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
$18,258
H 33.6 in W 55.5 in D 19.6 in
Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and impressive, hand carved and demountable bench with five bear sculptures. This superbly hand carved bench is entirely made of solid wood and therefor too this stunning and highly decorative antique is as strong and stable as the day it was it was made. We cannot single out one detail that is more special than others, because the standing bear sculptures...
Glass, Wood
$750
H 18 in W 47.5 in D 11.625 in
Mid-Century Gilbert Marklund Style Pine Bench, Sculptural Trestle Base
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bench reflects Swedish designer Gilbert Marklund's sculptural approach to pine furniture, where structural elements become decorative features. The elaborately carved trestle base in...
Pine
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
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
Andrianna Shamaris Wave Bench in Charred Reclaimed Teak Wood
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
Folk Art Heavy Carved Log Bench Rhinoceros Sculpture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Folk Art heavy carved log wood bench in form of sculpture.
Teak
$6,031 / 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
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
$2,800 / item
H 18.75 in W 47.75 in D 17.25 in
Sculptural Modern Bench in the Style of Adrian Pearsall, Zebra Fabric
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural bench. Solid Wood legs with black lacquer finish, bench covered in the best zebra fabric money can buy. Made in the USA. One bench ready to ship, more available.
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Bench by Dongwook Choi
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural bench by Dongwook Choi Crest and Trough series Dimensions: W 125 x D 39 x H 40 cm Materials: Urethane coated EPS, silver coated There ma...
Silver
$700
H 20 in W 25 in D 18 in
1980s Post Modern Sculptural Waterfall Upholstered Bench, Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Post modern curved waterfall bench upholstered in a black satin fabric. This sculptural Hollywood Regency style stool is perfect for extra seati...
Upholstery
$4,652 / item
H 18.11 in W 61.02 in D 18.11 in
Sabi Bench – Sculptural Walnut Bench with Dedar Milano Upholstery
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
The Sabi Bench celebrates the quiet beauty of simplicity and natural imperfection, expressed through a refined balance of sculptural solid walnut and a softly upholstered seat. Warm...
Fabric, Oak