Manfred Kielnhofer | Glowing light ball bench |Indoor & outdoor

 The “Glowing Light Ball Bench” created by Manfred Kielnhofer is part of the Light Art Biennial in Austria. The work is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The bench has a very simple design consisting of three light balls and two wooden boards placed over them. In the artist’s words: ‘Based on art and design relevant aspects of this work is based on philosophical... Read More

Jory Brigham | Planter bench

‘Comfortable Silence’ is a new double purpose bench which comes in either indoor or outdoor versions. Designs by the studio are hand made in California. In terms of materials options are: white concrete with ipe legs/black concrete with teak legs/charcoal concrete with teak legs or ply on edge & cushion with walnut legs (indoor) Sizes: 74” side (from leg to... Read More

Snowpeak | Itauba | Japanese style outdoor dining set | Suitable for cold climates

Snowpeak last year won the best Outdoor furniture award at ICFF. This year they have launched ITAUBA, an Asian inspired dining set. The set includes a dining table, a bench. The table can be complemented by the GigaPower Plate Burner Li , their newest Liquid Injection stove, a perfect choice for cold weather performance. In the brand’s words: ‘The Garden Dining Table... Read More

Binome jardin | Cratere outdoor bench and stools

Binome Jardin is a design studio created by two artists / sculptors with a passion for gardens. After having spent time creating massive and amusing animal sculptures for outdoor spaces they are now bringing their artistic approach to the outdoor furniture scene. The CRATERE stools and matching bench have a fresh organic feel for a man made design. Made in  whitewashed polyester... Read More

Arcade| Stefano Gaggero | Milan Furniture Fair 2011

Arcade introduced  ‘Iles’ by designer  Stefano Gaggero at the the 2010 edition of the Milan Furniture fair. These single or modular seating islands come with or without back rests. The design links the eastern and northern European styles . They are made ​​of wood and brushed matt. Price & distribution: Contact the designer. MORE: http://www.stefanogaggerodesign.com/home.asp  Read More

This is collaboration | Outdoor bench

The L5 Series is one of Marie Khouri’s signature pieces. Modeled on the lower vertebras of the human spine, this versatile sculptural bench is made of five independent yet corresponding units. Usually available through art galleries in laminated wood or bronze, the L5 is now offered in light-weight concrete (GFRC), exclusively through Collaboration. MORE: About the studio: ‘... Read More

ICFF | What to see | This is collaboration | Planters & bench | Custom colors

NY’s ICFF booth 2218 will be occupied by ‘This is collaboration’. They will present the very sculptural planters they designed as well as  benches. All for outdoor use in either  light-weight concrete or fiberglass, in a number of custom colors. Each unit shows the actual traces of hand-casting. They are offered in six variations of scale and proportions. About... Read More

NOLA | Pylon | Available in a range of colors and custom lengths

Designed by Marcus Abrahamsson &  Kristoffer Fagerström for Nola – the Swedish outdoor design firm- Pylon was imagined and built for various applications ranging from boutiques, city squares, hotels, libraries, malls, museums, outdoor cafés and  terraces,etc… Price: On request. Variations include: Stained pine for indoor use only in the following finishes: Yellow: NCS... Read More

Milan Furniture Fair 2011 | Serralunga | Belle étoile by Andrée Putman

Serralunga was in Milan with new designs for outdoors as well as colored versions of designs presented last year (including the Barcelona variation now available in colors such as orange). This year the brand was presenting work by French designers including the celebrated interior designer Andrée Putman who created ‘Belle Etoile’.  Her design is an outdoor bench... Read More

Milan Furniture Fair 2011 | What to see | Nini Andrade Silva

Nini Andrade, whom we recently interviewed, will be showcasing new designs at the Milan Furniture fair. Nini is a Madeira based architect who has developed a range of furniture for outdoors and offers a selection of loungers, day beds and a stunning luminous bench, seen here. She will be an official ambassador of the European Capital of Culture 2012. Venue: Tortona Design Week +... Read More