Jonathan Ben-Tovim

Jonathan Ben-Tovim

Industrial Designer Jonathan Ben-Tovim designs and makes experimental lighting and furniture works which explore the process of recontextualising found objects and source materials. Jonathan utilizes the symbolism and cultural references of the existing materials to imbue new narratives into his final pieces.
His designs seek to question materials, manufacturing processes and globalised production in the delivery of commercially mass-produced goods.

As well as developing his own object making practice, Jonathan is the founder of the commercial furniture and lighting brand B-TD. Exhibiting nationally and internationally his work has been presented at Salon Del Mobile, Milan and Dutch Design Week (2007, 2009); Dubai Design Week (2015); and Melbourne Design Week (2017-2022). Jonathan’s floor lamp An ode to the airbag (2019) appeared in the NGV Triennial 2020 and is held in the Gallery’s permanent collection along with his work Off-piste bench (2015), and Crash Wall Lamps (2017).


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Jonathan Ben-Tovim Crash Floor Lamp (white) 2022 salvaged car bonnets, steel, LED light, automotive paint 180 x 80 x 50 cm $6,200.00
Jonathan Ben-Tovim Crash Table Lamp 2023 salvaged car bonnets, steel, LED light tube, Nissan LP2 Purple automotive paint 55 x 104 x 32 cm Sold
Jonathan Ben-Tovim Crash Nocte Wall Lamp 2023 salvaged car bonnets, steel, LED light tube, BMW b38 Midnight Blue automotive paint 140 x 75 x 53 cm Sold
Jonathan Ben-Tovim Crash Nocte Floor Lamp 2023 salvaged car bonnets, steel, LED light tube, Honda RP43P Deep Bordeaux automotive paint 175 x 100 x 80 cm $6,200.00
Jonathan Ben-Tovim A photo-realistic image with studio lighting of a modern floor lamp inspired by an Inca temple. Full object in an empty room. 2023 steel, acrylic, LED light source 188.5 x 103 x 59 cm $3,000.00
Jonathan Ben-Tovim A photo-realistic image of a modern floor lamp inspired by a Ming Dynasty temple. Full object in an empty room. 2023 timber, steel, 3D printed PLA, cotton, LED light source 164 x 72.5 x 49 cm Sold
Jonathan Ben-Tovim A photo-realistic image with studio lighting of a modern floor light inspired by Gothic architecture. Full object in an empty room. 2023 black stained timber, 3D printed diffuser, LED light source 182.5 x 52 x 32.5 cm $3,000.00
Jonathan Ben-Tovim Crash II automotive car panel, automotive paint, LEDs, steel 51.5 x 26 x 11.7 cm Sold
Jonathan Ben-Tovim Crash I automotive car panel, automotive paint, LEDs, steel 49.5 x 35 x 18.6 cm Sold
Jonathan Ben-Tovim Deep Fine Leg Table cricket bats, wood glue, linseed oil 110 x 50 x 42 cm $4,800.00
Jonathan Ben-Tovim Off-Piste Bench 2015 snow skis, ski poles, steel, machine screws 53.6 x 221 x 35.6 cm Sold
Jonathan Ben-Tovim An Ode to the Airbag 2019 streering wheel car airbags, steel, hose, rubber dinghy air inflator, LEDs 180 x 60 x 60 cm Sold
Jonathan Ben-Tovim Crash Floor Lamp (white) 2022 salvaged car bonnets, steel, LED light, automotive paint 180 x 80 x 50 cm $6,200.00
Jonathan Ben-Tovim Crash Nocte Floor Lamp 2023 salvaged car bonnets, steel, LED light tube, Honda RP43P Deep Bordeaux automotive paint 175 x 100 x 80 cm $6,200.00
Jonathan Ben-Tovim A photo-realistic image with studio lighting of a modern floor lamp inspired by an Inca temple. Full object in an empty room. 2023 steel, acrylic, LED light source 188.5 x 103 x 59 cm $3,000.00
Jonathan Ben-Tovim A photo-realistic image with studio lighting of a modern floor light inspired by Gothic architecture. Full object in an empty room. 2023 black stained timber, 3D printed diffuser, LED light source 182.5 x 52 x 32.5 cm $3,000.00
Jonathan Ben-Tovim Deep Fine Leg Table cricket bats, wood glue, linseed oil 110 x 50 x 42 cm $4,800.00