New Collective Four: Reclaimed Wood Bench

Back in May, we told you about the stellar work being done by Collective Four for Dwell’s Building Green In Harlem project. Well those purveyors of design perfection from the Pratt Institute are at it again. Their latest piece utilizes lumber from an old factory ceiling beam (courtesy of Build It Green) to create a bench consisting of a series of “four ascending surfaces supported by slender bent steel legs.” The unique design of the bench allows for storage of footwear underneath the seat and the reclaimed steel reeds on the end allow one to hang one's umbrella or raincoat or whatever gear you use to protect your head from rain conveniently on the end. While the latest creation from Collective Four is certainly practical, it doesn't hurt that it's also quite the sight for sore eyes