Materials: Reclaimed wood, steel, clay, and a jade plant
Price Point: $450
"My husband and I have a studio in an old dye factory in North Philadelphia, where we make furniture and design objects with our dog, Old Bill. The wood used for this project was 3x5 tongue and groove wall boards from our space that we milled down. The ceramic ring sits into the wood and is home to the small Jade Plant..."
Designer: Jessica Carter
Link: claywoodsteelspace.com
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Previous Design:
Hello Block Shelving by Kenn Archibald
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Comments (16)
Classically beautiful. Milling your own wood sounds ambitious!
That is a Beautiful piece and set up! Old Bill is a Pimp =)
I really enjoy the construction and material quality -
- but $450 for a bench w/ no back legs and a hole in the top?
I like the idea of incorporating a plant with furniture, but this is a little weird (and not in a good way). Succulents are too small and dainty for this concept. They don't make much of a visual impact against such a big piece of furniture. Plus, I'd always worry about someone inadvertently crushing my poor plant.
And I know the plant will get bigger (though given the size of the container, not by a whole lot). I think my criticism still stands. I would like a different sort of plant anyway, something more leafy and viney and exuberant to play off the spareness of the bench.
Visually stunning. My brain says benches have four legs, this one has two? I have to keep looking....
i agree about the succulents. also, wall mounted seating doesn't seem too flexible.
I'm with bepsf... why so expensive?
Great idea! I like the tapered legs, they complete the feel of lightness.
That is a beautiful bench
Beautiful, Sleek, Elegant, Stylish. Great Design!
It's a beautiful bench, like so many other beautiful benches. I don't see the surplus value (no - not the plant).
Four stars for old Bill though.
i get the bench but not understanding the jade tree holder. am i slow?
Clean. elegant design with fine workmanship. Something different but simple with a lightness to it. The ceramic ring is a great mix of material and color. Good job.
I love the bench! And Old Bill is a nice touch!
I like the design and the lovely color and finish.
The support bracket and joinery style in the drawing looks too small to support the weight of several people (200-300 lbs?) Please say you used something beefier in the actual piece.