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.
Arch Center Dining Table with Mirror Finish Stainless Steel by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Arch table, sharing similar characteristics to the stool the table rises from its splayed legs into an elegant faceted arch merging seamlessly into its strong body...
Stainless Steel
Arch Center Dining Table with Mirror Finish Stainless Steel by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Arch table, sharing similar characteristics to the stool the table rises from its splayed legs into an elegant faceted arch merging seamlessly into its strong body, creating a st...
Stainless Steel
Brass Tornado Square Center Dining Table by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The brass collection is the first series of objects developed with Endless Forms, Zhoujie’s own digitalized fabrication system that generates an ever-changing family of objects. Wit...
Brass
Tornado Square Center Dining Table Mirror Finish Stainless Steel
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The stainless steel Tornado table is a perfect example of Zhoujie’s philosophy of actionless. Like a force of an airplane, polymerizing inward and flowin...
Stainless Steel
Brass Tornado Square Center Dining Table by Zhoujie Zhang
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The brass collection is the first series of objects developed with Endless Forms, Zhoujie’s own digitalized fabrication system that generates an ever-changing family of objects. W...
Brass
Italian Brass and Chrome Center or Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Italian Brass and Chrome Center or Dining Table, Italy, circa 1960s. The table base measures 27.5"H x 35.25"W.
Metal
1970s Sculptural Chrome Dining Or Center Table
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern sleek and sculptural chrome 1970s tubular dining or center table. This table is simply stunning. The photographs really capture its beauty. Curved chrome supports reflect and ...
Chrome
$4,250Sale Price|26% Off
H 29 in W 62.63 in D 42.75 in
Louis XVI Jansen Style Center or Dining Table Black Lacquer Steinway Finish
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Jansen style center or dining table in a black lacquer Steinway piano finish. Part of our extensive collection of over forty dining tables and chair sets as seen on this si...
Wood
Custom Modern Round Oak Dining Table Washed Finish
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom Modern Round Oak Dining Table Washed Finish. Featuring stunning sunburst oak top finished in a natural warm washed finish. Sitting atop a...
Metal
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 36 in D 36 in
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Square Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire bamboo rattan dining table made in the California organic modern style. The table features a rare, bespoke glazed fi...
Iron
Dos Gallos Custom Round Beehive Pedestal Dining/Center Table
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful custom pedestal table with layered beehive base. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes, in walnut, oak or mahogany. Can be made with leaves. Made in Los Angeles. Shown h...
Walnut
$2,922
H 27.96 in W 41.54 in D 52.37 in
Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Center / Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality figured mahogany centre/ dining table having a quality figured mahogany tilt top with a moulded edge supported by a turned column pedestal standing on sabre l...
Other
$1,600
H 30.25 in W 35.5 in D 55 in
Brutalist Steel Center, Dining or Console Table in the Style of Silas Seandel
By Paul Evans, Silas Seandel
Located in Miami, FL
Oval glass top center or dining table with welded steel base in the style of Paul Evans and Silas Seandel. Manufacturer unknown, circa 1970s. Use with the existing glass or have a ne...
Steel
$250,000 / item
H 29.13 in W 326.77 in D 82.68 in
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
$12,880 / item
H 30 in Dm 42 in
Custom Round Corkscrew Center/Dining Table with Ebony by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut corkscrew centre table with ebony finish. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes in a variety of wood types. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio. CIUTOM PRICES A...
Ebony, Walnut
Large Elegant Restored Vintage Circular Dining or Center Table by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional restored large circular dining or center table by McGuire, circa 1980. Stout, heavy steel frame construction veneered in bamboo; leather wrapped detail in the iconic M...
Steel
Breathtaking Trompe L'oiel Dining or Center Table Base by Betty Cobonpue
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A remarkable Tromp L'oiel style dining or center table by the visionary Betty Cobonpue, circa 1980. Steamed reed rattan with a stunning ribbon detail over solid mahogany construction...
Rattan, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 86.62 in
Tornado Square Center Dining Table Mirror Finish Stainless Steel
By Zhang Zhoujie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The stainless steel Tornado table is a perfect example of Zhoujie’s philosophy of actionless. Like a force of an airplane, polymerizing inward and flowin...
Stainless Steel