The Taylor Donsker Furniture Company epitomizes exploration and imagination through its use of the forms, colors, grains and textures of wood. By complementing the dark luster of walnut with materials such as polished granite, each desk, bench and cabinet becomes a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted creation.
Taylor Donsker — the company’s founder — attended the University of Southern California (USC) for architecture. After graduation, not many firms were hiring, so in his spare time, Donsker explored woodworking and furniture design in his parents’ garage.
He eventually landed a job at an architecture firm, but found that the use of computers gave him a feeling of detachment. With woodworking and furniture design, he was able to feel connected to each project.
In 2012, Donsker presented his furniture at a design show and soon began receiving orders. The success led him to find inspiration in the trees themselves. In an interview with USC, Donsker said, “Now, I look at the roots of a redwood and see a chaise lounge, the stump of a eucalyptus tree that should be a throne.”
Donsker currently makes 10 to 15 large-scale pieces per year for an international clientele. Every wood is carefully considered for inclusion in a new furniture item, including its grain, texture and coloration.
On 1stDibs, explore Taylor Donsker’s seating, tables, storage pieces and more.
$65,000 / item
California Walnut Foundation Bed
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Foundation Bed by Taylor Donsker is designed in such a way that it can be placed against a wall or freestanding in the center of a room to be admired from all angles. Featuring a gorgeous, hand selected horizontal slab of California Walnut...
Wood, Walnut
$34,000 / item
Walnut Strike / Slip Bench
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
In the largest piece in the Strike/Slip series by Taylor Donsker, a massive block of solid Black Walnut is sawn and then rejoined into a single, shifted beam. Marbled grain and natur...
Brass
$72,000 / item
Harvest Table
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Available in single slab diameters of over six feet, the Harvest dining table by Taylor Donsker creates a visual anchor for any dining room or dining nook....
Brass, Bronze
Modern Flat File Cabinet in Solid Claro Walnut Ebony and Blackened Steel
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The architects cabinet by Taylor Donsker is meticulously detailed in every dimension and features traditional style joinery to ensure generations of use. It is perfectly suited to ho...
Steel
Pommele Eucalyptus Constellation
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
This sculptural seating "constellation" by Taylor Donsker features a stunning array of detail and craftsmanship. Beginning with a section of a rare Pommele Eucalyptus tree, Taylor Do...
Bronze
$85,000 / item
Corset Bed in Polished Brass and California Walnut
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Handcrafted from two solid slabs of California Bastogne walnut with mirror polished brass inlays that reflect those within the tree, the Corset Bed features uncompromising detail and...
Brass, Steel
$60,000 / item
Pommele Old Growth Redwood Athol Desk
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Athol desk by Taylor Donsker features a live edge pommele old growth Redwood slab with recessed cast bronze tree bark doors opening to a concealed compa...
Bronze
$45,000 / item
Claro Walnut Single Slab Strike/Slip Round Dining Table
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
This Strike/Slip dining table 'in the round' by Taylor Donsker features a single California Walnut slab carved into a multi-tiered surface, resting upon a solid Walnut beam base. The...
Walnut
Price Upon Request
Ore Table
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The ore coffee table by Taylor Donsker features a set of nesting tables, an organic table in California walnut and bronze, and a geometric table in bronze. The two tables may be s...
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Live Edge Graft Coffee Table
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The graft coffee table by Taylor Donsker features a live edge California Claro Walnut Y-slab top which rests on his signature patinated steel T ba...
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Price Upon Request
Unvanity Mirror
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The unvaniity mirror by Taylor Donsker features.
Brass, Bronze
Price Upon Request
Floating Desk
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The floating desk by Taylor Donsker features a wall mounted California Claro Walnut live edge slab, rosewood butterfly joinery and recessed solid wood dr...
Brass, Bronze
Price Upon Request
Aged Brass and California Walnut Cartesian Nesting Table Set
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
These simple yet handsome Cartesian nesting tables by Taylor Donsker feature an interlocking solid Walnut and hand aged solid brass base. Available in different sizes and materials, ...
Brass
Price Upon Request
Corset Music Stand with Adjustable Height and Angle
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Crafted from the highest musical grade of California Walnut and polished brass, the Corset Music Stand by Taylor Donsker is designed to elevate the experience of the musician and the...
Brass
Price Upon Request
Pommele Eucalyptus Throne
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The live edge pomelle Eucalyptus "throne" by Taylor Donsker features a stunning array of detail and craftsmanship. Beginning with a section of rare Pommele Eucalyptus, Taylor methodi...
Granite, Brass, Bronze
Price Upon Request
Charro Buffet Cabinet
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Charro buffet cabinet by Taylor Donsker is crafted of solid, highly figured California Claro Walnut. The grain of the wood flows across each cabinet top and each cabinet face. Th...
Walnut
Price Upon Request
Grid Cabinet
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Grid Cabinet by Taylor Donsker features hand dovetailed solid California Walnut casework that waterfalls down the left hand side while black oxide ste...
Steel
Price Upon Request
Modern Solid Claro Walnut and Stainless Steel King Sized Shear Bed
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Shear Bed by Taylor Donsker features an angular, bookmatched California Walnut headboard and frame resting upon a recessed, brushed stainless steel base. The elevated headboard ...
Stainless Steel
Price Upon Request
Strike/Slip Building Blocks
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Sawn from beams of solid California Walnut, these constructivist styled Strike/Slip earthquake inspired building blocks by Taylor Donsker are versatile...
Brass
Price Upon Request
Modern Contemporary Brass and Claro Walnut Coffee Table
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
A hand patinated, hand patinated sheet of solid brass interlocks with and rests upon a solid block of Claro walnut in the "Uncarved Block" coffee table designed and handcrafted by Ta...
Brass
Modern Granite and Bastogne Walnut Oval Dining Table with Wood and Steel Base
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Granite Pangea table by Taylor Donsker features a single granite slab seamlessly inlaid into the top of a single slab of highly figured Bastogne walnut...
Stone, Steel
Modern Cast Bronze Trestle Dining Table with California Bastogne Walnut Slab Top
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
This square edged California Walnut slab and interlocking Walnut and cast bronze trestle base feature a stunning array of detail and craftsmanship. Beginning with a hand selected single slab of musical grade Bastogne walnut...
Brass, Bronze
Modern Solid Claro Walnut and Polished Brass Adjustable Music Stand with Storage
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Inspired by Soviet Constructivism, this modern, sculpted California Walnut music stand by Taylor Donsker features a solid wood design with tradit...
Brass
Modern Live Edge Bastogne Walnut and Glass Dining Table on Blackened Steel Base
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
This live edge California Walnut and bronze glass dining table features a stunning array of detail and craftsmanship. Beginning with a book matched set of musical grade Bastogne Walnut...
Brass, Steel
Modern Bronze and Bastogne Walnut Oval Dining Table with Curved Shiplapped Base
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Handcrafted in Northern California, the Pangaea table by Taylor Donsker features two cast bronze edges seamlessly integrated into the top of a slab of highly figured Bastogne Walnut...
Bronze
Modern Claro Walnut Strike/ Slip Coffee Table with Brass and Charred Beam Base
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Handcrafted by Taylor Donsker in Northern California, this piece is inspired by strike slip earthquakes and wood movement. The Strike/Slip coffee table features a multi-layered, 'rup...
Brass
Price Upon Request
Contemporary Claro Walnut Live Edge Table with Cast Bronze Edge
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Handcrafted by Taylor Donsker in Northern California, the cast edge desk features a cast bronze live edge seamlessly attached to a single slab of highly figured Claro walnut. The woo...
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Solid Oak in Blackened Finish Constantine Cabinet
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This cabinet is constructed of entirely solid oak wood finished in India ink and beeswax. Solid wood legs with adjustable feet and brass adjustable shelf hardware...
Oak
Modern Rustic Oak California King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern rustic-style oak California king bed with an arched headboard. This artfully crafted bed has been hand-veneered. It has been crafted with...
Wood
Vintage Oversized Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Pine Flat File / Blueprint / Map / Art Cabinet Overall Dimensions: 31" deep x 40 1/2" wide x 53 1/2" high Drawer Dimensions: 27" deep x 35 1/2" wide x 2 1/2 high 10 Drawer...
Metal
$709
H 25.99 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush Nr2
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very charming oak Bobbin chair that fits perfect in a corner. The rush of the seat is new and therefore it is still a bit green but that will soon fade. This chair was made in the ...
Rush, Oak
Provincial Carved California King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial carved California King size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with scroll wings, an upholstered and hand...
Wood
$2,500Sale Price|21% Off
H 14.25 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, 1960s, Refinished
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Maruni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully refinished Mid-Century Modern slatted wood bench in richly toned walnut, offering the perfect combination of clean architectural lines and functional versatility. Craft...
Wood
$5,088 / item
H 21 in W 24 in D 18 in
Oxide Metal Side Cabinet in Blackened Steel and Ebonized Walnut by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in: Blackened steel and ebonized walnut- 18" D x 24" W x 21" H Waxed aluminum and oxidized maple- 18" D x 24" W x 21" H Blackened steel and ebonized walnut- 15" D x 24" W x 24"...
Steel
$9,899
H 30 in W 48 in D 18 in
Industrial Steel Console Cabinet with Double Doors in Blackened Steel Finish
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
Bailey Console: A Statement of Timeless Design and Practicality The Bailey Console is an sleek and robust storage solution that combines classic craftsmanship with contemporary appe...
Steel
$3,495
H 31.25 in W 52.75 in D 37.5 in
Antique Oak 8 Drawer Filing Print Architect's Blueprint Cabinet Flat File 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good large antique eight drawer architect's blueprint cabinet or art flat file, circa 1900. This very handsome antique flat file cabinet ...
Brass
Teak File Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three drawer mid-century style file cabinet with teak grain wood veneer. Metal gliding rails, finished back and wood handles. The drawers measure 9.25"h...
Teak
Henredon Solid Walnut Bench Coffee Table
By Heritage-Henredon, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern stunning solid walnut grain long bench coffee table with rolled edges and one drawer similar to Edward Wormley for Dunbar bench.
Walnut
$2,800
H 17 in W 48 in D 17 in
Mel Smilow Slatted Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Bench on Tapered Dowel Legs
By Mel Smilow
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mel Smilow Slatted solid walnut Mid-Century Modern bench on tapered dowel legs.
Walnut