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 Large Bowl by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed bowl by Jörg Pietschmann. Bowl beech · V1346 Measures: H 76 x W 90 x D 75 cm Large bowl sculpture from the bulges of a beech tree. Polished oil finish. In Pietschmann’...
Beech
$3,448 / item
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
$3,448 / item
Unique Sculpted Vessel by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique sculpted vessel by Jörg Pietschmann Ash Dimensions: H 34 x W 62 x D 37 cm Side piece of an old oak with exceptional burl on colorful legs. Polished oil finish. In Pi...
Bog Wood
$682 / item
H 5.71 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Unique and Original Handmade Cast Bronze Decorative Medusa Bowl
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
This unique and exquisite decorative Medusa™ bowl handcast in pure bronze. The piece is entirely handcrafted with great skills and talent. Cast using very traditional techniques, th...
Bronze
$3,014
H 6.3 in W 29.14 in D 10.63 in
Antique Unique Large Swedish Genuine Patina Folk Art Wooden Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unique Swedish folk-art bowl in a very unusual boat like shape. This wooden bowl is large and wide with date “1782” underneath along with a set of initials. An unusual detail is the ...
Pine
Large Japanese Yakisugi Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic large Japanese bowl carved of one piece of pine and with a beautiful Yakisugi, or burned wood, finish. Traditionally, a yakisugi finish is a...
Pine
$602
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
$1,205
H 3.47 in Dm 8.78 in
Unique Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studiohanden Large Ceramic Bowl 1960s
By Saxbo, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original vintage bowl by Swedish designer Stig Lindberg for the exclusive Studiohanden workshop at Gustavsberg. Manufactured ca 1960s. The bowl features a dark grey, almost black g...
Ceramic
Roman Travertine Vessel by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Roman round travertine tray by Le Lampade. Made in Italy This item can be also custom made.
Travertine
Unique Stoneware Bowl by Signe Persson Melin, Sweden, 2000s
By Signe Persson-Melin
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique stoneware bowl. Made by Signe Persson-Melin in her studio in Malmoe, Sweden, 2000s. Excellent condition. Marked with signature 'SPM'. The designer Signe Pers...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$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
$3,000
H 20.25 in Dm 11.5 in
Anne Goldman Large Stoneware Planter Vessel Coastal Rock Sculpted Ceramic
By Anne Goldman
Located in Troy, MI
Monumental carved stoneware planter by Anne Goldman USA circa 1980's Wheel thrown cylindrical form vessel with hand carved outer wall in Goldman's Coastal Rock texture Incised signa...
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
$2,712
H 4.34 in Dm 13 in
Midcentury Modern Unique Large Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large unique bowl has a wonderful glaze. It’s made in Sweden at Rörstrand and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is only one of its kind and is therefore a spectacular piece...
Ceramic
Unique Midcentury Stoneware Bowl by Bengt Berglund, Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Gustavsberg, Bengt Berglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique stoneware bowl by Bengt Berglund, in an organic form with an undulating edge. Beautiful green and ochre glazed inside, unglazed outside with an embossed graphic pattern.
Stoneware
Borrowed Form #8, Cast Silicon Bronze Vessel
By Henry Norris, Henry Norris Workshop
Located in Vancouver, BC
Borrowed Forms takes on loan shapes of the natural world and translates them into domestic objects. Rocks, charred wood, and forest debris from the Pacific Northwest are selected for form and texture, and their impressions are captured in poured jewelers wax. The wax leaves no trace behind as it peels away—an impactless intervention, as if nothing ever occured. Each resulting cast bronze vessel...
Bronze