Description

This bench is carefully made of oak in Piet Hein Eek’s workshop in Holland. The model for this bench was the “Canteen” table in oak, which Piet Hein Eek made in 2001 for the canteen next to his workshop. Piet Hein Eek was inspired for the table by pieces of wood left over from the production of another piece of furniture. By skilfully arranging the individual pieces of wood, an exciting surface structure was created, while the shape of the table remained simple and plain. The table proved so popular with everyone that it was added to the collection. It is one of Piet Hein Eek’s most important pieces. The characteristic patchwork surface of this table inspired Piet Hein Eek to create other similar designs, in particular the “scrapwood” collection, which led to one of the most successful product ranges.

Due to the nature of the material used in production, each piece is unique and the images shown here are only indicative.

The standard size of this bench is 300cm x 40cm x 48cm (LxWxH). Almost all deviating dimensions are also available. For this, please contact us by e-mail or phone.

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The Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek (1967) graduated from the Design Academy in Eindhoven/Holland in 1990. While still a student, he received considerable attention for his “Scrap Wood” cabinets made from demolition wood, which celebrated the contrasting textures and colours of the wood scraps he used to assemble them.

Piet Hein Eek finds his inspiration in the beauty of the discarded materials he uses: In addition to waste wood, old metal plates, factory scrap, discarded beams and pipes and much more. Based on the found working material, he decides on the concept and the processing methods and finally expresses the natural qualities of the reused material. The result is unique pieces with a unique character and unmistakable appearance. Each piece is carefully handcrafted in Piet Hein Eek’s own workshop in Eindhoven with great effort. In addition to various workplaces and workshops, his huge premises also include a showroom, a shop, a restaurant and a hotel.

The name Piet Hein Eek stands for originality and exclusivity, because his creations clearly stand out from those of other designers and are often only available in small quantities. His product range is extremely broad and extends from chairs, tables, sideboards and beds to lamps and garden houses. His works can be purchased from selected dealers worldwide and have also been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.