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
$16,800
Interstice 1
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...
Glass, Sycamore
$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
$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
$2,695 / set
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 20.08 in
"Cow Horn" Chairs by Tijsseling Meubelfabriek, Netherlands 1960 - Set of 4
By Tijsseling
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Cow Horn" Chairs by Tijsseling Meubelfabriek, Netherlands 1960 Iconic chair - New black Leather - Mid - Vintage Measures : 62cmx51cm H:77cm SH:44cm Materials : Leather - Teak
Leather, Wood
Contemporary "Plane Mirror" by Alex Drew & No One, 2018
By Alex Drew & No One
Located in Detroit, MI
The “Plane Mirror" is from the 2018 collection of Alex Drew & No One. Inspired by traditional craftsmanship while incorporating a mode...
Gold Leaf
Oslo Rectangular Floor Mirror in Oak
By Herringbone Designed
Located in Pasadena, CA
The Oslo floor mirror is an exceedingly handsome, large scaled mirror with unique architectural details. Available in walnut or oak, it features an e...
Mirror, Oak
$12,750
H 33 in W 56 in D 15 in
Frolic Sculptural Console Table Black stain Ash wood, Facing left by Amorph
By Amorph Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Frolic console table is a one-of-a-kind piece that stands out with its unique shape and design. This wall-mounted console table features a can...
Wood
Griffin Stool / Side Table by Phase Design
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
$20,841
H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 26.78 in
Armchair Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oak and canvas. Measurements: H: 66 cm/ 2' 2" SH: 33.5 cm/ 1' 1 1/4" D: 68 cm/ 2' 2 3/4" W: 76 cm/ 2' 6 3/4". Hans J. Wegner is the father of Danish design and is well known for cr...
Canvas, Oak
$2,220 / set
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 23.23 in
Set of 6 Mid-century French folding chairs in wicker and iron, 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Garden Decoration - Mid-century chairs Measures : 45x59cm H:90cm SH:47cm Condition: The wickerwork is in good condition - the wrought iron shows signs of rust - see our photos These...
Iron
$2,790 / set
H 33.47 in W 30.32 in D 22.45 in
Pair of "Korium" dining chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1970s
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Italian design - decoration - Vintage Dimensions: Height: 85 cm Width: 77 cm Depth: 57 cm Seat height: 43 cm Sold as: Pair Style: Modern (Period) Materials and techniques: Cognac lea...
Leather
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
Amuneal's Loft Mirror with Tray
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
This full height mirror is housed in an oxidized oak frame with a warm brass decorative bezel. The round, swing arm tray, has an oxidized oak base w...
Brass, Steel
Console table with curved display cases - Art Deco Style
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique - Decoration - 20th Measures : 100x52cm H:74cm This Art Deco wooden console table features a symmetrical design with beveled, curved glass fronts. The console tabletop is co...
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Gilt Framed Mirror
Located in York, GB
Early 20th Century French Mirror. Lovely gilt framed mirror, some losses consistent with age.
Giltwood
Floor Mirror in Walnut Handmade by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This floor mirror in walnut was originally designed for our youngest daughter’s 11th birthday. The little shelf at the bottom is for her little objects. The organic shape of the side...
Walnut
very light and minimalistic set of 6 chiavari chairs
By Gio Ponti, Chiavari
Located in Munich, DE
very light and minimalistic chiavari chairs. these clear lines have a few elements, that can be seen in quite a few gio ponti designs. price is for the set!
Cane, Wood
$5,500
H 28 in W 27 in D 12 in
Yena Sculptural 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