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 Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 7
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Monitor Tower Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: white oak This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Broad Bean Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Broad Bean Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Masouleh Tower3 Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masouleh Tower 3 Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are ...
Wood
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style in circa 2010. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycle...
Wood
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 40 in W 36 in D 12 in
Vintage Early American Colonial Style Low Profile Scalloped Pine Bookcase Shelf
Located in Dayton, OH
This Early American style bookcase captures the warm, utilitarian charm of traditional colonial-era craftsmanship. Built from solid wood with a rich, honey-amber stain, the piece hig...
Pine
Asmat Tribal Cone Shell Necklace Sculpture on Stand, Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large cone shells in concentric rows, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macrame base, which has been hand-knotted around a sem...
Shell, Cotton, Bamboo
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 50.75 in W 42.5 in D 12 in
Danish Modern Ten Shelf Rosewood Bookcase in the Style of Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant Danish modern ten shelf rosewood bookcase in the style of Poul Hundevad, circa 1960's. The bookcase is in very good vintage condition, has a gorgeous rosewood grain and beveled edged adjustable shelves. The piece measures 42.5"W x 12"D x 50.75"H and would be a great addition to any MCM office...
Rosewood
Antique Georgian Style Slim Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Georgian style slim bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. The quality is excellent, this has a smart and very practica...
Glass, Wood
Neoclassical Style Two Shelf Nickel Plated Bookcase Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent neoclassical style two-shelf bookcase, shelves or console table featuring a high polish nickel plated finish. The table is constructed with six round legs having finials on t...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$472 / item
H 8.67 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Sculptural Bookstand 'Homme' by Alentes Atelier in White Cast Stone
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
Part of our monomaterial collection, the HOMME bookstand is a modest yet powerful sculptural statement. Handcrafted from white cast stone and marble, this object is assembled and se...
Cast Stone
Antique Georgian Style Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A tall and useful antique Georgian style open bookcase, made in England and dating from around the 1950’s. This is of lovely quality and is very well constructed. It is tall and fai...
Wood
Perriand Style Bookcase
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los angeles, CA
Perriand Style Bookcase Designer: Charlotte Perriand (attr.)
Walnut
Antique Georgian Style Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique Georgian style breakfront bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is of superb quality, with fantastic proportions and...
Glass, Wood
Rustic Farmhouse Style Whitewashed Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rustic farmhouse style whitewashed bookcase with decorative glass doors. A beautiful and functional book or display case. This piece has two doors w...
Wood
Empire Style Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular grey and white marble top over a drawer and glass cabinet door flanked by columns, enclosing three shelves. Has key.
Ormolu
Sold
H 62.21 in W 10.24 in D 11.03 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Masouleh Tower Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masouleh Tower Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works a...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura sculpture Primitive African Abstract
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This way, that way. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material oak. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Oak