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 Zougei Sculptural Side Table Stool Cubo M1
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Cubo M1 Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. This work is stool, sma...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Side Table Stool Cubo n9
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Cubo n9 Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. This work is stool, sma...
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 Side Table Stool A11
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Whimsical Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Side Table Stool 23-1
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Unebi Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nish...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Furniture Sculptural Wood Side Table 2 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Spaceship Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. This work is stool, smal...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Sculptural Stool Side Table 15-2 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Spaceship mam Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. This work is stool, ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Sculptural Wood Stool Side Table 9-07 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei, Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Hermit Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. You can use it as sculptur...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Side Table Stool 23-2
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Miminashi Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for N...
Wood
Zougei Hiroyuki Nishimura Furniture Sculptural Wood Stool10-09 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Mamma Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. This work is stool, small ta...
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 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 Furniture Sculptural Wood Side Table 1 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Long John Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Paulownia This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used ...
Wood
$1,234
H 18.51 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This is one of those pieces where the wood and the maker seem to have arrived at the form together. Carved from a single solid log, the body tapers and swells with a fluidity that fe...
Wood, Walnut
$1,059
H 18.12 in W 11.42 in D 12.6 in
Sculptural Side Table, Solid Wood, Oak, Hourglass Shape, by Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a side table or a stool. Carved from a single piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durabil...
Wood, Oak
$604
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 12.21 in
Sculptural Side Table, Solid Wood, Black, Rustic, Oak, Pedestal, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved side table/pedestal. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handma...
Wood, Oak
$1,351
H 18.51 in W 10.24 in D 13.39 in
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This unique side table or stool is a one-of-a-kind functional sculpture, carved from a single piece of wood to highlight its organic character and structural permanence. Its form fea...
Wood, Walnut
$1,200 / item
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in
Sculptural Stool / Side Table Solid Mango Wood Burnt Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool or side table, with a mix of wood textures and shades. It features a waved design. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece, this chair was crafted fr...
Wood, Fruitwood
$835
H 18.51 in W 11.03 in D 12.21 in
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This extraordinary sculptural side table is a one of a kind piece, carved entirely by hand from a single solid hardwood log. Its captivating form is defined by an elegant, continuous...
Wood, Walnut
Sculptural Side Table / Stool Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table or stool. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. It w...
Wood, Fruitwood
Sculptural Round Side Table Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table or stool. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile...
Wood, Fruitwood
$1,353
H 19.3 in W 15.36 in D 12.21 in
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This piece shows what happens when the wood is allowed to lead. Carved from a single solid log, the form follows the natural movement of the timber rather than imposing geometry onto...
Wood, Walnut
$1,234
H 20.08 in W 11.03 in D 13 in
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This unique stool is a functional work of art, carved from a single piece of wood to showcase its natural flow and structural beauty. Its form features a smooth, rounded top that tap...
Wood, Walnut
Sculptural Side Table / Stool Solid Tamarind Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table or stool. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. It was crafted from a solid block of tamarind wood...
Wood
$7,000 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 13.78 in
Organic Modern Sculptural Side Table in Sustainable Ancient Matai Wood
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Emerge side table is a modern organic form made from ancient matai trees (a native timber of New Zealand) that have fallen naturally into rivers and preserved for hundreds of years under sediment layers before natural water erosion exposes them. We rescue these trees from the river and continue their journey to become a cherished piece of functional art. This sustainable timber, naturally felled by nature, has been carbon dated at over 1500 years old. A sculptural shape made from individual pieces of matai wood formed together to make a patch work grain pattern. The wood is finished with a hand rubbed, low V.O.C., natural plant oils to bring the stunning grain to life. Diameter 13.75” x H 15.75” Diameter 350mm x H 400mm Handmade in Christchurch, New Zealand. Wood: Ancient river rescued matai wood Finish: Natural Low VOC Oil Customization of wood finish available by request. About Treology Sustainability We rescue trees from rivers in the wilderness of New Zealand and craft them into beautiful objects that merge the line between luxury furniture & functional art. We love connecting people to nature through our sustainably sourced wood. Heritage Our company is built on our 150-year family heritage of luxury craftsmanship. We love collaborating with like-minded people who share our values of guardianship, sustainability and craftsmanship. Craftsmanship Craftsmanship is a quality that defines a Treology piece. Our artisan furniture-makers apply skills that have accumulated over a career of crafting natural materials with passion and attention to detail. Our client portfolio includes work for luxury resorts, wineries, art galleries and residential homes. All our furniture is designed and made in Christchurch, New Zealand. Nature We make timber furniture...
Reclaimed Wood, Wood
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H 18.51 in W 14.18 in D 13.78 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Sculptural Stool Side Table 15-2 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Spaceship mam Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Cedar This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Furniture set of 2 tables
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Set of 2 tables This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are unable to use anything, these w...
Wood
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H 20.87 in W 13 in D 11.82 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura Furniture Sculptural Wood Side Table 30 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Bocca 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 used for Nishim...
Wood
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H 20.08 in W 13.39 in D 14.18 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Sculptural Wood Stool Side Table 9-07 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Hermit 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 used for N...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Sculptural Side Table/Stool 2
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: The house in the village Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Mos...
Wood
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H 18.51 in W 14.18 in D 13.78 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Sculptural Stool Side Table 15-2 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Spaceship mam Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Cedar This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used ...
Wood
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H 18.9 in W 14.18 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Sculptural Wood Stool Side Table 9-06 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Hermit Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Cedar This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nis...
Wood
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H 19.69 in W 12.21 in D 11.03 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Wood Stool9-04 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Hermit 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 used for N...
Wood
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H 19.69 in W 12.21 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Wood Stool9-04 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Hermit 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 used for N...
Wood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura Furniture Sculptural Wood Stool10-08 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Mamma Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Walnut This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nis...
Wood
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H 20.87 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura Furniture Sculptural Wood Stool10-07 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Mamma Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Walnut This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nis...
Wood
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H 20.87 in W 11.82 in D 14.57 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura Furniture Sculptural Wood Stool10-09 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Mamma 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 used for Ni...
Wood