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 Sculptural Light Large 2 Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal glue In case of ordering, we will make new one. Artis...
Wood, Paper
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 Sculptural Light medium Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal glue E26,27 LED light bulb Available 100-250V.
Wood, Paper
$2,850
H 59.88 in W 29 in D 16 in
Sculptural Split Reed Cane Rattan Floor Lamp Woven Rope Shade Spherical Metal
By Harald Notini, Nordiska Kompaniet, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Round Top, TX
Unique Rattan and Faux Finished Sculptural Floor Lamp Absolutely striking floor lamp with a rope-wrapped shade, spherical elements and a dramatic, swirling steel element from the ne...
Metal
$7,808
H 24.41 in W 16.54 in D 12.6 in
Sculptural Table Lamp or Floor Light 'Bruco' by Giovanni Banci, 1960s, Italy
By Giovanni Banci
Located in München, BY
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern light sculpture / table or floor lamp 'Bruco'. Designed by Giovanni Banci, Firenze, Italy, 1960s. Executed in massi...
Chrome, Steel
$1,950
H 57.09 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari UF-3Q Light Sculpture, Handmade Washi Paper, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Elevate your space with this iconic Akari UF-3Q light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi, part of his celebrated Akari Light Sculpture series. Designed in the mid-20th century, Noguchi’s Aka...
Steel
$3,303
H 76.38 in Dm 23.43 in
RARE CHiNOISERIE JAPANNED FLOOR LAMP ORIGINAL PAGODA TOP MOTHER OF PEARL SHADE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Rare Chinoiserie Japanned Floor Lamp with Original Pagoda Mother-of-Pearl Shade, circa 1920 Please not...
Wood
Bronze Floor Lamp 'Matta' by french designer Alexandre Logé
By Alexandre Logé
Located in Paris, FR
"Matta" is a Designed large floor lamp in solid bronze, signed with the french artist’s mark of Alexandre logé Limited edition x 25. Numbered 2 / 25. Single LED bulb inside opening a...
Bronze
$1,330Sale Price|30% Off
H 56.5 in Dm 23 in
Sculptural Chrome Floor Lamp with Lars Schiøler for Hoyrup, Denmark Shade
By Lars Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Toronto, ON
This exceptional floor lamp showcases a chrome base and an elaborate acrylic shade. The shade, known as the 'Lotus' design, was created in 1974 by Danish designer Lars Schiøler for H...
Chrome
$1,450 / item
H 23 in W 8 in D 8 in
Huron Sculptural Stacked Ceramic Lamp with Custom Glazes and Linen Shade
By Calyer Ceramics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural Handcrafted Ceramic Huron Table Lamp with Linen Shade This one-of-a-kind lamp is a sculptural composition of hand-thrown and hand-assembled ceramic forms. Each stacked el...
Brass
$5,266 / item
H 71.26 in Dm 23.63 in
Mezquite Sculptural Pine Wood Floor Lamp with Linen Shade by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Mezquite Sculptural Pine Wood Floor Lamp with Linen Shade by Isabel Moncada Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 181 cm. Materials: Linen and pine wood. Like a chess bishop, Mezquite makes its pres...
Linen, Pine
Nile Sculptural Table Lamp Black stain Ash wood Silk Shade by Amorph
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Nile table lamp is a stunning addition to any luxury or modern home. With its elegant organic curve shape, it adds a touch of sophistication to any room. The lamp features an ivo...
Wood
$10,500 / item
H 73 in Dm 18 in
J.M. Szymanski Floor Lamp: Hand-Sculpted Blackened Steel & Linen Shade
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
LAMP NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2020 This special floor lamp features a linen shade and a carved steel base. A single tear drop pull is used to operate the lamp. Custom sizes availa...
Steel
$5,015
H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
1960s Brass Floor Lamp in Maison Jansen Style, Sculptural Design
By Maison Jansen
Located in Renens, CH
A striking and highly decorative brass floor lamp in the style of the renowned French design house Maison Jansen, dating from the 1960s–1970s. With its sculptural silhouette and ele...
Brass
Large Scale Sculptural Driftwood Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale sculptural driftwood lamp, American, circa 1950s. It has a rustic nautical feel and would be perfect at your place in the Hamptons. The lamp shade is NOT included. The la...
Driftwood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light 2 Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Panzer Mast Sculptural lamp by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Washi Japanese paper, animal glue Big: H131 W29 D33 cm W11.4 /D13 /H51.57 inch E26,27 LED light bulb Available 100-...
Paper