About SENTIENT

Furniture Design Studio, Gallery & Workshop in Brooklyn, New York
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SENTIENT Furniture

Design studio, furniture gallery, and workshop in Brooklyn, New York

SENTIENT is a Brooklyn-based furniture design studio, gallery, and workshop. Founded in 2012, we operate from a 25,000 square foot studio and workshop in Greenpoint, a space that has been home to craft and creative work for over three decades, even before SENTIENT was born. Under the creative direction of Nersi Nasseri and cofounder Ali Yavari, the studio has grown into one of Brooklyn’s most recognized furniture design practices.

We design and build original furniture for residential clients, commercial and corporate spaces, and hotels and restaurants. Everything happens under one roof: design, woodworking, metal fabrication, finishing, and upholstery. Our work appears in Cartier boutiques, Porsche showrooms, Edition Hotel lobbies, and British Airways lounges, as well as private residences and collections across the country. We also deliver internationally, with completed projects in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East.

SENTIENT is rooted in Brooklyn’s legacy of craft and independent creativity. We sit at the intersection of furniture design, contemporary art, and collectible objects. Our gallery is where designers, artists, and skilled artisans come together, and every piece reflects that collaboration: meticulous craft paired with original artistic vision.

We value authenticity and the human hand behind every creation. Each piece carries the mark of the people who designed and built it, from the initial concept through the final hand-finished surface. We’ve earned Best Furniture and Best Booth awards at ICFF and have exhibited in Dubai, Paris, Miami, and London. Every finished piece carries our brass signature, a mark of originality and the care that went into making it.

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The Core Team

At the center of SENTIENT is a team of visionaries, designers, and master craftsmen. Leadership guides the creative direction. Designers develop original concepts that push furniture beyond the purely functional. Artisans bring those ideas to life through time-honored craft, from hand-cut joinery to hand-finished surfaces. Together, they carry Brooklyn’s tradition of artistic independence, ensuring that every SENTIENT piece reflects the studio’s commitment to original design and quality that lasts.

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Art and design collaborations with great artists and top brands.

Collaborations

SENTIENT is part of the New York design scene, furnishing recognized names in hospitality, dining, and retail. We collaborate with furniture designers and architects to create spaces that are both artistically bold and built to perform.

SENTIENT X | Design Collaborations & Art Projects

Art and design collaborations with great artists and top brands.

We believe there is no definitive line between art and design. That belief drives our collaborations with artists, architects, and designers across disciplines. These partnerships have produced pieces like the Evolution Table and the Sapience Chair series, work that belongs in galleries and living rooms alike. Our collaborations showcase what happens when creative minds from different fields come together in one Brooklyn workshop.

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American Materials, Brooklyn Craft, Human Hands

In a culture of immediacy and disposable goods, SENTIENT stands for the handmade. We source American hardwoods, primarily walnut, oak, maple, cherry, and ash, from regional mills and suppliers. Each species is selected for its grain character, structural integrity, and how it will perform in its intended setting, whether that’s a hotel lobby live edge dining table serving thousands of guests a year or a bespoke piece for a private collector.

Every surface is shaped, joined, and finished by human hands. We don’t hide the maker’s presence. That commitment to human involvement is what separates a SENTIENT piece from factory furniture. It’s also inherently sustainable: furniture built with this level of care is designed to be repaired, refinished, and passed down, not replaced.

Visit SENTIENT Studio and Gallery in Brooklyn, New York

Our design studio and gallery sit inside the workshop at 276 Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn. The creative process and the making happen in the same space, and that energy is part of what makes a visit worthwhile. We offer tours and studio appointments by arrangement.

Whether you’re an architect specifying custom furniture for a commercial project, a designer exploring our luxury collection, or a homeowner drawn to live edge design, a visit to the studio is the best way to start the conversation.

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STUDIO & WORKSHOP

 

276 Greenpoint Avenue
Building 9 Floor 5
Brooklyn, NY 11222
1 (347) 309-6217

Studio & Gallery: 276 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222,  Phone: 1 (347) 309.6721
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