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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Vessel 2821 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Vessel 2821 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 29 x W 37 x H 26 cm Materials: ash. Technique: burned Finish: polished oil finish. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centur...
Ash
Two Handmade Mezcal Vessels by Omar Hernández in Clay
By Omar Hernández
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
No description provided.
Ceramic, Clay
Fine Early Sculptural Ceramic Hand-built Vessel by Ewen Henderson
By Ewen Henderson
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large conical form vase by British ceramicist Ewen Henderson (1934-2000) circa 1970s. The stoneware vessel was hand built with irregular edges and surface textures where the finger...
Ceramic
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
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Ceramic
Elaros Vessel Organic Modern Vase by Artist George Lamiè
By George Lamiè
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rooted in the visual language of the Eastern Mediterranean, the Elaros Vessel draws inspiration from ancient coastal forms shaped by centuries of trade, ritual, and cultural exchange...
Clay, Plaster
Celadon Storage Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
Celadon Storage Vessel Piece from our one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. Exclusive to Brendan Bass. Globally curated by Brendan Bass, Le Monde fur...
Celadon
Current, a white porcelain sculptural vessel by Ionela Bellato
By Ionela Bellato
Located in London, GB
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Porcelain
Tim Keenan Ceramic Vessel
By Tim Keenan
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful ceramic vessel by Tim Keenan.
Ceramic
$1,004
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Abyss No. 9 Sculptural Ceramic Vessel by Ceren Gurkan, Handcrafted
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in İstanbul, TR
Canyons are formed by the process of long-term erosion from a plateau level. Then come the cliffs, remaining exposed on the valley walls. Ceren Gürkan is utterly enchanted by their m...
Stoneware
Jim Kraft Ceramic Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
Ceramic vessels by Jim Kraft. One vase is 8.5" W x 7.5" D x 8.5" H. The other is 8.5" W x 8.5" D x 8.5" H. Jim Kraft received his BA in Ceramics from Nort...
Ceramic
$1,536
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
Abyss No. 19 Sculptural Ceramic Vessel by Ceren Gurkan, Handcrafted
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in İstanbul, TR
Canyons are formed by the process of long-term erosion from a plateau level. Then come the cliffs, remaining exposed on the valley walls. Ceren Gürkan is utterly enchanted by their m...
Stoneware
Vintage Handcrafted Earthenware Vessel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage handcrafted earthenware vessel is a striking expression of mid-century studio pottery, celebrated for its organic form and tactile surface. Cylindrical in shape with a s...
Stoneware, Earthenware
Sculptural Ceramic Vessel by Alan Wallwork
By Alan Wallwork
Located in London, GB
A large sculptural ceramic vessel by British potter Alan Wallwork (1931 to 2016). The vessel has a grooved crescent form in neutral brown tones, with t...
Ceramic