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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Zhipeng Tan, Brass Floor Lamp, 'Up, ' TanTan Collection
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zhipeng Tan’s ‘Up’ floor lamp embodies and further extends the concept of his most iconic collection, TanTan Collection. “This year, we have been for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Brass
Saguaro No.1 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 Industrial...
Brass
$18,000 / item
Walking Floor Lamp Brushed Brass by Zhipeng Tan
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...
Brass
"Hide and Seek" Figurative Table Lamp Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lovely table 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...
Brass
$7,500 / item
TanTan Wall Lamp No.2 Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
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...
Brass
$7,500 / item
TanTan Wall Lamp No.3 Polished Brass and Glass
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lovely wall lamp is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan, made with polished brass and is limited edition of 10. Since graduating with an industrial design degree f...
Brass
Flora Floor Lamp by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zhipeng Tan's work is deeply rooted in traditional craftsmanship, showcasing the confluence of rich cultural heritage and modern aesthetics. In his creations, light transcends its ro...
Stainless Steel
Zhipeng Tan, Brass Floor Lamp, 'Up 'Large', ' TanTan Collection
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zhipeng Tan’s ‘Up’ floor lamp embodies and further extends the concept of his most iconic collection, TanTan Collection. “This year, we have been for...
Brass
$7,500 / item
Tantan Wall Lamp No.1 Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
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...
Brass
$7,500 / item
TanTan Wall Lamp No.4 Polished Brass and Glass
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lovely wall lamp is designed and made by renown artist Zhipeng Tan, made with polished brass and is limited edition of 10. Since graduating with an Industrial Design degree f...
Brass
$1,676 / item
H 54.97 in Dm 8.67 in
De.Light F4 Contemporary Articulating Brass Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
This multidirectional brass light articulates in three places: the base of the shade, mid-arm and the base of the stem. The spherical shade diffuses a warm light with a slightly smal...
Brass
De-Light F2 Articulating Brass Wicker Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
The De.Light F2 floor light boasts a pear-shaped joint that allows for multidirectional movement. The brass arm is adorned with a hand-braided leather detail crafted by skilled saddl...
Brass
$3,825 / item
H 51 in W 8 in D 13.25 in
Series01 Floor Lamp, Hand-Dyed Putty Tan Leather, Dark Patinated Brass
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated brass finish, hand-dyed and waxed leather wrapped wood, soft unstructured pivoting leather shade, hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material f...
Brass
Brush Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Floor lamp Brush brass in polished glossy brushed brass finish. Sober and exceptional piece.
Brass
Floor Lamp by Casella Lighting
By Casella Lighting
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
The lamp has many details, it is not wired, the light bulb is out, it is unstable and part of the chrome is falling off, it is practically to be restored. If you have any questions, ...
Chrome
Reeded Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Asheville, NC
Reeded brass floor lamp with acanthus leaf details dividing the shaft, on a round base with an insert of faux porphyry, finely chased border on three paw feet, new box pleated taupe ...
Heavy Antique Polished Brass Floor Lamp
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Heavy brass floor lamp, probably made in France in the early 20th century. The lamp consists of an ornate solid cast brass base, elongated brass tube vertical standard, and curved ho...
Brass
Italian Polish Brass Floor Lamp by Goffredo Reggiani
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Italian polish brass floor lamp with a black powder coated base, design in the 1970s by Goffredo Reggiani. The lamp has been professionally polished and lacquered. The fo...
Brass
Bronze Floor Lamp 'Matta' by french designer Alexandre Logé
By Alexandre Logé
Located in Paris, FR
"Matta" is a Designed large floor lamp in solid bronze, signed with the french artist’s mark of Alexandre logé Limited edition x 25. Numbered 2 / 25. Single LED bulb inside opening a...
Bronze
$11,500 / item
H 61 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
5' Alice Floor Lamp Sandblasted Handblown Glass in Solid Brass or Matte Black
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alice collection is inspired by Brutalist modular architecture. The textured handblown glass cubes are sandblasted to create a soft glow and stacked together to diffuse light in ...
Brass
De-Light F1 Double Light Brass Floor Lamp, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
This bespoke contemporary floor lamp is designed with a reading light positioned mid-length which articulates a conical brass shade so that you can direct the light with ease. Both l...
Marble, Brass
$14,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 86 in Dm 43 in
Maison Jansen Huge 5 Light Bamboo Bronze & Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp Paris 1965
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
One of a Kind Maison Jansen designed 7ft H bronze, brass and bamboo palm tree floor lamp made in 1965. Provenance: Palace Hotel in La Baule, France. Wired f...
Brass, Bronze
50% Balance for Custom Brass Floor Lamp, 'Up' by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This listing is particularly made to collect the 50% balance for the custom order with the color of the chair replaced with red. Remaining 50% for the ocean shipping to Australia, N...
Brass
50% Deposit for Custom Brass Floor Lamp, 'Up' by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This listing is particularly made to collect a 50% deposit for the custom order with the color of the chair replaced with red. 50% payment for the ocean shipping to Australia, NSW 2...
Brass
TanTan Side Table with Lamp and TanTan Wall Lamp No.1 & No.2
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1x Tan Tan side table with Lamp, priced at $15,000 1x Tan Tan wall lamp No. 1, priced at $7,500 1x Tan Tan wall lamp No. 2, priced at $7,500.
Brass