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PRELUDE

Product catalog summary

Overview: The PRELUDE bench, designed by Caroline Voet, was initially created for the arts centre DeSingel in Antwerp. It serves as a rest and conversation point for artists, gaining popularity for its aesthetic and ergonomic qualities. In 2016, it was further developed for PER/USE as a standalone piece.

Specifications: The bench is available in two sizes: 150 cm and 190 cm in length, both with a height of 43 cm and a breadth of 50 cm. The weights are 55 kg and 77 kg respectively. It is constructed from FSC-labelled wood, with options for oak (tainted black or natural oiled) and afrormosia for outdoor use. The metal base is made of steel lacquered black.

Design and Functionality: The PRELUDE bench combines a sturdy metal base with elegant wooden seating surfaces, creating a visually appealing and comfortable piece. It can be used as a standalone bench or as seating at a table, suitable for both residential and commercial environments.

Finishes: Available finishes include oak tainted black (RAL 9005), oak natural oiled, and natural afrormosia. Note that actual colors may vary from samples.

Usage: The bench is versatile for indoor and outdoor use, inviting conversation and serving as a prelude to dialogue in various settings.

Catalog excerpts

PRELUDE BENCH / Caroline Voet

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PRELUDE The PRELUDE is a collection of benches originally designed by Caroline Voet (B) for the arts centre DeSingel in Antwerp. Hence the name, referring to an independent musical piece preceding the main opus. Since its original design in 2010 the PRELUDE bench offered a specific solution by creating a rest and conversation point for the artists behind the scenes at DeSingel. Over the years, the PRELUDE has gained strong appreciation by the artists, aesthetically as well as ergonomically, which inspired the designer to develop the PRELUDE further for PER/USE in 2016 as a stand-alone bench,...

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