Pete Oyler

Pete Oyler is a designer whose work examines the intersections of design, craft, material culture, and history. His studio practice engages both traditional and experimental approaches across a range of materials and production methods. In addition to his work in object and furniture design, he writes about design and its broader cultural contexts.

Oyler holds a BA in American Studies and an MFA in Furniture Design from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). His work has been exhibited internationally, and he has received numerous awards including Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for Art & Design, the Metropolis Likes Award for Innovation in Design, Sight Unseen’s American Design Hot List and New City’s Design 50: Who Shapes Chicago. His work has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Wallpaper, Surface, Metropolis, Elle Décor, and World of Interiors.