Artist and designer Hannah Bigeleisen creates sculptural lighting fixtures and other furnishings that are characterized by architectural forms, dazzling patterns and clean geometric lines.
Bigeleisen was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her family moved several times, which meant that she spent time in Minnesota, Georgia, Alaska and New York. At an early age, Bigeleisen found herself intrigued by the works of minimalist and Conceptual artists who thrived during the early to the mid-20th century. She frequently explored the art spaces and museums in all of the cities in which her family settled.
At the age of 17, Bigeleisen moved to Ohio and enrolled in the Cleveland Institute of Art, where she met her future husband and fellow furniture designer Steven Bukowski. After earning her BFA in 2010, Bigeleisen decided to move to Brooklyn, New York, but relocated to Providence, Rhode Island, and completed the MFA program at RISD. The artist subsequently moved back to Brooklyn, where she finally put down roots and opened her design practice in 2016.
In addition to furniture, Bigeleisen creates sculptures, prints and paintings. Her series of Stack Lamps could be seen as representative of each of her pursuits. Inspired by architectural structures, Bigeleisen’s stately handmade Stack Lamps comprise wood frames covered in plaster cloth and lacquered papier-mâché. They resemble speckled stone monuments and have been lauded as playful and refreshingly innovative.
Bigeleisen’s work has been spotlighted in the pages of Architectural Digest and Interior Design. In 2018 she teamed up with the fashion designers at Blluemade for the brand’s autumn/winter fashion campaign. Bigeleisen also collaborated with her husband on a collection of furniture and an immersive installation for Sight Unseen.
On 1stDibs, find Hannah Bigeleisen lighting, tables and more.
Clover Upholstered Pouf by Hannah Bigeleisen, Soft Teal Velvet, New
By Hannah Bigeleisen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Your lucky charm for any space. The Clover Upholstered Pouf in a can’t-stop-touching-it, soft gray cotton velvet is designed to fit anywhere you might need a quick pop of color, soft...
Velvet
Outdoor Throne Chair – Sculptural Brutalist Handcrafted Modern Chair
By Hannah Bigeleisen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Form is everything- Enzo Mari The groundbreaking Italian modernist artist and furniture designer,Enzo Mari, serves as the inspiration behind our Throne Chair. We channeled his sign...
Cement
Throne Chair by Hannah Bigeleisen, Solid Walnut, Modern Design, New
By Hannah Bigeleisen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Form is everything- Enzo Mari The groundbreaking Italian modernist artist and furniture designer,Enzo Mari, serves as the inspiration behind our Throne Chair. We channeled his sign...
Walnut
Throne Stool by Hannah Bigeleisen, Ebonized Solid Oak, Modern Design
By Hannah Bigeleisen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Form is everything- Enzo Mari The groundbreaking Italian modernist artist and furniture designer,Enzo Mari, serves as the inspiration behind our Throne Stool. We channeled his sign...
Upholstery, Oak
$2,299 / item
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Invicta Dining Chair in Velvet, Unique One-Leg Design, Solid Wood, New
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Invicta dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a so...
Wood, Upholstery, Fabric, Lacquer
$1,610 / item
H 22 in W 17 in D 17 in
Organic Modern Solid Wood Oak Stool or Side Table by Last Workshop
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
An organic modern style side table or stool made from solid white oak. Made by Last Workshop, 2023 White oak, dark oil finish. Measures: 17" diameter x 22"H Seat height: 18" ...
Oak
$1,499
H 32 in W 23.25 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
Aluminum, Chrome
$5,030 / item
H 30 in W 30 in D 32 in
Lounge Chair in Solid Black Walnut and Tanned Leather by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hinterland's first lounge chair offering, the Shepherd's Chair is the culmination of years of design and prototyping. Inspired by the close relationship between a traditional herders...
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
Scandinavian Solid Oak Stool, Antique Design, Hardwood, Circa 1940s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1885 Scandinavian Modern solid oak stool
Hardwood
Calvet Stool by Antoni Gaudí solid varnished oak
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid varnished oak. A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of contemporary creations has always included those by admired classical masters. Antoni Gaudí...
Oak
$1,025 / item
H 31.03 in W 15.24 in D 15.24 in
FRAMA Handcrafted Aluminium Minimal Industrial Design Outdoor Indoor Tasca Chair
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Inspired by the local taverns around Portugal, called “tascas”, the Tasca Chair is a lightweight chair for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Made in na...
Aluminum
$1,816 / item
H 30.16 in W 16.42 in D 18.12 in
FRAME – Minimalist Chair in Solid Walnut Wood by Depping & Jørgensen
By Depping & Jørgensen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
FRAME collection is the perfect trio for any gathering space. The collection includes a table, a chair and a bench, holding everything one needs for a cozy get together. Being a s...
Wood, Walnut
$473 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes Pill P...
Velvet
Patchwork Teal Tiffany Pouf by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Lorenza Bozzoli Couture presents a limited-edition collection characterized by an extremely soft design, eclectic and distinctly retro. The new Fur Collection offers the Couture iconic pieces in a furry version with colours inspired by the seventies and sophisticated fur upholstery that emphasize the enveloping and smooth shapes for a cocoon effect. Pouf in patchwork of teal tiffany coyote fur, warm and soft, with teal tiffany fringes...
Leather
19th Century Carved Solid Mahogany Bishops Cathedral Throne Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
19th Century Solid Mahogany Gothic Cathedral Chair. "En Memoriam M.M." carved on front below the quatrefoil design. Carved date on back panel Sept. 16th 1891. Brand new custom uphols...
Mahogany
$3,010 / item
+ 5 moreH 30.5 in W 25.13 in D 21 in
Mantis Chair in Solid Walnut with Leather Cushion Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Inspired by the noble praying mantis, the signature stance and powerful limbs of this chair offers a study in contrasts. Strong and elegant, sharp and curved, thick and thin, the Mantis is sturdy and solid, yet visually light. Designer Craig Bassam conceived the chair to be a new American Classic, an object that possessed measurable gravitas and wasn’t overly indebted to the Classic dining chairs associated with midcentury Europe. From certain angles, the Mantis chair...
Leather, Wood