About Figure Ground
Figure Ground is a fabrication laboratory that produces unique designs, constructed to age gracefully as classics. We believe that rare and poetic furniture should inspire space. Our Spring and Fall collection is curated in limited runs and displayed at our bespoke storefront and a selection of galleries in New York City. Our careful curation of locally sourced pieces defines a lifestyle that we love. With backgrounds in architecture, construction, interior design, and fabrication, we adapt our capabilities in the hunt for a good surprise. All of our pieces are original...Read More
Featured Pieces
Fixed Table in Hardwood with Japanese Joinery and Danish Aesthetics
By Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
During a residence in Kyoto, Japan, studying Japanese wood joinery, One of Figure Grounds' Founding Partners, Tyler Putnam, struck inspiration for this table. There was never enough ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Minimalist Birch Dovetail Bed, Judd Style - by The Future is Flat
By Donald Judd, George Nakashima, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clean lines and simplicity make this low platform bed a chameleon for any space, inviting a sense of complete design freedom. Assembly takes less than 5 minutes, with the help of hid...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Contemporary Work Station Set: Curved Birch Pillar Desk & Tetris Chair
By Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Work hard, play hard. Elevate in geometric continuity with the Curved Birch Pillar Desk and the Tetris Chair, a perfect pairing.
Distinguished by its sle...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Scandinavian Modern Handcrafted Tetris Chair - by The Future is Flat
By Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chiseled and strong in silhouette, the Tetris Chair is a lucid expression of simplicity. Inspired in shape and form by the joy that accompanies playing with building blocks, this chair brings a childlike nostalgia to your workspace. The half moon opening at the top of the chair back allows it to fit like a glove when pushed into the Pillar Desk...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Modern Minimalist Cubby Compartment Leggo Side Table - by The Future is Flat
By Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Compact and versatile, the side table is perfect for everything, from placing down your morning cup of coffee to displaying prized possessions. Clean lines and an unexpected shape ma...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Wild Willy's Woodshop Contemporary Curved Birch Pillar Desk
By Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Distinguished by its sleek design and contemporary flair, this desk is a one stop shop for work or play. Asymmetrical elegance brings a dreamy union between function and form. The se...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Walnut Dresser Continuous Grain Drawer Fronts Bookmatched
By George Nelson, Shiro Kuramata, Ralph Lauren, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Boston Dresser is a double book-matched piece with luscious drawers in dark walnut. Round over void edges with a cantilevered belly on slender legs....
Category
2010s American Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Walnut Console Table Continuous Grain Drawer Fronts
By George Nelson, Shiro Kuramata, Figure Ground, Ralph Lauren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This molten grain walnut table spans in magical round over edges.
It is handcrafted in solid walnut with tapered legs, a perfect setup for a console or an artist's desk. Drawer front...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Walnut Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
By BDDW, George Nelson, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics.
The bench was sawn from a single long hand-selected board and carefully milled with a miter...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Materials
Walnut
Walnut / Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
By BDDW, George Nelson, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this bench, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics.
The bench was sawn from a single long hand-selected board and carefully milled with a mite...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Materials
Walnut
Handmade Modern Minimal Cut Stool White Oak
By BDDW, George Nelson, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With this stool, we wanted to push the limits of structure both in physics and aesthetics.
The stool is sawn from a single long hand-selected board and carefully milled with a miter...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Hugs like a Dress Mirror White Oak
By BDDW, Figure Ground, George Nakashima, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from white oak or dark walnut the mirror is a portal to another universe. The Hugs Like a Dress mirror extends the floor in an infinite i...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
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