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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$4,754 / 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
$6,602 / 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
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
$31,693 / 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
$9,243 / 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
$6,602 / 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
$7,923 / 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
$36,975 / 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
$11,620 / 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
$6,602 / 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
$7,923 / 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
$11,885 / 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
$7,923 / 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
$10,564 / 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
Amy Solid Walnut and Maple Bench
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Amy bench is constructed of one and three quarter inch solid walnut on two solid maple pedestal bases. We use a high quality bees wax finish from Clapham's in British Columbia. T...
Maple, Walnut
$27,971 / 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
$3,700
H 20 in W 24 in D 17.75 in
"Hand Forged Iron Bench with Fortuny Fabric and Bronze Details, 1960s"
By Ironies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"One of a kind" unique hand forged iron Base bench, with cast bronze details, newly upholstered in a one-of-a-kind Fortuny fabric.
Bronze, Iron, Metal
Signed Jens Risom Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Jens Risom Floating Bench
Upholstery, Wood
$831
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
Paolo Buffa Maple Wood Bench, Italy, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Paolo Buffa maple wood bench with thick upholstered velvet seat. Italy, circa 1950 Size: 16" high x 24" wide x 14 1/2" deep
Velvet, Maple
$8,585 / item
H 20.71 in W 17.25 in D 55.12 in
Velvet Upholstered Bench with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
e15 Taro Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
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
Foot Bench in Oak
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is part of Project 213A's hand carved wooden "foot series"; inspired by a classic milking stool, this bench comes with three foot shaped legs and one uneven leg. ...
Chestnut, Oak
$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
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 44 in W 42 in D 22 in
19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Encinitas, CA
Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy. Renaissance Revival. High quality; soft, fi...
Walnut
$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
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...
