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.
$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
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
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
Chinese Hongmu Corner Chair, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese Hongmu corner chair, 19th century. The horseshoe-form back with molded crest above a pair of open carved splats with fruiting and fl...
Wood
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.25 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Bench or Coffee Table, 1960s, Refinished
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, 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
K3 Koi Low Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
Hand made in Italy, low leather chair. Vegetable tanned hand made leather chair on a nickel plated steel base. Eight leather colors available. Cust...
Leather
$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
Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice solid walnut bench or coffee table by Risom.
Mid-Century Modern Long Walnut Bench Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut long bench two tear coffee table.
Walnut
$1,100 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in
Natural Brazilian Wood Pipa Chair in Naked Style from Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Developed under the premise of Brazilian traditional joinery concepts, Pipa chair is made with Tauari rods, all of the same thickness and with simple insert...
Beech
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
$2,200
H 13.5 in W 71 in D 19 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style "Long John" Walnut Bench, Coffee Table, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long Edward Wormley for dunbar style walnut "long john" Bench. Coffee Table. Bed End. Featuring a longer rectangular slat-style Walnut surface, turned edge...
Walnut
Python Throne
Located in Paris, FR
Throne python with structure in solid beech wood, covered with real python skin. Back with real python tail skin and genuine leather. With two real Aries horns, two real zebu horn...
Bronze
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1980s hand carved African chair was made by a member of the Bamileke tribe from Cameroon. Hand carved dark stained wood arm chair with rounded, open-work back that feature...
Wood
Oversized Gothic Revival Throne Armchair
By Charles Bevan
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous over-scale Gothic Revial throne style arm chair-in carved oak, with (re upholstered) seat and backrest. This example is in very good original condition showing only light ...
Upholstery, Oak