When sculpture meets function: Filip Piccolruaz's chairs

Handcrafted wooden chairs that bring together art, design, craftsmanship and emotion to create unique pieces for contemporary living spaces.

In his work, art, design and craftsmanship merge to create a unique expression of emotion, form and function. The artist creates chairs from living wood that transcend their functional purpose to become sculptures capturing the essence of human beings in moments of closeness, strength, calm or sensuality. Each chair pays homage to the human body, whether depicting a soft, feminine nude or a powerful male torso. These figures become furniture without losing their artistic identity. The human form becomes an object, yet remains a subject in terms of its emotional expression.

A chair to sit on and a work of art to experience.

Anyone who sits down becomes part of the artwork. A dialogue begins between the sitter and the chair, and the story evolves with every person who sits down, whether they are a woman, a man or a child. Sometimes it speaks of comfort; at other times, it speaks of solitude, friendship or desire. A quiet communication arises between viewer, user and art object – a play of forms, meanings and emotions.
Each chair is a unique, handcrafted piece, from the initial sketch to the final grain of wood. Filip Piccolruaz's works fit seamlessly into modern interiors, exclusive villas, and public spaces. They are places of calm, bold artistic statements and inspiration.