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
$1,371
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
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs. Upholstered backrest and seat in a textured cream bouclette fabric (LG.FB-89).
Oak, Fabric
Tall Vintage Gilt Dressing Mirror Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined pair of vintage Louis XVI-style mirrors featuring carved giltwood frames adorned with elegant ribbon and floral motifs. Each mirror is surrounded by a sculptural bow crest ...
Mirror, Wood
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
Empire Style Wall Console Table with Sculptural Dogs
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
20th Century An elegant Empire-style wall console table, distinguished by its sculptural supports in the form of finely carved dogs. Inspired by the neoclassical grandeur of the ear...
Wood
Chair D
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The handwoven technique of the 'Petatillo' in Yucatan has been practiced for more than 50 years. Usually, it is woven with natural cane. This is one hundred percent artisan work, whi...
Nylon, Wood
Griffin Stool / Side Table by Phase Design
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
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
$2,400
H 70.48 in W 57.49 in D 6.7 in
Italian mid-century modern free-standing mirror with three wooden doors, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern free-standing mirror with three wooden doors, 1960s Freestanding floor dressmaker's mirror with three doors. Each door has a wooden frame with details and ...
Brass
Charlotte Perriand Enfilade Cansado 1958 Console
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in LU
Charlotte Perriandd Commode from 1958 in warm brown wood and light grey
Wood
Newly reupholstered Henning Kjærnulf solid oak Denmark chair & Ottoman
Located in Austin, TX
Henning Kjærnulf, Lounge Chair in Oak & Boucle with matching ottoman. Mid Century Danish Chair 1960's design. Newly reupholstered in off white boucle. Solid oak construction, plush c...
Bouclé, Oak
$4,000 / item
H 84 in W 24 in D 3 in
American Walnut Standing Mirror with Copper Inlay "Madison Standing Mirror"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The Madison standing mirror is made of solid American walnut with a copper-plated metal base. The way the tones of the copper and walnut enhance one a...
Copper
$514 / set
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Rustic Austrian Softwood Peasant Chairs / Farmhouse Chairs, circa 1800
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Pair of rustic softwood peasant chairs (Bauernstühle), dating to circa 1800. Each chair is constructed from solid softwood with a shaped seat and a tall, simply profiled backrest fea...
Softwood