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
$2,710 / 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
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
Primitive Naga Organic Tribe Chair In Solid Teak.
Located in ECHT, NL
One of a kind charming authentic primitive stump chair made in a single solid hardwood. Hand carved by the Naga tribe in India, ca 1970s. A nice wabi sabi piece in good vintage condi...
Wood, Teak
PK 9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm PK 9 - 'Tulip' chair in patinated natural leather with steel frame. E. Kold Christensen.
Leather
$2,805 / 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
$2,233 / 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
$984 / set
H 29.14 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
Alvar Aalto Artek Chair 69 Pair Finland 1950s Vintage Original
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 69 chairs 2 pcs, birch. The chairs are from around the 1950s. Wear consistent with age. Designer Alvar Aalto. The chairs are sold as a pair, the price includes two chairs.
Birch
$32,808 / set
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Model A-49 - Set of 12 rosewood dining chairs by Jacob Kjær
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model A-49 - Set of 12 dining chairs in rosewood with new wicker seat and back. Designed in 1956 by Jacob Kjær.
Wicker, Rosewood
$16,032 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
BM 3238/37 - Set of 6 dining chairs in oak by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Models BM 3238 and BM 3237 – Set of 6 dining chairs (Hunting Chairs), consisting of 4 BM 3238 chairs with armrests and 2 BM 3237 chairs without armrests, in solid oak and patinated s...
Leather, Oak
Aldo Jacober & Pierangela d’Aniello ‘Trieste’ folding chair
By Pierangela d'Aniello, Aldo Jacober
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Trieste Folding Chair by Aldo Jacober Folded dimensions only : 83x46x4,3cm. Iconic chair designed by Aldo Jacober and Pierangela d'Aniello, exhib...
Wood
$4,066 / set
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Flemming Lassen – Rare Pair of Mahogany Chairs with Cane Backs
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Flemming Lassen (Danish, 1902–1984) A rare pair of chairs crafted in Cuban mahogany, featuring French-woven cane backs and seats upholstered in original Niger leather. Designed by F...
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Set of Six Vintage Oak Brutalist Chairs from the 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 6 Oak Brutalist Chairs - 1970s Set of 6 chairs Measures : 40cmx36cm H:95cm HS:46cm Materail : Oak Set of 6 brustalist chairs, very nice for a warm and cozy feel with a design...
Wood