Jörg Pietschmann creates sculptural furniture and decor from the hardwood that is native to the region where his workshop is based in Hamburg. His hand-carved walnut benches and coffee tables, with their gnarled tops and natural edges, make for a guaranteed focal point in any living room, while his oak vases and centerpieces have a rustic yet elegant appeal, and feature the knots and cracks that characterized the surfaces of the material it was still in the forest.
Pietschmann works with local timber like poplar, maple and beech, as well as exotic lumber found on his travels. Each piece tells a story of the landscape from which it came.
Pietschmann's love of carving and nature began as a young boy in the countryside of East Germany. He always carried a pocket knife to whittle pieces of wood, and he recalls being artistically inspired by the ruins of the area's abandoned manor houses. As he grew older, Pietschmann's design influences also expanded to include the decorative objects and architecture of ancient cultures like the Egyptians, Vincas, Mayas and the Aztecs. Pietschmann's modern design influences include master woodworkers George Nakashima, Wharton Esherick, Alexander Noll and Sam Maloof.
Before he begins working on a tree trunk, Pietschmann tries to get a feel for what kind of sculpture or object it will be. For every tree, the sculptor strives to preserve its unique character, which means that no two resulting pieces are alike (and no resin, metal or lacquer is used in his process). He follows the form and curves of each piece of wood, allowing the piece to take shape as he works. A final coat of oil renders prominent the striking grain and natural warmth of the material.
Pietschmann has exhibited his work in Europe and in the United States. He lives and works in Germany.
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$10,028 / item
W2376 Unique Stool in Oxidized Oak by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
W2376 Unique Stool in Oxidized Oak by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 29 x W 29 x H 38 cm. Materials: Oak, oxidized. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part o...
Oak
$10,028 / item
W2386 Unique Stool in Oxidized Oak by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
W2386 Unique Stool in Oxidized Oak by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 29 x W 33 x H 38 cm. Materials: Oak, oxidized. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part o...
Oak
$7,521 / item
Unique Bench Sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bench sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: Polished Poplar, oil finish Dimensions: H 43 x W 183 x D 39 cm In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part o...
Poplar
$62,678 / item
Unique Signed Bench by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed bench by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: Wood Measures: H 89, Seatheight 50 x W 224 x D 55 cm Bench composed of precious and expressive wood. Po...
Wood, Oak
$7,521 / item
Unique Signed Bench by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed bench by Jörg Pietschmann Bench: Norway maple, Padouk Measures: H 38 x W 154 x D 37 cm Crafted from one piece of wood with inlays from padou...
Padouk
$75,213 / item
Unique Monumental Bench Sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Monumental bench sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: Smoked Oak, polished oil finish. Dimensions: W 400 x D 60 x H 104 cm Seathight: 50 ...
Oak
$17,549 / item
B2461 Bench in Pointed Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
B2461 Bench in Pointed Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 29 x W 165 x H 21 cm. Materials: Oak wood. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a lan...
Oak
$18,803 / item
B2451 Bench in Pointed Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
B2451 Bench in Pointed Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 34 x W 208 x H 24 cm. Materials: Oak wood. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a lan...
Oak
$2,632 / item
Stool / Vessel 1244 by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Stool 1244 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 50 x W 60 x H 33 cm Materials: oak. Finish: polished oil finish. Carved from an oak tree trunk fallen by a windbreak. In Pietschmann’s...
Wood, Oak
$20,056 / item
Unique Lounger by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed lounger by Jörg Pietschmann Ash Dimensions: H 36 x W 141 x D 62 cm Side piece of an old oak with exceptional burl on colorful leg...
Bog Wood
$35,099 / item
Unique Chaise Longue by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed chaise lounge by Jörg Pietschmann Ash Dimensions: H 70 x W 230 x D 77 cm Side piece of an old oak with exceptional burl on colorful legs....
Bog Wood
$2,256 / item
Sculpted Stool by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted Stool by Jörg PietschmannAsh Dimensions: H 45 x W 38 x D 16,5 cm. Polished oil finish. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a landscape and f...
Oak
B1065 Bench in Pointed Maple & Padouk Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
B1065 Bench in Pointed Maple & Padouk Wood by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 37 x W 154 x H 38 cm. Materials: Maple and padouk. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries...
Maple, Padouk
$17,549 / item
B2431 Bench in Pointed Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
B2431 Bench in Pointed Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 16 x W 236 x H 36 cm. Materials: Oak wood. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a lan...
Oak
$2,256 / item
Sculpted Side Table by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted side table by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: H 93 x W 37 x D 34 cm In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a landscape and founded in primordial fo...
Oak
$15,042 / set
Set of 2 Sculpted Stools by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 sculpted stools by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: H 45 x W 38 x D 16,5 cm //H 41,5 x W 38 x D 16 cm Polished oil finish. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuri...
Oak
$42,621 / item
Unique Signed Bench by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed bench by Jörg Pietschmann Bench walnut, bog oak, oak Measures: H 90 x W 215 x D 55 cm Bench composed of precious and expressive wood. Po...
Bog Wood
$20,056 / set
Set of 2 Sculpted Side Tables by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted side table by Jörg Pietschmann. Dimensions: H 86 x W 34 x D 33 cm / H 93 x W 37 x D 34 cm. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a landscape a...
Oak
$20,056 / item
Unique Bench Sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bench sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: Smoked Oak, Polished oil finish. Dimensions: W 145.5 x D 54.5 x H 52 cm In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries we...
Oak
$20,056 / item
B2441 Bench in Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
B2441 Bench in Oak Wood by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 20 x W 160 x H 120 cm. Materials: Oak. In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a landscape and f...
Oak
Unique William Hinn Bench
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique and one off bench designed by William Hinn (provenance available from his granddaughter). Crescent shaped-one end is straight and the other curve...
Mahogany
Handcrafted Oxidized Oak Counter Stool
By Daniel Oates
Located in Sharon, CT
The legs and rails of this modern take on a shaker styled stool are turned then carved creating an elegant taper. Mortise and tenon construction. The seat is hand carved to create a ...
Wood, Oak
Pierre Jeanneret A Leg Bench, 1950s Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful teak bench titled the King Bench A Leg designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh. Imported from India with care, this bench tells a story far beyond what the eye can see....
Cane, Teak
Syrah Unique Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
By Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stool or coffee table, form and function are one and the same. Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either with...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sculptural Bench by J.M. Szymanski in Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2020 Beautifully designed textiles and blackened steel are combined to bring elegance to the simplicity in this d...
Steel, Wrought Iron
Beachcomber Counter Stool in White Oak
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light and strong, the beachcomber bar stool evokes the sight of an old wooden monohull, it's lean, sturdy mast together with the rigging worthy o...
Oak
From $13,250 / item
+ 2 moreH 29.53 in W 64.97 in D 22.45 in
e15 Tafel Table Bench by Hans De Pelsmacker
By e15, Hans De Pelsmacker
Located in New York, NY
The table bench tafel draws special interest with its sculptural, functional appeal. Tafel is included in various museum collections. The combination of table and bench creates a uni...
Wood
Interior Crafts Geometric Chaise
By Interior Crafts
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Interior Crafts Geometric Chaise This chaise measures: 36 wide x 65 deep x 36 inches high, with a seat height of 17 inches Good vintage condition. Scratches and chips in black pain...
Upholstery, Wood
From $5,530 / item
+ 2 moreH 18.51 in W 90.56 in D 15.75 in
Customizable e15 Calle Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer
By e15, Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The solid wood bench Calle consists of a contoured seat, two sides flushed with the seat and a support beam underneath. The top surface tapers toward the middle to allow comfortable ...
Wood
"Bench Too" Modern Bench by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
"Bench Too" bench by Last Workshop, 2025. Solid walnut, natural finish. 84"L size. Dimensions: 84" x 14.5"D x 12"H Upholstered cushion options are available, please inquire. Cust...
Hardwood, Walnut
e15 Taro Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
The sides of bench Taro are pushed slightly inward to enhance stability, therefore this bench can be offered in a standard length of up to 3600 MM (141 3/4 inch). The wood is 40 MM (...
Wood
Rivage Unique Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
By Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stool or coffee table, form and function are one and the same. Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either with...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Oak Stool by Jacques Jarrige "Osselet"
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
This large hand-sculpted Osselet stool by Jacques Jarrige is a striking example of the artist’s ability to merge sculpture and function into a single, expressive form. Carved from so...
Oak
Awaiting H Bench Printed Velvet and Brass
By Coralla Maiuri, Giorgia Zanellato
Located in Roma, IT
This bench is part of the awaiting collection, presented by Secondome during Milan Fuorisalone 2016. It's a series of items born from the encounter between the printed silk and cotto...
Brass
$4,925 / set
H 23 in W 48 in D 16 in
Donald Judd Inspired Bench Seating Trio in Walnut by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This Donald Judd inspired bench trio in walnut was originally made for my own one bedroom home. It elegantly solved the problem of occasionally ne...
Walnut
Unique Bench Sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bench sculpted by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: polished poplar, oil finish Dimensions: H 53 x W 184 x D 34 cm In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part o...
Poplar
Sculpted Ash Bench by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed table by Jörg Pietschmann Ash Dimensions: H 37 x W 121 x D 23 cm. Side piece of an old oak with exceptional burl on colorful legs. Polished oil finish. In Pie...
Bog Wood
Unique Signed Bog Oak Bench by Jörg Pietschmann
By Jörg Pietschmann
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique signed bench by Jörg Pietschmann Bench in oak Measures: H 84 x W 215 x D 63 cm Crafted from a whole piece of a large stem coat from a beautiful twined old fallen oak. Pol...