About Thomas Newman Studio
Thomas Newman studied art history at Swarthmore College and enjoyed making things in his father’s basement workshop. A self-taught woodworker, he has had a fifty-year career that began by restoring antiques. It was a lesson, not only in a wide range of woodworking techniques, but also in various traditional furniture styles. He developed a specialized table-making business and built more than 500 custom tables. Over this period his work has been featured by nearly every major design firm in New York City. Vladimir Krasnogorov joined the studio in 2001 and is the principa...Read More
Featured Pieces
"Gaia" - Carved, Modern, Hand Finished Dining Chair, Slipper Chair, Cerused, COM
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sapele Wood, Upholstery
"Gaia" - Carved, Modern, Hand Finished Dining Chair - Wood Tone, COM
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” ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sapele Wood, Upholstery
"Rita" - Coffee Table, Carved, Collectible, Organic, Contemporary - Wood Tone
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktai...
Materials
Sapele Wood
"Watiya Juta" - Chandelier, Sculptural, Contemporary, Leaf-like - Ebonized
By Vladimir Krasnogorov, Thomas Newman
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 Chandeliers and Pe...
Materials
Sapele Wood
"Evolution Stool Grande" - Hand-Carved, Sculptural, Organic, Sapele - Ebonized
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 Stools
Materials
Sapele Wood
"AvA" - Pedestal Table, Sculptural, Organic, Hand-Carved - Cerused
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 Pedestals
Materials
Sapele Wood
ANTONI TABLE A Modern take on Art Nouveau. Sloping legs, Carved, Collectible.
By Thomas W. Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Antoni Coffee Table is a larger variation of our "Gail" small side table. Its legs slope slightly inward and the dimensions put it into the coffee table range. The Classic geometry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Sapele Wood
"Model 2" Contemporary Sculptural Lounge Chair, Walnut/Mahogany 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
BIJOU, modern sculptural shelf, object of art, collectible quiet luxury
By Thomas W. Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
BIJOU- "an object, especially of a residence, small and elegant."
Sculptural shelf with organic curves. Showcase a favorite object, create an accent in a space. As functional as it i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shelves
Materials
Sapele Wood
THE LOOP:- Organic, Sculpted, Contemporary Sapele Drink Stand, TV Table
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Gail-Sculpted, Contemporary, Carved, Sensuous Sapele 3-Legged Occasional Table
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
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