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.
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.
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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Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light Large 2 Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal glue In case of ordering, we will make new one. Artis...
Wood, Paper
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light medium Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Cardinal lamp Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Cypress, washi Japanese paper, animal glue E26,27 LED light bulb Available 100-250V.
Wood, Paper
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural lamp Tribal Style
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
El Nido Sculptural lamp. Material: Japanese yew This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woods a...
Wood
$7,947
H 24.41 in W 16.54 in D 12.6 in
Sculptural Table Lamp or Floor Light 'Bruco' by Giovanni Banci, 1960s, Italy
By Giovanni Banci
Located in München, BY
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern light sculpture / table or floor lamp 'Bruco'. Designed by Giovanni Banci, Firenze, Italy, 1960s. Executed in massi...
Chrome, Steel
Bronze Floor Lamp 'Matta' by french designer Alexandre Logé
By Alexandre Logé
Located in Paris, FR
"Matta" is a Designed large floor lamp in solid bronze, signed with the french artist’s mark of Alexandre logé Limited edition x 25. Numbered 2 / 25. Single LED bulb inside opening a...
Bronze
$1,950
H 57.09 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari UF-3Q Light Sculpture, Handmade Washi Paper, Japan
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
Elevate your space with this iconic Akari UF-3Q light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi, part of his celebrated Akari Light Sculpture series. Designed in the mid-20th century, Noguchi’s Aka...
Steel
Concrete Hoodoo Standing Lamp by OPIARY (H56")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. These modern, sculptural standing lamps are an elegant way to introduce nature, sculpture, and light into your space. Like all Opiary products, these are hand-sculpted in our Brooklyn studio and fully customizable. DETAILS Sold individually. Measure: Small: H 56". 100 w LED bulb and integrated wall plug Functional in all weather conditions FINISHES Available in earth, white, light grey, grey, dark grey, and black GFRC Pricing varies based on finish. Please message before purchasing Price listed is for our standard light grey option Pictured here in our dark grey cement option All Opiary pieces are hand crafted and made-to-order, and dimensions/finishes are approximations. Clients are welcome to visit our Brooklyn studio during the fabrication of pieces. MODIFICATIONS The LED bulb can be replaced with a grow light...
Cement
$2,950
H 23.63 in W 16.54 in D 8.67 in
Table Lamp by Fabrizio Cocchia & Gianfranco Fini for New Lamp, Italy 1969
By New Lamp
Located in Dronten, NL
A Radical Light Sculpture in Stainless Steel & Solid Methacrylate. In the brief, explosive lifespan of the Roman studio New Lamp (1969–1973), design broke free from the predictable. ...
Chrome, Sheet Metal
$1,450 / item
H 23 in W 8 in D 8 in
Huron Sculptural Stacked Ceramic Lamp with Custom Glazes and Linen Shade
By Calyer Ceramics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural Handcrafted Ceramic Huron Table Lamp with Linen Shade This one-of-a-kind lamp is a sculptural composition of hand-thrown and hand-assembled ceramic forms. Each stacked el...
Brass
Pair of 1970s Sculptural Brass and Glass Koi Fish Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of large 1970s table lamps designed and manufactured in France. Decorative brass gilt fish design with black glass lampshades.
Brass, Bronze
'Cubyx' Sculptural Onyx and Blackened Steel Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sculptural 'Cubyx' lamp is made of a jointed translucent onyx panel cube placed on a tripod base. The bulb is changed by lifting the top portion (3 jointed panels) of the cube. P...
Onyx, Steel
$4,060 / item
H 71.26 in Dm 23.63 in
Mezquite Sculptural Pine Wood Floor Lamp with Linen Shade by Isabel Moncada
Located in Geneve, CH
Mezquite Sculptural Pine Wood Floor Lamp with Linen Shade by Isabel Moncada Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 181 cm. Materials: Linen and pine wood. Like a chess bishop, Mezquite makes its pres...
Linen, Pine
Sculptural Chrome Floor Lamp with Lars Schiøler for Hoyrup, Denmark Shade
By Lars Schiøler, Hoyrup Light
Located in Toronto, ON
This exceptional floor lamp showcases a chrome base and an elaborate acrylic shade. The shade, known as the 'Lotus' design, was created in 1974 by Danish designer Lars Schiøler for H...
Chrome
Large Scale Sculptural Driftwood Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale sculptural driftwood lamp, American, circa 1950s. It has a rustic nautical feel and would be perfect at your place in the Hamptons. The lamp shade is NOT included. The la...
Driftwood
Giacometti Style White Faux Plaster Floor Lamps Firenze by Baker
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural floor lamps, in the manner of Diego Giacometti, called the Firenze Model, by Baker Furniture, American, circa 2000s. They are constructed of a faux plaster and are...
Metal
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Light 2 Japanese Paper Shade
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Panzer Mast Sculptural lamp by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Washi Japanese paper, animal glue Big: H131 W29 D33 cm W11.4 /D13 /H51.57 inch E26,27 LED light bulb Available 100-...
Paper