Thomas Newman Furniture
American
Thomas Newman’s wood furniture and lighting were described by Popular Woodworking magazine as “cutting-edge” and “original, elegant and visually stunning.” He combines traditional woodworking techniques with sophisticated technology, resulting in modern, captivating designs.
In his youth, Newman enjoyed building things in his father’s basement workshop. He later studied art history at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. A self-taught woodworker, Newman began his career in the 1970s restoring antique furniture. He grew a reputation for his exceptional finishes, a skill he learned from author and finishing expert George Frank, becoming known as one of New York City’s top finishers.
By the late 1970s, Newman had developed an interest in furniture design. He was inspired by American woodworker and architect George Nakashima. Through Thomas Newman Studio, his first successful project was designing and building high-end tables for New York’s Howard Kaplan showroom. This led to collaborations with influential designers, including Anthony Baratta and William Diamond.
In 2001, Russian designer Vladimir Krasnogorov joined Thomas Newman Studio, becoming its principal designer of sculptural, carved-wood chairs, coffee tables, stools and dining room tables and sets. While many pieces are made from traditional hardwoods like walnut and tiger maple, Newman and Krasnogorov also specialize in using 1,200-year-old bog oak, such as for their striking console tables, cabinets and geometric wall decorations.
Throughout his 50-year career, Newman’s furniture has been sourced by nearly every major design firm in New York City and featured in numerous prestigious publications, such as Wallpaper* magazine’s “Best of 2019” issue.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Thomas Newman tables, seating, case pieces and storage cabinets and more.
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Creator: Thomas Newman
"Rita" - Coffee Table, Carved, Collectible, Organic, Contemporary - Wood Tone
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
This contemporary table combines the clearly organic shape of the hand carved sweeping base elements, with the contemporary, geometric shape of the tops. Made up of two of identical ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
"Gaia" - Carved, Modern, Hand Finished Dining Chair - Wood Tone, COM
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The Gaia chair is ideal as a dining side chair, but could be placed as a “slipper” almost anywhere for a stylish accent or convenient seating. A close look reveals subtle “compound” ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood, Upholstery
"Gaia" - Carved, Modern, Hand Finished Dining Chair, Slipper Chair, Cerused, COM
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The Gaia chair is ideal as a dining side chair, but could be placed as a “slipper” almost anywhere for a stylish accent or convenient seating. A close look reveals subtle “compound” ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood, Upholstery
"Evolution Stool Grande" - Hand-Carved, Sculptural, Organic, Sapele - Ebonized
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The name "evolution" suggests an elemental, primitive concept - a simple beginning for more complex contemporary ideas that evolve from it. The two hand carved legs are identical, he...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
"Watiya Juta" - Chandelier, Sculptural, Contemporary, Leaf-like - Ebonized
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
“Watiya Juta” is the name of the Australian species of Acacia tree. Aboriginal peoples use this motif, the inspiration for this chandelier, for millennia. It has deep spiritual meani...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
"AvA" - Pedestal Table, Sculptural, Organic, Hand-Carved - Cerused
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The AvA pedestal table is made up of three identical elements that twist around each other in a repeat pattern. The inspiration for the legs is reminiscent of The Evolution Stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
"Model 2" - Contemporary Sculptural Cerused Lounge Chair - Unique Modern Design
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The lines of the Model 2, especially its sideview, seem unmistakably Art Deco. Perhaps a 1930s sports car. At the same time the sinuous carving is reminiscent of the great Art Nouvea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
"Model 2" Contemporary Sculptural Lounge Chair, Walnut/Mahogany Wood Tone Finish
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The lines of the Model 2, especially its sideview, seem unmistakably Art Deco. Perhaps a 1930s sports car. At the same time the sinuous carving is reminiscent of the great Art Nouvea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
Evolution Stool-Sculptural, Organic, Hand Carved, Cerused Sapele Wood Stool
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The name "EVOLUTION" suggests an elemental concept: a simple beginning for more complex ideas that evolve from it. The two legs of this piece are identical, held together with a simp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Thomas Newman Studio, "Novios", Floor Lamp
By Thomas Newman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Spanish word Novios translates broadly as “a couple.” In the natural world, a coupling of one plus one often seems to add up to more than two. Beyond the obvious romantic meaning, we witness in nature numerous examples of an attraction which joins individuals together in a common purpose for a larger good. As such, coupling is a life-giving force that is basic to the wondrous complexity and beauty of our natural environment. The Novios lamp is an organically inspired, abstract symbol...
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2010s American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
Thomas Newman Studio, "Evolution Grande", Stool
By Thomas Newman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The name “evolution” suggests an elemental, primitive concept: a simple beginning for more complex ideas that evolve from it. The two legs of this piece are identical, held together ...
Category
2010s Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
Thomas Newman Studio, "Evox2", Bench
By Thomas Newman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The name “evolution” suggests an elemental, primitive concept: a simple beginning for more complex ideas that evolve from it. The two legs of this piece are identical, held together ...
Category
2010s American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
Thomas Newman Studio, "Homage Chair", Chair
By Thomas Newman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed as a companion to the Homage table, this chair works well with a wide variety of contemporary styles. It is a contemporary interpretation of a classic chair architecture fea...
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2010s American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
Thomas Newman Studio, "Howard Table", Dining Table
By Thomas Newman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This table's idea was to find an efficient, minimalist architecture, much in the manner of Carlo Mollino, where there is a good marriage of form and function. While initially inspire...
Category
2010s American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Sapele Wood
Thomas Newman Studio, "Gaia Chair", Dining Chair
By Thomas Newman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Gaia chair is a contemporary dining or accent chair. Made of hand carved solid wood, the back has a gentle slope, conforming to the body for a remarkably comfortable experience. ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
Thomas Newman Studio, "Rita Table", Side Table
By Thomas Newman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This contemporary table combines the clearly organic shape of the hand carved sweeping base elements, with the contemporary, geometric shape of the tops. Made up of two of identical ...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
Thomas Newman Studio, "Watiya Juta Chandelier", Chandelier
By Thomas Newman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Watiya Juta" is the name of the Australian species of the Acacia tree. Aboriginal peoples have used the design motif – the inspiration for this chandelier - for thousands of years a...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
Thomas Newman Studio, "AvA Table", Dining Table
By Thomas Newman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The AvA pedestal table is made up of three identical elements that twist around each other in a repeat pattern. The inspiration for the legs is reminiscent of The Evolution Stool...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
Organic, Sculptural Wood Sapele, hand finish- Leaf-like, Contemporary Chandelier
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
"Watiya Juta" is the name of the Australian species of the Acacia tree. Aboriginal peoples have used the design motif – the inspiration for our chandelier - for thousands of years as a symbol for this tree. The Acacia has been their source of wood used for spear shafts.
As an abstract symbol it has deep spiritual meaning for the Aboriginal Australians...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Wood
HOMAGE Chair-Organic, Sculptural, HandCarved, Ebonized ContemporaryDining Armchair
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Designed as a companion to the Howard table, the Homage chair is a tour de force of sculptural carving. There is an understated elegance to each of its el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rita Hand Carved, Hand Finished, Collectible, Organic, Contemporary, Geometric
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
This contemporary table combines the clearly organic shape of the hand carved sweeping base elements, with the contemporary, geometric shape of the tops. Made up of two of identical ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Evolution Stool Hand Carved Sculptural Stool in Sapele, Finish in Sapele Traite
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The name "EVOLUTION" suggests an elemental concept: a simple beginning for more complex ideas that evolve from it. The two legs of this piece are identical, held together with a simp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Surfer - Modern, Organic Sculptural, Sapele Wood Shelf - available in 5 tones
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The designers’ initial idea was to make a shelf, but when it was done it seemed a shame to put anything on it. Maybe it’s a sculptural piece. They leave this dilemma, and the challen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Wood
HOMAGE CHAIR- Sculptural, Carved Dining Armchair - Cerused Sapele Wood
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Designed as a companion to the Howard table, the Homage chair is a tour de force of sculptural carving. There is an understated elegance to each of its el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Thomas Newman Studio, "Pearl", Chandelier, 2019
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Please note that the Pearl Chandelier's dimensions do not include the ceiling suspension arm length. Please inquire for more details on fixture dimensions with our sales team.
The pearl chandelier is clearly inspired by organic forms, lily pads, oyster shells, plant tendrils, but at the same time is a rationally conceived, architectural form that is driven by the material of its construction: wood. Woodworkers must work within the discipline imposed by the strengths and limitations of their medium. Like the triangulated trusses of a timber form barn, the carved arms and supports are shaped to carry their weight, and function as members of a well-balanced wooden structure. Carving of this quality declined with the passing of the great masters of Art Nouveau, Gaudi, Majorelle, Guimard, etc. The pearl is a modern reinvention of this tradition one hundred years later.
The furniture and lighting of Thomas Newman Studio...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
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Wood
Console in 1, 200 Year-Old Bog Oak Wood
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern bog oak console. The stripes are formed with a natural pattern of the bog oak veneer used. The result is a stunning marriage of Classic design with the beauty of o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Bog Wood
"Architects Table" Classic Arts & Crafts Dining Table in Walnut
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
This classic design recalls timbered roof trusses used for centuries in
European churches and elsewhere. Exposed beams are connected using
traditiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Bog Oak Live Edge Slab Console with Hand Carved Sculptural Base
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
This live edge slab is 1200 year old bog oak recently found in the
Dnieper River in Ukraine. It was in a 300 year old Turkish ship sunk by
Russian soldiers during a war between the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Bog Wood
Howard Table- Modern Hand Carved Sapele Wood Sculptural Dining Table-Glass Top
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The idea of this table was to find an efficient, Minimalist architecture, much in the manner of Carlo Mollino where there is a pleasing marriage of form and function. The designers w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Table #2, Sculptural Dining Table, Tiger Maple & Hand-Carved Sapele Wood
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The architecture of this table explores a new way to achieve stability from the racking forces which confront all large dining tables which stand on four corner legs. Stiffness must ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Table #2, Sculptural Dining Table.Tiger Maple & Hand-Carved Sapele Wood
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The architecture of this table explores a new way to achieve stability from the racking forces which confront all large dining tables which stand on four corner legs. Stiffness must ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Wood
THE LOOP:- Organic, Sculpted, Contemporary Sapele Drink Stand, TV Table
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
This little sculpted drink stand, clearly organic, yet simultaneously abstract and Minimalist, expresses a surprising energy and dynamism. Its two elements rise and pass each other without touching, seemingly on separate paths in what becomes a kind of dance. They could be plant forms emerging from the soil, or perhaps even a pair of cobras rising from the snake charmer’s basket to sway to the rhythms of his flute.
The inspiration, equally surprising, was Vera Mukhina...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
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Wood
Infinity Square Marquetry 4-Panel Screen in 1, 200 Year-Old Bog Oak
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Veneer is sawn 1/16" thick from a rare 1,200 year bog oak board discovered in the rivers of Eastern Europe. Having a range of color from near black on one edge to nutty brown on the other. Marquetry squares have the dark color either on the edge or in the center in an alternating pattern and this screen displays the same marquetry squares on both sides. The screen is an ideal display of this quilt-like design.
Designs can be adapted to other forms- leave it to your imagination- We welcome commissions
More history on our bog oak:
Three hundred years ago a Turkish ship laden with bog oak logs dug from a marsh near the Dnieper River was sunk in a battle with Russian soldiers. The logs, carbon dated at 1200 years old, stayed on the river bottom for another 300 years until recently recovered by divers searching for WW II souvenirs. Minerals from the river water...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Bog Wood
Gail-Sculpted, Contemporary, Carved, Sensuous Sapele 3-Legged Occasional Table
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The Classic geometry of this little table, a round top over a triangular shelf or stretcher assembly, supported by three legs, is given a sculpted, organic form employing traditional...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Thomas Newman Furniture
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Wood
Infinity Squares-Table in 1, 200 Year Old Bog Oak with Hand-Turned Legs
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
A tabletop is an opportunity to display the beauty of whatever material
it is fashioned from, and this piece does not disappoint. The striking
beauty 1200 year old bog oak, sawn ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Bog Wood
Thomas Newman furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Thomas Newman furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Thomas Newman furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Thomas Newman were created in the modern style in north america during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Brian Thoreen, Neal Aronowitz, and Anton Maka. Prices for Thomas Newman furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,550 and can go as high as $35,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,375.