Hive Bench / Table

Designed by Chris Kabatsi for Arktura, the steel Hive bench (or table) holds a complete, commanding look of bent steel, intricately designed cutout, and a bright powder coat finish. Details below:

On an Eco note, the Plush Pod product description states:

All of our steel and aluminum pieces are made using recycled content ranging from 35%-100%, and are completely recyclable. They are also produced with zero landfill waste generated during their production. The finishes are zero VOC which don't pollute during manufacturing and will not release toxins in the home. In addition all of our products are produced using solar and wind power.

What do you think? Is this unique pattern/cutout a super hot element or just a bit too spider-webby?

Price of the Hive Bench: $1790

Comments (11)

It looks a little spider-webby, but it's cool. Pricey, but cool.

posted by RedMaiko on September 24th 2008 at 5:18am
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Reminds me a lot of this:

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/indooroutdoor-furniture-orange22s-flora-botanical-table-052874

Even the eco-friendly coatings! Described in closer detail here:

http://www.designpublic.com/shop/orange22/5364

Yours is a little cheaper!

posted by K T G on September 24th 2008 at 5:20am
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Ick. Too spider-webby and too expensive.

posted by PhillyLass on September 24th 2008 at 5:23am
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Stunning but too rich for my blood.

posted by Cassis on September 24th 2008 at 5:44am
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Not too expensive for all readers. Way cool.

posted by patrick (the other one) on September 24th 2008 at 6:06am
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wow--and just in time for halloween!

posted by jen_g on September 24th 2008 at 6:16am
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I would bet that those thin lines of metal would give in rather soon if used as a bench. There are a lot of hard ass, jean wearing people out there.

posted by poptart on September 24th 2008 at 6:38am
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Absolutely gorgeous. Finally something different and new.
I love mid century, but I am to the point of oversaturation.
Thanks for posts of actual new design!

posted by crzybckyf on September 24th 2008 at 6:54am
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That's definitely a very cool bench. I wonder if they would consider a more girly one with a floral cutout?

posted by kuroneko on September 24th 2008 at 7:29am
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Wow! Love how this looks! Too bad it's way out of my budget.

posted by suzy8track on September 24th 2008 at 7:30am
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This makes me uncomfortable. Maybe I'm imagining those web lines pressed into my legs and creating horrible patterns on my thighs.

posted by kitties! on September 24th 2008 at 8:21am
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