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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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
$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
$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
$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
$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.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
$4,294Sale Price / set|10% Off
H 27.96 in W 14.57 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Wall Lamp Sconce in Gold Patina and White Lamp Shades
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of wall lamp sconce in gold patina and white lamp shades, wooden baze in chestnut. Four lampshade in white fabric and golden braid. Information about the covid 19. At this poi...
Metal
Fabscarte Wall Lamp, Handmade, Hand Painted, Ninfee
By Fabscarte
Located in Milan, IT
Wall lamps made with the Fabscarte's wallpapers. The paper is mounted on a precious brass fan-shaped support. When turned on the lamp is suggestive of the lunar atmosphere and create...
Brass
Moroccan Moorish Polished Brass Decorative Tray Wall Hanging
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fabulous Moroccan Moorish hand-hammered brass tray, intricate multi dimension artwork, very fine Islamic Metalwork brass repousse designs. Handcrafted wall hanging decorative brass tray with a copper...
Brass
$1,443 / set
H 31.5 in W 8.27 in D 2.76 in
Impressive Brutalist Style Wall Light / Sconce Metal Sculpted lights gold brass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
From our own new modern design collection: This gorgeous pair of metal sculpted brutalist styled wall lights / wall sculpture. Inspired b...
Metal
$6,764
H 2.76 in W 13.78 in D 25.6 in
Purple generation Wall Lamp / Sconce / Sculpture by Eduard Locota, Resin & Coal
By Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
The unique approach of Eduard Locota towards art, embrace the permeability between art and function. An unique lamp that is as much sculpture as it is design. By using coal as a man...
Acrylic
Large Italian Mid-Century Brass Wall Art Illuminating Floral Sconce
Located in Miami, FL
A Hollywood Regency illuminating brass and enameled brass wall art/scone. wired for the usa. the condition is very good. the deep green enamel creates a luxurious combination with th...
Brass
$2,053 / item
H 8.86 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
One of... Italian Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... wonderful solid brass wall light. Italy, 1940s - 1950s Measure: Height without bulbs: 8.9" Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26) Shipping...
Brass
Glass, Brass & Aluminium Wall Light No.11
Located in PARIS, FR
Applique murale de forme ovale en verre, laiton et aluminium (n°11). Sa structure en laiton accueille une plaque de verre texturé, travaillée de manière artisanale avec des inclusion...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,811 / set
H 2.76 in Dm 9.65 in
Pair Søholm Sculptural Ceramic Lamp Wall Sconces Danish Design Mid-century 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj, Noomi Backhausen, Poul Brandborg
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of stylish Danish mid-century wall sconces. The wall lamps are made by the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg. The sconces consists of circular disks made of stoneware with a lovely structured surface. The core of the disk...
Metal
Modern Murano Glass Flower Form Wall Art
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular modern purple Murano glass flower form wall art on a brass frame. Beautiful delicate flowers that are lit from behind. A fabulous impact piece that is a real work of art!
Brass
$3,140 / set
H 12.6 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Italian Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconces Wall Lights 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful solid brass wall lights. Italy, 1940s - 1950s Height without bulbs: 12.5".
Brass
Modern Geometric Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lamp
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Important geometric wall lamp in Murano glass and brass. This lamp, produced by Murano masters, involves various techniques of blown and pressed glass, gold leaf and silver leaf. The...
Brass