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Minimalist Birch Dovetail Bed, Judd Style - by The Future is Flat
By Figure Ground, George Nakashima, Donald Judd
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 hidden fasteners throughout. Crafted using dovetail joinery: one of the strongest methods of joining two pieces of wood together, this technique predates written history. Some of the earliest known examples of the dovetail joint can be found in furniture from ancient Egypt’s First Dynasty.
Made with the highest quality Baltic Birch Plywood.
By The Future is FLAT...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames
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 make this piece a fun addition to any room. Multi-purpose utility is encouraged with the option to store and display books at the base, using the cubby compartment as a mini built-in bookcase.
Made with the highest quality Baltic Birch Plywood.
By The Future is Flat...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Extra Long White Oak Solid Display Shelve
By Hans J. Wegner, Figure Ground, Finn Juhl, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
You ever want that pefect oversize bookshelve that can frame the and organize your most precious items. Built for 18" Books or that vintage typewriter or a sculpture you've been want...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
One Legged White Oak Desk
By Figure Ground, George Nakashima, Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A floating desk that tapers to your wall. Grained matched drawer fronts homogenize the drawers into one solid mass. Furniture grade plywood construction with solid white oak fronts. ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Walnut Custom Handmade Large Format Shattered Mirror
By Figure Ground, George Nakashima, Zaha Hadid, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from solid American walnut the mirror is a portal to another universe. Standing at 6’+ tall it doubles space and stands at your favorite wall for the creation of the days...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, 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
Platonic Sculpture Mask Diffuser Cover
By Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner, George Nakashima, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Most wall-mounted split system air conditioners are atrocious to look at. We've been working on way to hide them while adding some volume to a room.
This mask not only hides the util...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Plaster
Wild Willy Rounded Cruciform Solid Wood Table
By Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Compact and versatile, the Oval Cruciform Table by Wild Willy's Woodshop is perfect for everything, from placing down your morning cup of coffee to display...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Spine Shelves Solid White Oak Japanese Joinery
By Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A floating shelve system with a spine can be located anywhere on a wall surface. This is for a 2 set combo that comes flat-packed. You will need to either screw the spine into a stud or use wall...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Wild Willy Bowl Coffee Table
By Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Compact and versatile, the bowl coffee table is perfect for everything, from placing down your morning cup of coffee to displaying prized possessions. Clean lines and an unexpected shape make this piece a fun addition to any room. The multi-purpose utility is encouraged with the option to store and display books at the base, using the cubby compartment as a mini built-in bookcase.
Made with Solid Hard Oak
By Wild Willy...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Bleached Handmade Oak Speaker Set with Custom Cross Overs
By Olivetti, Figure Ground, Tage Frid, Dieter Rams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from white oak and bleached to a pure white. These speakers are designed with Omega custom cross overs and will make an intimate moment as beautiful as a sonic dance part...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Wild Willys Woodshop Fez Chair
By Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chiseled and strong in silhouette, the Fez Chair is a lucid expression of simplicity.
Made with Solid White Oak
A Wild Willy Original
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Fixed Table in Hardwood with Japanese Joinery and Danish Aesthetics
By Figure Ground, George Nakashima, Finn Juhl, Hans J. Wegner
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 space to host dinner parties in tiny apartments in modern cities.
The table design expands on the Dutch Pull Out Table...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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
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 sensuous curve of the left supporting column highlights the simple beauty of the Baltic edge grain, and the rule of thirds shines through, with one drawer and two compartments of equal size that provide generous storage space. Drawer pull detailing inspired by the geometry of a honeycomb.
Made with the highest quality Baltic Birch Plywood.
By Wild Willy...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Walnut Dresser Continuous Grain Drawer Fronts Bookmatched
By Figure Ground, Ralph Lauren, Shiro Kuramata, George Nelson
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 Ralph Lauren, George Nelson, Shiro Kuramata, Figure Ground
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
White Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
By BDDW, George Nelson, George Nakashima, Figure Ground
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
Hugs like a Dress Mirror White Oak
By Arne Jacobsen, George Nakashima, BDDW, Figure Ground
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
White Oak Worth & Worth Table Slatted
By Ralph Lauren, Figure Ground, Shiro Kuramata, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This molten grain walnut table spans in magical chamfered edges.
Handcrafted in solid oak, a perfect setup for a desk.
This was designed for the interior of a storefront gallery space to serve as a desk with two side cabinet...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Crura Mirror Large Format Minimal Floor Standing Mirror
By George Nakashima, BDDW, Figure Ground, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from black walnut the mirror is a portal to another universe. The Crura mirror extends the floor in an infinite illusion. Standing on two legs it doubles space and stands...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Crura Mirror Large Format Minimal Floor Standing Mirror
By Arne Jacobsen, George Nakashima, Figure Ground, BDDW
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from black walnut the mirror is a portal to another universe. The Crura mirror extends the floor in an infinite illusion. Standing on two legs it doubles space and stands...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
White Oak Solid Wood Screen Door Pivot Hinge Minimalism
By George Nakashima, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A portal and a sieve. This screen door can be that magical entry condition to an intimate space. It can be that pause before opening into a grandiose space. The design gives a peek into the other side while maintaining an etiquette of discretion. Pivot hinges...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Minimalist Modern Walnut Platform King Bed Frame, Judd Style
By George Nakashima, Figure Ground, Donald Judd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ode to our friend Donald Judd, this bed frame design employs the tatami style of Japanese Rooms and the Hygge of Danish comfort. The reveal is celebrated in its shadow as it rests closer to the ground. The base is composed of a plywood armature. It comes flat packable with installation instructions.
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Category
2010s American Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Plywood
Whiskey Wall Mounted Console
By George Nelson, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The hidden chamber for your rare bourbon collection. The base to an elegant living room. A centerpiece for those records you saved for that meditative t...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Floor Standing Handmade Large Format Hardwood White Oak Mirror
By Arne Jacobsen, BDDW, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from ash the mirror is a portal to another universe. Standing at 6’+ tall it doubles space and stands at your favorite wall for the creation of the day's outfit. The larg...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Ash
Geometric Matched Minimal Console Oak Table
By Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The artifact console table welcomes you home and defines your itinerary when leaving. It holds that beautiful scarf next to the rare book that guests flip through when they visit. Handcrafted straight geometry identifies an honest structure with divine proportions. The lattice carriage exercises lap-joints with rigor and its oil finish excites a caress across its molten grain. This sale does not include the chair.
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Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Walnut and Corian Gallery Bench Mid-Century Modern inspired Minimal Handmade
By Le Corbusier, George Nakashima, Maarten van Severen, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bench is composed of a Corian top floating on an elegantly detailed walnut frame. It is large enough for one's imagination or a group conversation. Spanning 7' long, it commands environments while subtly disappearing like its double miter joints that waterfall into the walnut grain.
The bench is sawn from long hand-selected boards, carefully milled with a miter joint detail that cascades or 'waterfalls' a continuous grain from the seat down through the legs. To further accentuate the bench's slender span, we chose a double miter cut on the edge profile that almost makes the Bench's thickness at first glance disappear.
The white-to-walnut bench refines the moment of repose. Its minimalism is as seductive as its touch to the senses. This bench is versatile and can just as easily define a vestibule or gallery window as it will sit aside a matching dining table.
Finished in Tung oil it maintains a natural look and feel for the locally sourced black walnut.
This item is available in custom sizes or finishes upon request. Due to natural materials used, the object received will be unique in material figuring and coloration.
No item assembly or installation is necessary. Care for the object is minimal and can be conditioned every 2 years to maintain the original finish.
All of our pieces are originally designed and handmade in the Brooklyn, NY based Figure+Ground studio; we don't believe in the separation of design and fabrication. Each item is handcrafted, serialized, and shipped with a “Certificate of Authenticity”, documenting its place in history. Own an original Figure+Ground Piece...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Walnut Minimalist Handmade Platform Queen Bed Frame, Judd Style
By George Nakashima, Donald Judd, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ode to our friend Donald Judd, the bedframe design employs the tatami style of Japanese Rooms and the Hygge of Danish comfort. The reveal is celebrated in its shadow. Rest happens closer to the ground for cooler sleeping. The base is composed of a hardwood armature. This bed frame comes flat packable with instructions.
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Dimensions
Length 96"
Width 76...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Plywood
Dutch Pull Out 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 space to host dinner parties in tiny apartments in modern cities.
The table design expands on the Dutch Pull Out Table...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Geometric Minimal Console Hardwood Table
By Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The artifact console table welcomes you home and defines your itinerary when leaving. It holds that beautiful scarf next to the rare book that guests flip through when they visit. Handcrafted straight geometry identifies an honest structure with divine proportions. The lattice carriage exercises lap-joints with rigor and its oil finish excites a caress across its molten grain. This sale does not include the chair.
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Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Ash
Modern Nakashima Style Modern Handmade Large Format Floor Standing Mirror
By Finn Juhl, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from solid American walnut, the mirror is a portal to another universe. Standing at 6’+ tall it doubles space and stands at your favorite wall for the creation of the day's outfit and beyond. The frame on this mirror double chamfers for exquisite shadows. Made to order in American black walnut or white oak.
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Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Ash, Walnut
Walnut Custom Handmade Large Format Shattered Mirror
By Figure Ground, George Nakashima, Zaha Hadid, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from solid American walnut the mirror is a portal to another universe. Standing at 6’+ tall it doubles space and stands at your favorite wall for the creation of the days...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Modern Geometric Handmade Hardwood Walnut Bench
By George Nelson, Donald Judd, Poul Kjærholm, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Isometric bench is a an optical illusion. It stands on three legs slightly angled; when you experience it, your sense of perspective is questioned. Paying homage to Aldo Rossi’s ...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
