One of the most rewarding things in creating custom pieces is seeing where in the world they end up. It’s always interesting, and this time it’s also such an honor. Go and pick up the September issue of Garden Design Magazine and you’ll notice a familiar bench, and a familiar face! Here is renowned textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen sitting on JOHNHOUSHMAND‘s classic No. 0041 bench, which we are very proud to say is a part of Mr. Larsen’s permanent outdoor display at the LongHouse sculpture garden in the Hamptons. Pick up your own copy and check out the beautiful feature on Mr. Larsen’s public garden!
We’re always searching for the perfect balance between the organic and the constructed, so this time we’ve adapted a beautifully detailed ficus trunk. This intricate trunk was brought straight from the Costa Rican tropics to be used in a project for a hospitality client of ours. We love the dimensionality in the curves and negative space of this braided bench.
As a followup to our last post on the W Hotel in Hoboken, we thought we’d share another piece JOHNHOUSHMAND created for the W Hotel New York Lexington Avenue. This pair of Extinct Old Growth Heart Pine Low Benches were constructed for the Extreme Wow Penthouse Suite terrace. These old growth heart pine timbers were reclaimed from renovated New York City buildings, saving this precious wood from being carelessly discarded. They now live a continued life as gorgeously minimalistic benches atop Lexington Avenue.
(photo from W Hotel New York)
Not only are these bespoke benches perfect for the out-of-doors, but also compliment indoor decor beautifully. The inherent history within these timbers lends character and meaning to their surface. Perfect for entryways, hallways, living rooms, or even at the foot of a bed, these benches will add charm and history to any part of your space.
