An Island of Light1- 30 September 2026
David Seltz
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David Seltz
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David Seltz
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David Seltz
©All rights reserved
David Seltz
©All rights reserved

David Seltz

Furniture maker

Mittelbergheim, France

Furniture in sculptural minimalism

  • David crafts minimalist furniture in local, salvaged and hand picked wood
  • He transforms his family heritage and craft tradition into a timeless practice
  • His work is influenced by Japanese and Scandinavian design

Born into a family of cabinetmakers in Alsace, David Seltz grew up among wood shavings and workshop tools, learning the craft from his father and grandfathers. "After decades of working at the family furniture company, I decided to pursue a more personal path as an independent artisan," he says. David creates furniture exclusively in solid wood, selecting each trunk himself from local forests, orchards and sawmills. Oak, ash, walnut, cherry and maple transform into pieces defined by careful proportions and restrained elegance. David seeks a timeless language of form where material, craft and simplicity meet. His furniture is made to endure for generations, carrying the story of the tree and the region it came from.

David Seltz is a master artisan: he began his career in 1982 and he started teaching in 2018.

INTERVIEW

My process varies by project. While some commissions begin with detailed sketches, many pieces emerge from the material itself. The wood suggests the form, allowing craft and instinct to shape the final sculptural piece.

When creating pieces for my Hommage collection, inspired by designers like Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand or George Nakashima, my goal is never to replicate. Instead, I seek to understand the spirit of their era and the mastery of their techniques to reinterpret that philosophy for the present.

We live in an age of instant results, but craft practices cannot be instant. Furniture is made to last more than 200 years. Learning the craft takes patience, time and practice, and finding people ready for that commitment is a real challenge today.

I enjoy the freedom to create, to choose projects and refuse ones that do not inspire me. After many years in the profession, my independence allows me to work honestly and without compromise.

David Seltz

Furniture maker

Mittelbergheim, France

ADDRESS

2 Rue Principale, 67140, Mittelbergheim, France

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AVAILABILITY

By appointment only

PHONE

+33 672768759

LANGUAGES

French, German, English

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