Zhang Zhoujie credits the creative possibilities of the computer with the acclaimed designs of his ultra-modern metal furniture. Chairs, side tables and decorative pieces are made with digital design technology and production methods like 3D printing.
Born in Ningbo, China, Zhang earned a degree in industrial design from the China Academy of Art before moving to London for a Master of Arts in industrial design from Central Saint Martins. After his studies, Zhang returned to China and founded his design studio, Zhang Zhoujie Digital Lab, in Shanghai in 2010. There he pioneered a new method of digital production.
Zhang begins with software algorithms. “The computer is the author,” he explained to Surface magazine. “I am the curator.” After selecting a design from the computer’s output, he cuts, welds and polishes metal for the piece. Through this approach, each item is unique.
The first significant result of this process was the Triangulation Chair. Released in 2014, the futuristic design garnered attention for its endless variations. Zhang exhibited the chair at Design Shanghai 2018, where 100 versions were installed in a courtyard. Gallery ALL cofounder Yu Wang told Introspective magazine why the display was so momentous: “Nobody had seen this much digitally created design in one place before.”
Zhang has participated in exhibitions worldwide, including 100% Design in London. Fast Company named him one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business in China in 2014 and he was included on the 2021 Forbes China's Most Valuable Smart Designer list.
On 1stDibs, find Zhang Zhoujie seating, tables, wall decorations and more.
Object #MT-T3-S-S Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...
Stainless Steel
Object #MT-T1-S-S Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...
Stainless Steel
Object #MT-T1-S-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...
Stainless Steel
Object #MT-T2-S-L Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...
Stainless Steel
Object #MT-T4-S-S Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Side Table by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...
Stainless Steel
Object #MT-T5-S-S Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Side Table by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...
Stainless Steel
Object #MT-V1 Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Table by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegantly designed table was created with handmade digital crafts, the same fabrication techniques devised in Zhoujie’s digital laboratory. The work's digital roots lend an arch...
Stainless Steel
Heavy Water Gueridon in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Heavy Water Gueridon in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor Limited Edition of 8 + 4AP. Dimensions: D 100 x W 100 x H 89 cm. Materials: Mirror-polished stainless ...
Stainless Steel
Lunar Table in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Lunar Table in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor Limited Edition of 12 + 4AP. Dimensions: D 106 x W 170 x H 40 cm. Materials: Mirror-polished stainless steel. ...
Stainless Steel
Mirror Table in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Mirror Table in Welded Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor Limited Edition of 8 + 4AP. Dimensions: D 55 x W 75 x H 45 cm. Materials: Mirror-polished stainless steel. Ju...
Stainless Steel
Silver Narciso Table by Davide Medri
By Davide Medri
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Narciso table by Davide Medri. Materials: mirror mosaic, iron. Also available in gold. Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 45 cm. Also available in Ø 60 x H 60, Ø 80 x H 40 cm. David...
Iron
Polished Steel Transition Side Table Bimetal Brass Stainless Steel Top
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A side table as part of the Transition collection, featuring a unique, artistic mirror polished tabletop, crafted from brass and stainless steel on a tubular base. Measures: H 18”. ...
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal
