benjamin graindorge reveals fallen tree as sculptural bench for YMER&MALTA

benjamin graindorge reveals fallen tree as sculptural bench for YMER&MALTA
natural oak and borosilicate glass
L273 x H110 x W120 cm

considering wood as a living material, benjamin graindorge has created ‘fallen tree’, a bench that reveals the true DNA of an arboreal form. the design sees the branches and trunk of a tree stripped back, transitioning into a seat that expresses the strong, untamed nature and beauty of wood. presented by gallery YMER&MALTA at FIAC 2015 in paris, ‘fallen tree’ captures the essence of wood as both a sculptural element of nature and a functional object.

the ‘fallen tree’ bench that reveals the true DNA of an arboreal form

the design sees the branches and trunk of a tree stripped back, transitioning into a seat

detail of the branches which also stand as structural support for the bench

detail of the stripped back tree trunk