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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Unique Signed Twin Tables by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed pair of tables by Jörg Pietschmann Twin tables olive, Bog oak. T1315 Measures: H 37 x W 52 x D 39 cm H 39 x W 55 x D 41 cm Pale olive on legs made of bog oak. Poli...
Oak, Olive
Suar Wood Round Table, Espresso Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted with timeless sophistication, this round table showcases the natural beauty and richness of solid suar wood. Its gracefully sculpted silhouette features a stunning tabletop w...
Wood
$10,271 / item
H 13.98 in W 50.4 in D 31.5 in
Organic Modern Soajo Quartz Coffee Table, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Organic Modern Soajo Quartz Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Soajo quartz coffee table is inspired by the raw beauty of nor...
Marble, Granite, Onyx, Travertine, Brass
Solid Reclaimed Teak Wood Coffee Table, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted from solid teak wood, this coffee table showcases timeless craftsmanship and natural beauty. The thick, rectangular tabletop highlights teak’s rich grain and warm tones, maki...
Wood, Teak
$4,096 / item
H 11.82 in W 37.01 in D 37.01 in
“Fit Table” Travertine Marble Coffee Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Coffee Table is a sculptural centerpiece crafted from solid travertine. Composed of five precisely cut stone elements, its design explores balance, proportion, and structural...
Marble, Travertine
$2,264
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chrome Coffee Table by Willy Rizzo Signed 1970s Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vienna, AT
This signed Willy Rizzo vintage coffee table was made of brass and chromed metal and appears as an elegant beauty. Willy Rizzo (1928-2...
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Ceramic Coffee Table by Agnès Debizet, 2022
Located in London, GB
The Calissonne coffee table is a new limited edition project of a a ten-model series comprising ten elements moulded from hand-built pieces made by the artist. Its form refers to the famous diamond...
Stoneware
$5,147 / item
H 14.97 in W 55.12 in D 34.26 in
Natural organic shape walnut & oak brass Arizona coffee table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ inspired the creation of the Arizona coffee table...
Brass
Walnut and Fruitwood Table by Thomasville, 1965
By Thomasville
Located in South Charleston, WV
28 x 28 x 20 tall. Thomasville, circa 1965. Walnut and Fruitwood. Delicate and appealing this table was produced by Thomasville in 1965 and features walnut and fruit wood in an eleg...
Fruitwood, Walnut
Asko Bonanza Coffee Table by Esko Pajamies
By Esko Pajamies, Asko
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Bonanza coffee table made by Finland manufacture Asko and design by Esko Pajamies. Made of solid oakwood.
Oak
$3,968 / item
H 14.18 in W 36.23 in D 24.02 in
"Bestiale" Coffee Table Created by Vincent Vincent in Burnt Wood French Design
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Coffee table with a "bestial" look designed and handmade by the Lyon cabinetmaker Vincent Vincent in solid beechwood and without screws. The burnt wood finish reveals the grain of t...
Beech
Unique Mid-Century Modern Rustic Metal Coffee Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique Mid-Century Modern rustic metal coffee table.
Metal
Large Suar Wood Table, Burnt Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round table crafted from suar wood. To achieve its pigment the wood was burnt numerous times and then finished with a c...
Wood