Contemporary designer Evan Fay blends imagination with utility, most evident in his Lawless seating collection. For each Lawless creation, tubular cushions woven into a gridlike metal frame form a distinctively knotted seat — its function as furniture not fully apparent until closer inspection. Here, Fay rides the line between craft and art, bringing the two disciplines together with masterful skill.
Fay was born in Traverse City, Michigan, in 1989. He earned a BFA in 2014 from Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, where he studied furniture design, and went on to earn his MFA in three-dimensional design from Cranbrook Academy of Art, which was a go-to art school for the masters of mid-century modernism.
After finishing grad school in 2016, Fay and Ayako Aratani cofounded the design studio Aratani Fay in Detroit, where the two operate independently but often collaborate and assist each other in their work.
Aratani worked for seven years as an industrial engineer in Tokyo before also attending Cranbrook. Fay and Aratani met in their first year of their master’s program and quickly hit it off. They went to the Netherlands together to intern for Kiki van Eijk, and there, they both honed their own distinct philosophies on design.
Fay continues to create fascinating furniture at his Detroit studio, along with Aratani.
On 1stDibs find Evan Fay lounge chairs, sofas and benches.
$25,854 / item
Lawless Collectible Large Bench by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless Collectible Large bench by Evan Fay Each Lawless item is a unique hand-sculpted creation Dimensions: 122 W x 86 D x 48 H (cm) 48 W x 34 D x 19 H (inches) Materials: Ste...
Metal
$43,266 / item
Unique Long Lawless Bench Signed by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique long lawless bench by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation Dimensions: 96 W, 24 D, 22 H (in inches) 244 W, 60 W, 55 H (in centimeters) Materials: Steel, bras...
Upholstery
$27,101 / item
Lawless Bench by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless bench by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation by Evan Fay Dimensions: D 167.5 x W 58.5 x H 63.5 cm Materials: Steel, brass, foam, fabri...
Brass, Steel
$32,378 / item
Lawless Bench by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless bench by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation Dimensions: W63” D25” H18” inches Materials: Steel, brass, foam, scuba knit. Lawless ...
Upholstery
$12,900 / item
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 30.71 in
Contemporary Bench in Tropical Hardwood and Cord by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Contemporary tropical bench made in freijó or "Brazilian 'walnut" hardwood and natural ramie cord. The rope which draws the arms and the backrest of ...
Upholstery, Cord, Wood, Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style giltwood bench. This stunning antique French gilt wood bench has excellent patina and has been profess...
Giltwood
$2,400
H 36.23 in W 59.06 in D 20.48 in
Danish Modern, Sculptural Three Seater Sofa / Bench, Made by Hans Dau, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely romantic Baroque style three seater sofa with cushions covered in vintage fabric. Made in solid oak. Handcrafted by Danish cabinetmaker Hans Dau in the 1950s. The overall im...
Fabric, Oak
$11,089
H 34.65 in W 85.04 in D 30.32 in
Large Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Large Bench Piece
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England large fully restored Chesterfield brown leather bench This piece is exquisite, fully restored, made in England ...
Leather
Vienne Batik Bench by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vienne bench upholstered with a batik fabric. Cast iron legs. Custom size available. Can be created COM.
Metal
Awaiting T Bench Printed Velvet and Brass
By Coralla Maiuri, Giorgia Zanellato
Located in Roma, IT
This bench is part of the Awaiting collection, presented by Secondome during Milan Fuorisalone 2016. It's a series of items born from the encounter between the printed silk and cotto...
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge
Located in Houston, TX
Unusually shaped French Louis XVI style painted and gilt banquette, chaise lounge, bench, daybed or loveseat with Greek key design, ready for your own fabric...
Fabric, Wood
$12,600 / item
H 23 in W 105 in D 31 in
Custom 1960s Italian Style Velvet Sofa or Bench with Brass Base by Adesso Import
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom 1960s Italian style sofa or bench with handmade brass base upholstered in light pink velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different colors, fabrics an...
Brass
'SHI' Modular Bench / Sofa Made of Concrete
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'SHI' is a modular sofa made of concrete. by Bentu Design Indoor or outdoor use Straight block: H60cm (seat H35cm) x 65cm x 65cm Corner block: H60cm (seat H35cm) x 65cm x 65c...
Concrete
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 15 in D 97 in
Classic Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ca. 1970's
By Brayton International, Laurinda Spear
Located in New York, NY
Pure post modern style, executed with top quality craftsmanship. The wave , or ripple bench was designed by Laurinda Spear, and made by Brayton Industries, circa 1970's. This example...
Upholstery
$8,495 / item
H 23.71 in W 16.54 in D 63.27 in
Shagreen Bench with Palmwood and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$9,195 / item
H 28.12 in W 17.72 in D 63.08 in
Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. Inspired by the original Dandy bench...
Brass