Artist and designer Hannah Bigeleisen creates sculptural lighting fixtures and other furnishings that are characterized by architectural forms, dazzling patterns and clean geometric lines.
Bigeleisen was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her family moved several times, which meant that she spent time in Minnesota, Georgia, Alaska and New York. At an early age, Bigeleisen found herself intrigued by the works of minimalist and Conceptual artists who thrived during the early to the mid-20th century. She frequently explored the art spaces and museums in all of the cities in which her family settled.
At the age of 17, Bigeleisen moved to Ohio and enrolled in the Cleveland Institute of Art, where she met her future husband and fellow furniture designer Steven Bukowski. After earning her BFA in 2010, Bigeleisen decided to move to Brooklyn, New York, but relocated to Providence, Rhode Island, and completed the MFA program at RISD. The artist subsequently moved back to Brooklyn, where she finally put down roots and opened her design practice in 2016.
In addition to furniture, Bigeleisen creates sculptures, prints and paintings. Her series of Stack Lamps could be seen as representative of each of her pursuits. Inspired by architectural structures, Bigeleisen’s stately handmade Stack Lamps comprise wood frames covered in plaster cloth and lacquered papier-mâché. They resemble speckled stone monuments and have been lauded as playful and refreshingly innovative.
Bigeleisen’s work has been spotlighted in the pages of Architectural Digest and Interior Design. In 2018 she teamed up with the fashion designers at Blluemade for the brand’s autumn/winter fashion campaign. Bigeleisen also collaborated with her husband on a collection of furniture and an immersive installation for Sight Unseen.
On 1stDibs, find Hannah Bigeleisen lighting, tables and more.
Outdoor Throne Chair – Sculptural Brutalist Handcrafted Modern Chair
By Hannah Bigeleisen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Form is everything- Enzo Mari The groundbreaking Italian modernist artist and furniture designer,Enzo Mari, serves as the inspiration behind our Throne Chair. We channeled his sign...
Cement
Throne Chair by Hannah Bigeleisen, Solid Walnut, Modern Design, New
By Hannah Bigeleisen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Form is everything- Enzo Mari The groundbreaking Italian modernist artist and furniture designer,Enzo Mari, serves as the inspiration behind our Throne Chair. We channeled his sign...
Walnut
$900 / item
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Wing Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood, Caned Backrest, Modern Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A study in proportion, softness, and structural grace. The Wing Collection is born from the pursuit of equilibrium, balancing structure and lightness, geometry and comfort, precisio...
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Faux Leather
$2,737 / item
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Invicta Dining Chair in Velvet, Modern Design, Solid Wood, Portugal
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Invicta dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a so...
Fabric, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
$1,499
H 32 in W 23.25 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah design for Knoll Studios is utilitarian sculpture at its best. Chair features a cur...
Aluminum, Chrome
$960
H 31.25 in W 18 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Sculptural Wood Tripod Chair, Spain Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of interesting brutalist wood tripod chairs from Spain, with a trefoil motif adorning all the chair handles. The trefoil is a frequently occur...
Wood
$900 / item
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Wing Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood, Caning Back, Modern Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A study in proportion, softness, and structural grace. The Wing Collection is born from the pursuit of equilibrium, balancing structure and lightness, geometry and comfort, precision and sensuality. Inspired by the aerodynamic lines of the B-52 aircraft, Wing translates the logic of flight into furniture that feels simultaneously grounded and suspended. Subtle transitions, sculpted volumes, and resilient wood sections create a rhythm that is architectural yet fluid. Every element is guided by the golden section, ensuring that each profile and inclination exists in perfect proportion to the whole. Crafted in solid wood, Wing reveals natural variations in grain, making every piece unique. Despite its sculptural presence, it remains warm and intimately functional, inviting daily use through the softness of curve, the precision of joinery, and the balance of proportion. Wing is a breeze, a presence felt, not imposed. A collection designed to inhabit life gracefully, every day. Without armrests, the geometry becomes more pronounced, emphasizing verticality and rhythm. The profile is slender, architectural, and disciplined, bringing clarity to dining spaces and fluidity to interiors. Drawn according to the golden section, the chair balances material and motion in perfect proportion. Its solid wood backrest is sculpted for comfort while maintaining a precise silhouette. Every joint and transition is refined into harmony, making the chair both minimal and emotionally present. This is not reduction, but refinement. Light in footprint, rich in intention, the Wing Chair...
Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Cane
$3,458 / item
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in
Grace Urban Dining Chair, Solid Wood & Paint Brass, Modern Design
Located in Frazão, Porto
The sophisticated character of the GRACE Urban chair is given by the combination of the most distinct raw materials, from wood to the fabric textures and metallic details, taking sha...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel
$950 / item
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Wing Chair with Arms by Simonini, Solid Wood, Modern Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A study in proportion, softness, and structural grace. The Wing Collection is born from the pursuit of equilibrium, balancing structure and lightness, geometry and comfort, precision and sensuality. Inspired by the aerodynamic lines of the B-52 aircraft, Wing translates the logic of flight into furniture that feels simultaneously grounded and suspended. Subtle transitions, sculpted volumes, and resilient wood sections create a rhythm that is architectural yet fluid. Every element is guided by the golden section, ensuring that each profile and inclination exists in perfect proportion to the whole. Crafted in solid wood, Wing reveals natural variations in grain, making every piece unique. Despite its sculptural presence, it remains warm and intimately functional, inviting daily use through the softness of curve, the precision of joinery, and the balance of proportion. Wing is a breeze, a presence felt, not imposed. A collection designed to inhabit life gracefully, every day. In the armchair version, the Wing Chair...
Textile, Wood, Hardwood, Upholstery, Cane
Brutalist Spanish Midcentury Sculptural Tripod Chair
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Introducing the Exquisite Brutalist Spanish Sculptural midcentury Tripod Chair from 1950 Looking to add a touch of unique sophistication to yo...
Wood
$2,748 / item
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Invicta Dining Chair: Solid Wood & Upholstered Fabric, Modern Design
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a so...
Fabric, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
$3,010 / item
+ 5 moreH 30.5 in W 25.13 in D 21 in
Mantis Chair in Solid Walnut with Leather Cushion Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Inspired by the noble praying mantis, the signature stance and powerful limbs of this chair offers a study in contrasts. Strong and elegant, sharp and curved, thick and thin, the Mantis is sturdy and solid, yet visually light. Designer Craig Bassam conceived the chair to be a new American Classic, an object that possessed measurable gravitas and wasn’t overly indebted to the Classic dining chairs associated with midcentury Europe. From certain angles, the Mantis chair...
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Modern Angel Pazmino Throne Chair
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A rare extra-large version of the Mid-Century Modern design from Ecuador’s Angel Pazmino. Crafted by artisans from tropical hardwoods with hand-tooled leather slings. Beautiful wood ...
Leather, Hardwood
$2,800 / set
H 29 in W 15 in D 18 in
Set of Three Sculptural Brutalist Organic Mexican Modern Dining / Accent Chairs
By Sabena
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking set of three sculptural dining or accent chairs crafted from thick hand-carved solid wood with blackened iron bases, evocative of the celebrated organic modern designs ass...
Brass, Steel