Hiroyuki Nishimura uses reclaimed wood and scavenged materials to produce outwardly sculptural, provocative furniture and decor. Harvesting felled and abandoned trees from the Shonan and Izu Peninsula areas of Japan, Nishimura chooses to work in the medium that speaks to him.
While much of the wood Nishimura reclaims is largely deemed unsuitable for conventional furniture or for any other building projects, his proficiency with sculpture proves otherwise, with the artist-designer bringing new life to the material and creating interesting bookcases, side tables and magazine racks through hand-carving techniques and the occasional use of a chainsaw. Nishimura works with the shape of any given fallen tree — he rarely works against the natural form of his chosen material — and creates works that hold a primal appeal and often resemble ancient totemic artifacts.
Born in Osaka, Japan, Nishimura attended the Tokyo University of the Arts in 1986. After graduating, he began working as a prep school teacher, while also pursuing his love of art through sculpting wood. In 2008, Nishimura opened his own studio Zougei Inc.
Nishimura has won several awards and performed many solo exhibitions throughout his career. His numerous accolades include the Silver Award at the 8th Kajima Sculpture Competition in 2004 and the Grand Prize Award at the 10th Oita Asian Sculpture Exhibition in 2010. His many exhibitions include solo shows at the Sekiguchi Art Museum in Tokyo and the GEM Art Gallery of Tokyo.
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Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Cardinal9 Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal #9 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...
Wood
$16,000 / item
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural bench 1 Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Weighing Worlds Sculptural bench Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woods...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Shelf Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shelf by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Now we have three pieces in stock. Due to artist style, each piece is a little different size, please contact us for more information. This work is carv...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural wood Chair glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Irritable person Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: zelkova. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Four Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Casa guadix. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material: Camphor. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Magazine Holder Glamping Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Miminashi Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. You can probably use it as like basket, Magazine holder or plant pot cover. Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with som...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture 2 Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Casa Armenia lake shore. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material camphor tree. This work is carved with some kinds of chainsaws.
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Two Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shepherds. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material: Camphor. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Newspaper Storage Tribal Style Magazinrack
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Newspaper storage Sculpture. Also it can be used as magazine or newspaper rack. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 7
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Monitor Tower Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: white oak This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Broad Bean Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Broad Bean Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Masouleh Tower02 Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masouleh Tower 02 Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his work...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Masouleh Tower3 Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masouleh Tower 3 Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural lamp Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
El Nido Sculptural lamp. Material: Japanese yew This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woods a...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style tall side table
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Televisore Lunga 2 Sculpture. Also it can be used as magazine or newspaper rack. Material: white oak This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used fo...
Wood
$2,007Sale Price|45% Off
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool9 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Late afternoon in winter Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most o...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Magazine Rack Basket Tray Glamping Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Runner Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. You can probably use it as like basket, Magazine holder or plant pot cover. Material: Konara oak This work is carved from log with so...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture Three Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shepherd and grandson. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material: Camphor. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Cardinal8 Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal #8 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Cardinal7 Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal #7 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Cypress This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...
Wood
Spanish Brass Boot Umbrella Holder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fun 1970s hand-hammered solid brass boot umbrella holder. Marked made in Spain on the heel. Dimensions: 21.75” high 12” wide 7.5” deep.
Brass
Arthur Umanoff Wood and Rush Sculptural Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Arthur Umanoff chairs with signature rush back, slatted wood seat, and iron legs. Floating backrest. Look great from all angles. Good vintage condition. Five available. Pr...
Iron
Vintage Abstract Hobnail Sculpture from Malawi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze sculpture from Malawi. This abstract piece is unique and complex. It originates from the late 1970s. The bronze drop-like figure with a neck and head are cov...
Bronze
Wicker Rattan Magazine Holder Stand
Located in New York, NY
A rattan wicker magazine holder stand, circa mid-20th century. Piece has two storage compartment areas to hold magazines, newspapers, papers, books, etc. A great addition to an offic...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Antique Magazine Record Holder Monterey American Country Style
By Monterey Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid Maple Country style Monterey magazine record holder, circa 1950's with hand painted motifs very interesting and unique solid piece.
Maple
Gold Contemporary Magazine Holder
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold contemporary magazine holder Dimensions: L 40.5 x W 30.3 x H 30.3 cm Materials: Steel. Also available in Silver and Black. Please contact us for more information. The design of the Curva magazine...
Steel
Galotti & Radice Magazine Holder
By Galotti & Radice
Located in Den Haag, NL
Galotti & Radice Italy. Magazine holder. Thick gut-glass on a metal round frame. Signed. Very good condition, 1980s.
Cut Glass
$1,832
H 50.01 in W 14.57 in D 18.12 in
Sculptural Carved Chair From Walnut Wood, Log Furniture, Organic, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as chair. Crafted from walnut wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Natural...
Wood, Walnut
Abstract Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Abstract modern sculpture. Measures: Height 67 cm. Diameter 28 cm.
Metal, Chrome
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style in circa 2010. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycle...
Wood
Nickel Circular Compact Magazine Holder
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Nickel circular compact magazine holder.
Nickel
Witco Kitty Cat Magazine Holder
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Highland, IN
This kitty cat is Classic Witco– the company founded by William Westenhaver and known most famously as the furniture that adorns Elvis' "jungle room." Made of deeply carved swap cedar and finished in the Classic Witco way with the dark, raised grain, it's in the form of a cat with a body wrapped in faux fur and designed to hold books or magazines. Loaded with charm and whimsy, it is the perfect addition to hip retro pad or Tiki room...
Faux Fur, Cedar
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H 62.21 in W 10.24 in D 11.03 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Masouleh Tower Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masouleh Tower Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works a...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura / Sculptural Shelf, Stool11, and stool23.
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shelf by Hiroyuki Nishimura.
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Shelf 6
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This way, that way, this way. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Pine This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Shelf Sculpture 15
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Climb Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, thes...
Wood
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H 81.11 in W 18.51 in D 13.39 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture3 Abstract Style Wild Nature Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Televisole Tower Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use an...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Shelf 4
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Late Autumn Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything...
Wood
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H 14.57 in W 13 in D 12.6 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool Cubo Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Cubo Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Oak This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimu...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture 11 Primitive African Abstract
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Feint of winds Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: lithocarpus. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wo...
Wood
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H 6.7 in W 19.49 in L 6.7 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura wall Sculpture3 Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Casa Masouleh Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura Material: lithocarpus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's works a...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture 10 Primitive African Abstract
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Mr. Tower 3 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture 8 Primitive African Abstract
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This way, that way, this way Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Quercus Acutissima This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his wor...
Wood
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H 17.72 in W 11.03 in D 13.78 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool4 Primitive African Art
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Hermit crab Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Cypress. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used...
Wood