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
Dealer: Twentieth
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
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
Materials
Oak
John Eric Byers, "Reveal", Bench, 2022
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple piece from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a...
Category
2010s American Minimalist John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "Reveal Block", Table, 2022
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple piece from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern t...
Category
2010s American Minimalist John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "OT2", Coffee Table
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oro, a new series by John Eric Byers, marks the artist’s 30th solo exhibition. An elegant balance of contrasts takes form in these visually stunning works. Blocks of wood are meticul...
Category
2010s North American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Gold
John Eric Byers, "Os3", Bench
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oro, a new series by John Eric Byers, marks the artist’s 30th solo exhibition. An elegant balance of contrasts takes form in these visually stunning works. Blocks of wood are meticul...
Category
2010s North American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Gold
John Eric Byers, "OS2V", Stool
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oro, a new series by John Eric Byers, marks the artist’s 30th solo exhibition. An elegant balance of contrasts takes form in these visually stunning works. Blocks of wood are meticul...
Category
2010s North American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Gold
John Eric Byers, "OS4V", Bench
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oro, a new series by John Eric Byers, marks the artist’s 30th solo exhibition. An elegant balance of contrasts takes form in these visually stunning works. Blocks of wood are meticul...
Category
2010s North American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Gold
John Eric Byers, "OS1", Stool
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oro, a new series by John Eric Byers, marks the artist’s 30th solo exhibition. An elegant balance of contrasts takes form in these visually stunning works. Blocks of wood are meticul...
Category
2010s North American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "Block Bench for Three"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monolithic piece from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "R1", Table
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple table from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft. The series of stacked circles is painstakingly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "Drum", Stool
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stool from John Eric Byers merges modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured patt...
Category
2010s American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "Luna", Coffee Table
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round low table from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft. The solid maple is painstakingly hand-carved and lacquered with a distinctive t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Travertine
John Eric Byers, "Square Revert", Tables or Stools
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Square Revert Stool or Tables are listed here as a set. Each design is also available for purchase separately at $8,000.
This solid maple piece from John Eric Byers merges mod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "V2", Cabinet
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These cabinets merge bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-sawn and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a sophisticated finish to a simpl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Eric Byers, "T1", Table
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple table from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "16 Cubes", Cabinet
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monolithic cabinet from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-sawn and lacquered with a disti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Ash, Maple
John Eric Byers, "R1 + 1", Table
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple table from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft. The series of stacked circles is painstakingly hand-carved and lacquered with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "M3", Credenza
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This minimalist credenza from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The three cabinets and platform are hand-carved and lacquered with a distinctive ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Eric Byers, "V4", Cabinet
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These cabinets merge bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-sawn and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a sophisticated finish to a simpl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Eric Byers, "M1", Credenza
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This minimalist credenza from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The four cabinets and platform are hand-carved and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Eric Byers, "Block", Stools
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Block Stools are listed here as a set. Each design is also available for purchase separately at $8,000.
This monolithic piece from John Eric Byers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "Round Reveal #1", Table
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple piece from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "C3", 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "M2", Credenza
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elevated credenza from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The cabinets and platform are hand-carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Brass
John, Eric Byers, "Block Bench for Two"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monolithic piece from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a sophisticated finish to a simplified silhouette. Available as a bench for two...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "Round Revert", Tables or Stools
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Round Revert Stool or Tables are listed here as a set. Each design is also available for purchase separately at $8,000.
This solid maple piece from John Eric Byers merges mode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "R3", Table
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple table from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "8 Cubes", Cabinet
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monolithic cabinet from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-sawn and lacquered with a disti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Ash, Maple
John Eric Byers, "9 Cubes", Cabinet
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monolithic cabinet from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-sawn and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Ash, Maple
John Eric Byers, "Loft Bench for Three"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elevated bench from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-sawn and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a soph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "V3", Cabinet
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These cabinets merge bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-sawn and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a sophisticated finish to a simpl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Eric Byers, "C1", 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "M4", Credenza
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This minimalist credenza from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The four cabinets and platform are hand-carved and lacquered with a distinctive t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Eric Byers, "12 Cubes", Cabinet
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monolithic cabinet from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-sawn and lacquered with a disti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple, Ash
John Eric Byers, "9 Rectangles", Cabinet
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monolithic cabinet from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-sawn and lacquered with a disti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Ash, Maple
John Eric Byers, "R2", Table
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple table from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft. The dominant intersection of cylinder and cube are painstakingly hand-carved ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "T2", Table
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid maple table from John Eric Byers merges modern, simplified geometries with traditional craft, painstakingly hand carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "C2", 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Eric Byers, "Loft Bench for Two"
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elevated bench from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-sawn and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a soph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Furniture
Materials
Maple
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