There is something about the geometry of a bench that really attracts me. Their multi functional use, their simplicity along with the minimal approach of some designers, form all the required elements to reach the top of my demand list in industrial design.
Today on the blog I have gathered 4 contemporary benches and a classic one, the Nelson bench. The Nelson bench was designed in 1946 (I know!) and the main intention of George Nelson’s philosophy of “honest” design was, what is known nowadays as, form follows function. Thankfully, his concept of no other requirements rather than function, flexibility and practicality, has since become widespread and many designers have a more minimal approach to furniture design. The other four contemporary benches follow the concept of the Nelson bench with a Scandinavian – Japanese approach and I really love them! I could have all of them in my house!
- Baenk by studio nur for Woud
- Georg bench by Chris Liljenberg Halstrøm for Skagerak
- The Nelson Bench by George Nelson for Vitra
- Ypperlig by Hay for IKEA
- The Ariake bench by Gabriel Tan Studio for Ariake
