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John Eric Byers Furniture

American, b. 1959

Inspired by pure geometrical forms — circles, rectangles, squares, cylinders and spheres — John Eric Byers’s furniture is deceptively simple. A closer inspection, however, shows that behind each coffee table, bench and chair there is great care and meticulous attention to detail. It is little wonder why the woodworker is considered to be among the foremost figures of the modern American Studio movement.

Born in Rochester, New York, in 1959, Byers trained in the workshop of Wendell Castle, “the father of the art furniture movement.” The renowned American sculptor greatly influenced Byers, and the New York native found inspiration in the work of other artist-designers while in Castle’s workshop such as Donald Judd and British ceramicist Hans Coper.

Following his studies under Castle, Byers established a studio and workshop in Newfield, New York. There, he uses a variety of specialized techniques in the design of his furniture, including wood milling, lamination, hand-shaping, hand-tooling and finishing, often with casein milk paint, which is believed to have been used in ancient Egypt.

Byers’s side tables, stools, sideboards, credenzas and other pieces are sculpted by hand in his preferred material — hard, blackened maple. Each design demonstrates his keen focus on detailed surface texture and structure.

Byers’s works have not gone unnoticed over the course of his decades-long career. He has won multiple awards, such as the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Award and the New York Foundation of the Arts Award. He has been included in the Smithsonian’s Oral Archives of American Arts as well. 

Byers’s pieces feature in permanent collections at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Mint Museum and the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City.

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Creator: John Eric Byers
Set Of 2 T4 Tables by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 T4 Tables by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D 38 x W 56 x H 51 cm (each). Materials: White oak wood. John Eric Byers creates geometrically inspired pieces that are minimal, e...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Oak

Maple Round Table #2 Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple round table #2 sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 20” x 16” x 16 in Materials: Carved lacquered maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Maple Low Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple low table sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 33 x 107 x 198 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers crea...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

ORO, OS2 Stool by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS1 stool by John Eric Byers ORO Collection Dimensions: W 38 x D 51 x H 38cm Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core ...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

ORO, OS3 Bench by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS3 bench by John Eric Byers ORO collection Dimensions: W 76 x D 38 x H 38 cm Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer Hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Maple Loft Bench for Two by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple loft bench for two by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 45.7 x 114.3 x 36.8 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Maple Low Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple low table sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 33 x 71 x 198 cm Materials: Carved blackened Maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creat...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Pair of Carved Side Tables by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in New York, NY
Shaped Carved Blackened Maple with 24k gold leaf. Lacquered finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple, Giltwood

John Eric Byers, "C4", Chair
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple chair from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

T3 Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
T3 Table by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D 51 x W 173 x H 35.5 cm. Materials: White oak wood. John Eric Byers creates geometrically inspired pieces that are minimal, emotional, and ...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Oak

T4 Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
T4 Table by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D 38 x W 56 x H 51 cm. Materials: White oak wood. John Eric Byers creates geometrically inspired pieces that are minimal, emotional, and mod...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Oak

John Eric Byers, "T4", Table
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid oak table from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture

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Oak

John Eric Byers, "T3", Table
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid oak table from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Set of 2 Pillar Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 pillar table by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 50.8 x 50.8 x 35.5 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers cre...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Two Tier Credenza Cabinet by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Two Tier Credenza Cabinet by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D41 x W167 x H87 cm Materials: carved + blackened + maple + brass All works are individuall...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Brass, Other

16 Cubes Cabinet by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
16 Cubes cabinet by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D150 x W38 x H165 cm Materials: sawn + blackened + maple + ash All works are individually handmade to...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Other

Drum Bench for 4 by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Drum bench for 4 by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D41 x W163 x H41 cm Materials: carved + blackened + maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers create...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Other

Table #14 by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Table #14 by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D40 x H50 cm Materials: carved + blackened + maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geometrically insp...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Other

12 Cubes Cabinet by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
12 Cubes cabinet by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D 150 x W 38 x H 122 cm Materials: sawn + blackened + maple + brass All works are individually handmade t...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Brass, Other

Drum Bench for 3 by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Drum bench for 3 by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D41 x W122 x H41 cm Materials: carved + blackened + maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geom...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Other

6 Cubes Cabinet by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
6 cubes cabinet by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D76 x W38 x H165 cm Materials: sawn + whitened + maple + brass All works are individually handmade to ...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Brass, Other

M2 Credenza Cabinet by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
M2 credenza cabinet by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D 71 x W 132 x H 46 cm Materials: carved + blackened + maple + brass All works are individually han...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Brass, Other

Reveal Block Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Reveal block table by John Eric Byers Dimensions: W 28 x D 175.5 x H 71.5 cm. Materials: sawn, lacquer, maple. All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers c...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple, Lacquer

8 Cubes Cabinet by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
8 cubes cabinet by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D76 x W38 x H158 cm Materials: sawn + maple + ash All works are individually handmade to order. Joh...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Other

Drum Stool by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Drum stool by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D51 x H38 cm Materials: carved + blackened + maple All works are individually handmade to order. John...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Other

9 Rectangles Cabinet by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
9 Rectangles cabinet by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D115 x W38 x H165 cm Materials: sawn + blackened + maple + ash All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Bye...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Other

Reveal Block Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Reveal block coffee table by John Eric Byers. Dimensions: W 127 x D 76 x H 28 cm. Materials: Carved, stack laminated, lacquered maple. All works are individually handmade to ord...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Table #13 by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Table #13 by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D46 x H50 cm Materials: carved + blackened + maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geometrically insp...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Other

9 Cubes Cabinet by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
9 Cubes Cabinet by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D115 x W38 x H115 cm Materials: sawn + blackened + maple + ash All works are individually handmade to orde...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Other

V3 Cabinet by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
V3 cabinet by John Eric Byers Dimensions: D56 x W41 x H163 cm Materials: carved + blackened + maple + brass All works are individually handmade to order...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Brass, Other

Credenza Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Credenza sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 66 x 195.6 x 45.7 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple, brass All works are ...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Brass

Credenza Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Credenza sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 81.3 x 274.3 x 45.7 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple, brass All works ar...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Brass

C3 Chair Hand-Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C3 chair by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 49.5 x 45.8 x 77.5 cm Materials: carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Er...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

V2 Cabinet Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
V2 cabinet sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 106.7 x 91.5 x 45.7 cm Materials: carved blackened maple and brass All works are individually handma...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Brass

Maple Loft Bench for Three by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple loft bench for three by John Eric Byers. Dimensions: 45.7 x 172.7 x 36.8 cm. Materials: carved blackened maple. All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric ...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Pillar Console by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Pillar console by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 81.3 x 50.8 x 135.6 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Pillar Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Pillar table by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 50.8 x 50.8 x 35.5 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geom...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Maple Square Table #2 Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple round table #2 sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 20” x 15” x 15 in Materials: Carved lacquered maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creat...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

ORO - OT1 Side Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OT1 side table by John Eric Byers ORO Collection Dimensions: W38 x D38 x H51cm Materials: Maple Hardwood + Gold Metallic Lacquer Hand Shaped + Hand Textured + Hollow Cor...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Luna Coffee Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Luna coffee table sculpted by John Eric Byers. Dimensions: 40.6 x diameter 122 cm. Materials: carved blackened maple, travertine. All works are individually handmade to order. ...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Travertine

ORO-OS1 Stool by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS1 stool by John Eric Byers ORO collection Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 51 cm Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer Hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core stacke...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

T1 Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
T1 coffee table by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 35.5 x 152.4 x 55.9 cm Materials: carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates ...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

C2 Chair Hand-Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C2 chair by John Eric Byers. Dimensions: 49.5 x 45.8 x 77.5 cm Materials: carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Er...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Maple Round Table #1 Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple round table #1 sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 20” x 20” x 20 in Materials: Carved lacquered maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Reveal Bench Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Reveal bench sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 16” x 54” x 14 in Materials: Carved lacquered maple hardwood All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byer...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

C1 Chair Handsculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C1 chair by John Eric Byers. Dimensions: 49.5 x 45.8 x 77.5 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geometr...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

C4 Chair Handsculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C4 chair by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 63.5 x 58.5 x 45.7 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geometri...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Maple Square Table #1 Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple round table #1 sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 20” x 18” x 18 in Materials: carved lacquered maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Set of 2 Round Revert Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 square revert table by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 20" x 16" dia Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade t...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Maple Block Bench for Two by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple block bench for two by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 43 x 101.6 x 35.5 cm Materials: carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

ORO - OT2 Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OT2 coffee table by John Eric Byers ORO Collection Dimensions: W91.5 x D91.5 x H30.5 cm Materials: Maple Hardwood + Gold Metallic Lacquer Hand Shaped + Hand Textured + H...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Maple Block Bench for Three by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple block bench for three by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 43 x 101.6 x 35.5 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade ...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Maple Round Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple round table sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 33 x diameter 122 cm Materials: carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Offset Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Offset table sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 33 x 117 x 190.5 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creat...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Set of 2 Square Revert Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 square revert table by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 50.8 x diameter 40.6 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually ...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

R2 Maple Round Low Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple round table sculpted by John Eric Byers R2 maple round low table sculpted by John Eric Byers Materials: Carved blackened maple. All works are individually handmade to orde...
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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

Maple Round Table Sculpted by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple round table sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 45.7 x diameter 107 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Bye...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

T2 Coffee Table by John Eric Byers
By John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
T2 coffee table by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 35.5 x 155 x 55.9 cm Materials: carved blackened Maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates ge...
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2010s American Post-Modern John Eric Byers Furniture

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Maple

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John Eric Byers furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John Eric Byers furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by John Eric Byers were created in the modern style in north america during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Lawrence Peabody, Sam Hecht + Kim Colin, and Jillian O'Neill. Prices for John Eric Byers furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,000 and can go as high as $54,923, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $21,969.

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