J.M. Szymanski

Workshop Report No. 5 is live on Substack.

In this issue, I look at patina as the visible surface of time, exploring how metal, wood, and leather record age, use, handling, and environment. I also share a closer look at the natural, hand-applied patina process behind J.M. Szymanski’s blackened steel pieces, where controlled oxidation creates a living finish that continues to evolve.

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The Walton Bench is a J.M. Szymanski signature.

Tailored in a custom textile of your choosing or upholstered in our signature horsehair, each piece is crafted to become uniquely your own.

Handcrafted in the Bronx.

Founder and maker, Jake Szymanski captured my

A thoughtfully composed interior by featuring our Horsehair Bench No. 3. Available in custom finishes and cream, black, or brown horsehair upholstery.

Console No. 4 featured in an impeccable entryway by 🖤

Bent from a seamless piece of steel, the cantilevered form appears to float effortlessly. Custom sizes available. Made in the Bronx.

Workshop Report No. 4 has landed.

This month’s feature follows my day spent with .

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From the Studio: Drawing, grinding, welding, and finishing lead us to the final Installation. Every curve, every detail, each part of the process, comes together.

Handcrafted in the Bronx.
From concept to creation.

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Table No. 2 introduces a sculptural point of focus, equally suited to stand alone or sit in dialogue with its surroundings. Available in round, square, coffee table, and pedestal sizes.

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