BENJAMIM BENCH
Gustavo Bittencourt
YEAR: 2018
2 MODULES DIMENSIONS W x D x H (cm): 100-120 x 40-45-50 x 40cm 3 MODULES DIMENSIONS W x D x H (cm): 130-170 x 40-45-50 x 40cm
4 MODULES DIMENSIONS W x D x H (cm): 180-220 x 40-45-50 x 40cm
FINISH: Handwoven Natural Straw or Black Synthetic Straw (Optional Marble/Stone or Upholstered in leather to one module) FRAME: Electrostatic Paint (Black, White, Grey,Green or Brown) , Rust or Stainless Steel (Polished, Brushed , Rose or Gold)
TIMBER: Solid Timber : Ebonised, Sucupira, Louro Gamela or Tauari WARRANTY: 1 Year
LEAD TIME: Approx. 18-20 weeks
Handmade to order and part of the Atelier Gustavo Bittencourt collection.
A stylish and practical bench seat with matching sidetable. The bench consists of wooden modules framed in solid wood (various finishes), that can be finished in hand-braided straw wicker (natural or synthetic), bouclé or leather. The modules are joined by a steel frame. You have the option of one of the modules being finished with a marble top, allowing it to be used as a side table.
GUSTAVO BITTENCOURT
Born in Rio de Janeiro he graduated in Industrial Design in 2009 from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, where his student designs received awards in major competitions in Brazil. On graduating, he worked with iconic Brazilian designers Zanini de Zanine, Marcelo Rosenbaum and Rodrigo Calixto, then continued his studies in Italy, followed by a position with the Thomas Heyes Studio in LA. In 2013 he created Atelier Gustavo Bittencourt, exploring his passion for quality raw materials, handmade craftsmanship and the diversity of woods, inserts, materials, textures and details.