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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$55,000 / item
Brass Coffee Table/Accent Table 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
$20,000 / item
Melting Side Table 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
Dripping Console Table No.2 Hallway Entry Table Stainless Steel Customizable
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The table is made in polished stainless steel and is customizable upon request. Lead time is 30-45 days for current design and up to 75 days for custom piece. The artist Zhipeng Tan is a self-taught sculptor with an Industrial Design degree from the China Academy of Art. His practice focuses on delivering his sculptural vision to a broader audience through art furniture. Most of Tan’s sculptures are characters in his imagery utopian world who are allowed to be childish, oversize, less than perfect without prejudice. Taking the abstract forms of water, plants, oversized insects, animals, skeletons as the base, Tan expends his ideas to create each figure. Inspired by Joan Miro, Henry Moore, Constantin Brancusi, Tan's sculptural forms are often organic, with a slightly surreal quality, while maintaining functionality. Most Tan's works are hand-sculpted in one to one scale in clay, then use multiple ways to archive the final work, including lost-wax casting, hammering. Tan’s practice continues to express his utopian world through his pieces; he is keen to lead the art furniture movement in China. Gallery All is the commissioning gallery of Tan Zhipeng...
Stainless Steel
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...
Brass
Deposit 2 Melting Dining Table Round Polished Brass Table 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
$58,000 / item
Lotus Coffee Table 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
Zhipeng Tan, Brass 'Surf 'Large'' Bench, Tantan Collection
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zhipeng Tan’s ‘Surf’ bench embodies and further extends the concept of his most iconic collection, TanTan collection. “This year, we have been forced to iso...
Brass
Dripping Console Table No.2 Hallway Entry Table 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...
Stainless Steel
Melting Brass Console Table or Hallway Table 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
$24,800 / set
Balance Lotus Side Table and Lotus Coffee Table
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...
Brass
Melting Coffee Table/Cocktail Table 'Bean Shape' Polished Brass by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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 ...
Brass
"Phantom Table" Polished Brass Console Table Entry Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This drip-cloth shape console table 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 ...
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 ...
Brass
Polished Brass Lotus Console Table/Telephone Table/Entryway Table in Gold Color
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...
Bronze
Polished Brass Lotus Console Table/Telephone Table/Entryway Table in Gold Color
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
Lotus Console Table/Entry Way/Hallway Table 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
$33,000 / item
Zhipeng Tan, Brass 'Surf' Bench, TanTan Collection
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zhipeng Tan’s ‘Surf’ bench embodies and further extends the concept of his most iconic collection, TanTan collection. “This year, we have been forced to iso...
Brass
Polished Brass Lotus Pedestal/Planter Stand/Accent Table 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
$26,000 / item
Melting Brass Coffee Table/Cocktail Table by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The table comes in 2 designs. The only difference is the table top, one is zigzag shape (images attached), the other one is oval flat surface. Tan’s practice, since graduating fro...
Brass
Deposit 2 Melting Dining Table Round Polished Brass Table 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
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...
Brass
Zhipeng Tan, Brass Coffee Table, 'Treasures, ' TanTan Collection
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zhipeng Tan’s ‘Treasures' coffee table embodies and further extends the concept of his most iconic collection, TanTan collection. “This year, we have...
Brass
$14,000 / item
Lotus Small Side Table or End Table 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
Tantan Side Table Polished Brass with Marble Tabletop by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The lovely side table can come with adjustable or removable lamp stick. You may switch for shorter or longer version to suit your need. More details can be found in the images. Me...
Marble, Brass
$17,500 / item
Tantan Side Table with Lamp, Adjustable Lamp Stick
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The lovely side table comes with adjustable or removable lamp stick. You may switch for shorter or longer version to suit your need. More details can be found in the images. TanTa...
Brass
Melting Dining Table Round Polished Brass Table 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
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...
Brass
$2,700
H 29.5 in W 16 in D 48 in
Travertine Entry Table - Travertine Console Table - Travertine Hallway Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in İnegöl, TR
TRAVERTINE CONSOLE TABLE - HALLWAY TABLE Type of Marble: Travertine Dimensions: 48" x 16" x 29,5" Leg Model: Travertine Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping ...
Travertine, Marble
Small Travertine Cube Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
This minimalist block-form table is shaped of pale travertine tile with clean lines and balanced proportions. The small display stand exemplifies Organic Modern style with chiseled edges, smoothed sides and the irregular, natural patterning of stone. The simple cube form is ideal as a tabletop pedestal...
Travertine
Star Axis Side Table in Polished Concrete by Neal Aronowitz
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
This modern, minimalist side table by award-winning artist/designer Neal Aronowitz is a powerful sculptural statement and a dynamic presence in any room! The Star Axis Collection represents another playful and iconic form in the constellation of furniture and lighting by Neal Aronowitz. The Star Axis Side Table in Polished Concrete...
Concrete
Stainless Steel Designer Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Custom stainless steel table used in luxury retail store to display shoes shoes. Heavy duty construction with a modern appearance. A vers...
Stainless Steel
$4,215 / item
H 20.67 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Hex Side Table by Stuart Scott, Ebonised Oak & Brass, Handmade
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Hex Side Table has a hexagonal tapering base giving rise to a precision engineered brass neck that supports either a round or hexagonal top. Shown here: in ebonised oak and machi...
Brass
$7,045 / item
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 in
Shagreen Side Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Details 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 ...
Brass
$4,825 / item
H 20 in W 12 in D 10 in
Untitled Side Table 2.0 Polished Brass Small Round Accent, End or Drink Tray
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass with recessed hex-head fasteners. The suspended lever design is a play on lightness and visual illusion in a solid metallic form. Petite sized to pull up next to...
Brass
Pair of English Carved Giltwood Torchère Stands or Pedestals
By James Moore
Located in London, GB
A good pair of candle stands in the manner of James Moore Constructed in well carved giltwood, rising from ‘S’ form tripartite scrolled feet, dressed with foliates, supporting lot...
Giltwood
English Round Mahogany Table
Located in Marbella, ES
English round mahogany table.
Mahogany
$4,270 / item
H 20 in W 8.5 in D 12 in
Untitled Side Table Polished Unlacquered Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined polished unlacquered brass with recessed hex-head fasteners. All material finishes are living finishes: they will change and patina for the better with time and use. P...
Brass
$5,488 / item
H 49.61 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Modern Martin Pedestal Sculpture Black Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Martin Pedestal Stand, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Martin is the perfect standing piece of art to enhance any interior. A unique design with co...
Onyx, Marble, Gold Leaf
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
H 17 in W 42 in D 42 in
Leather and Brass Tusk Coffee Table by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This gorgeous, leather covered coffee table is an exemplary example of Classic Maitland-Smith craftsmanship. The coffee table is covered ...
Brass
Zhipeng Tan, Brass 'Surf (Large)' Bench, TanTan Collection
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zhipeng Tan’s ‘Surf’ bench embodies and further extends the concept of his most iconic collection, TanTan collection. “This year, we have been forced to iso...
Brass
Balance Lotus Side Table and Lotus Coffee Table
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...
Brass
Deposit 1 Lotus Side Table and Lotus Coffee Table
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...
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
Sold
H 35.44 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
Dripping Console Table No.2 Hallway Entry Table Stainless Steel Customizable
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The table is made in polished stainless steel and is customizable upon request. Lead time is 30-45 days for current design and up to 75 days for custom piece. The artist Zhipeng Tan is a self-taught sculptor with an Industrial Design degree from the China Academy of Art. His practice focuses on delivering his sculptural vision to a broader audience through art furniture. Most of Tan’s sculptures are characters in his imagery utopian world who are allowed to be childish, oversize, less than perfect without prejudice. Taking the abstract forms of water, plants, oversized insects, animals, skeletons as the base, Tan expends his ideas to create each figure. Inspired by Joan Miro, Henry Moore, Constantin Brancusi, Tan's sculptural forms are often organic, with a slightly surreal quality, while maintaining functionality. Most Tan's works are hand-sculpted in one to one scale in clay, then use multiple ways to archive the final work, including lost-wax casting, hammering. Tan’s practice continues to express his utopian world through his pieces; he is keen to lead the art furniture movement in China. Gallery All is the commissioning gallery of Tan Zhipeng...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
Polished Brass Lotus Console Table/Telephone Table/Entryway Table in Gold Color
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...
Bronze
Sold
H 47.25 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Polished Brass Lotus Pedestal/Planter Stand/Accent Table 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
Lotus Console Table in Rose Gold Color Finish
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...
Stainless Steel