Jörg Pietschmann creates sculptural furniture and decor from the hardwood that is native to the region where his workshop is based in Hamburg. His hand-carved walnut benches and coffee tables, with their gnarled tops and natural edges, make for a guaranteed focal point in any living room, while his oak vases and centerpieces have a rustic yet elegant appeal, and feature the knots and cracks that characterized the surfaces of the material it was still in the forest.
Pietschmann works with local timber like poplar, maple and beech, as well as exotic lumber found on his travels. Each piece tells a story of the landscape from which it came.
Pietschmann's love of carving and nature began as a young boy in the countryside of East Germany. He always carried a pocket knife to whittle pieces of wood, and he recalls being artistically inspired by the ruins of the area's abandoned manor houses. As he grew older, Pietschmann's design influences also expanded to include the decorative objects and architecture of ancient cultures like the Egyptians, Vincas, Mayas and the Aztecs. Pietschmann's modern design influences include master woodworkers George Nakashima, Wharton Esherick, Alexander Noll and Sam Maloof.
Before he begins working on a tree trunk, Pietschmann tries to get a feel for what kind of sculpture or object it will be. For every tree, the sculptor strives to preserve its unique character, which means that no two resulting pieces are alike (and no resin, metal or lacquer is used in his process). He follows the form and curves of each piece of wood, allowing the piece to take shape as he works. A final coat of oil renders prominent the striking grain and natural warmth of the material.
Pietschmann has exhibited his work in Europe and in the United States. He lives and works in Germany.
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Unique Sculpted Vessel by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed table by Jörg Pietschmann Oak Dimensions: H 38 x W 70 x D 37 cm Side piece of an old oak with exceptional burl on colorful legs. Polished oil finish. In Piets...
Bog Wood
$3,947 / set
Unique Bowls by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed bowls by Jörg Pietschmann Bowls: oak, padouk, ebonized · V1285 Measures: H 26, 20, 16 Ø 50, 47, 48 cm Three bowls made from a large branch of a fallen majestic oak t...
Oak, Padouk
$3,947 / item
Unique Signed Bowl by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed bowl by Jörg Pietschmann Vessel sculpture· Norway maple Measures: H 143 x W 47 x D 46 cm Carved from a strongly curved main branch of an old maple tree. Polished oil fi...
Maple
Roman Travertine Bowl by Le Lampade
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bowl designed by Le Lampade and made in Italy. 10 available.
Travertine
A Modernist Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A patinated bronze bowl by Just Anderson, Denmark.
Bronze
$2,700 / set
H 25.99 in Dm 11.03 in
Sculptural Wooden Planters / Decorative Bowls Hand-Crafted in Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These sculptural display bowls were hand crafted on the island of java from solid teak wood. With their elevated elongated shape they would look great as a collection of decorative b...
Wood, Teak
Large Silver Plate Bowl by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A large silver plate bowl designed by Ward Bennett.
Silver Plate
Bowl 002
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Hand-cast bowl for indoor and outdoor use. Can be used for planting as well; drainage holes can be added. At the intersection of art, craft, and design, Concrete Poetics' debut co...
Concrete, Cement
$598
H 2.25 in Dm 2.84 in
Danish Arne Bang Ribbed Stoneware Vessel Green Speckled Glaze Art Deco ca 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small cylindrical ribbed vessel by the Danish ceramist Arne Bang (1901-1983). Made circa 1930s to 40s. It is decorated with a green glaze with dark brown speckles. Marked on botto...
Stoneware
Turned Walnut Bowl by Rude Osolnik
By Rude Osolnik
Located in South Charleston, WV
Measures: 9" wide and 7.5" tall. An important American craftsman of the 20th century. A precision vessel hand-turned by master American craftsman and wood turner Rude Osolnik, 1985. ...
Walnut
Indian Hammered Brass Urli Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
This shallow brass bowl is a monumental version of the Indian open fire cooking vessel known as urli or uruli. Traditionally, these wide metal basins were used for preparing ayurvedi...
Brass
Contemporary Tamagroute Green Set Of Bowls - Four Small Bowls
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Contemporary Tamagroute Green Set Of Bowls - Four Small Bowls. Tamegroute is a small Moroccan village simply known for it's rich traditional ceramics. The clay is cut by hand from ...
Ceramic
$900
H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 9.45 in
Large Sculptural Ceramic Vessel Hand Sculpted by W. Schalling, Netherlands
Located in London, GB
Sculptural hand formed vessel / vases by Willem Schalling. He made a number of vases from the late 1950s till the 1980s. He lived and worked in Amsterdam and was an assistant to the sculptor Hildo Krop who executed ornamental details for bridges and houses during the 1930-1940s and contributed to the School of Amsterdam...
Ceramic
$195
H 9.25 in W 20.25 in D 17 in
Large English Victorian Period Late 19th Century Brass Vessel with Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large English Victorian period brass vessel from the late 19th century, with handle. Created in England during the reign of Queen Victoria...
Brass
Round & Round • Hand Carved Petrified Wood Bowls by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
'Round & Round' are modern organic petrified wood sculptural bowls. The striking nature of the mineral motifs featured in this material, compliments the minimalist form. This is a ...
Petrified Wood