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Banco Bench
Teak outdoor bench by Hugo Passos, first designed for a Finnish exhibition
1300 × 775 × 490 mm
2022
Approx. $2,200 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Overview
The Banco Bench is an outdoor bench in FSC-certified teak by the Portuguese designer Hugo Passos. It is shaped for comfort and support, with gentle curves that underscore the handcrafted feel, and gives plenty of space to sit and take in nature.
Construction
- FSC-certified teak, untreated
- Gentle curves that underscore the handcrafted feel
- Teak that patinates to a silver-grey hue over time
Specifications
- W 130 × D 49 × H 77.5 cm (51.1 × 19.2 × 30.5 in)
- Seat height 45 cm (17.7 in)
Story
Social Seating
The Banco Bench was originally designed for an outdoor exhibition in Finland called Social Seating, starting from the premise of making something that enhances the experience of nature.
Launched in 2022
The Fritz Hansen interview with Hugo Passos says the bench was launched with the company in 2022, and the designer's own site lists it as an outdoor collection in solid teak produced by Fritz Hansen, dated 2022. The teak patinates to a silver-grey hue over time.
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Collection
Skagerak
The Skagerak Collection by Fritz Hansen: contemporary wooden furniture for indoors and outdoors, 43 series, 34 designers, FSC-certified wood and repair in mind.
