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
$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
$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
$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
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
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
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 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
$3,400 / item
H 15.75 in W 44.1 in D 22.84 in
Round Table crafted from Mango Wood with Bleached Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A sculptural round side table with a neutral pigment and subtle wood texture. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. It was crafted from a solid bl...
Wood, Fruitwood
In Stock -16 Foot Single Slab Claro Walnut Cantilever Base Table
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
At over 16 feet in length and nearly 5 feet in width, this large single slab of live edge Claro Walnut is grounded atop a contemporary cantilever base. The base incorporates a steel frame, inlaid into the slab to support it along the length. The base has been coated Black (pictured in raw steel). The slab has been trimmed in a manner which allows for functional chair placement. Comfortably seats 20...
Steel
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.
Round Midcentury Spider Leg Dining Table
By Augusto Romano
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Fabulous round dining table with an organic design and with a gold colored glass top. Produced in Italy in the 1950s in the manner of Augusto Romano. The legs have supreme craftsmans...
Glass, Walnut
$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, Maruni, Herman Miller
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
$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
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
Frits Henningsen Danish Dining Table
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Mahogany dining table, designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1930s. This dining table is currently being refinished and the leaves will be re-veneered, as their veneer was missing when we purchased the set. It expands from a compact 43" circle to an impressive 108.5" oval with all three of it's leaves installed. We also have the matching dining chairs from the same estate currently listed on 1stdibs. Please see last photos. This listing and pricing is for the dining table only.
Metal
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
$4,600 / item
H 16.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Suar Wood Table Hand-Hewn Detailing Espresso Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural table crafted from suar wood. To achieve its pigment the wood was burnt numerous times and then finished with a clear coat. The mix of wood textures and shad...
Wood
Contemporary Desk Table 'Ms Bean', Smoked Oak
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Desk table MS BEAN Designed by IDA L. HILDEBRAND Dimensions : L. 150 cm / D. 70 cm / H. 75 cm Top thickness : 5 cm Model shown in the picture : Smoke oak - Veneered tabletop ...
Oak
Suar Wood Round Table, Espresso Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted with timeless sophistication, this round table showcases the natural beauty and richness of solid suar wood. Its gracefully sculpted silhouette features a stunning tabletop w...
Wood