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.
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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
$3,708
H 47.25 in W 28.15 in D 26.19 in
English Estate circa 1840 Royal Crown Stamped Oxblood Leather Throne Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Royal Estate stamped oxblood leather and oak circa 1840 throne armchair A very good looking w...
Leather, Oak
Italian 1950s Sculptural Single Chair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s beautifully sculpted single chair.
Upholstery, Wood
Object 044 Chair by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 044 chair by NG Design Dimensions: D45 x W42 x H73 cm Materials: Powder coated steel, Plywood. Also Available: All of objects available in different materials and colors ...
Steel
$9,924
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Batlló Chair With Solid Varnished Oak By Antoni Gaudí, Spanish modernism
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid varnished oak. A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD catalogue of contemporary creations has always included those by admired classical masters. Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most internationally well-known Spanish architect. But is not only his buildings and brilliant architectural solutions that have travelled the globe. His integrated conception of architecture led him to pay attention, not only to structural calculations, but also to all the decorative elements, including furniture, that would form part of the building. The admiration felt by modern designers for the furniture designed by Gaudí has not gone unnoticed by BD which was the first company to rescue them from history by embarking on their serial production using traditional art and craft techniques and the same materials –varnished solid oak– in order to reproduce all the rich detail displayed by the originals when they were first produced. The Batlló chair...
Oak
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
$686
H 25.99 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Antique Dutch Oak Bobbin Turned Corner Chair with New Rush Seat, circa 1920
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A charming antique Dutch corner chair in oak, made in the Netherlands around 1920 and built entirely from hand-turned bobbin elements. The chair has been given a newly woven rush sea...
Rush, Oak
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 49 in W 26 in D 26 in
Antique 19th Century English Baroque Carved Walnut Throne Armchair, circa 1880
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Baroque carved walnut throne chair, circa 1880. The chair having a carved crest with a shell motif to the center flanked by a pair of fi...
Walnut
Louis XIII Style Walnut Leather Library Chair or Throne Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing 19th century French Louis XIII style library chair or throne chair crafted from walnut. The grand chair features a square flat back and generous square seat which are both d...
Brass
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
$1,007 / item
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 in
Blue Grey Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Grey Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm Material: Carbon Steel. Finish: Powder-coated. Matt finish. Also available in c...
Steel
$9,924
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Batlló Chair, By Antoni Gaudí, Varnished Oak, Spanish Modernism
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid varnished oak. A company that has always attributed such great importance to the author of the designs could never forget the great figures in history. That is why the BD cata...
Oak
$2,027
H 52.37 in W 38.98 in D 25.2 in
Interesting Iron Workers Gothic Sexy Dungeon Iron Throne Armchair Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting metal workers sexy Gothic dungeon throne armchair Well, where to begin, what an interestin...
Iron