Hiroyuki Nishimura uses reclaimed wood and scavenged materials to produce outwardly sculptural, provocative furniture and decor. Harvesting felled and abandoned trees from the Shonan and Izu Peninsula areas of Japan, Nishimura chooses to work in the medium that speaks to him. Zougei Inc. is the name of his furniture studio in Yugawara, Japan.
While much of the wood Nishimura reclaims is largely deemed unsuitable for conventional furniture or for any other building projects, his proficiency with sculpture proves otherwise, with the artist-designer bringing new life to the material and creating interesting bookcases, side tables and magazine racks through hand-carving techniques and the occasional use of a chainsaw. Nishimura works with the shape of any given fallen tree — he rarely works against the natural form of his chosen material — and creates works that hold a primal appeal and often resemble ancient totemic artifacts.
Born in Osaka, Japan, Nishimura attended the Tokyo University of the Arts in 1986. After graduating, he began working as a prep school teacher, while also pursuing his love of art through sculpting wood. In 2008, Nishimura opened his own studio Zougei Inc. Today, Zougei has production facilities alongside Sagami Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Nishimura has won several awards and performed many solo exhibitions throughout his career. His numerous accolades include the Silver Award at the 8th Kajima Sculpture Competition in 2004 and the Grand Prize Award at the 10th Oita Asian Sculpture Exhibition in 2010. His many exhibitions include solo shows at the Sekiguchi Art Museum in Tokyo and the GEM Art Gallery of Tokyo.
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Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Side Table Stool 26 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Pancake Sculptural stool by Zogei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei Furniture Sculptural Stool table 20 Tribal Zen
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Stone beach Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are...
Wood
Zougei wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Cardinal and Mr.Tower Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: osmanthus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei Furniture Sculptural Stool table 11 Tribal Zen
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Boy Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are unable ...
Wood
$3,150Sale Price / item|30% Off
Zougei Furniture Sculptural table 12 tribal style
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: 8x8 Sculptural table by Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are unable ...
Wood
Zougei Sculptural Side Table Stool pale tone 3 tribal style
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Young Lady Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova pale tone finish This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei Furniture Sculptural Stool Table 21 Tribal Zen
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Zen Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are una...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Side Table Stool 31 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Hula Sculptural stool by Zogei carved furniture Material: White oak This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood ...
Wood
Zougei Sculptural Side Table Stool pale tone 1 tribal style
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Mushroom Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova pale tone finish This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most o...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural wood Chair glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Irritable person Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: zelkova. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood...
Wood
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Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Side Table Stool 32 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Torso Sculptural stool by Zogei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood u...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Side Table Stool 28 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: On the glass Sculptural stool by Zogei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool19 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: A day go to the hill Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Cypress This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of w...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei Furniture Sculptural Stool 3 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: A day for going to the ocean Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Cypress This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. M...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Child Chair Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Because a bus passed Sculptural stool by Zogei carved furniture Material: Yoshino cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Ni...
Wood
Zougei Sculptural Side Table Stool pale tone 2 tribal style
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Cannele Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova pale tone finish This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of...
Wood
Zougei wold wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase K1
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Cardinal and Mr.Tower Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: osmanthus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Wood Stool11 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Boy Sculptural stool by Zogei carved furniture Material: Shiiki This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are unabl...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Sculptural Wood Stool Side Table 9-07 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Hermit Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for N...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Side Table Stool 22 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Nougat Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for N...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool6 glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Male star Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: zelkova. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used f...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural wood Stool12 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Weight Sculptural stool by Zogei carved furniture Material: magnolia This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool16 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: A thread windings Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Machilus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of woo...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Side Table Stool 27 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Under the ground Sculptural stool by Zogei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's w...
Wood
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
Asian Style Black Solid Wood Cube Side Table Shou Sugi Ban 12"X12"X12"
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Asian Style Black Solid Wood Cube Side Table in Shou Sugi Ban is simple and versatile. The sturdy "Hyo" Table is handcrafted from Alabama urban pine and "burned" using the Japan...
Wood, Pine
Outstanding 20th Century Bamileke Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Bamileke stool hand-carved of one piece of wood with a wonderful geometric pattern, and with the most beautiful patina that only time can bestow. Th...
Wood
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
Lane Furniture Oil Drop Lacquer Four Shelf Bookcase / Etagere
By Lane Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century four-shelf etagere / bookshelf with an oil drop lacquer finish. (LANE FURNITURE)
Wood, Lacquer
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican White Onyx / Marble
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool / side table; a hand sculpted stone from an incredibly particular stone; Mexican White Onyx, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials ...
Onyx
Franklin Solid Wood Corner Shelf, Walnut
Located in Cincinnati, US
The award nominated Franklin Shelf is a 90 degree corner shelf. This unique design allows for maximum storage space, while occupying a very small area. ...
Wood, Cherry, Maple, Walnut
Bookcase/Shelf With 3 Shelves & Wheels In Mahogany
Located in Lejre, DK
19th century mahogany bookcase/shelf. The furniture is furnished with three shelves and detailed turned columns. At the bottom it is mounted with small wheels, which provides both fu...
Mahogany
$1,050Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 18 in W 16 in D 14 in
Pair of Oak & Rattan Side Tables / Stools by McGuire Furniture Co.
By McGuire
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of oak and rattan side tables / stools by McGuire Furniture Co. of San Francisco, circa 1970s. These tables are difficult to find and are in very good vintage condition. ...
Leather, Rattan, Oak
Sculptural Side Table / Stool Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table or stool. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. It w...
Wood, Fruitwood
$950
H 31.5 in W 20.63 in D 10 in
Vintage Bamboo Rattan Decorative Shelf Etagere Bookcase, 1950s-1970s
By Vivai del Sud, Franco Albini, Bonaccina
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage wicker rattan and bamboo cane display, bookshelf, or etagere features 3 tier form with open shelving. The convenient size allows the shelf to be used standing directly on the...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
Zougei Furniture Sculptural shelf room divider
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Forest house Sculptural table by Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This shelf consists of three separate shelves. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chai...
Wood
Zougei Jenga Sculpture Shelf Bookcase 05
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Jenga Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood ...
Wood
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H 18.12 in W 12.21 in D 11.42 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Wood Stool11 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Boy Sculptural stool by Zogei carved furniture Material: Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are unabl...
Wood
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H 18.9 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool22 Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Mountain Cave Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Oak This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Ni...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Sculptural Side Table/Stool 2
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: The house in the village Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Mos...
Wood
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H 20.08 in W 13.78 in D 13 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei Furniture Sculptural Table 22 Japanese Modern Zen
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Unknown Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are unab...
Wood
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H 19.3 in W 14.18 in D 13.39 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei Furniture Sculptural Stool table 20 Tribal Zen
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Stone beach Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura's works are...
Wood
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H 18.9 in W 14.18 in L 18.9 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Sculptural Wood Stool Side Table 9-06 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Hermit Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Cedar This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nis...
Wood
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H 18.9 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool18 Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Mountain Cave Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Oak This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used fo...
Wood
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H 19.69 in W 12.21 in D 11.03 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Wood Stool9-04 Tribal Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Hermit Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for N...
Wood
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H 19.69 in W 12.21 in L 19.69 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Wood Stool9-04 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei, Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Hermit Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for N...
Wood
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H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool15 Tribal Glamping
By Zougei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: A day go to the hill Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: Cypress This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of w...
Wood