Eleven Bench
Classic joinery for a contemporary design
Traditional box joinery on top + mortise and tenons at bottom = one durable bench
Inspired by Shaker design, this bench’s name derives from the pair of elevens that form its seat and lower shelf
Above photograph by Jennifer Hudson (of Alderman Company) in her 1920’s tobacco barn
Tapered brass wedges for extra stability and style
Pictured above in blackened walnut
Constructed from solid hardwood, this bench is made to last generations
This bench is ideal for entryways, mud rooms, reception areas, foyers and lobbies thanks to its shelving and storage space
Above: black walnut with brass wedges in shelf tenons
Above: maple with holly wedges in shelf tenons
A larger version with two sets of shelves for additional storage
A Close-up of the hand-cut box joinery and central cleft
Below: The 25” version in cherry with walnut wedge accents in the shelf tenons
Details:
The Eleven Bench was selected for the International SOciety of Furniture Designers’ 2021 Innovation + Design exhibition in the Loft Gallery at Congdon yards in High Point, NC
common Dimensions: 36” L x 12” W; 36" L x 10" W; 56” L x 15.5” H; 25” L x 8.5” W
Available in custom dimensions and materials
This bench is convenient for shoe storage thanks to its lower shelf and space beneath it
Photography by Jessica Guenther, steven paneccasio, mark juliana and richard walker
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