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
Vintage Handcrafted Ceramic Vessel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage ceramic vessel takes a substantial, bulbous form, its rounded body swelling outward before narrowing to a short, gently flared neck and a simple rolled rim. A series of ...
Ceramic
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
$1,705
H 15.36 in Dm 5.52 in
Turbulence in Aubergine, a Bubbly Glass Sculpture / Vessel by Anthony Scala
By Anthony Scala
Located in London, GB
Turbulence in Aubergine is a unique glass sculpture by the British artist, Anthony Scala. Sculpted and handblown, this artwork is created from very thick glass which is filled with a multitude of trapped bubbles. Each one sparkles and catches the light, all enhanced by the intense yet fading colour of the main form. About this collection in the artist's own words; "My Turbulence pieces have always been a way for me to step back from my precise optical work and re-engage with the material on a more ‘physical’ level. The colours I choose are always soft, muted shades which act as the perfect backdrop for the drama and movement of the effervescence. The shapes are unfussy so as not to detract from the light play given off by the myriad of bubbles. The pieces are blown incredibly thickly. This is to maximise the depth of the glass and impart an intensity of movement to the effervescence captured within each piece" With a career in glass now spanning over 20 years, Scala creates art works that can only be described as acts of precision. As equally beautiful as they are meticulously created and despite being a hugely skilled glass blower, it is with cold working that Scala excels. Initially qualified as an architectural model maker, it was during this time that Scala learnt many disciplines that would be equally relevant to and ultimately inform his practice today. His passion for glass was discovered however during an apprenticeship with Peter Layton at his studio at London Glassblowing. The beginning of a long standing association for him with this acclaimed studio. In 2005 at the age of 27, Scala won the prestigious 'Glass Sellers Award' (other recipients have included Alison Kinnard, Colin Reid, Richard Jackson, and Bob Crooks...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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
$8,185
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Ammonite Vessel, a Unique Steel & Moon Gold Sculptural Vessel by Claire Malet
By Claire Malet
Located in London, GB
Ammonite vessel is a unique steel & moon gold sculptural vessel by the British artist Claire Malet. Created from an oxidised re-formed steel can and hand-gilded on the interior with ...
Steel, Gold Leaf
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
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
Tim Keenan Ceramic Vessel
By Tim Keenan
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful ceramic vessel by Tim Keenan.
Ceramic
$12,959
H 29.14 in W 15.36 in D 14.57 in
Gyratory II, a ceramic vessel inspired by rococo architecture by Jo Taylor
By Jo Taylor
Located in London, GB
'Gyratory II' is a unique ceramic sculptural vessel by the British artist, Jo Taylor. In the artist's own words: "Gyratory means moving in a circle or spiral, which relates to the ...
Ceramic
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
Vintage Palm Frond Botanical Vessel by Tommaso Barbi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tommaso Barbi Sculptural botanical vessel with modeled / chased leaves. Textured and hammered surface. A great example of mid-century / 1970's decorative Italian metalwork. This woul...
Aluminum