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 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
Ash & Ivory Bouclé Sculptural Mid-Century Style Bench, Italy, 2025
Located in New York, NY
Handmade by a family-run artisan studio outside Milan, this sculptural bench features a solid European ash frame, selected for its refined grain pattern, warmth, and longevity, with ...
Bouclé, Ash
Folk Art Heavy Carved Log Bench Rhinoceros Sculpture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Folk Art heavy carved log wood bench in form of sculpture.
Teak
$5,741 / item
H 19.69 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Textured Uneven Sculptural Classic Coral Stone Seating by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Fractus sculptural seating by Andres Monnier. One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 120 x L 50 x H 50 cm. Materials: Coralina clasica. Stone options availabl...
Stone
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Wave Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
The teak wave bench represents a sleek, modern aesthetic, designed to provide comfort and durability. Solid reclaimed teak wood is hand carved into a wave design. Charred, sanded and...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Petrified Wood Log Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, high quality petrified wood log bench. It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these exquisite 40 million year old petrified teak logs w...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
Fir Wood Pencil Bench with Black Accent, Made in Italy
By Carlo Leonardo Rosa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products (2.2) Pencil as a 70 inches bench made of fir with black accent....
Wood, Fir
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Antique Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive three inch thick teak bench. Beautiful details in this 100 year old wood. We added minimalist cone style legs. Both usable and a piece of art. Rare. This bench was hand m...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Sabi Bench – Sculptural Upholstered Bench in Solid Oak
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Sabi Bench celebrates the quiet beauty of simplicity and natural imperfection, expressed through a refined balance of solid wood structure and a softly upholstered seat. Warm, co...
Fabric, Oak
$5,016 / item
H 17.3 in W 16.7 in D 70.9 in
Sweep Bench Small by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Bench
Located in Guatemala, GU
Bench made with vertical sections of laminated birch and spruce wood (18.5 mm thickness each). Matt finish with stain and exterior polyurethane coating. Its inspired in natural shape...
Plywood
Hibi Bench – Upholstered Sculptural Bench in Solid Wood
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Sabi Bench celebrates the quiet beauty of simplicity and natural imperfection, expressed through a refined balance of solid wood structure and a softly upholstered seat. Warm, co...
Fabric, Ash, Oak
Echo Bench Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This visceral and sculptural chair is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days. We ship internationally. ...
Brass
$12,500
H 90.5 in W 18.9 in D 15 in
Megalithic Geometric Bench in Charred Wood & Steel by Sol Bailey Barker
By Sol Bailey-Barker
Located in New York, NY
Megalithic bench Sol Bailey Barker Charred Tropical hard wood & steel Measures: 90.5" x 15" x 18.9" The ancient standing stones of Britain hold within them a power and a mystery t...
Steel