Matthias Pliessnig is a renowned international designer who has forged his career through a mix of chance and intuition. His works, which combine digital techniques and traditional craftsmanship, are featured in numerous private and institutional collections. Specializing in steam-bending local hardwood, Pliessnig handpicks each piece of wood and processes it in his Brooklyn studio. His creations, marked by his rigorous work ethic, seek to slow down time and provoke a feeling of both movement and stillness. Recipient of numerous awards, he has exhibited at the Museum of Art and Design in New York, the Smithsonian Museum of Art, and other prestigious institutions, while constantly redefining the boundaries of contemporary design.