Discover How Modern Designers Turn Furniture Into Sculptural Art
From Nomon’s bird-inspired Rara Avis tables to Eny Lee Parker’s organic ceramic pieces and Stefan Rurak Studio’s concrete and steel creations, today’s designers are redefining the boundaries between function and form. These pieces merge craftsmanship, texture, and material experimentation, transforming everyday furniture and lighting into expressive sculptural statements that bring both warmth and sophistication to contemporary interiors.
Table Meets Sculpture: Nomon’s Rara Avis Side Tables
Designed by Mermelada Studio for Nomon, the Rara Avis collection transforms side tables into sculptural art pieces. Inspired by the elegance of birds, each table features walnut wood, brass accents, and a marble base, blending functionality with playful sophistication.
Organic Shapes Meet Artistry in Eny Lee Parker’s Ceramic Furniture
Handcrafted in the artist’s studio, these sculptural ceramic pieces blur the line between furniture and art. Each form is fluid and tactile, reflecting Eny Lee Parker’s signature approach to design where imperfection and craftsmanship bring warmth and individuality to modern interiors.
Organic Lighting Fixtures
The Oo Floor Lamp by Eny Lee Parker brings a sculptural, organic feel to modern interiors. Made from ceramic with glass globes and brushed metal accents, its curved, cactus-like form adds warmth and artistry to any space. Each piece is handcrafted to order, combining functional lighting with a distinctive handmade aesthetic.
The Scarpa Light Turns Concrete and Wood into Illuminated Art
Inspired by Carlo Scarpa, this lighting design pairs solid wood or blackened steel bases with hand-cast concrete shades that are intentionally fractured to reveal warm light within. Each piece is individually cracked, exposing rebar and texture for a raw, architectural effect. Combining strength, imperfection, and refinement, the Scarpa Light transforms industrial materials into sculptural, glowing works of art.
A Modern Fusion of Concrete, Steel, and Walnut by Stefan Rurak Studio
This round dining table combines cast concrete, blackened steel, and solid walnut in a bold display of craftsmanship and contrast. The concrete base is intentionally cracked, supporting a slim steel top treated with a unique patina and finished with a walnut cap. The mix of raw and refined textures gives the piece a sculptural, architectural presence that elevates any contemporary dining space.
Discover the Platonic Lounge Chair by Francis Assadi
Inspired by the geometry of the cube, the Platonic Lounge Chair reinterprets a timeless form through sculptural design and material contrast. Walnut cubes are connected by stainless steel rods to frame a smooth, curved Avonite seat that balances structure and comfort.
Discover the Steel Forest Table by Ethan Abramson
Handcrafted from 1/4-inch steel with solid wood accents, the Steel Forest Table blends industrial strength with artisanal detail. Designed with intentional splits reminiscent of live edge wood, each crack is joined by a walnut or oak butterfly inlay that adds warmth and contrast.