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
$1,364
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 2.76 in
Antica specchiera francese dorata a foglia d'oro epoca Napoleone Terzo, 1870
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Antique French gilded gold-leaf mirror Napoleon Third era,1870,characteristic of the period are the fine decorations adorning the four corners of the frame. The condition is very goo...
Gold Leaf
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Console Tables
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Console Tables, circa 1880–1900 Pair of Swedish console tables in classic Gustavian style. The tables feature black-painted tops with a profiled edg...
Pine
$39,792
H 104.5 in W 49 in D 22 in
Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare large and extremely sculptural wall table with marble inlay and beveled mirror. If you are appreciative of rare and sculptural antiques then this large mirror / side table could be exactly what you are looking for. The quality and the patina of the large, fighting phoenix bird and dragon frame is second to none and for it to be in such good condition is truly amazing. It takes a special craftsman and artist to create such a piece, the type that you simply don't find anymore in this day and age. Because of the subject matter and the great quality, the first name that comes to mind would be that of master sculptor Gabriel Viardot. However, Viardot virtually made all of his dragon sculptures in the Chinoiserie style and this piece is clearly more European. In terms of the quality of the carvings, whomever created this unique piece of furniture certainly was no less artistic or skilled as Viardot, because this piece really is among the best you will ever see. The way in which this hand carved wooden phoenix is holding the shield-like beveled mirror in its claws and the way the dragon seems to try to fend off the enormous and fierce phoenix is both dramatic and impressive at the same time and it will never seize to amaze you or anyone visiting. Especially when you see the detailed carvings and the true size of this work of beauty in real life, you will be stunned. By the way, we learned that in imperial China, the dragon and the phoenix were respectively associated with the Emperor and the Empress...
Marble
Minimalist Danish Teak Wood Mirror
Located in San Francisco, US
This stunning 46” mirror features a warm wooden frame crafted from Danish teak wood. Perfectly proportioned with clean lines and expert craftsmanship, this versatile piece can be ele...
Wood, Teak
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
$2,535
H 29.34 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Spanish Baroque Style Demilune Console Table with Twisted Legs, 1920s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Striking Spanish Baroque style demilune console table dating to the early 20th century. The table features a semi-circular top supported by elegant turned Solomonic legs connected b...
Bronze
$36,381
H 23.63 in W 45.28 in D 22.84 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk in Monogram, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk 110 cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk features hand painted stenciled monogram canvas, honey color lozine trim, LV stamped solid brass lock, clasps and studs as well as leather sid...
Brass
Pair of Howard & sons slipper chairs
By Howard & Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
Pair of Howard and sons “marlborough” slipper chairs covered in china blue H&S monogrammed ticking, standing on tapered legs and stamped castors These are an excellent example of Howards most sought after slipper chairs, traditionally upholstered with siege de duvet...
Hardwood
CHESS Console
By Collection Particulière
Located in London, GB
Designed by Mathieu Delacroix for Collection Particulière, CHESS is a sculptural console table made a choice of stones. Pictured in: Brushed Oak This is a customisable piece, and f...
Travertine, Marble
Blackened Wood Boudoir Chair - Napoleon III
Located in MOUGINS, FR
Beautiful boudoir chair from the Napoleon III period / late 19th century in blackened and gilded wood. Beautiful tapestry and trimmings in perfect condition. Very sturdy and suit...
Wood
$5,469 / item
H 31 in W 60 in D 16 in
Mers Console Table by Henry Norris, Solid Aluminum, Ochre Powdercoat Finish
By Henry Norris, New Format Studio
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Mers console table is fabricated from solid aluminum and is suitable for use indoors and out. Form is inspired by the simple utilitarianism of W...
Aluminum
Troche Floor Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
With its thin oval frame of burnished brass, this floor mirror reflects the silhouette of the TROCHE Etagere. The glass levitates above the ground, suspended in place by two pillars ...
Brass
Vintage Wood Carved Lounge Birthing Chair
Located in Duxbury, MA
One of a kind vintage wood chair. Comes apart in two pieces. Bird carving detail on the back of the chair.
Wood
$3,547
H 27.56 in W 59.26 in D 15.75 in
Large Spanish Walnut Rustic Console with Three Drawers and Lower Shelf, 1930s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant 1930s Spanish console table crafted in walnut with a warm rich patina. The piece features three drawers across the front, beautifully turned barley twist legs, and a large l...
Brass
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