India Foster Furniture

This table is made from petrified palm wood and solid bronze. The surface of the top is polished to reveal the intricate details and the bronze base plate is carefully cut to match the outline of the fossilized wood. I work with a metal artist to create each design by hand and each piece I create is completely unique with its own fossil top. Petrified palm wood can be found in the southern states on the Gulf of Mexico, where palm trees grew millions of years ago along the coast. Some trees were submerged and fossilized to form excellent petrified specimens. These pieces were obtained from the Catahoula Formation. The bronze base is made by a skilled metal artist who shapes the bronze using only hand tools. At Shizen Studio, every consideration is made to respect the earth and her inhabitants. Designs are produced by a network of skilled artisans and makers that share a commitment to the environment, local community and quality craftsmanship. Glues are water-based and non-toxic. No VOC...

This bench is made with bases in limestone and the top in solid wood, which can be mahogany, teak, or oak. It can be used indoors or outdoors, depending on the species. 3640These bas...

This table is made from reclaimed oak and solid brass. The top is made from a solid piece of of wood with a mortise cut slightly off center, allowing the tenon from the solid brass ...

This bookshelf is made from Florida mahogany using traditional joinery. The mortise and tenon joint is visible from the side of the bookshelf. I work with a master woodworker to crea...

This table is made from salvaged limestone and FSC certified oak. The thick wood top sits atop two solid bases, with visible fossilized corals in the stone. Every piece I make is uni...

The Rio Mirror is made from a single piece of reclaimed Florida mahogany. The organic shape of the mirror complements the curves of the wood in its natural form. Every piece I make is unique. The finest mahogany grows only in the Caribbean and the southernmost reaches of Florida and is sadly endangered in the wild. This species can only be sourced by reclaiming (sub)urban trees or trees that fell naturally in the wild. The timber is milled locally in South Florida and cured for several years before it is ready for use. The design of each piece is informed by the natural shape and character of the wood. At Shizen Studio, every consideration is made to respect the earth and her inhabitants. Designs are produced by a network of skilled makers that share a commitment to the environment, local community and quality craftsmanship. Glues are water-based and non-toxic. No VOC...

The Largo Box is designed by India Foster in collaboration with Lucas Coffield Leather and Bent Tree Studio. Each box is made from FSC certified wood with a beeswax finish and brass ...

Shizen Studio presents the Pietra Tables, designed by India Foster. These tables are made from reclaimed marble and recycled steel. The polished stone top is backed with cork and sits on a blackened steel frame. Every piece I make is unique. I search for rare pieces of stone that are distinctive and vibrant. Norwegian Rose...

The Deco Table is made from solid, reclaimed Florida mahogany that was toppled during a hurricane. The streamlined top is inlaid with brass in an elegant de...

This table is made from piece of reclaimed tropical almond. The solid, curved wood top sits atop a solid brass leg. Every piece I make is unique. I work with a master woodworker to c...

The Quarto Table is made from reclaimed albizia wood. The solid wood pieces are held together with meticulous butterfly joints. Every piece I make is unique. I work with a master woo...