Friends Bookcase Concept (Pair) - Iteration III
As with all Sentient artistic furniture pieces, each Friends bookcase is unique. As much a piece of sculpture and natural piece of art as it is a functional addition to a living space. This concept compromises of a pair of anthropomorphic bookcases in both Male and female forms. Handcrafted in Brooklyn these are the result of decades of design and manufacturing to blend art and furniture. With hints of copper and brass to balance the live edge wood. These pieces create a talking point in your space, people can admire the shelf as well as the books that rest upon them.
As with all Sentient artistic furniture pieces, each Friends bookcase is unique. As much a piece of sculpture and natural piece of art as it is a functional addition to a living space. This concept compromises of a pair of anthropomorphic bookcases in both Male and female forms. Handcrafted in Brooklyn these are the result of decades of design and manufacturing to blend art and furniture. With hints of copper and brass to balance the live edge wood. These pieces create a talking point in your space, people can admire the shelf as well as the books that rest upon them.
As with all Sentient artistic furniture pieces, each Friends bookcase is unique. As much a piece of sculpture and natural piece of art as it is a functional addition to a living space. This concept compromises of a pair of anthropomorphic bookcases in both Male and female forms. Handcrafted in Brooklyn these are the result of decades of design and manufacturing to blend art and furniture. With hints of copper and brass to balance the live edge wood. These pieces create a talking point in your space, people can admire the shelf as well as the books that rest upon them.
Designer: Nersi Nasseri
Creative Director and co-founder of SENTIENT, Nersi Nasseri is a designer whose work bridges sculpture and function. Over a three-decade career, he has collaborated with renowned design houses such as Porsche, Cartier, Fendi, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Movado—shaping a distinct vision recognized globally.
A graduate of Pratt Institute with a Master of Industrial Design, Nasseri founded SENTIENT in 2012, establishing its Brooklyn studio and workshop as a space where furniture becomes functional art. Pieces like the Rivulet Table, Wave Chaise Lounge, and Sapience Chair explore organic form, craftsmanship, and restraint.
As curator of the SENTIENT Gallery, Nasseri presents works that defy convention—featured in design fairs and galleries across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. His practice continues to shape a poetic, sculptural language in contemporary design.
Specifications
Designer: Nersi Nasseri
Year Designed: 2019
Design Version: Iteration III
Availability: On display at SENTIENT’s gallery in Brooklyn. Available for prompt shipment upon purchase.
One-of-a-kind, due to unique characteristics of live edge slab.
Design and crafted in Brooklyn, New York.
Certificate: Includes a certificate of authenticity, signed by the designer and certified by SENTIENT.
Edition Information: Limited Edition, number 1 of 5
Materials: Live-edge ambrosia maple slabs; solid walnut shelves finished in hand-applied copper leaf; structural shelf crafted from aluminum and fully wrapped in copper leaf.
Dimensions:
Unit 1: W: 36" / D: 14" / H: 68 1/2"
Unit 2: W: 30" / D: 13" / H: 67"Weight: Approximately 2x 60 lb
Shipping: White-glove delivery available within the U.S. Please contact the gallery for international freight inquiries.
