Chileanborn, new yorkbased artist sebastian errazuriz transformed a found branch from a felled tree into a unique and beautiful bookshelf. His extraordinary idea was inspired by the thick ivy that he used to place his childhood garden toys on, and the result of that inspiration was this work of art called metamorphosis it is a baltic birch plywood furniture piece that. The repurposed artwork was named bilbao, after the. Sebastian errazurizs oneofakind shelving unit called bilbao proves that inspiration can come from simply stepping outside your front door. Bilbao tree shelf fallen tree branch converted into shelf by artist sebastian errazuriz. Tree shelves by sebastian errazuriz clutter magazine. The old oak tree shelf in 2020 old oak tree, tree bookshelf. For one week errazuriz thus turned the arena into a public park that invited contemplation. Gallery is located in a soho loft space and is open monday to friday 10am6pm.
Designer sebastian errazuriz made unusual book shelves with real tree branches, adding novelty to tree inspired designs. Mar 31, 2020 tree bookshelves that creatively display collections in style forget the old, boring and simple bookshelves your parents used to have and focus on more creative designs. Jan 11, 2016 bilbao by sebastian errazuriz is a bookshelf that belongs in the home of a woodland creature. The journey of sebastian errazuriz by robert klanten. By doing little alternations to everyday items he manages to create the most unusual products and fashion pieces that provoke both thought and humor. Tree bookcases and shelves, eco style comes with space saving. Most of us stick with ikea display cases and shelves to display our designer toys. From cristina grajales gallery, sebastian errazuriz, tree shelf 20, platano oriental wood, jequitiba wood, and stainless steel, 96. Its of respectable size and the shape was dictated by the branch. The fallen tree branch is now one beautiful, unconventional book shelve. Bilbao tree shelf artist and designer sebastian errazuriz allows natural form to dictate his furniture design, building shelves and tables that conform to the tree structures that inspire his work. Bilbao tree shelf, by chilean artist and designer sebastian errazuriz. Titled bilbao, the design of the shelf features a single branch with added glass plates to store small objects. Designer sebastian errazuriz made unusual book shelves with real tree branches, adding novelty to treeinspired designs.
Sebastian errazuriz 1977, born in chile and currently living in new york, is probably one of the most talented young artists today. Artist finds fallen tree branch on road, turns it into shelf. The beech tree bookshelf tree shelf, shelves, interior. Bilbao fallen branch reworked into functional book shelves, by sebastian errazuriz this tree bookshelf transforms literature into beautiful and functional wall art. Bilbao receives its name from the street in santiago where the artist found a branch that had broken off a fallen tree. Chilean artist sebastian errazuriz found one when walking around the city in santiago, chile and transformed it into a beautiful shelf. Sebastian errazuriz transformed a tree branch from a felled tree into a unique and beautiful bookshelf. Brooklynbased designer sebastian errazurizs tree shelf.
Chilean designer sebastian errazuriz created a shelf that resembles the shape of a tree branch. Sometimes, life gives you branches and you make bookshelves out of them. The rabbit is already out of the hat, print media is dying. Sculptural bilbao tree shelf sebastian errazuriz studio. Jan 09, 2016 sebastian errazurizs oneofakind shelving unit called bilbao proves that inspiration can come from simply stepping outside your front door. Bookshelves are usually in the form of simple planks supporting books and the whole picture together seems like a stack. New york based designer sebastian errazuriz designed this artistically eyecatching furniture design. See more ideas about room decor, aesthetic rooms and cute room decor.
Found fallen tree branch is repurposed into beautifully unconventional shelving sebastian errazurizs oneofakind shelving unit called bilbao proves that inspiration can. His credenzas, cabinets, and other units open in a myriad of creative ways, like a piece that fans out in four different directions, or an unassuming box which opens to reveal nearly two dozen drawers and a mirror. This book is the first comprehensive collection of sebastian errazurizs work, which the new york times calls humorously avantgarde. Based in new york city, errazuriz specializes in designing wooden furniture.
There, he twisted, turned, and readapted it, allowing the giant branch to hug a flat wall and live its new life as an unconventional shelf. Sebastian errazurizs repurposed fallen tree shelves inconnulab. Errazuriz reclaims tree branches from south america, as well as manufactures his own faux branches, to create these winding pieces of furniture. Lushome presents beautiful design ideas for interior decorating with tree book shelves. The branch was found on a road and then reshaped to fit as a shelf. Designed to look just like a bare tree, it branches to one side to provide level limbs to rest a number of objects on from actual books to home decor. Tree bookcase, good look for an eclectic modern home office space tree bookshelf, unique. The windswept oak tree shelf in 2020 tree bookshelf. The spruce tree bookcase is crafted from carb ii compliant mdf, and attaches securely to any wall in the house. Artist and designer sebastian errazuriz allows natural form to dictate his furniture design, building shelves and tables that conform to the tree structures that inspire his work.
Nature provides endless inspirations for modern bookcases and shelves. Created using a found tree branch, the artist retrieved the fallen limb from a santiago street and took it back to his workshop. Found fallen tree branch is repurposed into beautifully. Functional shelves and tables built from fallen south american. The windswept oak tree bookshelf in 2020 tree bookshelf. Made using a real fallen tree branch, the shelf features an artistic and contemporary design that provides ample space at various height levels. Artist and designer sebastian errazuriz allows natural form to dictate his furniture design, building shelves and tables that conform to the tree. Tree book shelves are a wonderful way to bring eco style and space saving ideas into modern interior design. Jan 12, 2016 sebastian errazuriz previously creates functional storage pieces that double as elegant sculptures for his ongoing series mechanical cabinet. Created using a found tree branch, the artist retrieved. The windswept oak tree bookshelf tree bookshelf, bookshelf. The shelves of sebastian errazuriz s oneoff, handcarved bookcase were inspired by the branches that grew on his childhood home in. But wouldnt life be that much better if we could use these tree shelves designed by sebastian errazuriz.
Its time to think out of the box and to find new ways to display your book collection. Minimalist bookshelf design ideas for your home library tree bookshelf. The truth hurts, but we are vastly sprinting to digital media with cloud computing. The bookshelf is hand carved from baltic birch plywood and resembles a big tree branch with lots of ramifications. The natural shape of the limb predetermined the form of the shelf. Errazuriz utilizes art and design as a vehicle for social exegesis. Bilbao by sebastian errazuriz inhabitat green design. Tree bookshelves that creatively display collections in style forget the old, boring and simple bookshelves your parents used to have and focus on more creative designs. Tree branch bookshelf designed by sebastian errazuriz. Found fallen tree branch is repurposed into beautifully unconventional shelving sebastian errazuriz s oneofakind shelving unit called bilbao proves that inspiration can come from simply stepping outside your front door. The branch was taken to the workshop and twisted, turned, and readapted so it could hug a flat wall and live a new life as a shelf.
Artist transforms a fallen tree branch into a unique and. May 06, 2012 tree branch bookshelf designed by sebastian errazuriz. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The collection includes furniture, lighting, textile, ceramic and silver design. Metamorphosis tree bookshelf by sebastian errazuriz home. As its name suggests, the bilbao shelf holds your books and other small items while at the same time creating a natural feel in your home, as it compliments your natural home interior design theme. He recycled a dry branch for beautiful and creative bookshelf, which is versatile and suitable for any interior decorating. Jan 05, 2020 the rabbit is already out of the hat, print media is dying. Sebastian errazuriz previously creates functional storage pieces that double as elegant sculptures for his ongoing series mechanical cabinet. Bilbao by sebastian errazuriz is a bookshelf that belongs in the home of a woodland creature. Cristina grajales gallery new york specializes in 20th century and contemporary design. Tree bookshelves that creatively display collections in style. There, he twisted, turned, and readapted it, allowing the giant branch. Sebastian errazuriz uses art and design as a vehicle for social commentary.
Bilbao named after the street he found it in is a black shelf made out of a tree branch. Errazuriz then applied black lacquer to give it a smooth and shiny finish. Errazuriz twisted and sanded the branch to get it into the shape he needed. Finished with highgloss, lowvoc lacquers, the spruce tree bookcase is a.
His extraordinary idea was inspired by the thick ivy that he used to place his childhood garden toys on, and the result of that inspiration was this work of art called metamorphosis. The wall mesh grid is adaptable, flexible, and made for any room in the house, garden, workplace, or even the garage, the modular shelving unit is a wonder for those bits and pieces that get in the way and refuse to fit with minimalist style aspirations. Bilbao tree shelf artist and designer sebastian errazuriz allows natural form to. Errazuriz adapted it to his needs by twisting it and sanding the rough edges. A book about bookshelves to put on your very own bookshelf. Finished with highgloss, lowvoc lacquers, the spruce tree bookcase is a stunning fixture in any color. On the last day, the artist had the two best chilean soccer teams play a match around the tree for 20,000 spectators.
Functional shelves and tables built from fallen south. The ability to read your favorite book, paper, or ma. Sebastian errazuriz s oneofakind shelving unit called bilbao proves that inspiration can come from simply stepping outside your front door. The concept starts with a modular unit developed to play with and transform into a multitude of functionalities. The prolific brooklynbased designer explored themes of life and death in pieces like the porcupine cabinet, in which storage spaces open like spines, and his gun chairs with handgun storage spaces built into their bases. See more ideas about tree stump, garden art and garden projects. Artist finds fallen branch, makes a book shelf demilked. Highlighting the trees shape as focal point, errazuriz keeps his designs simple, placing only thin panes of glass to add the functionality needed for shelves or. May 01, 2012 a book about bookshelves to put on your very own bookshelf. The shelves of sebastian errazurizs oneoff, handcarved bookcase were inspired by the branches that grew on his childhood home in.