Table, Bench, Chair

Made by: Established & Sons

Drawing inspiration from psychologically programmed color patterns on the benches of the Toyko subway, Sam Hecht transformed a simple solid-oak plank with subtle structural cues of bent beech—creating a multitasking piece of furniture that suggests a multitude of uses without a strict agenda.

More info: establishedandsons.com

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- I don't believe that this piece is doing a good job of any of the three things it's name implies.
  
  shane 08/15/2009
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