Henry Baumann, a Berlin-based artist, transforms overlooked, seemingly worthless materials into extraordinary creations that redefine their purpose. His playful compositions, while visually lighthearted, conceal an impressive structural integrity that captivates the viewer. His work spans a remarkable range, from large-scale conceptual sculptures to intimate pieces of furniture design and lighting, showcasing his versatility and boundless creativity.
Baumann’s acclaimed Boo series epitomizes his artistry, featuring tables and seating crafted from meticulously stacked resin bubbles. These organic forms, influenced by chance yet guided by his thoughtful frameworks, glow with a gentle translucency that imparts a sense of fluidity and elegance. Resting atop polished brass feet, the pieces invite touch with their smooth, matte surfaces, striking a harmonious balance between structure and spontaneity.
Eschewing initial sketches, he works intuitively, embracing the unexpected. “When I’m experimenting with these materials, I often begin with an idea that fails—but through failure, something unexpected emerges. I’m fascinated by that process,” he shares.
A graduate in Product Design from the Akademie Beeldende Kunsten Maastricht in the Netherlands, Baumann burst onto the scene in 2012, winning the Recycling Design Award. His innovative works have been commissioned by private collectors in Maastricht and commercial clients like Novotel. His extensive exhibition history spans Vienna, Düsseldorf, Milan, Amsterdam, and beyond, with pieces featured in museum collections such as Kunstfestival Watou in Belgium and Kunstkraftwerk Leipzig
$11,682
Excessive Boo: amaranthine
By Henry Baumann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henry Baumann, a Berlin-based artist, transforms overlooked, seemingly worthless materials into extraordinary creations that redefine their purpose. His playful compositions, while v...
Resin
$12,272
Excessive Boo: Glacé
By Henry Baumann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henry Baumann, a Berlin-based artist, transforms overlooked, seemingly worthless materials into extraordinary creations that redefine their purpose. His playful compositions, while v...
Brass
$28,320
Mobile Pendant
By Henry Baumann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henry Baumann, a Berlin-based artist, transforms overlooked, seemingly worthless materials into extraordinary creations that redefine their purpose. His playful compositions, while v...
Brass
$5,310
Trophy (Mother of Pearl)
By Henry Baumann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henry Baumann, a Berlin-based artist, transforms overlooked, seemingly worthless materials into extraordinary creations that redefine their purpose. His playful compositions, while v...
Resin
$3,650
H 23.5 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
Antique Middle Eastern Arabesque Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Middle Eastern, Moroccan or Moorish Arabesque style octagonal side table. This beautiful table has a great pattern with alternating intricately inlaid mixed woods and mother-...
Wood
$8,963 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$2,750 / set
H 21 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Hand Carved Inlaid Mother of Pearl Side Tables, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of intricately carved & inlaid mother of pearl side tables. Beautifully detailed on top, bottom & all sides make this pa...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$1,850
H 18.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Moroccan Midcentury Side Table with Hexagonal Top and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moroccan side table from the mid 20th century, with inlaid star motif. Created in Morocco during the midcentury period, this side table features an hexagonal top adorned with a lar...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1970s Artisan Compass Table with Abalone & Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Charleston, SC
Artisan Crafted Specimen Compass Table A stunning table inlaid with abalone shell, mother of pearl, and marble to form a compass rose on the table top. Satin wood and teak, zebra wood and other exotic wood compromises the table. The table has a marine grade...
Marble
$3,418
H 30.52 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Stunning Antique Victorian 1860 Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Chess Games Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1860-1880 Mother of Pearl black lacquered with ornate gold leaf floral h...
Hardwood
Monolithic Lucite Waterfall Console Table, American, circa 1970s
Located in San Carlos, CA
Executed in a single continuous sheet of thick optical-grade acrylic, this waterfall console table represents the apex of the Hollywood Regency modernist moment — a period when Ameri...
Acrylic
8 Lights Mobile Brass Chandelier
By Alexander Calder, Stilnovo
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold , playfull 8 Arms Stilnovo Style chandelier with an Alexander Calder twist to it ! Each arm rotate 360 degree . Shade move a...
Brass
$253Sale Price|48% Off
H 15.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Chinese Wooden and Mother of Pearl Inlay Pedestal/Side Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the elegance of traditional craftsmanship with this Chinese Wooden and Mother of Pearl Inlay Pedestal/Side Table. Featuring a rich wooden base and intricate mother of pear...
Mother-of-Pearl
$3,525 / item
H 21.66 in W 12.21 in D 16.93 in
Melting Nesting Table M in Mother of Pearl & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y 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. The melting nesting...
Brass
Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A true jewel of artisanal craftsmanship, this vintage octagonal side table is a stunning example of the intricate inlay traditions of the Middle East. Masterfully handcrafted from wa...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$3,800
H 19.75 in W 16.75 in D 14.5 in
Moroccan Side Table With Mother Of Pearl, Ebony and Fruit Wood Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
Moroccan hexagonal side table with mother of pearl, ebony and fruit wood inlay. The top and sides inlaid with geometric, triangular, diamond and circular patterns to create a harmoni...
Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Fruitwood
(2) Trophy: glacé
By Henry Baumann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henry Baumann, a Berlin-based artist, transforms overlooked, seemingly worthless materials into extraordinary creations that redefine their purpose. His playful compositions, while v...
Resin