Born 1980 in Seoul, South Korea, Bae Se Hwa is sculptor specializing in the creative use of wood. He is famous for working with steam bent walnut to form a fluid and elegant curves in his artwork. Bae’s inspiration comes from traditional Korean’s interpretation of beauty and the harmony of nature.

Steam-Bent Series
Power of steam.
Bae Se Hwa created his Steam Bent Series using steam bending – a technique that utilizes steam’s heat and moisture to make the wood pliable enough to shape.
Desk – Front
Work of Bae Se Hwa

Desk – Back
Work of Bae Se Hwa

Armchairs
Work of Bae Se Hwa

Armchair
Work of Bae Se Hwa

Bench
Work of Bae Se Hwa

Wide Seat
Work of Bae Se Hwa

Seat with Side Table
Work of Bae Se Hwa

Deep Seat Bench
Work of Bae Se Hwa

Wide Bench
Work of Bae Se Hwa

