Able Bench

SKU #Able_Bench

Overview

Able is a versatile bench that is comfortable and suitable for both residential and contract applications. Developed to be used as seating with Bensen's collection of Able dining tables, the Able bench is also perfect to use independently. It features a frame in die-cast aluminum with extruded aluminum rails available in a choice of finishes. The seat is composed of multi-density foam that can be upholstered in a wide range of fabric or leather options. This combination of materials makes the Able bench exceptionally lightweight and easily moved about. The Able bench is available in several sizes. Manufactured by Bensen.

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Designed in 2019.

Small: 29.5" W, 17.8" D, 18" H
Medium: 59" W, 17.8" D, 18" H
Large: 74.8" W, 17.8" D, 18" H
Extra Large: 90.5" W, 17.8" D, 18" H

Manufacturer

Bensen

Bensen is a design and manufacturing group that was founded in 1981 by Niels Bendtsen and is based in Vancouver, Canada. Along with his staff, Danish-born Bendtsen not only designs the pieces for Bensen, but also oversees production of its extensive line of home furnishings – sofas, sectionals, tables, chairs, stools, credenzas, cabinets, and beds. According to Bendsten, “Quality is a funny concept. We tend to think of it as being associated with handcraft. But quality is also about your attitude to design. Craftsmanship is just as much about how you run the machines that are necessary for economic viability.” Bensen’s philosophy of balancing simplicity and honesty in design is a sentiment that Switch Modern shares. While we have just started adding Bensen designs to our website, we expect to shortly be showing a greater range of pieces and typologies… in the meantime, please contact us for specific information regarding pieces not currently highlighted.

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Designer

Niels Bendtsen

Niels Bendtsen (born 1943 in Denmark) has always been exposed to design and craftsmanship. After emigrating in 1951 to Canada, he began to apprentice under his father, a cabinetmaker who worked under Jacob Kjaer, and continued to build Scandinavian furniture when in Canada. Starting in 1963, Bendtsen had his own retail store where he sold his father's designs, as well as other pieces from Scandinavia. Through this retail experience, he started to learn more about design and manufacturing... in 1972, he sold his store and moved to Denmark to work as a full time designer. While there he worked for a number of Scandinavian companies, including Eilersen, Ikea, and Kebe. It was during this time that he designed the Ribbon chair (1975) for Kebe - this piece is included in the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art. Bendtsen returned to Canada in the 1980s and has continued to create work his namesake brand, Bensen, as well as Keilhauer, Linteloo, and Montis.

Able Bench

Able Bench - Outdoor

Able Coffee Table

Able Coffee Table - Outdoor

Able Console Table

Able Desk