Zhang Zhoujie credits the creative possibilities of the computer with the acclaimed designs of his ultra-modern metal furniture. Chairs, side tables and decorative pieces are made with digital design technology and production methods like 3D printing.
Born in Ningbo, China, Zhang earned a degree in industrial design from the China Academy of Art before moving to London for a Master of Arts in industrial design from Central Saint Martins. After his studies, Zhang returned to China and founded his design studio, Zhang Zhoujie Digital Lab, in Shanghai in 2010. There he pioneered a new method of digital production.
Zhang begins with software algorithms. “The computer is the author,” he explained to Surface magazine. “I am the curator.” After selecting a design from the computer’s output, he cuts, welds and polishes metal for the piece. Through this approach, each item is unique.
The first significant result of this process was the Triangulation Chair. Released in 2014, the futuristic design garnered attention for its endless variations. Zhang exhibited the chair at Design Shanghai 2018, where 100 versions were installed in a courtyard. Gallery ALL cofounder Yu Wang told Introspective magazine why the display was so momentous: “Nobody had seen this much digitally created design in one place before.”
Zhang has participated in exhibitions worldwide, including 100% Design in London. Fast Company named him one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business in China in 2014 and he was included on the 2021 Forbes China's Most Valuable Smart Designer list.
On 1stDibs, find Zhang Zhoujie seating, tables, wall decorations and more.
Brass Triangle Stool/Side Chair by Zhoujie Zhang, 2015
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The elegantly arched brass triangle stool was created using handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital labora...
Brass
Polished Stainless Steel Triangle Stool/Side Chair by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The elegantly arched triangle stool was created using handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. ...
Stainless Steel
$2,200 / item
H 24 in W 35 in D 19 in
Solid Bentwood Side Chair Stool, Velvet Upholstery by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A side/filler chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-turning technique to adopt an abstract natural wave-like design. It has bee...
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
$5,467 / item
H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 21.66 in
Pianist Stool in Cream Shagreen, Palm Wood & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The pianist stool...
Brass
Charles Dudouyt Low Fire Side Chair, France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Wood and straw low chair attributted to Charles Dudouyt. A major figure in early 20th-century French design, Charles Dudouyt moved France’s design aesthetic from an elaborate class...
Straw, Oak
Set of 2 Hygge Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Hygge stool by Collector Materials: Structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric. Legs: Travertino Dimensions: 45 x H 44 cm Depe...
Travertine
$1,123
H 16.54 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Italian Vintage Piano Stool, Solid Wood & Brass, Velvet, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
An Italian vintage 20th-century stool or piano stool, reupholstered in a soft velvet taupe grey seat with a subtle floral pattern. It is composed of solid wood, beautiful brass criss...
Brass
$11,659 / item
H 35.44 in W 43.31 in D 37.41 in
Handmade Stainless Steel Sculptural Armchair by Anadora Lupo
By Anadora Lupo
Located in Timisoara, RO
Build process Technique: Cast iron, welded stainless steel. 100% hand crafted from zero by the artist. Build process takes between 3-4 weeks; please allow extra time for custom orders (materials and dimensions can be customized upon request). No two pieces will be the same, because each piece is 100% unique. Due to the nature of the material, the coloring may vary slightly from the photos. Dimensions L 110 cm / W 95 cm / H 90 cm Materials Stainless steel, iron. Limited edition “Puffy Chair...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Interlock Stool By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a stool designed as a nod to traditional interlocking timber furniture. crafted in solid ash, the solid ash stool is adorned with intricate detailing and highly poetic profiles.
Ash
Pony A Bar Stool with Polished Stainless Steel Base
Located in Paris, FR
Bar stool pony A upholstered and covered with natural pony on polished stainless steel base. With footrest.
Stainless Steel
Pony C Bar Stool with Polished Stainless Steel Base
Located in Paris, FR
Bar Stool Pony C upholstered and covered with natural pony on polished stainless steel base. With footrest.
Stainless Steel
$6,505 / item
H 16.54 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Fish Stool by Anadora Lupo, handmade stainless steel design chair / artwork
By Anadora Lupo
Located in Timisoara, RO
Build process Technique: welded stainless steel, wrought iron. 100% hand crafted from zero by the artist. Build process takes between 3-4 weeks; please allow extra time for custom orders (materials and dimensions can be customized upon request). No two pieces will be the same, because each piece is 100% unique. Due to the nature of the material, the coloring may vary slightly from the photos. Dimensions L 35 cm, W 35 cm, H 42 cm Materials Stainless steel, iron. Limited edition “Fish Stool...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Queen Heart Stool by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Queen heart side table by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or brushed finish. Materials: velvet heart shape upholstery on the top of a stainless steel coated in brass plated foot. The Queen heart stool...
Gold Leaf
Sheepskin Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sheepskin big foot stool by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L38 / W38 /H43 cm. Materials: Sheepski...
Sheepskin