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 Sculpture Coffee Table Abstract tribal style wild nature glam
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Horizon Sculpture by Zogei Material: Camphor tree This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woo...
Wood
$9,257
H 13.78 in W 70.87 in D 49.61 in
Mid-Century Modern Infinity Marble Coffee Table, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Infinity Marble Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Infinity marble coffee table reflects the passage of time in an endless gaze, captivating attention with every encounter. Featuring a petal-shaped tabletop handcrafted by our master artisans, its sculptural silhouette evokes a sense of movement and elegance. A true statement piece, the Infinity marble coffee table brings sophistication and artistic allure to contemporary interiors. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Infinity Coffee Table...
Onyx, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf
$3,080
H 26 in Dm 37 in
Antique French Round Table Entry Sofa Foyer Coffee Table Renaissance Revival Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb highly carved late 19th century antique oak round entry, coffee, sofa, center, parlor or end table ~~Victorian Era Renaissance Revival ~~c. 1890s T...
Oak
$8,800 / set
H 28.34 in Dm 19.68 in
Iron Centre or Side Tables Style Maison Charles Golden Palm Trees, circa 1955
By Maison Charles
Located in Vienna, AT
Iron centre or side tables style Maison Charles, circa 1955 Mid century Iron centre or side tables style Maison Charles, circa 1955. Rare and elegant 28" high iron palm tree tables with a floating 20" glass top. Heavy and detailed cast foot...
Iron
$2,290
H 28.94 in W 28.35 in D 17.13 in
French 19th Century Table Louis XV Style with Floral Marquetry and Gilt Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
French 19th century table Louis XV Style with floral marquetry and gilt bronze Beautiful violon-shaped side table or center table in marquetry and gilt bronze. French furniture of th...
Bronze
$24,500 / set
H 31 in W 24.5 in D 17.5 in
Fine Pair of French Louis XV Style Francois Linke Attrib. Side Tables
By François Linke
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine pair of antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze ormolu mounted mahogany tiered side tables with breccia violetta marble tops. circa 1900 ...
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
English Regency Style Center Table Speckled by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical late 19th century english center table or side table made in the regency taste. The table features a modern lacquer speckled finish by artist Ira Yeager...
Mahogany
Rene Drouet Style Gilded Iron Granite Top Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite iron and black granite centre table or occasional table made in the style and manner of French designer Rene Drouet. The hand-crafted iron having an aged gilt finish decora...
Granite, Iron
$3,995
H 29.75 in W 38.25 in D 23.75 in
French, 1820s Louis XV Style Oak Side Table with Single Drawer and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style oak side table with single drawer, scalloped apron and cabriole legs from the early 19th century. Born during the early years of the 19th century, this French...
Wood, Oak
$5,531Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.89 in
Dutch Renaissance Style Stained Oak Table, circa 1680
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful renaissance table is made in the finest quality solid European summer oak in the Netherlands around 1680 It is a typical dutch renaissance table (so called bolpoottafe...
Oak
$14,800
H 31 in W 28 in D 18 in
19th Century French Chinoiserie Style Mahogany Table Attributed Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent 19th century French hand-carved chinoiserie style mahogany center-table with mother-of-pearl inlaid marquetry top attributed to Gabriel Viardot. This magnificent mahogany table has been hand-carved with Chinese chinoiserie decor depicting chinoiserie figures holding umbrellas and other Chinese motif inlaid. Around the edges of the rectangular table is magnificently detailed and adorned open wood work, which gives the piece a different dimension of class and elegance. The top of the table is beautifully designed with a mother-of-pearl inlaid marquetry. Tinted wood table with rectangular tray with Asian decor inlaid with mother-of-pearl depicting peaches and beauties holding umbrellas. The carved openwork crosses of Chinese motifs rests on four magnificently carved curved legs with lions feet holding up the table. Found at the top of each leg are beautifully chased doré bronze mounts depicting foo dog masks. France, circa 1890. Gabriel Viardot is a famous Parisian cabinetmaker who inherited the family factory in around 1860. He manufactured carved wood furniture...
Bronze
Rene Drouet Style Gilded Iron and Granite Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite iron and black granite centre table or occasional table made in the style and manner of French designer Rene Drouet. The hand-crafted iron having a gilt finish decorated wi...
Granite, Iron
John Richard Style Eglomise Mirror Center Accent Table
By John Richard
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Mirror, Wood