Alex Roskin, Tusk Lounge Chair in Polished Aluminum, USA

Todd Merrill Studio has been the exclusive representative of Alex Roskin since 2017. Roskin’s works blend functional design with modernist sculptural references. A natural successor of innovative artists such as Richard Serra, Jean Arp, and Constantin Brancusi, Roskin’s cast bronze, stainless steel, and carved wood works reflects the artist’s modernist and primitive influences. Beginning with a series of quick sketches, Roskin captures the movement of a basic form. By sculpting in foam and wood, Roskin translates that movement into a structural model that is then 3D scanned so that it can then be cast in bronze, aluminum or steel, and finished with carved wood elements. All chairs are offered COM/COL. His works often feature a mammalian physicality with heaving sinuous forms and legs that extend from the body in a bowed fashion. Rejecting outright anthropomorphic mimicry in favor of subtle, sculpted muscular forms, Roskin notes: “I try with each piece to create a stance and a presence, some with more contrapposto. I aim to give each piece a feeling it is inhaling or ready to make a move...

Tusk chair reflects Alex Roskin penchant for an animality in form. The versatile chair can be used as a salon chair, a desk chair, or grouped for a dining s...

Inspired by his Biche Desk, the Tusk Chair II reflects Alex Roskin penchant for an animality in form. The versatile chair can be used as a salon chair, a d...

The tusk chair demonstrates Roskin’s propensity for an animality in form. Created in mirror-polished stainless steel, the chair features a low seat and wide...

J-Chair is another FiDU manifesto with a strong and iconic visual character with a light and durable construction. J-Chair was created at the special request for Museum Jerke located...

J-chair is another FiDU manifesto with a strong and iconic visual character with a light and durable construction. J-Chair was created at the special request for Museum Jerke located...

J-Chair is another FiDU manifesto with a strong and iconic visual character with a light and durable costruction.J-Chair was created at the special request for Museum Jerke located i...

J-chair is another FiDU manifesto with a strong and iconic visual character with a light and durable construction. J-chair was created at the special request for Museum Jerke located...