Bench

Live Oak Slab Bench

February 25, 2022

The refined look of the back, armrests, and legs contrasts with the live oak seat slab, and that’s the effect that Craig was going for in this design. “I was…

Tree Limb Bench

September 30, 2020

Chara, a rustic furniture artist, loves the asymmetrical lines of tree limbs, so she gave her bench a multitude of legs made from yew branches collected from the side of…

Elm and Concrete Bench

September 30, 2020

John frequently incorporates cast concrete with wood in his benches, which can be found at public spaces around the region. This one used wood from an elm tree on campus.…

‘The Wave’ Bench

September 30, 2020

This bench is called The Wave because, Michael says, “the saddling of the seat is wavelike and the structure of the legs reminds me of ocean piers built to withstand…

Bench Inspired by Bridges

September 30, 2020

Looking locally for inspiration, David drew his design ideas from the lift bridges on the Erie Canal, which runs right through Brockport. The finish on the bench is Arm-R-Seal and…

‘Push-Pull’ Bench

September 30, 2020

In this bench, Seema stacked and spaced multiple planes, carving organic forms out of the structure. The curved forms are meant to convey a “push-pull” balance of negative and positive…

Maple and Steel Bench

September 30, 2020

Looking for a balance between function, quality, and beauty, B.R. juxtaposed a solid steel base with the warm maple top in this design. MAPLE AND STEEL, 16D X 84W X…

Painted Desert Bench

September 30, 2020

This bench, made from stacks of maple planks carved to mimic land formations created by wind and water, was inspired by Laura’s time in Colorado and Arizona’s painted desert. MAPLE,…

Asymmetrical Love Seat

March 25, 2020

Playing with a traditional Windsor design, Townley hoped the blend of symmetry and asymmetry in this love seat would suggest new ways for people to sit together. “It’s intended as…

Angular Bench for Two

February 4, 2020

Li Chen often gets inspiration for his furniture from Chinese gate tower and Japanese torii construction. His latest piece is this bench for two. “I appreciate my inspiration’s squareness and…