Master woodworker David N. Ebner is an integral contributor to the American Studio furniture movement. Along with like-minded artisans such as George Nakashima, Sam Maloof, Arthur Espenet Carpenter and Wharton Esherick, the New York native advocates for the craft of well-made furniture that is not mass-produced. As Ebner himself has stated, “[I am] creating the antiques of tomorrow.”
Ebner was born in 1945 in Buffalo and attended the School for American Craftsmen at the Rochester Institute of Technology. There, he studied under celebrated American furniture maker Wendell Castle who taught Ebner “the artistic approach” to woodworking. After graduating, Ebner sought to further his education at the London School of Furniture Making. Then, following a two-year stint in the US Armed Forces, he decided to pursue a career as a woodworker and furniture designer, opening a studio on Long Island, New York, in 1973.
As a devotee of Castle’s teachings of creating furniture as a form of functional art, Ebner eschewed the trend of making furniture out of plastics and other synthetic materials — which gained steam with the likes of venturesome Scandinavian modernist designer Verner Panton during the 1960s and 1970s — embracing instead the American Craftsman style that formed the basis of the American Studio furniture movement.
Working with a range of woods, Ebner has designed sculptural live-edge dining room tables, shapely bamboo stools and side tables characterized by swooping organic curves, and statement-making cabinets in lustrous sapele wood, each elegantly hand-carved. “... Each piece is treated as an art object with concern for my material and honesty to its inherent qualities,” Ebner has said. “For me, one’s creative ability is demonstrated in the diversity of the pieces and what one learns from change.”
Ebner has exhibited extensively throughout his career, including shows at the American Crafts Museum and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York, the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, Massachusetts, and the Guild Hall Museum in East Hampton. His works are in permanent collections at the Smithsonian Institute, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Art Institute of Chicago.
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David Ebner Master Craftsman, "Scallion Coat Rack" Cast Bronze
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
David Ebner one of the foremost makers of American contemporary furniture, and pivotal to his career was Mr Ebner's outstanding inclusion in "Exploration II" The New Furniture at the...
Bronze
David N. Ebner Vintage Iconic "Scallion Coat Rack"
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
David N. Ebner's,vintage iconic scallion coat rack. Carved, turned, bleached and painted ash wood sculptural. Please see the newly published book...
Ash
New Works from David Ebner "The White Scallion" First Edition of 25
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
David Ebner;s iconic scallion now in white ash, organic and sculptural and a wonderful piece of art for any room. Designed originally as a place to hang your coat but never used for ...
Ash
David Ebner Bronze Scallion Floor Sculpture, Signed
By David N. Ebner
Located in North Miami, FL
This nearly six foot tall solid bronze sculpture of a scallion has incredible weight and patina. Whimsical and important. Signed and dated to base.
Bronze
Fortini Cast Bronze Figural Relief Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast hollow bronze figural sculpture carved in relief (ca. early 20th Century Italy). No chips or losses; light patina throughout. Masterful work and appealing subject matter. Can be...
Bronze
Antique Cast Iron Coat of Arms Plaque
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This late 19th century cast iron plaque depicts the coat of arms depicts of the Prince of Wales on Nantglyn war memorial. Dating to circa 1880, this is an impressive decorative piec...
Steel, Iron, Metallic Thread
Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Figure of David
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A powerful and iconic vintage sculpture, this piece is a masterful reproduction after the celebrated 1872 masterpiece "David" by French sculptor Antonin Mercié. Cast in metal with a ...
Bronze
Cast Bronze Octopus Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze octopus. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece certain to...
Bronze
$2,975Sale Price|32% Off
H 28.25 in W 16 in D 7 in
'Cesto di Dalie' Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s Italy, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and highly sought-after collectors item is the 'Cesto di Dalie' umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1950s, signed underneath with a Fornasetti medallion label. This h...
Metal
Expressionist Cast Bronze Bust
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A powerful 20th-century cast bronze Expressionist bust, imbued with raw psychological energy and sculptural immediacy. Evocative of The Scream by Edvard Munch, the distorted features...
Bronze
Vintage Modular Coat Rack, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century modular wall mounted coat rack with hat storage. The hooks can be positioned as desired. Beautiful modernist design. Good...
Metal
David del Donatello sculpture in bronze
Located in Rome, IT
David del Donatello sculpture in bronze. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. ULTERIORI FOTO, INFORMAZIONI SUL LO...
Bronze
$3,934
H 27.96 in W 26.78 in D 4.73 in
Slab Coat Rack by De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi for Longato, 1969, Italy
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare sculptural Slab wall-mounted coat rack by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for Longato Arredamenti of Padova, 1969, Italy. Molded ivory plastic. Dimensions: 68...
Plastic
Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite brass snail sculpture captures the beauty of nature with remarkable craftsmanship and elegant form. The spiraled shell is adorned with delicate, swirling etchings that...
Bronze
Set of 3 Flamed Gold Pin Wall Decor by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Flamed Gold Pin wall decor by Zieta Dimensions: Diameter 10, 12, 14 cm Material: Stainless steel. Finish: Thermal colored. Available in Cosmic Blue. Available Powder-Coate...
Stainless Steel
$10,169 / item
H 80.71 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Branch Gold 24-Karat Coat Rack in Gold or White or Oxidized Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Coat rack branch gold 24-karat made with steel structure gold plated in 24-karat. Must be wall mounted. Price: 7500,00€. Also available on request in: Steel in lacquered matte white ...
Gold Plate, Steel
David Ebner Natural Wild Edge Oak Burl Wood Bowl
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
David N Ebner is a leading figure in the finest craftsmanship of Studio Furniture & Design, above is one of five recent works, all with a natural wild edge. The oak burls are truly m...
Burl
A David Ebner Turned Oak Burl Bowl
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
David N Ebner is a leader figure in the finest craftsmanship of Studio Furniture and design,above is one of 5 recent works,all with a natural wild edge.The Oak Burls are truly magnif...
Burl
David N. Ebner Four Cast Bronze Candleholders
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Four cast bronze twisted stick form candleholders by Internationally renowned artist and craftsman David N. Ebner. The holders can be purchased in pairs. Through the use of stripp...
Bronze
David N Ebner Sassafras and Beech Wall Clock
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
A David N Ebner sassafras and beech wood wall clock/standing. Preened and blued steel base.Only one ever crafted.
Steel
American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner's Bronze MFA Bench
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
The Bronze "MFA" Bench by American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner. MFA stands for Museum of Fine Arts, which is in Boston. Note: All works signed by the artist, David N. Ebne...
Bronze
Sculptural Bronze Vessel by Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
A large sculptural Bronze Vessel by studio craft artist, David N. Ebner. Original form crafted in wood. This piece weighs about 40lbs. Note: All works signed by the artist, David ...
Bronze