Sofia Karakatsanis is fascinated by wood in all its forms: as a tree, a material, a fuel. As wood was once living, it reacts to processes it is put through, moving and twisting. She responds to this in real time while constructing and carving, allowing a dialogue between maker and material. She grew up in the Black Country, a hub of industry in the UK. This lifelong exposure to craft fostered a strong fascination with making that has led to her own practice in wood, the material she feels most drawn to.
Sofia's carving process is very organic, working with power carving tools such as angle grinders, down to finer hand tools, referencing sketches throughout. This allows her to create the forms intuitively, and react to the wood as it reacts to the processes, and allow the grain to inform the shape. Sofia subjects her work to extreme conditions when finishing; chemical bleaching Sycamore to achieve a bone white colour, and scorching Ash to create a blackened, highly textured finish. Working in this way allows the forms to be material-led. As she carves, Sofia exposes and focuses on the natural grain in the wood, using this to inform and accentuate the shape. She wants to evoke the feeling that these pieces were once living, appearing to come from one piece by allowing the grain to inform the shape.
$18,900
Resilience
By Sofia Karakatsanis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sofia Karakatsanis is fascinated by wood in all its forms; as a tree, a material, a fuel. As wood was once living it reacts to processes it is put through, moving and twisting. She r...
Ash
$17,700
Parity
By Sofia Karakatsanis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sofia Karakatsanis is fascinated by wood in all its forms; as a tree, a material, a fuel. As wood was once living it reacts to processes it is put through, moving and twisting. She r...
Ash
$5,900
Phase
By Sofia Karakatsanis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sofia Karakatsanis is fascinated by wood in all its forms; as a tree, a material, a fuel. As wood was once living it reacts to processes it is put through, moving and twisting. She r...
Sycamore
$376
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Primitive French Wooden Carved Tripod Chair, Wabi Sabi Style, Early 20th Century Brutalist - Chair - Wood Chair Measures : ...
Wood
Sold|$6,883
H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in
Set of 8 model 1935 chairs by Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Wijnegem, BE
Jean-Michel Frank — Set of Eight rattan Chairs Re-edition by Écart International. Jean-Michel Frank distinguished himself from his peers through the use of “humble” natural material...
Rattan
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By Phase Design, Reza Feiz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Griffin stool / side table in either walnut, white oak, or ebonized oak. Prices exclude packing. This versatile piece works interchangeably as a side table or stool. Made from a hand sanded fiberglass shell and finished with a high-end automotive polyurethane gloss finish, it is lightweight and durable. The 1.5" solid lumber top tempers the clean architectural form with its warm organic...
Wood, Oak, Walnut, Fiberglass
Yena Console table Ebony Stain on Ash wood, Wall Mounted by Amorph
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Yena console table is a stylish and luxurious addition to any home. Its wall-mounted design and organic shape form make it a unique and eye-catching piece. The top of the table c...
Wood
$5,262
H 30.71 in W 48.82 in D 20.87 in
A 1970s, lacquered wood, mirrored glass and brass, Italian console table
By Memphis Milano
Located in Oxford, GB
This is a unique piece of furniture designed in the late 1970s for a boutique in Milan . Exeptional quality, the legs are turned wood , lacquered in an eau de nil colour and capped ...
Brass
Magnus Stephensen Sitting Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lounge chair, designed by Magnus Stephensen in the 1940s, and crafted from stained beech. Produced by the renowned Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen, with characteristic of mid-c...
Beech
Willy Rizzo saddle leather chair cognac Cidue - 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Willy Rizzo saddle leather chair cognac Cidue - 1970/80s Chair - Willy Rizzo - Italian design Measures : 46cmx46cm H:80cm SH:44cm Material : Base material: steel frame covered with l...
Metal
$4,706
H 24.81 in W 33.47 in D 26.78 in
Artifort - Pierre Paulin - Sofa - Groovy Chair - Aluminium, Wool
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Artifort Groovy Chair by Pierre Paulin – Beige Mid-Century Modern (1970s–80s) Made in the Netherlands Add a touch of iconic mid-century modern style to your space with this...
Aluminum
Elegant pair of Late Georgian mahogany Hall Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Elegant pair of Late George III mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Gillow circa 1800
Mahogany
Forum Side Table by Phase Design
By Phase Design, Reza Feiz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Forum Side Table in either chalk, fog, madrone, and obsidian colors. Prices exclude packing. Coffee and side table constructed out of molded reinforced ...
Concrete
20th Century Vintage French Wood Console Table
Located in Fullerton, CA
A vintage wood console table with painted grey legs from France. The natural wood table top is a beautiful and warm vintage touch. The legs ...
Wood
Aras Console table White Oak, Stained, Wall Mounted by Amorph
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Aras console table is a truly unique and stylish addition to any modern contemporary home. This wall-mounted console table features a hanging concealed bracket, giving it a sleek...
Wood