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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$6,642 / item
B2431 Bench in Pointed Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
B2431 Bench in Pointed Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 16 x W 236 x H 36 cm. Materials: Oak wood. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a lan...
Oak
$31,885 / item
Unique Signed Bench by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed bench by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: Wood Measures: H 89, Seatheight 50 x W 224 x D 55 cm Bench composed of precious and expressive wood. Po...
Wood, Oak
$6,642 / item
B2461 Bench in Pointed Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
B2461 Bench in Pointed Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 29 x W 165 x H 21 cm. Materials: Oak wood. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a lan...
Oak
$2,790 / item
Stool / Vessel 1244 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Stool 1244 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 50 x W 60 x H 33 cm Materials: oak. Finish: polished oil finish. Carved from an oak tree trunk fallen by a windbreak. In Pietschmann’s...
Wood, Oak
$9,300 / item
Unique Bench Sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bench sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: Smoked Oak, Polished oil finish. Dimensions: W 145.5 x D 54.5 x H 52 cm In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries we...
Oak
$4,782 / item
Unique Lounger by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed lounger by Jörg Pietschmann Ash Dimensions: H 36 x W 141 x D 62 cm Side piece of an old oak with exceptional burl on colorful leg...
Bog Wood
$6,642 / item
B2451 Bench in Pointed Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
B2451 Bench in Pointed Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 34 x W 208 x H 24 cm. Materials: Oak wood. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a lan...
Oak
$37,200 / item
Unique Monumental Bench Sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Monumental bench sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: Smoked Oak, polished oil finish. Dimensions: W 400 x D 60 x H 104 cm Seathight: 50 ...
Oak
$7,971 / item
B2441 Bench in Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
B2441 Bench in Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 20 x W 160 x H 120 cm. Materials: Oak. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a landscape and f...
Oak
B1065 Bench in Pointed Maple & Padouk Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
B1065 Bench in Pointed Maple & Padouk Wood by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 37 x W 154 x H 38 cm. Materials: Maple and padouk. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries...
Maple, Padouk
$11,957 / item
Unique Chaise Longue by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed chaise lounge by Jörg Pietschmann Ash Dimensions: H 70 x W 230 x D 77 cm Side piece of an old oak with exceptional burl on colorful legs....
Bog Wood
$7,971 / item
Unique Bench Sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bench sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: Polished Poplar, oil finish Dimensions: H 43 x W 183 x D 39 cm In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part o...
Poplar
$2,391 / item
Sculpted Stool by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted Stool by Jörg PietschmannAsh Dimensions: H 45 x W 38 x D 16,5 cm. Polished oil finish. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a landscape and f...
Oak
$7,971 / item
Unique Signed Bench by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed bench by Jörg Pietschmann Bench: Norway maple, Padouk Measures: H 38 x W 154 x D 37 cm Crafted from one piece of wood with inlays from padou...
Padouk
$11,691 / item
Unique Bench by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed table by Jörg Pietschmann Ash Dimensions: H 43 x W 158 x D 30 cm. Side piece of an old oak with exceptional burl on colorful legs. Polished oil finish. In Pietschman...
Bog Wood
$3,985 / item
Unique Signed Chair by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed chair by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: Norway Maple Measures: H 78 x D 50 cm Polished oil finish In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees t...
Maple
$10,628 / item
Unique Signed Bench by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed bench by Jörg Pietschmann Bench walnut, bog oak, oak Measures: H 90 x W 215 x D 55 cm Bench composed of precious and expressive wood. Po...
Bog Wood
$3,985 / item
Unique Signed Chair by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed chair by Jörg Pietschmann. Chair, pointed maple Measures: H 78 x D 50 x 50 cm Polished oil finish. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, tree...
Maple
$2,391 / item
Sculpted Side Table by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted side table by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: H 93 x W 37 x D 34 cm In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a landscape and founded in primordial fo...
Oak
$2,391 / item
Sculpted Side Table by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted side table by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: H 86 x W 34 x D 33 cm In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a landscape and founded in primordial f...
Oak
$4,782 / set
Set of 2 Sculpted Stools by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 sculpted stools by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: H 45 x W 38 x D 16,5 cm //H 41,5 x W 38 x D 16 cm Polished oil finish. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuri...
Oak
Set of 2 Sculpted Side Tables by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted side table by Jörg Pietschmann. Dimensions: H 86 x W 34 x D 33 cm / H 93 x W 37 x D 34 cm. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a landscape a...
Oak
Sculptural Vessel by Sara Radstone
By Sara Radstone
Located in New York, NY
Asymmetrical sculptural stoneware vessel with rough and uneven surface and incised blue geometric symbols Hand-built by Sara Radstone Great Britain...
Stoneware
$28,141 / item
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 29.14 in
Contemporary Camel Upholstered Bench, Alchemy Bench by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary camel upholstered bench - Alchemy Bench by Rick Owens 2015 Dimensions: L 100 x W 74 x H 75 cm Materials: bronze, camel skin Weight: 55 k...
Bronze
Autumn Fragments Vessel
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Found like an ancient relic.. with deep Autumn colors. reminds us of cooler weather, warm fires and toasty nights at home . created from found clay slabs throughout the studio. Glaz...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Two Handmade Mezcal Vessels by Omar Hernández in Clay
By Omar Hernández
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
No description provided.
Ceramic, Clay
Signed Jens Risom Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Jens Risom Floating Bench
Upholstery, Wood
$833
H 40.56 in W 58.67 in D 18.12 in
Antique oak church bench in Gothic style with beautiful wood carving
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This amazing antique freestanding oak church pew in Gothic style is a fantastic addition for collectors and lovers of fine furniture. It is beautifully carved and features original a...
Wood, Oak
Textured Art Vessel-4
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New at Shine Studios for Fall 2025.. a step back to brush stroke vessels from 2020.. this is the Artifact Series of hand-sculpted vases. Each piece, crafted in our Los Angeles studi...
Stoneware
$3,304
H 7.68 in W 8.67 in D 8.08 in
Collapsed Bowl V, a porcelain sculptural handmade vessel by Olivia Walker
By Olivia Walker
Located in London, GB
'Collapsed Bowl V' is a unique porcelain sculpture by the British artist, Olivia Walker. Walker works in porcelain to create pieces that explore ideas of growth and decay through th...
Porcelain
$4,450 / set
H 28.75 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
1970s Meritalia Sculptural Space Age Air Loungers Chairs, Set of 2
By Fabio Novembre
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare Fabio Novembre for Meritalia sculptural chairs. The beautiful set in dark and light gray ultra suede is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! The fabulous chairs of the Air Lounge System...
Ultrasuede
From $12,620 / item
+ 2 moreH 29.53 in W 64.97 in D 22.45 in
e15 Tafel Table Bench by Hans De Pelsmacker
By e15, Hans De Pelsmacker
Located in New York, NY
The table bench tafel draws special interest with its sculptural, functional appeal. Tafel is included in various museum collections. The combination of table and bench creates a uni...
Wood
e15 Taro Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer
By e15, Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The sides of bench Taro are pushed slightly inward to enhance stability, therefore this bench can be offered in a standard length of up to 3600 MM (141 3/4 inch). The wood is 40 MM (...
Wood
$4,000 / item
H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 66.93 in
Curved Bench, Large, by Rain, Contemporary Bench, Laminated Oak Wood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Curved benches exploit the flexibility of wood to assimilate the curves of the body. Alluding to a fundamental building system, the benches form a trilitic sctructure, where two vert...
Wood
Unique Bench Sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bench sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: polished poplar, oil finish Dimensions: H 53 x W 184 x D 34 cm In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part o...
Poplar
Sculpted Ash Bench by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed table by Jörg Pietschmann Ash Dimensions: H 37 x W 121 x D 23 cm. Side piece of an old oak with exceptional burl on colorful legs. Polished oil finish. In Pie...
Bog Wood
Unique Signed Bog Oak Bench by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed bench by Jörg Pietschmann Bench in oak Measures: H 84 x W 215 x D 63 cm Crafted from a whole piece of a large stem coat from a beautiful twined old fallen oak. Pol...
