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
$8,016
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
$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
$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
'Cubyx' Sculptural Onyx and Blackened Steel Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sculptural 'Cubyx' lamp is made of a jointed translucent onyx panel cube placed on a tripod base. The bulb is changed by lifting the top portion (3 jointed panels) of the cube. P...
Onyx, Steel
Pair of 1970s Sculptural Brass and Glass Koi Fish Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of large 1970s table lamps designed and manufactured in France. Decorative brass gilt fish design with black glass lampshades.
Brass, Bronze
Classical Six-Light French Torchère
Located in Sheffield, MA
Six-light electrified torchère with classical detailing, acanthus leaves attached to arabesque legs and spiral armatures. Wonderful patina. Spiral center post. Wired and ready to go....
Zinc
'Cubyx' Sculptural Onyx and Blackened Steel Lamp by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sculptural 'Cubyx' lamp is made of a jointed translucent onyx panel cube placed on a tripod base. The bulb is changed by lifting the top portion (3 join...
Onyx, Steel
Important French Ceramic Glazed Sculptural Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A monumental French table lamp with a sculptural ceramic base, made in France in the early 70s. This large blue tone glazed ceramic lamp featur...
Ceramic
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
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