Good Questions: A Modern White Bench?

I've almost finished my place, but am left with one glaring absence — I need a modern white bench. The catch is, I'm on a budget. I like the style of the Florence Knoll bench, but am open to suggestions for something similar. Any suggestions?

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NJ Modern's Barcelo bench...

http://njmodern.com/ (click on Furniture)

Chiasso often has benches of this ilk, too.

posted by patrick (the other one) on January 27th 2009 at 1:38pm
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Room and Board has something Knoll-esque. Still not what I'd call cheap, but it could be an good option.

http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product/detail.do?productGroup=19652

posted by lmccl on January 27th 2009 at 1:40pm
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these have always interested me... thinking they could be a nice pair of small benches.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20068094

... and, i'd you're handy, paint the legs black and source a cushion for the top... somewhat nelson-esque. unsure of overall stability, though, and would test it first.

posted by redneckmodern on January 27th 2009 at 2:38pm
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Take a rectangular coffee table and upholster the top with some foam and white material of your choice. I saw it done on Home to Flip for about $60.

posted by Carla Marie on January 27th 2009 at 2:47pm
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overstock.com or homedecorators.com i think has something similar.

posted by luckysquid on January 27th 2009 at 2:55pm
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You might try adding cushions to this:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50074550

posted by jancola on January 27th 2009 at 3:02pm
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This one seems close to what you are looking for:

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Newport-Leather-Bench/3481917/product.html

Overstock.com has quite a few bench options, many that are very affordable.

posted by julieleanne on January 27th 2009 at 3:48pm
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ooh, I want to jump on the question; I've been looking for a raw steel bench for an entryway that's under $500.
Any leads?

posted by oakjo on January 28th 2009 at 1:54am
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oakjo,

My husband and I are in the process of building a bench, and desk out of steel plumbing pipes (Home Depot), with a butcher block top (Ikea). The most expensive part is the wood top, otherwise - very cheap.

Maybe not the sleek look you are going for, but we love the aged industrial look in contrast with our antiques and modern mix.

posted by julieleanne on January 28th 2009 at 1:02pm
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hey, great idea, thank you!

posted by oakjo on February 2nd 2009 at 12:08pm
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