The Taylor Donsker Furniture Company epitomizes exploration and imagination through its use of the forms, colors, grains and textures of wood. By complementing the dark luster of walnut with materials such as polished granite, each desk, bench and cabinet becomes a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted creation.
Taylor Donsker — the company’s founder — attended the University of Southern California (USC) for architecture. After graduation, not many firms were hiring, so in his spare time, Donsker explored woodworking and furniture design in his parents’ garage.
He eventually landed a job at an architecture firm, but found that the use of computers gave him a feeling of detachment. With woodworking and furniture design, he was able to feel connected to each project.
In 2012, Donsker presented his furniture at a design show and soon began receiving orders. The success led him to find inspiration in the trees themselves. In an interview with USC, Donsker said, “Now, I look at the roots of a redwood and see a chaise lounge, the stump of a eucalyptus tree that should be a throne.”
Donsker currently makes 10 to 15 large-scale pieces per year for an international clientele. Every wood is carefully considered for inclusion in a new furniture item, including its grain, texture and coloration.
On 1stDibs, explore Taylor Donsker’s seating, tables, storage pieces and more.
Pommele Eucalyptus Throne
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The live edge pomelle Eucalyptus "throne" by Taylor Donsker features a stunning array of detail and craftsmanship. Beginning with a section of rare Pommele Eucalyptus, Taylor methodi...
Granite, Brass, Bronze
Walnut Strike / Slip Bench
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
In the largest piece in the Strike/Slip series by Taylor Donsker, a massive block of solid Black Walnut is sawn and then rejoined into a single, shifted beam. Marbled grain and natur...
Brass
Strike/Slip Building Blocks
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Sawn from beams of solid California Walnut, these constructivist styled Strike/Slip earthquake inspired building blocks by Taylor Donsker are versatile...
Brass
Ore Table
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The ore coffee table by Taylor Donsker features a set of nesting tables, an organic table in California walnut and bronze, and a geometric table in bronze. The two tables may be s...
Bronze
Live Edge Graft Coffee Table
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The graft coffee table by Taylor Donsker features a live edge California Claro Walnut Y-slab top which rests on his signature patinated steel T ba...
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Harvest Table
By Taylor Donsker
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Available in single slab diameters of over six feet, the Harvest dining table by Taylor Donsker creates a visual anchor for any dining room or dining nook....
Brass, Bronze
Andrianna Shamaris Modern Organic Hand Carved Minimalist Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair hand carved from a single block of wood. Charred to an espresso tone revealing the unique wood grain. Both usable and sculptural. We added butterflies inlaid into the...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
High Stool, Solid Wood, Sculptural, Bar Chair, Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a bar chair. Carved from a single piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for gene...
Wood
Armcair, Solid Wood, Carved From Single Piece of Wood, Handmade, Organic
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of an armchair. Each piece in our production is carved by artists with basic ...
Wood
Contemporary Solid Wood Low Chairs, Asia, 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Contemporary interior design refers to the style of the moment, which means it is constantly evolving with time. These low chairs are about recognizing beauty in humble simplicity while showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. Low chairs have been common around Asia for centuries. These types of chairs, like the Japanese “zaisu” or the traditional Indian “Pida” chairs...
Wood
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
Hardwood
Sculptural Suar Wood Chair Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wonderfully sculptural chair was crafted from a single block of suar wood. The chair sits on 4 slender legs. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. This chair featu...
Wood, Fruitwood
