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David N. Ebner Seating

American, b. 1945

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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Creator: David N. Ebner
Bronze MFA Bench by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
Bronze MFA Bench by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

Bronze MFA Bench by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

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An awarding winning bronze studio crafted bench by American artist, David N. Ebner. MFA stands for Museum of Fine Arts and located in Boston, MA. This piece has a wonderful Asian el...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

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Bronze

Brookhaven Chair by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
Brookhaven Chair by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

Brookhaven Chair by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

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The Brookhaven chair, in red oak, by American studio craft artist David N. Ebner. Available in alternate woods. Note: All works signed by the artis...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts David N. Ebner Seating

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Oak

The David Ebner Free Edge Spalted Maple Bench
The David Ebner Free Edge Spalted Maple Bench

The David Ebner Free Edge Spalted Maple Bench

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

Fine works by David N Ebner the spalted maple free edge bench. Other woods available on request.

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

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Maple

American Studio Craft Architectural Bench or Stool by David N Ebner 1992
American Studio Craft Architectural Bench or Stool by David N Ebner 1992

American Studio Craft Architectural Bench or Stool by David N Ebner 1992

By David Ebner, David N. Ebner

Located in Troy, MI

A distinctive stool by American studio artist David N. Ebner USA 1992 Curved saddle seat on an arched oak base, hand painted in dark green with carved sawtooth edges The riveted ham...

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20th Century American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

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Metal

"MFA" Bench by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
"MFA" Bench by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

"MFA" Bench by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

An MFA (Museum of Fine Arts) burnished blue milk paint bench over maple wood, by American studio Craft artist David N. Ebner. Note: All works signed by the artist, David N. Ebner....

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

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Wood, Paint

David N. Ebner. Studio Craftsman, Sassafras Wood Book Chair
David N. Ebner. Studio Craftsman, Sassafras Wood Book Chair

David N. Ebner. Studio Craftsman, Sassafras Wood Book Chair

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

Master craftsman David N. Ebner's sassafras wood book chair with his exclusive graphite Finish. Please see the newly published book "David Ebner: Stu...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

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Wood

David N. Ebner, American Studio Craft Artist, "Brookhaven Chair"
David N. Ebner, American Studio Craft Artist, "Brookhaven Chair"

David N. Ebner, American Studio Craft Artist, "Brookhaven Chair"

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"The Brookhaven Chair" by American studio Craft artist, David N. Ebner, appears to dance, the legs are so graceful, yet very strong. Pigmented maplew...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

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Maple

David N. Ebner, Twisted Stick Ladder Back Chair
David N. Ebner, Twisted Stick Ladder Back Chair

David N. Ebner, Twisted Stick Ladder Back Chair

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

One of a kind tall twisted stick ladder back chair by renowned artist and craftsman David N. Ebner. Please see the newly published book "David Ebner: S...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

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Wood

David N. Ebner, Studio Craft Artist, Black Stool #1
David N. Ebner, Studio Craft Artist, Black Stool #1

David N. Ebner, Studio Craft Artist, Black Stool #1

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

Ebner's stool #1 is made of pigmented walnut wood; simple and beautiful. Also available in other woods. Please see the newly published book "David Ebner: Studio Furniture" by Nanc...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

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Walnut

David N. Ebner, Artist Craftsman, Bamboo High Stool
David N. Ebner, Artist Craftsman, Bamboo High Stool

David N. Ebner, Artist Craftsman, Bamboo High Stool

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

Bamboo high stool by David N. Ebner, Classic simplicity and beauty, available in amber or natural finish. Please see the newly published book "David Ebner: Studio Furniture" by Na...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

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Bamboo

Swivel Barrel Chair by American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner
Swivel Barrel Chair by American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner

Swivel Barrel Chair by American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

The Swivel Barrel Chair from American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner. Upholstered in an Italian Suede calf skin. Wenge wood frame,The swivel base is constructed of a heavy duty b...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

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Suede, Wood

'The Renwick Stool" by David N Ebner, USA, 1990
'The Renwick Stool" by David N Ebner, USA, 1990

'The Renwick Stool" by David N Ebner, USA, 1990

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

The Renwick stool named after The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Arts Museum in Washington DC. This stool was originally purchased by the Sm...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

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Maple

American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner's Dining Chair
American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner's Dining Chair

American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner's Dining Chair

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

David N. Ebner's early dining chair in the style of Danish modern, walnut and curly maple dining room chair. Leather seat (your fabric of choice) crafted to order; one or more. No...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern David N. Ebner Seating

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Oak

David N Ebner's Dining Room or Desk Chair
David N Ebner's Dining Room or Desk Chair

David N Ebner's Dining Room or Desk Chair

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

American Studio Craft artist David N Ebner's dining room chair in the Danish modern Style shown in walnut and curly maple. Holly Hunt fabric on seat. Cr...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

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Maple, Walnut

David N. Ebner, Studio Craft Artist, Slatted Bamboo Bench
David N. Ebner, Studio Craft Artist, Slatted Bamboo Bench

David N. Ebner, Studio Craft Artist, Slatted Bamboo Bench

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

A wonderful David N. Ebner bamboo bench. Shown in amber; the bamboo collection can be crafted in both natural or amber finish. Through the use of stripped down Classic forms, Davi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

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Bamboo

Sassafras Stick Foot Stool by Artist and Craftsman, David N. Ebner

Sassafras Stick Foot Stool by Artist and Craftsman, David N. Ebner

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

Stick foot stool by renowned artist and craftsman David N. Ebner. Sassafras wood and natural rush seat. Please see the newly published book "David Ebner: Studio Furniture" by Nanc...

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20th Century American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

Stool #1 by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
Stool #1 by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

Stool #1 by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner

By David N. Ebner

Located in Bellport, NY

Stool #1 by American studio Craft artist David N. Ebner. Beautifully crafted in a pigmented bronze finish. David will be selecting a few pieces from his co...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman David N. Ebner Seating

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Bronze

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David N. Ebner seating for sale on 1stDibs.

David N. Ebner seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of David N. Ebner seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 15 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by David N. Ebner were created in the modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Micheal Rozell, and Alabama Sawyer. Prices for David N. Ebner seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,000 and can go as high as $25,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,000.