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Zougei Sculptures

Japanese

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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Zougei Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 3
Zougei Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 3

Zougei Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 3

By Zougei

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Name: Porter Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. it's sculpture and also displaying shelf...

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Zougei  wood  Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore
Zougei  wood  Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore

Zougei wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase Televisore

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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...

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Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural wood Chair glamping

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural wood Chair glamping

By Zougei, Hiroyuki Nishimura

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...

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2010s Japanese Tribal Zougei Sculptures

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Zougei Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 2
Zougei Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 2

Zougei Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 2

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Name: Nomad Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. it's sculpture and also displaying shelf ...

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Zougei wold wood  Sculpture Shelf Bookcase K1
Zougei wold wood  Sculpture Shelf Bookcase K1

Zougei wold wood Sculpture Shelf Bookcase K1

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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...

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Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool19 Tribal Glamping
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool19 Tribal Glamping

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool19 Tribal Glamping

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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...

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Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei Furniture Sculptural Stool 3 Tribal Glamping
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei Furniture Sculptural Stool 3 Tribal Glamping

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei Furniture Sculptural Stool 3 Tribal Glamping

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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...

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Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool16 Tribal Glamping
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool16 Tribal Glamping

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Stool16 Tribal Glamping

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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...

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2010s Japanese Tribal Zougei Sculptures

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Zougei sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Zougei sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Zougei sculptures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by and Hiroyuki Nishimura. Prices for Zougei sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,000 and can go as high as $4,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,650.