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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$31,120 / 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
$10,373 / 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
$8,650 / item
H 18 in W 46 in D 16 in
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By J.M. Szymanski
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Steel, Wrought Iron
Awaiting H Bench Printed Velvet and Brass
By Coralla Maiuri, Giorgia Zanellato
Located in Roma, IT
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Brass
"Bench Too" Modern Bench by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Bench Too" bench by Last Workshop, 2025. Solid walnut, natural finish. 84"L size. Dimensions: 84" x 14.5"D x 12"H Upholstered cushion options are available, please inquire. Cust...
Hardwood, Walnut
Andrianna Shamaris Organic Cerused Teak Wood Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
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Aluminum
$2,800 / set
H 52 in W 23.75 in D 20 in
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Wrought Iron
$11,500 / item
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
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By Mario Milana
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Brass
$3,975
H 27 in W 45 in D 14 in
Mid century Modern white lacquered bench, sculptural seat, chaise longue.
Located in New York City, NY
A fabulous and unusual curvilinear, abstract designed Modernist bench, recamier, daybed, chair, stool in white lacquer with cloud like patterns in silver. The color of the finish is a creamy white lacquer with warm satin platinum -silver overtones. This Postmodern, Industrial chic design can lend a dramatic flair to any room setting as seating or purely as unusually striking decoration. In the style of Kanagawa wave...
Hardwood
$27,466 / 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
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Bronze
Low Ebonized Burr Oak Bench by Jonathan Field. Unique
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
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Oak
Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench
By Michael van Beuren
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Mahogany