Egan, Surf, Contemporary Polished Bronze Bench, United States, 2022
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
Carol Egan's works are produced using 3D modeling software and are then crafted and hand finished using traditional woodworking techniques. Egan emphasizes unique form and structu...
Bronze
Carol Egan, Surf, Contemporary Polished Walnut Bench, United States, 2022
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
Carol Egan's works are produced using 3D modeling software and are then crafted and hand finished using traditional woodworking techniques. Egan emphasizes unique form and structu...
Walnut
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Sculptural Stainless Steel X Stool, United States, 20167
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship. Cast in stainless steel, the stool feat...
Stainless Steel
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Yellow Fiberglass Sculptural Stool, United States, 2012
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand carved stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with Fine traditional craftsmanship. The stool features two cris...
Fiberglass
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Custom Sculptural Bronze Stool, USA, 2019
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship. Cast in bronze, the stool features tw...
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Round Ottoman, United States, 2018
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ottoman is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship. The piec...
Stainless Steel
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Round Ottoman, United States, 2018
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ottoman is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship. The piec...
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan Steel Stool, USA, 2017
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural brushed stainless steel stool by Carol Egan. This sculptural stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by ...
Stainless Steel
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Sculptural Ebonized Hand-Carved Stool, United States, 2016
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship. Carved of ebonized sapele, ...
Wood
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Contemporary Marble Stool, United States, 2017
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship. Carved of a single piece of...
Carrara Marble
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
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Sculptural Bronze Stool, United States, 2014
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship. Cast in bronze, the stool f...
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Hand-Carved Limed Oak Stool, United States, 2013
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship. The stool features two cris...
Oak
Price Upon Request
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
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Sculptural Hand-Carved Walnut Stool, United States, 2012
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship. The stool features two cris...
Walnut
$1,446
H 14.57 in Dm 16.15 in
Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century round bamboo & wicker stool. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during the 1960s. The pouf features a beautiful combination of curved bamboo, rattan a...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Modern Curule Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern curule stool with a button tufted leather cushion seat above a pewter-finished iron curule form base with gilded accents. Dimensions: 20" W x 16" D x 21" H.
Iron
Lamby Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Lamby with solid wood structure, upholstered with foam and covered with removable polar fabric.
Foil
$1,422
H 11.82 in Dm 13 in
Tony Paul Attributed Low Stools, Woven Wicker, Solid Beech, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of three low stools or footstools with a handwoven wicker top and solid beech legs attributed to the famous American designer Tony Paul. Produced in the late 1950s these stool...
Wicker, Beech
Danish Modern Teak Stool / Ottoman
Located in Denton, TX
Solid thick teak wood with dovetailed corners can be also used for a side table.
Teak
Arthur Umanoff Stool, Metal, Grasscloth, United States, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and grasscloth stool designed by Arthur Umnaoff and produced in the United States, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 13.5"
Metal
Mushroom Ottoman in Mustard Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a mustard yellow colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned...
Fabric
Set of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM fabric, Made in USA.
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION Gueridon handmade ottomans are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA. Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line ...
Upholstery, Wood
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price i...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mushroom Ottoman in Taupe Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a taupe colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...
Fabric
$2,100 / item
H 17 in Dm 20.5 in
Hollywood Regency Round Tiger Print Velvet Upholstered Ottoman or Foot Stool
By Scalamandre
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning Hollywood Regency style hand crafted ottoman, covered in rich le Tigre velvet. Round in form, each stool is created by hand by our in house craftsman, and covered in a thi...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mushroom Ottoman in Denim Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a denim blue colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned sea...
Fabric