Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Chinese
Zhipeng Tan creates provocative furniture with metal alloys that merges abstraction and Pop art with forms inspired by the natural world. The contemporary Chinese designer’s chairs and stools are topped with seats that mimic the shapes of flower petals, while the graceful legs of his audacious polished brass side tables and dining tables resemble molten gold.
Tan graduated from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou with a degree in industrial design. Enamored with the organic silhouettes that populate the great outdoors, he grew increasingly interested in sculpture and drew on natural forms in his work, with molded brass as his vehicle for expression. Tan employs the ancient technique of lost-wax casting, which sees metal objects and furnishings cast from wax models. He then trims, welds and polishes the parts to craft tables and seating that are distinctive and unconventional works of art-furniture that are wholly sculptural but serve a functional purpose in one’s living room. In 2015, Tan cofounded the Shanghai-based Mán-Mán Studio with Daishi Luo, a furniture designer and sculptor who studied metal art at Huafan University in Taiwan.
Tan is known for his brass 33 Step chair, which draws heavily on the human anatomy and is named for the 33 vertebrae found in the human spine. Many of his console and coffee tables appear as though the metal table top has reverted to its molten state, with a range of droplet-shaped brass forms at each corner serving as table legs, while smaller elements are “suspended” inches above the floor along the table's underside, creating a striking visual effect.
Many have suggested that Tan’s influences include English sculptor Henry Moore, Catalan artist Joan Miró and Japanese Pop artist Takashi Murakami. Notable firms such as Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Ingrao Inc. and David Scott Interiors have purchased his semi-abstract creations, and Tan’s work can be found in the collections of the Columbus Museum of Art, the HE Art Museum and the Centre Pompidou.
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Color: Gold
Creator: Zhipeng Tan
Lotus Side Table End Table Polished or Matte Brass Gold Customizable
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The lotus side table is a great accent piece in the interior. It is handmade by renowned Chinese artist Zhipeng Tan and can be customized in size and ...
Category
2010s Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Saguaro No.1 & No.2 Floor Lamp Polished Brass Gold by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lovely floor lamp is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color are customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days.
Since graduating with an Industria...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tantan Side Table End Table Polished Brass Gold Nightstand Customizable
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Materials
Brass
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By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
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Lotus Stool Side Table Polished Brass Gold End Table Organic Form
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Lotus stool can be used also as a side table/end table or an accent piece in the interior. It is handmade by renowned Chinese artist Zhipeng Tan and ca...
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2010s Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
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Brass
Polished Brass Lotus Stool/Chair in Gold or Rose Gold Color Finish
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The forms designed by Tan vary from being environmental (water drops, tree roots) to being figurative (spinal cords, pelvic structures). The Lily collection brings together the botan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Walking Floor Lamp Polished or Matte Brass Gold Lighting Customizable
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The walking floor lamp can also be used as a sculpture or an accent piece in the interior. It is handmade by renowned Chinese artist Zhipeng Tan and can be customized in size and col...
Category
2010s Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Saguaro No.2 Floor Lamp Polished Brass Gold by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lovely floor lamp is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days.
Since graduating with an Industria...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Polished Brass Gold Lotus Pedestal/Planter Stand/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Lotus pedestal is a great accent piece in the interior. It is handmade by renowned Chinese artist Zhipeng Tan and can be customized in size and color.
About the artist:
Sin...
Category
2010s Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
"Astronomers" Figurative Floor Lamp Polished Brass Gold by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lovely floor lamp is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days.
Since graduating with an Industria...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lotus Side Table End Table Polished or Matte Brass Gold Customizable
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Lotus side table is a great accent piece in the interior. It is handmade by renowned Chinese artist Zhipeng Tan and can be customized in size and ...
Category
2010s Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Walking Floor Lamp Polished or Matte Brass Gold Lighting Customizable
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The walking floor lamp can also be used as a sculpture or an accent piece in the interior. It is handmade by renowned Chinese artist Zhipeng Tan and can be customized in size and color.
Keyword: Floor lamp, lighting, sculpture
About the artist:
Since graduating with an Industrial design degree from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, Zhipeng Tan has focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. Through this foundry process, rich in heritage and tradition, Tan explores his interest in organic forms. Often inspired by his environmental surroundings such as water and plants, he explores anthropomorphic themes, as well. Though trained as an Industrial designer, he has become an accomplished self-taught sculptor, eagerly exploring the elastic and permeable boundaries between art and design and finding a harmonious fusion of sculpture and furniture, provocative objects of both beauty and utility.
In spite of his rigorous training in computer modeling, Tan develops all of his concepts exclusively with hand drawing, preferring the direct connection to his work that sketching provides. As he likes to say, “Every line in the artwork is touched by me.” Most of his work is hand-sculpted in clay and the final work is achieved through casting, hammering, welding and polishing. He has chosen brass as his preferred medium in part because of its connection to historical tradition, but most especially because of its warm color, rich luster and versatility.
Though from his early work, one may sense the influence of Joan Miró, Henry Moore and Constantin Brancusi and in his more recent pieces there is a nod to the Post-Pop sensibilities of Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami, the work of Zhipeng Tan is thoroughly original, an expression of his exuberance and imagination. In all of his work, one may see an exploration of our fundamental humanity and a desire to discover worlds within worlds. From the 33 Step Chair...
Category
2010s Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tantan Side Table End Table Polished Brass Gold Nightstand Customizable
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The TanTan side table can also be used as a nightstand or an accent piece in the interior. It is handmade by renowned Chinese artist Zhipeng Tan and can be customized in size and col...
Category
2010s Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lotus Stool Side Table Polished Brass Gold End Table Organic Form
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Lotus Stool can be used also as a side table/end table or an accent piece in the interior. It is handmade by renowned Chinese artist Zhipeng Tan and ca...
Category
2010s Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Polished Brass Gold Lotus Pedestal/Planter Stand/Accent Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Lotus Pedestal is a great accent piece in the interior. It is handmade by renowned Chinese artist Zhipeng Tan and can be customized in size and color.
About the artist:
Since graduating with an Industrial Design degree from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, Zhipeng Tan has focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. Through this foundry process, rich in heritage and tradition, Tan explores his interest in organic forms. Often inspired by his environmental surroundings, such as water and plants, he explores anthropomorphic themes, as well. Though trained as an Industrial designer, he has become an accomplished self-taught sculptor, eagerly exploring the elastic and permeable boundaries between art and design and finding a harmonious fusion of sculpture and furniture, provocative objects of both beauty and utility.
In spite of his rigorous training in computer modeling, Tan develops all of his concepts exclusively with hand drawing, preferring the direct connection to his work that sketching provides. As he likes to say, “Every line in the artwork is touched by me.” Most of his work is hand-sculpted in clay, and the final work is achieved through casting, hammering, welding and polishing. He has chosen brass as his preferred medium in part because of its connection to historical tradition, but most especially because of its warm color, rich luster and versatility.
Though from his early work, one may sense the influence of Joan Miró, Henry Moore and Constantin Brancusi, and in his more recent pieces there is a nod to the Post-Pop sensibilities of Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami, the work of Zhipeng Tan is thoroughly original, an expression of his exuberance and imagination. In all of his work, one may see an exploration of our fundamental humanity and a desire to discover worlds within worlds. From the 33 Step Chair...
Category
2010s Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
"Astronomers" Figurative Floor Lamp Polished Brass Gold by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lovely floor lamp is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days.
Since graduating with an Industria...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
Saguaro No.2 Floor Lamp Polished Brass Gold by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lovely floor lamp is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan. Size and color is customizable upon request, lead time is 45-60 days.
Since graduating with an Industria...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
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By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Zhipeng Tan Furniture
Materials
Brass
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Zhipeng Tan furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Zhipeng Tan furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Zhipeng Tan furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Zhipeng Tan were created in the modern style in east asia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Zhang Zhoujie , Buzao, and Studio MVW. Prices for Zhipeng Tan furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,500 and can go as high as $68,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $24,000.