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 Abstract Sculpture Masouleh Tower02 Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masouleh Tower 02 Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his work...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Shelf Abstract tribal style wild nature glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shelf by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Now we have three pieces in stock. Due to artist style, each piece is a little different size, please contact us for more information. This work is carv...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Broad Bean Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Broad Bean Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Tribal Style shelf 7
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Monitor Tower Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: white oak This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are ...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Masouleh Tower3 Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masouleh Tower 3 Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are ...
Wood
Midcentury Walnut Cado Display Shelf
By Poul Cadovius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Walnut Cado System display shelf thats meant to hold books or flat artwork. The shelf has a beautiful catch at the bottom preventing a book from...
Rosewood
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style in circa 2010. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycle...
Wood
Abstract Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Abstract modern sculpture. Measures: Height 67 cm. Diameter 28 cm.
Metal, Chrome
$1,250
H 40 in W 36 in D 12 in
Vintage Early American Colonial Style Low Profile Scalloped Pine Bookcase Shelf
Located in Dayton, OH
This Early American style bookcase captures the warm, utilitarian charm of traditional colonial-era craftsmanship. Built from solid wood with a rich, honey-amber stain, the piece hig...
Pine
Sculptural Kukkii Shelf in Walnut by Antrei Hartikainen
By Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Kukkii (blooms) is a unique collection of slender-stemmed, wooden flowers and plants which, variously grouped, capture the moment of calm and freedom sometimes experienced in nature....
Walnut
$3,100 / item
H 9 in W 36 in D 10 in
Contemporary Minimal Sculptural Metal Black Corner Shelf, USA, in Stock
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary sculptural single metal minimal corner shelf is perfect for any space be it a living room, office, or bathroom. In stock: These Minimalist shelves, whether insta...
Steel
Antique Georgian Style Bookcase Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A useful and extremely well made antique Georgian style bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. The quality is superb and this is a very useful size, wi...
Glass, Wood
Sculptural Kukkii Shelf in Walnut by Antrei Hartikainen
By Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Kukkii (blooms) is a unique collection of slender-stemmed, wooden flowers and plants which, variously grouped, capture the moment of calm and freedom sometimes experienced in nature....
Walnut
$680 / item
H 15.75 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in
Sculptural Kukkii Shelf in Black Stained Oak by Antrei Hartikainen
By Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Fiskars, FI
Kukkii (blooms) is a unique collection of slender-stemmed, wooden flowers and plants which, variously grouped, capture the moment of calm and freedom sometimes experienced in nature....
Oak
Neoclassical Style Two Shelf Nickel Plated Bookcase Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent neoclassical style two-shelf bookcase, shelves or console table featuring a high polish nickel plated finish. The table is constructed with six round legs having finials on t...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Antique Georgian Style Slim Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Georgian style slim bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. The quality is excellent, this has a smart and very practica...
Glass, Wood
Sculptural Kukkii Shelf in Walnut by Antrei Hartikainen
By Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Fiskars, FI
KUKKII (blooms) is a unique collection of slender-stemmed, wooden flowers and plants which, variously grouped, capture the moment of calm and freedom sometimes experienced in nature....
Walnut
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H 62.21 in W 10.24 in D 11.03 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Masouleh Tower Tribal Style Bookcase
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Masouleh Tower Sculpture. Also it can be used as small bookcase. Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works a...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura / Sculptural Shelf, Stool11, and stool23.
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Shelf by Hiroyuki Nishimura.
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Shelf 6
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This way, that way, this way. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Pine This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Shelf Sculpture 15
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Climb Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, thes...
Wood
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H 81.11 in W 18.51 in D 13.39 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture3 Abstract Style Wild Nature Glamping
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Televisole Tower Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use an...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Abstract Sculpture Shelf 4
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Late Autumn Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture 10 Primitive African Abstract
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Mr. Tower 3 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture 8 Primitive African Abstract
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This way, that way, this way Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Quercus Acutissima This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his wor...
Wood
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculpture 6 Primitive African Abstract
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Against Mt.Rokko. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material cherry. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use a...
Cherry
Hiroyuki Nishimura sculpture Primitive African Abstract
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This way, that way. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material oak. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Oak