Thomas Newman Furniture
American
Thomas Newman’s wood furniture and lighting were described by Popular Woodworking magazine as “cutting-edge” and “original, elegant and visually stunning.” He combines traditional woodworking techniques with sophisticated technology, resulting in modern, captivating designs.
In his youth, Newman enjoyed building things in his father’s basement workshop. He later studied art history at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. A self-taught woodworker, Newman began his career in the 1970s restoring antique furniture. He grew a reputation for his exceptional finishes, a skill he learned from author and finishing expert George Frank, becoming known as one of New York City’s top finishers.
By the late 1970s, Newman had developed an interest in furniture design. He was inspired by American woodworker and architect George Nakashima. Through Thomas Newman Studio, his first successful project was designing and building high-end tables for New York’s Howard Kaplan showroom. This led to collaborations with influential designers, including Anthony Baratta and William Diamond.
In 2001, Russian designer Vladimir Krasnogorov joined Thomas Newman Studio, becoming its principal designer of sculptural, carved-wood chairs, coffee tables, stools and dining room tables and sets.
While many pieces are made from traditional hardwoods like walnut and tiger maple, Newman and Krasnogorov also specialize in using 1,200-year-old bog oak, such as for their striking console tables, cabinets and geometric wall decorations.
Throughout his 50-year career, Newman’s furniture has been sourced by nearly every major design firm in New York City and featured in numerous prestigious publications, such as Wallpaper* magazine’s “Best of 2019” issue.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Thomas Newman tables, seating, case pieces and storage cabinets and more.
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Creator: Thomas Newman
"Model 2" Contemporary Sculptural Lounge Chair, Acajou Wood Tone Finish
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The lines of the Model 2, especially its sideview, seem unmistakably Art Deco. Perhaps a 1930s sports car. At the same time the sinuous carving is reminiscent of the great Art Nouvea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
"Watiya Juta" - Chandelier, Sculptural, Contemporary, Leaf-like - Ebonized
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
“Watiya Juta” is the name of the Australian species of Acacia tree. Aboriginal peoples use this motif, the inspiration for this chandelier, for millennia. It has deep spiritual meani...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
"Rita" - Small Table, Carved, Collectible, Organic, Sculptural - Amber
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
This contemporary table combines the clearly organic shape of the hand carved sweeping base elements, with the contemporary, geometric shape of the tops. Made up of two of identical ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
Organic, Sculptural Wood Sapele, hand finish- Leaf-like, Contemporary Chandelier
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
"Watiya Juta" is the name of the Australian species of the Acacia tree. Aboriginal peoples have used the design motif – the inspiration for our chandelier - for thousands of years as a symbol for this tree. The Acacia has been their source of wood used for spear shafts.
As an abstract symbol it has deep spiritual meaning for the Aboriginal Australians...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Thomas Newman Furniture
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Wood
"Gaia" - Carved, Modern, Hand Finished Dining Chair - Amber, COM
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The Gaia chair is ideal as a dining side chair, but could be placed as a “slipper” almost anywhere for a stylish accent or convenient seating. A close look reveals subtle “compound” ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood, Upholstery
Carved, Sculptural, Modern, comfortable hand cerused dining chair.
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The Gaia chair is ideal as a dining side chair, but could be placed as a “slipper” almost anywhere for a stylish accent or convenient seating. A close look reveals subtle “compound” ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
"Model 2" - Contemporary Sculptural Cerused Lounge Chair - Unique Modern Design
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The lines of the Model 2, especially its sideview, seem unmistakably Art Deco. Perhaps a 1930s sports car. At the same time the sinuous carving is reminiscent of the great Art Nouvea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
Evolution Stool Hand Carved Sculptural Stool in Sapele, Finish in Sapele Traite
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The name "EVOLUTION" suggests an elemental concept: a simple beginning for more complex ideas that evolve from it. The two legs of this piece are identical, held together with a simp...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
Pedestal Table, Collectible, Sculptural, Organic, Customizable size & finish
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The AvA pedestal table is made up of three identical elements that twist around each other in a repeat pattern. The inspiration for the legs is reminiscent of The Evolution Stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
Evo Stool Grande, Carved Modern Sculptural, Organic, Sapele - Ebonized black
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The name "evolution" suggests an elemental, primitive concept - a simple beginning for more complex contemporary ideas that evolve from it. The two hand carved legs are identical, he...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Sapele Wood
"Architects Table" Classic Arts & Crafts Dining Table in Walnut
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
This classic design recalls timbered roof trusses used for centuries in
European churches and elsewhere. Exposed beams are connected using
traditiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Walnut
HOMAGE Chair - Organic, Sculptural, Ebonized Contemporary Dining Armchair
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Designed as a companion to the Howard table, the Homage chair is a tour de force of sculptural carving. There is an understated elegance to each of its el...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Wood
HOMAGE CHAIR- Sculptural, Carved Dining Armchair - Cerused Sapele Wood
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Designed as a companion to the Howard table, the Homage chair is a tour de force of sculptural carving. There is an understated elegance to each of its el...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Wood
THE LOOP:- Organic, Sculpted, Contemporary Sapele Drink Stand, TV Table
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
This little sculpted drink stand, clearly organic, yet simultaneously abstract and Minimalist, expresses a surprising energy and dynamism. Its two elements rise and pass each other without touching, seemingly on separate paths in what becomes a kind of dance. They could be plant forms emerging from the soil, or perhaps even a pair of cobras rising from the snake charmer’s basket to sway to the rhythms of his flute.
The inspiration, equally surprising, was Vera Mukhina...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Evolution Stool-Sculptural, Organic, Hand Carved, Cerused Sapele Wood Stool
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The name "EVOLUTION" suggests an elemental concept: a simple beginning for more complex ideas that evolve from it. The two legs of this piece are identical, held together with a simp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Rita Hand Carved, Hand Finished, Collectible, Organic, Contemporary, Geometric
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
This contemporary table combines the clearly organic shape of the hand carved sweeping base elements, with the contemporary, geometric shape of the tops. Made up of two of identical ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gail-Sculpted, Contemporary, Carved, Sensuous Sapele 3-Legged Occasional Table
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The Classic geometry of this little table, a round top over a triangular shelf or stretcher assembly, supported by three legs, is given a sculpted, organic form employing traditional...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bog Oak Live Edge Slab Console with Hand Carved Sculptural Base
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
This live edge slab is 1200 year old bog oak recently found in the
Dnieper River in Ukraine. It was in a 300 year old Turkish ship sunk by
Russian soldiers during a war between the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Bog Wood
Howard Table- Modern Hand Carved Sapele Wood Sculptural Dining Table-Glass Top
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The idea of this table was to find an efficient, Minimalist architecture, much in the manner of Carlo Mollino where there is a pleasing marriage of form and function. The designers w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Infinity Squares-Table in 1, 200 Year Old Bog Oak with Hand-Turned Legs
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
A tabletop is an opportunity to display the beauty of whatever material
it is fashioned from, and this piece does not disappoint. The striking
beauty 1200 year old bog oak, sawn ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Bog Wood
Surfer - Modern, Organic Sculptural, Sapele Wood Shelf - available in 5 tones
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The designers’ initial idea was to make a shelf, but when it was done it seemed a shame to put anything on it. Maybe it’s a sculptural piece. They leave this dilemma, and the challen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Thomas Newman Furniture
Materials
Wood
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