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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$31,745 / 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
$10,581 / 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
$28,017 / 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
Signed Jens Risom Floating Bench
By Jens Risom
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Jens Risom Floating Bench
Upholstery, Wood
Unique Egyptian Revival Gilded Figural Bench with carved Lions
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This striking Egyptian Revival–style gilded figural bench is a rare and dramatic statement piece, inspired by the grandeur and symbolism of ancient Egyptian art and architecture. Ric...
Walnut
$8,206 / item
H 18 in W 46 in D 16 in
Bench Sculptural Dynamic Contemporary Modern Woven Hand Carved Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2020 Beautifully designed textiles and blackened steel are combined to bring elegance to the simplicity in this d...
Steel, Wrought Iron
Awaiting H Bench Printed Velvet and Brass
By Giorgia Zanellato, Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, IT
This bench is part of the awaiting collection, presented by Secondome during Milan Fuorisalone 2016. It's a series of items born from the encounter between the printed silk and cotto...
Brass
Giorgio Collection Infinity Bench-Upholstered with Gold Chrome Accent
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered diamond pattern bench with Giorgio Collection logo. Base in light gold chrome stainless steel. Velvet material. Size: cm 170 W x 45 D x 60 ...
Velvet
Unique Mid-Century Modern Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern bench features decorative vinyl upholstery, a wood frame, and aluminum legs. Sleek design offers comfort with its thick padded seating. This versatile mi...
Aluminum
Unique Mid-Century Modern Orange Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern two seat bench/ loveseat. Upholstered in a beautiful vibrant orange fabric in amazing condition. The bench sits on sculptural bent chrome legs and has a mold...
Chrome
Low Ebonized Burr Oak Bench by Jonathan Field. Unique
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Low Burr Oak Bench or Coffee Table. Matching in size, they are made from the same solid burr oak with clear resin infill. The first bench is finished with an ebonized oak and oil f...
Oak
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Cerused Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Organic shaped reclaimed teak bench carved from a single root found in the jungle in Sumatra. We added the legs, burnt it one time and finally add...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$4,809
H 13.78 in W 58.67 in D 18.51 in
Swedish Bench in Pine by Roland Wilhelmsson, Signed by Designer
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Roland Wilhelmsson is the most famous Swedish designer of the robust pine furniture era that started in the late 1960s and grew popular in the 1970s. With a great feeling for details...
Pine
Signed, Three Maison Jansen Tufted Benches
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Signed, three Maison Jansen Tufted benches. The benches have tufted velvet cushions, black ebonized tapered legs with gold trim.
Leather, Wood, Velvet