- A carpenter and decorative artist specializing in one-of-a-kind console tables created as functional art.

   My woodworking journey began during the pandemic,  when hands-on creation became both a refuge and a revelation. What started with inspiration from online images and videos quickly evolved into building my first hutch, followed by outdoor furniture and, eventually, my first console table. At the same time, I was deeply drawn to decorative techniques as a way to balance the intensity of my former profession in veterinary medicine.

By combining carpentry with decorative and restoration techniques, I made the decision to leave veterinary practice and establish my own workshop. This step marked the beginning of my professional path in applied and decorative arts.

   Soon after, I opened an art studio where I taught master classes in furniture repainting and interior decoration. I also launched an online shop offering specialty paints and decorative materials, built a small creative team, and grew an international community through a creativity-focused blog. This period allowed me to experiment extensively with materials, textures, and techniques, collaborate with manufacturers, and carefully select the highest-quality materials for my work.

   In recent years, I made a conscious decision to focus exclusively on console tables. I am endlessly inspired by wood itself — its warmth, scent, tactility, and the quiet artisan “soul” it carries. I believe that a console table belongs in every home. Like a vase of flowers or a favorite textile, it sets the emotional tone of a space while remaining deeply functional. A console becomes a natural place for everyday rituals: keys, handbags, books, lamps, art objects, seasonal décor, and personal treasures.

   For many years, I worked primarily in a white, Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic. Today, my practice has fully evolved toward richer color palettes, hand-painted imagery, sculptural elements, and decorative relief. This transition has led to a recognizable visual language that blends craftsmanship, narrative imagery, and tactile surface work.

Each table is handcrafted from wood and painted entirely by hand. Even repeat designs require up to two weeks of focused work, and I continue to experiment constantly with new color combinations, textures, and decorative approaches. No two pieces are ever identical.

My console tables are created as collectible objects — functional sculptures designed to bring warmth, character, and artistic presence into contemporary interiors.

Tina Grishina
Object designer
Specializing in Sculptural Console Tables