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
$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
$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
$5,900
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
$696Sale Price|52% Off
H 21.8 in W 24.5 in D 16 in
Vintage Mid-Modern Century Lucite Z Shaped End Side Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Mid-Modern Century Lucite Z shaped end side table.
Lucite
$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
Chinese Antique Wine Console Table
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful late 19th century wine table from Northern China. The tabletop is constructed of four members joined by mitered tenons surrounding a floating panel made of a prized, soli...
Wood
$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
Dutch Mahogany Vanity Dresser with Tri-Fold Mirror
Located in Voorburg, NL
Gorgeous original Dutch mahogany vanity dresser with tri-fold mirror, circa 1950s. The vanity features beautiful mahogany wood grain, nice carved wood details, and a large tri-fold m...
Mirror, Mahogany
$2,775 / 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
Play Time Toy Table, Stone and Onyx, 100cm Diameter
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rounded pillars of blue calcite, pink marble, caramel onyx and green onyx carry a black marble top to create Play-time Table; An elegant rendition of children’s furniture. A piece m...
Stone, Onyx, Marble
$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
19th century Scandinavian Neoclassical Console
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Scandinavian Neoclassical console table with one drawer and carved fluted decor around the apron on all four sides. Stands on four turned legs joined by bottom carved st...
Iron
$1,634 / item
H 28.75 in W 39.65 in D 39.65 in
Kartell Invisible Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Invisible Table designed by Tokujin Yoshioka combines lightness and solidity, grace and elegance and practicality and style. Its simplicity and purity of form makes it adaptable to a...
Plastic
$5,316 / set
H 23.63 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Industrial Drink Tables / Side Tables / End Tables in Iron and Aluminium
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of aluminium and iron spanish drinks tables, 1960s Rectangular aluminium tops with black painted iron tripod bases. Originally used as hairdresser work stand tripod tables by He...
Metal, Iron, Aluminum
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