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 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
$8,178
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 Munich, DE
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern light sculpture / table or floor lamp 'Bruco'. Designed by Giovanni Banci, Firenze, Italy, 1960s. Executed in massi...
Chrome, Steel
$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
$1,450 / item
H 23 in W 10 in D 10 in
Modern Sculptural Ceramic Lamp with Abstract Floral Motif and linen shade
By Calyer Ceramics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A modern collectible, this one-of-a-kind ceramic table lamp merges sculptural form with refined craftsmanship. The spherical base is hand-built in red stoneware clay, then finished w...
Brass
Large Bernard Rooke Table or Floor Lamp with Original Shade
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
A monumental and unusual lamp by British potter, Bernard Rooke. An early piece, probably 1960s, and initialled BR on the side. Large-scale single-piece Rooke lamps are rare to see -...
Ceramic
$8,475
H 60 in W 18 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Sculptural Teak Adjustable Floor Lamp w/ Custom Archival Paper Shade
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern adjustable floor lamp, designed and crafted in France circa 1960, is a masterful union of sculptural elegance and functional design. Its use of teak wood and ...
Teak
$10,500 / item
H 73 in Dm 18 in
Floor Lamp Classic Contemporary Hand-sculpted Blackened Steel and 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
Sculptural Table Lamp with Birds in Brass and Leather, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful sculptural bird lamp is made of brass with leather wings, circa 1970. Measures: Height 82 cm. Width 35 cm. Depth 28 cm.
Brass
$5,950 / item
H 63 in Dm 19 in
Floor Lamp Classic Contemporary Hand-Sculpted Blackened Steel and Linen Shade
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
LAMP NO. 5 J.M. Szymanski D. 2022 This special floor lamp features a linen shade and a carved steel base. A single A unique take on a classic look, this simple lamp...
Steel
$5,700
H 38.19 in Dm 15.75 in
Large Kalmar Table Lamp 'Frankenberg', Illuminated Glass Stand Beige Shade, 1970
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and large table lamp model 'Frankenberg', no. 1359 by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). A nickeled base with a large hand ...
Brass
$7,734
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Giacomo Benevelli, 'Roto' Sculptural Table Lamp, Gaetano Missaglia, 1970
By Gaetano Missaglia, Giacomo Benevelli
Located in Firenze, IT
Giacomo Benevelli sculptural table lamp mod. Roto cast aluminium structure and opaline glass diffuser. Original signature on the base. Giacomo Benevelli 1970 Manufactured by Gaetano Missaglia, Italy, circa. 1970. Measures : cm 30x40x40 Conditions: Excellent consistent with age and use. European socket with light dimmer.
Metal, Brass
$2,951
H 23 in Dm 14.25 in
Danish Unique Handcrafted Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp Wicker Shade, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large ceramic table or floor lamp designed and produced in Denmark in the 1960's. Clean lines and organic design from the Scandinavian Modern period, with a generous ball shape bod...
Ceramic, Wicker
Sculptural Chrome Articulated Floor Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A sculptural and fully adjustable chrome floor lamp, Italy, 1960s. This rare Mid-Century Modern design features a highly flexible articulated structure with three rotating joints, al...
Chrome