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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Dark Red Signed Table by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed table by Jörg Pietschmann Table · Jarrah Maser / European walnut Measures: H 38 x W 118 x D 85 cm tabletop 4.5 cm Cavities and structures finely elaborated. Warm dar...
Walnut
T1211 Rectangular Dining Table in Padouk Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
T1211 Rectangular Dining Table in Padouk Wood by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 84 x W 210 x H 75 cm. Materials: Padouk wood. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries w...
Padouk
$18,001 / item
Unique Signed Dinner Table by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed table by Jörg Pietschmann Dinner table, padouk, T1211 Measures: H 75 x W 210 x D 84 cm, Rare big padouk plank, intense red colour with beautiful grain, which darkens...
Padouk
$3,974 / set
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 22.45 in L 29.53 in
Italian rectangular dining tables in wood and brass, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian rectangular dining tables in wood and brass, 1930s Pair of dining or bistro tables with rectangular top in wood. The wooden legs feature brass details on the feet. Brass rod ...
Brass
Trestle Base Dining Table in Quartersawn Walnut by Brian Holcombe
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
Dining table in quarter sawn walnut featuring a trestle base, carefully constructed utilizing interlocking joinery and without metal hardware or screws. The construction of this tabl...
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Work or Dining Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish work or dining table in folk art from the early 19th century, around 1820. The table is a Swedish antique, genuine and honest with a solid frame and simple design. The propor...
Pine
19th Century Pine Lancashire Mill Dining Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century pine Lancashire Mill table Original finish in reclaimed condition with great color, wear & patination. Fantastic proportions with elegant narrow legs and stretcher ...
Pine
Pastoe Dining Table in Lacquered Wood
By Hopmi & UMS Pastoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining or center table, lacquered wood, The Netherlands, 1970s Crafted by Pastoe, this geometric table stands as a testament to modern design sensibilities. This pedestal dining tab...
Wood, Lacquer
Industrial Swing-Out-Seat Outdoor Dining Table
By Get Back, Inc.
Located in Oakville, CT
The get back outdoor industrial dining table. Taking our swing out seats a step beyond their usual bar and kitchen counter duties, Tim Byrne, founder of...
Steel, Iron
Bespoke English Oak Dining Table by Jonathan Field.
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
English oak dining table commissioned for a private client's lakeside house in the Cotswolds, England. Made from several slabs of live edge oa...
Oak
Fine Pieced Burl Top Dining/ Work Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beautifully constructed table with an artistically conceived piece-work top in deep toned Burl Wood veneers. The top is plank-constructed in different dark wood grains of different...
Wood
Antique Farm House Dining or Work Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This rustic antique farm house work, dining harvest table, once painted but much of the residue of the original paint still remains for added charm ...
Wood
19thC French Fruitwood Drapers Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1900. 19thc French fruitwood drapers table Could be raised as a kitchen counter/island with castors Sourced from the South of France Measures: W200 x D58 x H7...
Fruitwood
$4,475
H 29.5 in W 65 in D 41.25 in
Burl Wood Dining Table, Hollywood Regency, Rectangular, Mid Century
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Burl Wood Dining Table, Hollywood Regency, New Deco, Mid Century, Square, Rectangular, Kitchen, Dining Room Measurements: 65" L x 41.25" W x 29.5" H 41.5" W x 41.5" L (no le...
Wood
Williams Hairpin Dining Round Table Walnut Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light table that can be customized to any shape, size and color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top....
Steel