Designer Trent Jansen is at the forefront of design anthropology, a furniture and interior design movement in which designers and anthropologists work closely to produce products informed by the symbolism and visual principles of other cultures.
Each piece he designs has a rough, primal energy derived from a variety of techniques, whether incorporating scales into the surface of a side table or suggesting a spider’s shape through the form of a bench. Jansen holds immense respect for heritage, reverently and conscientiously embedding cultural identity and history in his pieces.
Jansen grew up in the small town of Kiama on the southeast Australian coast. He began his studies at the Industrial Design School of the University of Alberta in Canada and then transferred to the College of Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales, where he received his bachelor’s degree in design. He later earned a PhD from the University of Wollongong.
He then worked under Dutch designer Marcel Wanders in Amsterdam. In 2004, Jansen returned to Australia and opened his design studio in Sydney. Eventually, he relocated to Thirroul on the southern coast of Australia’s New South Wales.
Jansen has exhibited his work in solo and group shows worldwide, including at the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia, and venues in Singapore, Beijing and Milan. His awards include the 2008 Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award, the Australia Council for the Arts “Project Funding” Award in 2019 and 2017 and a 2021 Design Files + Laminex Design Award.
Today, Jansen continues to design new pieces and create outstanding works of furniture out of his studio in Thirroul.
On 1stDibs, find an intriguing array of Trent Jansen seating, tables, storage pieces and more.
$3,548 / item
Saddle Vassel Tall
By Trent Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Trent Jansen is a designer based in Thirroul, Australia, and Lecturer at the University of New South Wales Art & Design, Sydney Australia. Jansen gained his PhD from the Universi...
Brass
Tall Bronze Pedestal Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant, hand-made pedestal bowl with an undulating edge and metallic glaze. Each is one-of-a-kind. Decorative use only; handwashing recommended.
Ceramic
Demetra Tan Round Tall Basket with Lid
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
Designed and crafted exclusively by Pinetti, this striking leather basket offers a luxurious and practical solution to storage around the house. Beautifully handwoven leather strips ...
Leather
Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket, Bamboo, Suruga Sensuji Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bamboo Ikebana basket features tall cylindrical shape with prominent rounded handle. The basket is woven of thin round bamboo strips that are secured with light brown fiber, ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Carl Auböck 1950s Paper Basket in Patinated Saddle Leather and Brass
By Illums Bolighus, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful 1950s leather paper basket with brass handle by Carl Auböck, Austria. Made by Werkstätte Carl Auböck and sold at Danish Modern retailer Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen. Great...
Brass
Verona Large and Tall Round Storage Basket
By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Verona collection, this storage basket is exquisite, versatile, and elegant. It is the product of artisanal expertise and the use of the finest leather that was treated w...
Leather
Demetra Cream Round Tall Basket
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
This eye-catching tall basket is part of the Demetra collection. It is produced by hand with high-quality leather and combines precise handicraft and Itali...
Leather
Demetra Brown Square Tall Basket with Lid
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek and functional, this basket is handcrafted with meticulous care and made of handwoven leather that is 100% eco-friendly, durable, and easy to clean, suitable for both indoors a...
Leather
Anni Trenta Tall Glass Bowl in Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass bowl in marine red. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on 1stdibs. Dimensions: 18 cm diameter...
Art Glass
Ravenna Large Tall Square Basket
By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
This superb basket is fashioned of woven strips of water-resistant saddle leather dyed with vegetable pigments in a rich light-brown shade, a splendid addition to a modern or rustic-...
Bronze
Demetra Brown Rectangular Tall Basket with Lid
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Demetra series, this tall basket is made of high quality, durable, eco-friendly handwoven leather and features a lid of the same color. This ve...
Leather
$276Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.5 in
Arte Cuoio Saddle Leather Bowl Acqua by Enrico Tonucci Italy
By Enrico Tonucci, Arte Cuoio
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, AC&T sculptural acqua bowl- catch it all plate in saddle leather. Made in Italy by Arte Cuoio. Design by Enrico Tonucci for Arte Cuoio Triangolo. Dimensions: ...
Leather
Ravenna Tall Large Round Basket
By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Ravenna Collection, this is a perfect piece to hold magazines in a modern living room or towels in a rustic guest bathroom, this round baske...
Bronze
Saddle Leather Waste Basket with Handle, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French saddle leather waste bin with a substantial braided leather handle. Great coloring to saddle leather. Large brass ring hardware. Adnet style contrast stitch throughout. Plasti...
Brass
Ravenna Small Tall Rectangular Basket
By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
Modern elegance and traditional craftsmanship meet in this versatile and striking basket that will suit any contemporary interior. Its versatile shape, tall edges, and two cylindrica...
Bronze
Tall Holmegaard Smoked Glass Bowl by Per Lutken
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in San Mateo, CA
Tall flaring bowl designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. The bowl has a small chip on the base and a small ding on the side.
Glass