Sachs, Tom | Shop Chair, 2018 — available on Composition Gallery

Maple plywood, rubber flex-mounts, stainless steel screw. From an unknown edition. Signature on a sticker label.

Shop Chair by Tom Sachs, created in 2018, is a sculptural yet functional work made from maple plywood, rubber flex-mounts, and stainless steel screws, measuring 85.1 × 47 cm. True to Sachs’s hands-on, bricolage aesthetic, the chair combines precise craftsmanship with a raw, utilitarian sensibility. The circular cut-outs across the backrest, sides, and legs not only reduce weight but also add a graphic, industrial rhythm. The piece reflects Sachs’s interest in DIY culture, engineering, and the aesthetics of space-age design, echoing his ongoing dialogue with form, function, and the legacy of American ingenuity. From an unknown edition.

Tom Sachs (USA, 1966) is a contemporary artist renowned for his 'bricolage' sculptures that reimagine modern icons using everyday materials. His notable works include recreations of NASA spacecraft and collaborations with Nike. Sachs' art has been exhibited globally, with pieces in major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum in New York.

Tom Sachs

Shop Chair, 2018

Name: Shop Chair, 2018
SKU: 16268

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Sculpture / Object

Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

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Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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Maple plywood, rubber flex-mounts, stainless steel screw. From an unknown edition. Signature on a sticker label.

Tom Sachs

Shop Chair, 2018

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

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The reward for good work is more work.
- Tom Sachs

Tom Sachs (b. 1966 USA) is an American contemporary artist known for his unique approach to sculpture and installation, which often involves meticulously handcrafted recreations of iconic objects and structures using everyday materials. Sachs’ work is characterized by a DIY aesthetic, where he combines elements of engineering, design, and art to create pieces that reflect themes of consumer culture, technology, and space exploration. One of his most famous projects is Space Program, a series of installations that replicate NASA missions, complete with life-sized models of spacecraft, equipment, and even simulations of lunar missions, all constructed from materials like plywood, foam core, and glue. Sachs often infuses his work with irony and critique, questioning the fetishization of brands, the role of technology in society, and the myths of American exceptionalism. His practice is as much about the process as the final product, with a focus on the labor and craftsmanship involved in creation. Sachs’ work has been exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world, making him a significant figure in contemporary art. (Artist website)

Artwork by Marcel Duchamp

What is Found Object?

A found object is a term used to describe a man-made or natural object, or a fragment of one, that an artist discovers or purchases and keeps for inspiration or as a work of art. The artist may also modify the object or incorporate it into a collage or assemblage, transforming it into a new piece of art.

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