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
$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
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
$5,000 / set
H 27.75 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
Pair of Levantine Mother of Pearl and Bone Inlaid Side Tables
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Levantine mother of pearl and bone inlaid octagonal side tables. With octagonal tops with mother of pearl and bone inlay, sides with bone and mother of pearl inlay, resting o...
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$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
$2,595 / set
H 23 in W 20 in D 20 in
Vintage Moroccan Marquetry Side Tables with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay – Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Moroccan Marquetry Side Tables with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay – Pair An exceptional pair of Moroccan marquetry side tables featuring intricate hand-laid mother-of-pearl inlay se...
Glass, Wood
$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
Chinese Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Marble Top Plant Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Rosewood Plant Stand. Stand features an oval insert marble top with a beaded edge that provides both visual contrast and practical durability. The apron is carved with flowin...
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
$1,450
H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Side Table by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare mother-of-pearl side table by Vereinigte Werkstätten München in excellent condition. Solid brass frame polished on the edge and matte on the sides.
Brass
Mother of Pearl Oscar De La Renta Side Table
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mother of pearl side tables designed by OscarDe La Renta for Century Furniture. Simplistic in lines yet stunning in material, this side table catches the light in the most beautiful ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1970s Moroccan Octagonal Side Table with Mother-of-Pearl and Marquetry
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant Moroccan-style side table, richly decorated with geometric marquetry and delicate mother-of-pearl inlays. It features an octagonal top with a refined central star motif, supp...
Wood
Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Square Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Rosewood Mother-of-pearl Inlay side table in very good condition. Measures 16.25" W x 16.25" D x 23.25" H.
Rosewood
Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Side Tables with Lucite Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mother-of-pearl side tables with Lucite bases.
Mother-of-Pearl, Lucite
(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