Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

Japanese

Harumi Nakashima is the Director of Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center. Based in the port city of Nagoya Japan, Nakashima creates stunning hand-built porcelain sculptures of incredible complexity and beauty. Taking great care to achieve a flawless surface and form, each piece is created over the course of six months. A celebrated avante garde ceramicist, Nakashima also previously held the position of professor at the Aichi University of Education (2003 - 2014), and Special Professor (2014 - 2016). He has been an official member of the International Academy of Ceramics since 1992. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd geometric shapes embellished with iconic polka dots, works with a level of intricacy that demonstrates the artist’s attention to detail. The sculptor often evokes the Sodeisha art movement, a 1940s reactionary effort against the dominion of Japan’s popular folk-craft styles (especially the traditional, functional aspects of Japanese pottery) and ceramics created for the purpose of tea ceremonies. Sodeisha, known for its modern take on traditional Japanese aesthetics, was disbanded in 1998. However, artists like Nakashima have thrived tremendously by incorporating Sodeisha references into their current pieces. A contemporary aesthetic and subtle, refined references to traditional Japanese pottery allow the works to be perceived aesthetically rather than functionally.

Artist: Harumi Nakashima

Harumi Nakashima"Proliferating Forms 13", Contemporary, Porcelain, Sculpture, Abstract, Design, 2020

$14,750

"Proliferating Forms 13", Contemporary, Porcelain, Sculpture, Abstract, Design

By Harumi Nakashima

Located in St. Louis, MO

Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...

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2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Harumi NakashimaAbstract Porcelain Form, Elegant Contemporary Sculpture, Polkadot Patterning, 2018

$15,750

Abstract Porcelain Form, Elegant Contemporary Sculpture, Polkadot Patterning

By Harumi Nakashima

Located in St. Louis, MO

Abstract Porcelain Form, Elegant Contemporary Sculpture, Polkadot Patterning Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychede...

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2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze

Harumi NakashimaContemporary, Porcelain, Sculpture, Abstract, Design, Harumi Nakashima, Japanese, 2020

$14,250

Contemporary, Porcelain, Sculpture, Abstract, Design, Harumi Nakashima, Japanese

By Harumi Nakashima

Located in St. Louis, MO

Contemporary, Porcelain, Sculpture, Abstract, Design, Harumi Nakashima, Japanese Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psyc...

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2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze

Harumi Nakashima"A Disclosing Form 1610", Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Glazed Surface, Porcelain, 2016

$22,000

"A Disclosing Form 1610", Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Glazed Surface, Porcelain

By Harumi Nakashima

Located in St. Louis, MO

Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...

Category

2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze

Harumi NakashimaContemporary, Porcelain, Sculpture, Abstract, Design, Harumi Nakashima, Japanese

$32,500

Contemporary, Porcelain, Sculpture, Abstract, Design, Harumi Nakashima, Japanese

By Harumi Nakashima

Located in St. Louis, MO

Contemporary, Porcelain, Sculpture, Abstract, Design, Harumi Nakashima, Japanese Harumi Nakashima is the Director of Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center. Based in the p...

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2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Porcelain, Glaze

Element Clay Studio“Sylva” Contemporary Porcelain Wall Sculpture Trio, 2026

$3,600

H 32 in W 10 in D 4 in

“Sylva” Contemporary Porcelain Wall Sculpture Trio

By Element Clay Studio

Located in Savannah, GA

“Sylva” is a contemporary porcelain wall sculpture installation by Heather Knight, founder of Element Clay Studio, a Savannah-based studio recognized for organic modern ceramic works...

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2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Takuro KuwataShino Bowl, 2015 CA

$15,000

H 3.86 in W 5.44 in D 5.44 in

Shino Bowl

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Takuro Kuwata 桑田卓郎 Shino Bowl with golden and kairagi glaze Takuro Kuwata's Shino bowls are a modern, avant-garde reinterpretation of traditional Japane...

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2010s Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Gold

Heather KnightAubrieta Contemporary Porcelain Wall Sculpture, 2025

$1,350

H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 2.5 in

Aubrieta Contemporary Porcelain Wall Sculpture

Located in Savannah, GA

“Aubrieta” is a contemporary porcelain wall sculpture by Heather Knight, founder of Element Clay Studio (est. 2007), a Savannah-based studio recognized for organic modern ceramic wor...

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2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Element Clay StudioContemporary Porcelain Wall Sculpture Installation “Bloom”, 2025

$4,250

H 17 in W 28 in D 3 in

Contemporary Porcelain Wall Sculpture Installation “Bloom”

By Element Clay Studio

Located in Savannah, GA

“Bloom” is a contemporary porcelain wall sculpture installation by Heather Knight, founder of Element Clay Studio, a Savannah-based studio recognized for organic modern ceramic works...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Laura PasquinoWhite Totemic Sculpture in Ceramic, 2025 - 'Farmer's Wife', 2025

$19,137

H 59.85 in Dm 17.72 in

White Totemic Sculpture in Ceramic, 2025 - 'Farmer's Wife'

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Created specifically for the exhibition Timeless Remnants in Knokke, "Farmer's Wife" is part of Laura Pasquino’s new totemic ceramic series. This standing sculpture, composed of stac...

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2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glaze

Element Clay StudioObsidian, Black Porcelain Micro Tile Quintet Wall Installation, 2026

$1,375

H 30 in W 5 in D 2 in

Obsidian, Black Porcelain Micro Tile Quintet Wall Installation

By Element Clay Studio

Located in Savannah, GA

Obsidian is a sculptural wall installation composed of five hand-sculpted porcelain micro tiles exploring repetition, texture, and organic structure. Each tile is individually forme...

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2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Heather KnightContemporary Black Porcelain Dahlia Wall Sculpture

$1,950

H 11 in W 11 in D 3.5 in

Contemporary Black Porcelain Dahlia Wall Sculpture

Located in Savannah, GA

This contemporary porcelain wall sculpture by Heather Knight, founder of Element Clay Studio (est. 2007), is a large-scale work exploring botanical form through repetition, symmetry,...

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2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Stephanie LanterAmpersand, 2020

$2,250Sale Price|37% Off

H 15 in W 9.5 in D 6 in

Ampersand

By Stephanie Lanter

Located in Kansas City, MO

Artist : Stephanie Lanter Title : "Ampersand" Materials : Porcelain, glaze, stoneware Date : 2020 Dimensions : 15" x 9.5" x 6" Description : Manually ...

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2010s Abstract Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Ceramic, Luster, Porcelain, Slip, Glaze, Underglaze, Stoneware

Laura PasquinoRound Beige Ceramic Sculpture with Rough Texture, 2024 'Grain 27', 2024

$1,973

H 10.63 in Dm 10.24 in

Round Beige Ceramic Sculpture with Rough Texture, 2024 'Grain 27'

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Drawing inspiration from ancient ceramic traditions, including Korean pottery and the Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetic, Laura Pasquino (Grège Gallery) explores the beauty of imperfection...

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2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glaze

Element Clay StudioCoastline Contemporary Porcelain Wall Sculpture Trio, 2026

Unavailable|~~$1,950~~

H 22 in W 7 in D 3 in

Coastline Contemporary Porcelain Wall Sculpture Trio

By Element Clay Studio

Located in Savannah, GA

“Coastline” is a contemporary porcelain wall sculpture installation by Heather Knight, founder of Element Clay Studio, a Savannah-based studio recognized for organic modern ceramic w...

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2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Paula MurrayMoss - green, decorative, contemporary, abstract, porcelain, sculpture, 2024

$2,800

H 10 in W 14 in D 7 in

Moss - green, decorative, contemporary, abstract, porcelain, sculpture

By Paula Murray

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary ceramic vessel is moss green in color. Inspired by the organic forms and patterns found in nature, Paula Murray creates uniquely beautiful porcelain artwork. Her h...

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2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Porcelain

Toshiko TakaezuClosed Form by Toshiko Takaezu (INV# NP3927)

$5,200

H 4.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Closed Form by Toshiko Takaezu (INV# NP3927)

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in Morton Grove, IL

Toshiko Takaezu Closed Form (INV# NP3927) 4.5 x 5 x 5" date unknown signed by artist Toshiko Takaezu (June 17, 1922 – March 9, 2011) was an American ceramic artist and painter. She ...

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2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Glaze, Porcelain

Previously Available Items

Harumi Nakashima"Internal Shape 09", Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Dynamic Form, Precise Glazing, 2019

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H 15.3 in W 25.5 in D 11 in

"Internal Shape 09", Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Dynamic Form, Precise Glazing

By Harumi Nakashima

Located in St. Louis, MO

Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...

Category

2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze

Harumi Nakashima"Proliferating Forms 2032", Contemporary, Abstract, Porcelain, Sculpture, Design, 2020

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H 10.6 in W 8.6 in D 15.7 in

"Proliferating Forms 2032", Contemporary, Abstract, Porcelain, Sculpture, Design

By Harumi Nakashima

Located in St. Louis, MO

Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...

Category

2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze

Harumi NakashimaA Disclosing Form 1607, Contemporary Porcelain Sculpture with Glaze, Biomorphic, 2016

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H 25 in W 15.5 in

A Disclosing Form 1607, Contemporary Porcelain Sculpture with Glaze, Biomorphic

By Harumi Nakashima

Located in St. Louis, MO

Japanese artist Harumi Nakashima creates free-form ceramic sculptures that feature organic, yet psychedelic characteristics. Nakashima, mostly known for beautifully structured, odd g...

Category

2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Glaze, Ceramic, Clay

Harumi NakashimaCoexistence of Absurdity and Rationality in Form - 1505 by Harumi Nakashima 2015, 2015

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H 31 in W 16.5 in D 16 in

Coexistence of Absurdity and Rationality in Form - 1505 by Harumi Nakashima 2015

By Harumi Nakashima

Located in St. Louis, MO

Harumi's work combines incredible complexity with a elegant and refined form. The dot patterning placed on the surface, one by one, accentuates and compliments the form, making for ...

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2010s Contemporary Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Glaze

Harumi Nakashima sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Harumi Nakashima sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Harumi Nakashima in ceramic, porcelain, glaze and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Harumi Nakashima sculptures, so small editions measuring 14 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Aya Mori, Matt Gil, and Michael Warrick. Harumi Nakashima sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $14,250 and tops out at $32,500, while the average work can sell for $22,000.

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Questions About Harumi Nakashima Sculptures

How does Harumi Nakashima create his work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To create his art, Harumi Nakashima first forms the objects out of kaolin clay using his hands and tools. Then, he puts the clay through a double-firing process that he engineered himself. Finally, he paints the porcelain with its signature polka dot motifs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Harumi Nakashima art.