This bench is absolutely spectacular. If you've got the money, buy it.

"Is it a bench, a coffee table, or a sculpture? Yes, it is! The Son Of A Bench features interlocking loops of hot-rolled steel create an intriguing form of mass and negative space. A glossy black rubber-dipped skin positively drips with attitude."

54 W x 16 H x 15 D

[posted by katie]

Such an interesting piece, it can be used as seating and a storage bin.

Mutabor m is an innovative combination of rigid lines and fluid shapes. multiple pieces can be combined to form a modular seating arrangement. upside down, these seats double as a storage bin. turned on their side, they act as a table. constructed from a single sheet of powder-coated steel. suitable for both indoor or outdoor use. 60x30x38h cm [23.6"x11.8"x15"].

[posted by kris]

Bamboo is becoming a fast favorite in product use for good reason; it's rapidly renewable and durable.

"This sturdy bamboo bench with open-ended cubby holes will easily accommodate shoes and hide clutter when placed in a foyer or at the foot of the bed. It's treated with a water-based, low-VOC clear finish."

16" x 42" x 18"h

[posted by katie]

This looks like a good choice if you need bench with storage options for miscellany.

"This exceptionally comfortable bench is perfect in an entryway, living room, or bedroom. But what makes it really special is that this bench is also a coffee table, a storage unit, and a shelf! Solid pine frame houses three drawers to conveniently store anything from gloves and scarves to DVDs, plus a roomy and decorative shelf to store smaller items within easy reach. Moveable bent tray slides horizontally or can be removed completely."

Solid taeda pine frame, bent plywood tray. Cast-brass hardware.

60"L x 16.75"D x 19"H

[posted by katie]

This powder-coated steel bench is perfect for indoor or outdoor applications. Also available in custom colors.

[posted by kris]

I think the strength of this bench is in the available colors (a red bench does wonders for a lonely wall or entryway), and at $300 some odd dollars, you could even afford to double them up for dining room seating.

"Created using two tools and two hands STAACH furniture is the embodiment of sustainability. Made out of certified wood sourced in the US each piece is fabricated in their NY workshop."

Available in black, blue, gray, green, maple, poplar, red, white, and yellow.
47.25 W x 17.5 H x 17.5 D

[posted by katie]

On my commute to work everyday I get to see the gorgeous LA Philharmonic building designed by Frank Gehry. If I had a back yard fabulous enough to justify it, I would get the Frank Gehry Sofa. It's currently on sale and almost sold out at DWR.

[posted by kris]

the loop chaise lounge and bench designed by barber osgerby for cappellini in 1999.

the loop series includes a wonderfully cushy bench and chaise lounge. the frame is made of poplar multi-ply and fir-wood with springs and multi-density polyurethane foam padding and upholstery with fixed cover available in a choice of fabrics or leathers. the legs are made of satined stainless steel with rubber feet.

[posted by kris]

Why are big chunks of wood so appealing? I love the integrated black legs on this particular bench- they seem to frame the grain nicely and give an elegant yet natural appearance.

"Not every table has four legs. Aesthetically smart, this simple and minimal design enables for its various applications throughout the home or work environment. Cleanly constructed of a solid piece of Cherry, its geometric and graceful design accentuates the natural beauty of the grains and knots of the pine. The handsome wood top of the piece allows for use as a reversible table or bench. Fusing sophistication with functionality, the African wenge wood legs provide an exceptionally strong support and stability. This item is made to order with a lead time of 6-8 weeks."

Cherry OR Butternut and African wenge wood.

H: 14”, W: 11”, L: 48”

"Like the kraft paper version, each of the flexible honeycomb units of textile softseating is modular with magnetic end panels, allowing them to fan open into stools, or for any two or more of the same size pieces to be connected together to create long winding benches and unique seating topographies. the flexible nature and large diameter of the fanning loungers and 36”dia. stools, allows them to be leaned on top of one another, or against walls to create uniquely contoured organic shapes with backrests. the combinations of joining, stacking and leaning the fanning stools, benches and loungers allows endless possibilities for creating seating environments and interior landscapes. with use over time, the edges of the textile material will gently soften, creating a unique organic pattern within the crisp honeycomb geometry of the structure."

[posted by kris]