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
$5,900
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
$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
$2,800
H 34.25 in W 39 in D 16 in
Walnut Console Table with Single Drawer, Lower Shelf, and Brass Pull
Located in Duxbury, MA
This walnut console table features sculptural legs and a single drawer, constructed in solid walnut with a warm natural tone and subtle grain variation throughout. The wood has a con...
Brass
$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
$3,205 / 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
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
$3,650
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
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
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
$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
James de Wulf Concrete Campaign Console
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
A mix of Brutalist form and Bauhaus design, the Campaign console table sets the tone in any space. The console top is constructed of reinforced, cast concrete, finished with a proprietary wax to give it a slick touch and unique sheen. The console legs are formed from iron, aged to a patina finish. The arches supporting the concrete table top...
Concrete, Cement, Iron, Wrought Iron
$800
H 24 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Moorish Mother of Pearl Wood Marquetry Inlay Occasional Side Square Tea Table
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a gorgeous little side/tea table with fantastic marquetry inlay of various types of wood interspersed with mother of pearl. Some of the wood has either age darkened more than...
Wood
Hollywood Regency Gilded Sheaf of Wheat Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, US
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style “Sheaf of Wheat” table, circa 1960s. The sculptural base, formed of hand-forged and gilded wheat stalks bound by a twisted metal rope, supports a thi...
Metal
$6,000
H 21 in W 19.7 in D 19.7 in
Antique Arabesque Middle Eastern Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning antique Middle Eastern or Moroccan style octagonal side table showcases beautiful craftsmanship in the Moorish Arabesque style. This vintage table has a classic geometr...
Wood