Matthias Pliessnig has been getting a lot of attention lately for his bent wood furniture and sculpture. And with good reason. For me his work exemplifies a perfect combination of a data driven computer aesthetic with the human touch you only get from hand crafted items.

Matthias first creates a 3d wireframe. He then uses a CNC machine to output a form. Finally he bends wood around the form to create his sculptures.

Last summer Pliessnig built and sailed his own 35-pound, translucent boat constructed of wood strips and covered with fabric, an experience that inspired a new direction for his furniture. Using thin, steam-bent strips of ash and oak constructed into undulating, geometric networks, he’s created a series of dynamic, curving seats that fit the natural contours of the body. Though they’re sturdy, there’s a pleasing sense of flexibility about the pieces—something we don’t normally associate with furniture made of wood.
—via American Craft Magazine

Visit his studio to see more.