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John Eric Byers Stools

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.

Find vintage John Eric Byers tables, seating, case pieces and storage cabinets.

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Creator: John Eric Byers
John Eric Byers, "Round Revert", Tables or Stools
John Eric Byers, "Round Revert", Tables or Stools

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Stools

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Maple

Carved, Blackened and Maple Loft Stool by John Eric Byers
Carved, Blackened and Maple Loft Stool by John Eric Byers

Carved, Blackened and Maple Loft Stool by John Eric Byers

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2010s American Modern John Eric Byers Stools

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Set of 2 Round Revert Table by John Eric Byers
Set of 2 Round Revert Table by John Eric Byers

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 Stools

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Maple

Drum Stool by John Eric Byers
Drum Stool by John Eric Byers

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 Stools

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Other

John Eric Byers, "Block", Stools
John Eric Byers, "Block", Stools

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Stools

Materials

Maple

John Eric Byers, "OS2V", Stool
John Eric Byers, "OS2V", Stool

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...

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2010s North American John Eric Byers Stools

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Gold

John Eric Byers, "Square Revert", Tables or Stools
John Eric Byers, "Square Revert", Tables or Stools

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American John Eric Byers Stools

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Maple

Set of 2 Pillar Table by John Eric Byers
Set of 2 Pillar Table by John Eric Byers

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 Stools

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Maple

Pillar Table by John Eric Byers
Pillar Table by John Eric Byers

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 Stools

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Maple

ORO-OS1 Stool by John Eric Byers
ORO-OS1 Stool by John Eric Byers

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 Stools

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Maple

ORO, OS2 Stool by John Eric Byers
ORO, OS2 Stool by John Eric Byers

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 Stools

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Maple

Set of 2 Square Revert Table by John Eric Byers
Set of 2 Square Revert Table by John Eric Byers

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 Stools

Materials

Maple

John Eric Byers, "OS1", Stool
John Eric Byers, "OS1", Stool

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 Stools

Materials

Gold

John Eric Byers, "Drum", Stool
John Eric Byers, "Drum", Stool

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...

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2010s American John Eric Byers Stools

Materials

Maple

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John Eric Byers stools for sale on 1stDibs.

John Eric Byers stools 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 stools, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original stools 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 stools by Kelly Wearstler, Facture Studio, and Grain. Prices for John Eric Byers stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,000 and can go as high as $21,969, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,985.