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b. 1979 -

Joseph Walsh "I believe we can enhance the quality of our lives by surrounding ourselves with objects that possess values beyond their function or aesthetic, that possess intelligence in their creation, that one can interact with and that will stimulate senses each and every time one engages with them.”

Joseph Walsh (born in 1979) founded his studio and workshop in 1999 in Co. Cork, Ireland. He is a self-taught designer maker, realising one of a kind and limited edition pieces.


Walsh’s creative approach reflects his appreciation of nature and also his desire to engage the user with visual and tactile forms.


The understanding and sympathetic use of the material; the intimate relationship between the process of finding forms and creating structures; the continuity and resolve from the concept to the making process, define Joseph's studio and work today. He seeks inspiration in nature, in the patterns of growth and evolution - this has influenced his approach to design and process allowing the pieces to evolve and reveal themselves. Walsh's workshop - employing team of Master Makers, Design Technicians and their assistants, engineering, resolving and crafting the work – challenges and disrupts existing practice in achieving the ambitious pieces realised.


Joseph Walsh's work can be found in many significant international Museum and Private Collections and is regularly exhibited at the major art and design fairs.

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      • A Unique "Lilium" Low Table
        Nov. 19, 2024

        A Unique "Lilium" Low Table

        Est: $80,000 - $120,000

        Joseph Walsh b. 1979 A Unique "Lilium" Low Table signed and plated 2021 LI LT EA II ebonized ash and crystal inserts height: 23 ⅜ in. 58.2 cm diameter: 65 ½ in. 166.4 cm. Executed circa 2021. 

        Sotheby's
      • Joseph Walsh (born 1979) Prism - Prototype
        Dec. 14, 2022

        Joseph Walsh (born 1979) Prism - Prototype

        Est: €8,000 - €12,000

        Joseph Walsh (born 1979) Prism - Prototype Console Whitened and oiled oak wood, yew, sycamore and glass Edition of 12 Engraved 'Joseph Walsh, 2008, Prism, 09' plaque Model created in 2008 H 98 × L 215 × W 47 cm (console) H 12 × L 29 × W 22 cm (boxes) Exhibition: EMT, National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny, Ireland, 2008 Joseph Walsh (né en 1979) Prism - Prototype Console Chêne blanchi et huilé, if, sycomore et verre Édition limitée à 12 exemplaires Plaque gravée 'Joseph Walsh, 2008, Prism, 09' Modèle créé en 2008 H 98 × L 215 × P 47 cm (console) H 12 × L 29 × P 22 cm (boîtes) Exposition : EMT, National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny, Irlande, 2008

        Piasa
      • JOSEPH WALSH (B.1979) EBB Ash, 80 x 42 x 45cm Provenance: Purchased from the Joseph Walsh Studio
        Nov. 08, 2022

        JOSEPH WALSH (B.1979) EBB Ash, 80 x 42 x 45cm Provenance: Purchased from the Joseph Walsh Studio

        Est: €2,000 - €3,000

        JOSEPH WALSH (B.1979) EBB Ash, 80 x 42 x 45cm Provenance: Purchased from the Joseph Walsh Studio

        Adam's
      • JOSEPH WALSH (B.1979) Lilium I, 2014 Ash, 320 x 215 x 75cm (h) The Lilium I is part of the Opus collection, made up mostly of unique pieces, created for site-specific commissions or exhibitions. The series is a progression through six cycles, En
        Nov. 02, 2021

        JOSEPH WALSH (B.1979) Lilium I, 2014 Ash, 320 x 215 x 75cm (h) The Lilium I is part of the Opus collection, made up mostly of unique pieces, created for site-specific commissions or exhibitions. The series is a progression through six cycles, En

        Est: €100,000 - €150,000

        JOSEPH WALSH (B.1979) Lilium I, 2014 Ash, 320 x 215 x 75cm (h) The Lilium I is part of the Opus collection, made up mostly of unique pieces, created for site-specific commissions or exhibitions. The series is a progression through six cycles, Enignum, Lumenoria, Lilium, Exilumen, Eximon and Erosion, which explores the sculptural properties of wood. Walsh’s studio is a converted 18th century farmhouse in Kinsale which combines a workshop, gallery and archive that brings together a team from diverse backgrounds including areas of wood work and stone carving. While it is frequently referenced that Walsh did not have any formal instruction, it is clear from his practice that there was an equivalent if not greater amount of training. He has a deep knowledge of his materials, and from the outset visited other furniture makers around Europe and later Japan. He works with the natural character of the wood, following the curve and lines of the material and engaging with it in a highly intuitive manner. Working on such a large scale requires not only a mastery of the visual aesthetics as well as technique and engineering. It is not simply about enlarging the original sketch and design but understanding how to actually make it function on this monumental scale. Generally, these sculptural pieces would reveal their supportive foundations, what is holding the item up and together. Yet with Walsh’s creations they almost seem to be floating, in fact the Lilium sculpture, was envisioned as being displayed suspended from the ceiling. This work, along with the other pieces in the Lilium series are made in a very specific way. The ash is stripped into thin layers and then shaped, adding layer upon layer, while allowing the material to evolve into its final form. The tightly controlled symmetry of the base, on which the sculpture rests, gradually extends outwards, becoming thinner and more free-flowing. The top surface of the sculpture takes on the appearance of tendrils, caught in a moment of flux, as if they are stretching out into the empty space, away from the central body. The shadows created by the work are beautiful to observe, with their fluid, lyrical repetitions that blur the lines between a still and living object. *This piece will be on view in the throne room in Dublin Castle

        Adam's
      • JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ EN 1979) TABLE 'LILIUM I', PIÈCE UNIQUE, 2014
        Jun. 01, 2021

        JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ EN 1979) TABLE 'LILIUM I', PIÈCE UNIQUE, 2014

        Est: €100,000 - €150,000

        JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ EN 1979) TABLE 'LILIUM I', PIÈCE UNIQUE, 2014 320 x 215 x 75 cm / 126 x 84 5/8 x 29 ½ in

        Christie's
      • JOSEPH WALSH (1979 - )
        Apr. 29, 2021

        JOSEPH WALSH (1979 - )

        Est: €40,000 - €60,000

        Set of 6 x Figure of 6 Chairs and Prism Round Dining Table c. 2001 Provenance: Purchased from ArtistÕs Studio by the current owner Permanent Collections Metropolitan Museum Of Art New York, USA National Gallery of Ireland Dublin, Ireland National Museum of Ireland, Decorative Arts & History Collection Dublin, Ireland The Devonshire Collection, Chatsworth House Derbyshire, United Kingdom Centre Pompidou Paris, France Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum New York, USA Mint Museum of Craft & Design North Carolina, USA DaLisca Family Church Verona, Italy Museum of Arts and Design New York, USA Embassy of Japan Dublin, Ireland Park Hotel Kenmare County Kerry, Ireland Rafael Vi–oly Private Collection Uruguay John H. Bryan Private Collection Illinois, USA

        Sheppards
      • JOSEPH WALSH (B. 1979) - An ‘Erosion’ low table, 2008
        Jul. 22, 2020

        JOSEPH WALSH (B. 1979) - An ‘Erosion’ low table, 2008

        Est: €25,000 - €35,000

        JOSEPH WALSH (B. 1979) An ‘Erosion’ low table, 2008 brushed ash wood Nilufar limited edition of 12 examples plus 2 artist’s proofs52 x 161 x 85 cm. (201⁄2 x 633⁄8 x 331⁄2 in.)Un tavolo basso ‘Erosion’, 2008legno di frassino spazzolatoedizione Nilufar limitata a 12 esemplari e 2 prove d’artista

        Christie's
      • JOSEPH WALSH | 'Erosion I' Low Table
        Oct. 16, 2018

        JOSEPH WALSH | 'Erosion I' Low Table

        Est: £20,000 - £30,000

        olive ash, rippled ash, white oil

        Sotheby's
      • JOSEPH WALSH | Unique 'Enignum X' Dining Table
        Oct. 16, 2018

        JOSEPH WALSH | Unique 'Enignum X' Dining Table

        Est: £80,000 - £120,000

        olive ash, burr olive ash, white oil

        Sotheby's
      • JOSEPH WALSH | Unique 'Erosion I' Dining Table
        Oct. 17, 2017

        JOSEPH WALSH | Unique 'Erosion I' Dining Table

        Est: £80,000 - £120,000

        olive ash, burr olive ash, white oil

        Sotheby's
      • JOSEPH WALSH | 'Enignum II' Chair
        Sep. 27, 2017

        JOSEPH WALSH | 'Enignum II' Chair

        Est: £8,000 - £12,000

        olive ash, suede

        Sotheby's
      • IRISH FURNITURE DESIGNER-MAKER JOSEPH WALSH (B. 1979) OLIVE ASH "FIGURE OF SIX" CHAIR, EDITION 2007/25
        Sep. 23, 2017

        IRISH FURNITURE DESIGNER-MAKER JOSEPH WALSH (B. 1979) OLIVE ASH "FIGURE OF SIX" CHAIR, EDITION 2007/25

        Est: $5,000 - $8,000

        IRISH FURNITURE DESIGNER-MAKER JOSEPH WALSH (B. 1979) OLIVE ASH "FIGURE OF SIX" CHAIR, EDITION 2007/25 sinuous, organic sculptural form composed of a single piece of wood, cut into two sections, sliced and reassembled, with a seat of oyster color hide leather; two signed copies of Joseph Walsh's "Enignum and other stories", signed copy of J.W.'s "Lilium," bound collection of catalog "Look Forward", and provenance document of the piece, signed and dated June 22, 2009; Walsh's pieces are in the permanent collection of Centre Pompidou, Paris and Cooper Hewitt, New York, among others; studio and home in Cork, Ireland - h:39 w:19 d:20 in. Provenance: Estate of John Patrick Cosgrove

        Potomack Company
      • JOSEPH WALSH | 'Enignum II' Chair
        Apr. 05, 2017

        JOSEPH WALSH | 'Enignum II' Chair

        Est: £5,000 - £7,000

        olive ash, suede

        Sotheby's
      • JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Eximon Low Table An Ireland marble low table with acrylique base
        Sep. 20, 2014

        JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Eximon Low Table An Ireland marble low table with acrylique base

        Est: -

        JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Eximon Low Table An Ireland marble low table with acrylique base. Prices available on request Height. 11 3/4 in - Length. 41 in - Width. 28 in JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Eximon Low Table Table basse en marbre poli vert d'Irlande de forme organique, base soulignée de résine acrylique polie. Prix sur Demande Haut. 30 cm - Long. 104 cm - Larg. 71 cm

        Tajan
      • JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Lumenoria Desk I Frêne olive et Résine moulée - Pièce unique, 2014 Prices available on request
        Sep. 20, 2014

        JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Lumenoria Desk I Frêne olive et Résine moulée - Pièce unique, 2014 Prices available on request

        Est: -

        JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Lumenoria Desk I Frêne olive et Résine moulée - Pièce unique, 2014 Prices available on request JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Lumenoria Desk I Frêne olive et Résine moulée - Pièce unique, 2014. Prix sur Demande HAUT. 74 CM - LONG. 267 CM - LARG. 98 CM

        Tajan
      • JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Equinox Wall Panels Frêne olive, Soie et Cuivre 4 panneaux / 3 de chaque panneau, 2011 Prices available...
        Sep. 20, 2014

        JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Equinox Wall Panels Frêne olive, Soie et Cuivre 4 panneaux / 3 de chaque panneau, 2011 Prices available...

        Est: -

        JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Equinox Wall Panels Frêne olive, Soie et Cuivre 4 panneaux / 3 de chaque panneau, 2011 Prices available on request JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Equinox Wall Panels Frêne olive, Soie et Cuivre 4 panneaux / 3 de chaque panneau, 2011. Prix sur Demande HAUT. 157 CM - LARG. 106 CM - PROF. 12 CM

        Tajan
      • JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Enignum Free Form Chairs (Pair) Prices available on request
        Sep. 20, 2014

        JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Enignum Free Form Chairs (Pair) Prices available on request

        Est: -

        JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Enignum Free Form Chairs (Pair) Prices available on request JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Enignum Free Form Chairs (Pair) Frêne olive et Suède - Pièce unique, 2014 Prix sur Demande HAUT. 73 CM - LONG. 190 CM - LARG 120 CM HAUT. 71 CM - LONG. 130 CM - LARG 110 CM

        Tajan
      • JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Enignum Canopy Bed VII Prices available on request
        Sep. 20, 2014

        JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Enignum Canopy Bed VII Prices available on request

        Est: -

        JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Enignum Canopy Bed VII Prices available on request JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Enignum Canopy Bed VII Prix sur Demande Frêne olive - Pièce unique, 2014. HAUT. 201 CM - LONG. 290 CM - LARG. 250

        Tajan
      • JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ EN 1979) Enignum Shelf XV - Frêne olive - Pièce unique, 2014 Prices available on request
        Sep. 20, 2014

        JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ EN 1979) Enignum Shelf XV - Frêne olive - Pièce unique, 2014 Prices available on request

        Est: -

        JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ EN 1979) Enignum Shelf XV - Frêne olive - Pièce unique, 2014 Prices available on request JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ EN 1979) Enignum Shelf XV - Frêne olive - Pièce unique, 2014. Création particulièrement synthétique de l'oeuvre de Joseph Walsh qui par un jeu de déconstruction-reconstruction du bois explore les limites physiques du matériau en renouvelant les propositions esthétiques et oniriques de celui-ci. HAUT. 241 CM - LARG. 377 CM - PROF. 23 CM

        Tajan
      • Wall Mounted Sculpture, Joseph Walsh Prices available on request
        Sep. 20, 2014

        Wall Mounted Sculpture, Joseph Walsh Prices available on request

        Est: -

        Wall Mounted Sculpture, Joseph Walsh Prices available on request JOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Equinox Wall, 2011 Sculpture murale en frêne-olive, pièce unique. Prix sur Demande Haut. 224 cm - Larg. 112 cm - Prof. 45 cm

        Tajan
      • ƒJOESPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Enignum Low Table, 2014 Table basse, pièce unique, en frêne-olive Prices available on request
        Sep. 20, 2014

        ƒJOESPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Enignum Low Table, 2014 Table basse, pièce unique, en frêne-olive Prices available on request

        Est: -

        ƒJOESPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Enignum Low Table, 2014 Table basse, pièce unique, en frêne-olive Prices available on request ƒJOSEPH WALSH (NÉ en 1979) Enignum Low Table, 2014 Table basse, pièce unique, en frêne-olive. Prix sur Demande Haut. 45 cm - Long. 202 cm - Larg. 110 cm

        Tajan
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