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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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
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
$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
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
$5,050 / item
H 20 in W 12 in D 10 in
Untitled Side Table 2.0 Blackened Brass Small Round Accent, End or Drink Tray
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in matte blackened finish with recessed hex-head fasteners. The suspended lever design is a play on lightness and visual illusion in a solid metallic form. Petit...
Brass
$5,050 / item
H 20 in W 12 in D 10 in
Untitled Side Table 2.0 Dark Patinated Brass Small Round Accent, End, Drink Tray
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass in dark patinated brass finish with recessed hex-head fasteners. The suspended lever design is a play on lightness and visual illusion in a solid metallic form. ...
Brass
$4,650 / item
H 20 in W 8.5 in D 12 in
Untitled Side Table Matte Blackened Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined matte blackened brass with recessed hex-head fasteners. "Matte Blackened Brass" is a heavily textured, roughened finish with tool markings and edge-wearing to invoke t...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Side or End Table
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Danish teak end or side table. Well constructed and nice and sturdy. Stamped made in Denmark. Legs will disassemble for shipping.
Teak
Contemporary Italian Side Table in Carrara Marble and Brass
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary side or drinks table in thick Carrara marble with small brass handle detail on patinated brass tripod base, Italy, 2022. This chic modern side table is beautifully const...
Carrara Marble, Brass
$6,176 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Small Table, Side Table, End table Samu Made of Solid Wood by NONO
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Introducing the Samu Collection by NONO, where simplicity meets elegance in the form of sculptural stools, side tables, and plinths. Each piece in this collection boasts a gently dom...
Hardwood
$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
$690
H 22.64 in Dm 15.75 in
Vintage Hardwood with Brown Leather Top Gallery Rail Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Regency style mahogany side table with gallery rail and brown leather top A good looking piece, the leather top has nicely aged, it...
Hardwood
$550
H 28.55 in Dm 18.12 in
Lamp Side End Table with Ebonised Black Frames and Gold Giltwood Detailing
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice antique style ebonized side table with gold gilt detailing and tripod base I have a matching pair of these listed under my other items...
Wood
Pair of Brass and Glass End or Side Tables
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass end tables with mirrored bottom shelves. Art deco 1980's post modern style. These...
Brass
$2,415
H 24.41 in Dm 23.63 in
Stunning Vintage Egyptian Revival Side End Lamp Wine Table with Solid Marble Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very decorative, Egyptian Revival side end lamp wine table with solid Italian marble top. A very good looking and expertly crafted piece, i...
Marble, Brass