The Glowing Light Balls Bench by Manfred Kielnhofer is fun, funky and functional. Highly innovative and obliterating all traditional design cliches, the bench is an interesting play of light and design. The bench has three illuminated spheres and two intersecting boards, which makes quite a visual impact. The Glowing Light Balls Bench is perfect for those who like their furniture to be bold and interesting and its ideal for both  residential and commercial spaces.

The Glowing Light Balls Bench by Manfred Kielnhofer

When presented bare, the furniture pieces from Yaroslav Galant seem to be as ordinary as the ones we see from other designers. However the twist comes in the fine embroideries that they come in, something made from DuPont Corian.

Included in the collection are table and bench designs which combine ancient traditions with modern technology to produce breathtaking furniture creations that will certainly be something to look up to when perking up homes.

With the line of furniture that come embroidered with Ukranian patterns, the result is a homely furniture line that should make any home as comfy as they should be. With small holes on the surface, the fabric materials allow colorful threads to be woven into thus producing masterful patterns and designs that breath back life into the benches and tables of the said furniture collection line.

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Corian Springs Russian Design Furniture

HEMNES is a new bench from IKEA and given its versatile design can also work as a table. Retailing for $79.99, the bench has a finish of black-brown stain and one can also order it in a white finish. The bench is water-resistant and is also  suitable for use in high humidity areas. Made of solid pine, the bench has been designed by T Christensen/K Legaard. For more information on it, head over here.

IKEA HEMNES Bench

Here are some cool benches for the people who love to go to the beaches and take on the wild waves. The Surfer Benches by Duffy London take the shape of a surfboard only that the edges are bent in a way to act as the legs of it.

The Surfer Benches are made to order, are handmade and turn out the best craftsmanship one could imagine. They are made from classic balsa wood and should be a great seating solution for your home, inside or outside. No price range was bared although you can bet that with the excellent craftsmanship, these babies won’t come cheap.

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Bench for Surfers

The exquisite “Rowan” Bench maybe distinctively feminine, since it has a lovely pink palette. The handcrafted bench comes complete with matching decorative pillows and is perfect to have an impromptu siesta or lounge around with a favorite book.  Made in the USA, the frame is made of  furniture-grade hardwoods and the bench is upholstered in linen with linen/rayon pillows. The bench measures 70″W x 34″D x 47″T and is available from Horchow for $1,599.00.

The “Rowan” Bench

Here are some more potential outdoor furnishings for you called the M2 benches. These are snaky modular seating solutions fit for your backyard or maybe even indoors depending on which you prefer. They can be arranged in a contained pattern or via continuous long line depending on how much space you have.

The M2 Bench was designed by Studio Segers with the intent to reclaim public spaces as safe meeting places and encourage gathering and conversation. They are made of concrete reinforced with optic fiber while a steel support frame helps its unique overall stance and design.

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Snaky M2 Benches

Lamps and benches would normally be a great combination to have in homes but the Zen Garden Bench should be on lush addition to your garden or yard. Designed by Francisco Lupin, the Zen Garden Bench carries a minimalist design that has two lights and two small seats, perfect for couples to adore their outdoor setup.

The whole creation seems like a page taken out of the usual public park. But given the opportunity, this is one creation that should be timely and neat for people who want to hone up their own private area, especially if you have a large open space of green aching to get more enhancements.

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The Zen Garden Bench

Considering that there are only eight in existence, the limited edition Aluminum Bench will most certainly be a coveted piece of both art and furniture.

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An Aluminum Bench from Pablo Reinoso

Additionally, the flexible connectors allow you to inter-connect other designs as well, just in case you want to be a bit abstract when it comes to bench designs.

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The SimpliSeat Bench

Normally you would find benches or seats wrapped with some cloth to go with the expected comfy cushions but the Bench Medusa is perhaps exactly the opposite. Aside from having a sturdy metal frame, the Bench Medusa is capped with a cement-filled nylon fabric that makes gives it a feel of being hard as a rock.

The Bench Medusa was created by Erasmus Scherjon for the purpose of delivering a two-seated outdoor piece. On why it was called the Bench Medusa, just look back at some greek methology or watch Clash of the Titans to get an idea. This is of course with reference to people turning into stone once they take a gander at the fictional titan!

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The Cemented Bench Medusa

Here are new modular seatings that should make outdoor comfort even more animated. The Koppla Modular Platforms are circular seating creations, offering an added boost to people wanting more interaction when they are in the outdoors.

The circular seatings were designed by Ana Velez Botero, Juan David Buitrago and Manuela Marquez to offer a unique and aesthetical type of an outdoor piece. The Koppla Modular Platforms are made of raised metal discs that form niche gardens where the circumferences intersect. They can be great benches for parks and probably for homes with a large backyard that should be delightful to stay on when special occasions are held.

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Koppla Modular Platforms for the Outdoors

Here is another table for the people living in small living spaces. We have today a retractable table that somehow applies the physics of wall beds to help maximize the cramp spaces we live in. The practical table was spotted over at FPTrgovina which also includes retractable benches to go with the set.

The retractable table set comes in different colors and should be easy to integrate into homes. When retracted, a portion of the set measuring around 4cm is visible. The set is user friendly and with the flexibility that this table set offers, a lot of people wanting to manage space for their limited living abodes are sure to approve of this one.

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Practical and Retractable Table Sets

These are lamps, no they are benches. Better yet they are a combination of both! The BDLove lamps were designed for public places, binding together modernly designs benches with some lighting solution somewhere in the middle. The modern shapes are eye catching and should be great for airports, terminals or perhaps the local park.

But do not discount the placement of the BDLove lamps in a person’s backyard or garden. Having one will truly be something geeky and are bound to promote relaxation for people who want to rest well even in their own backyard.

The BDLove Lamps were designed by Rose Lovegrove for BD Barcelona Design. Combined with other BDlove pieces, these bench-lamps do create a modernistic and stylish appeal that people are going to love.

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The BDLove Lamps

Nothing like a quick siesta in the afternoons or an unplanned power nap. The Siesta bench by Italian furniture brand Campeggi ensures that you get some rest without making that trip to the bedroom. This hammock styled daybed moonlights as a deck or garden bed and includes a sturdy  backrest. Designed by Emanuele Magini has been constructed from a metal frame and is perfect for the outdoors.

The Siesta Bench By Campeggi

If bling is your thing then the  “Rock Around the World” Globe Bench is perfect for you. The glamourous bench or lounger is upholstered in leather and is embedded with Swarovski Crystals.This bespoke lounger has been designed by Dana Solomon and Sherry Joniff Solomon for 22 BOND ST and if you are ver in the vicinity, do drop in to check it out.

“Rock Around the World” Globe Bench

Here is another creation from Korean designer Shawn Soh. It is called the Relation Sheep Bench, a follow-up to the tree-shaped bookshelves that were released prior. These are nice looking benches which you can opt to have in your home or perhaps in the outdoors.

These faux-sheep bench supports get-togethers for two with its multiple legs and ample seat space. These benches are attractive and wooly spots for people who want to be a bit romantic, an alternative to the usual love seats which are not that “BAA-D” to have.

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Shaw Soh’s Relation Sheep Bench

The Dune by Rainer is a concrete-inspired outdoor chair that is especially designed with sheets of fiber cement. While we all know that cement-inspired furniture would normally be limited to benches or some novelty creations, these are some impressive pieces.

Perk up your outdoor furnishings with the Dune, something that should take your outdoor ambiance to another level. The pieces of ‘Dune’ can be used as standalone couches or combined to create a rock hard sectional.

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The Dune Curvy Couches

Woven Leather Bench

Chandler 4 Corners kicks off its 2010 Holiday and Winter Collection by offering a new line-up of hand-hooked wool pillows, rugs and home accessories by Vermont artist Laura Megroz. There are over 40 designs and this includes their highly successful Horizon Pillows and Hickory Benches. Both introduced earlier this year, as well as a reintroduction of their sought after wool throw blankets.

Chandler 4 Corner’s designs succeed by their ability to complement various decor styles with a refined color palette and sense of timelessness. The Holiday Collection is particularly versatile, bringing the seasonal warmth many desire for their homes to interiors ranging from modern and traditional to rustic country charm.

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Chandler 4 Corners Launches New Winter Collection

Here is a uniquely shaped bench, constructed of 1” thick Baltic Birch plywood. They are sliced and laminated together where the plies are finely sanded and coated to provide a high-quality Italian acrylic finish.

These benches measure 48inches in length, 18inches high at the seat, and 18inches in width. The profile of the entire bench cut out 18 times by the ever-elusive CNC Machine technology.

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The Ionic Bench

Here are some new benches to consider having for your home. Title Welcome to the Jungle, these are new designer benches from Rui Alves. They are composed of five pieces and boast of a flat surface supported by four posts.

Each bench has been named according to its animal: James (elephant), John (hippopotamus), Jeremy (lion), Jerry (giraffe) and Joe (crocodile). The best part is that the benches can be used and converted into a variety of other furniture piece like tables, stools, or even coat hangers. Something unique and new to have for people living the contemporary life.

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Welcome to the Jungle Transformable Benches

Here is something interesting. While we know that benches or chairs are primarily made from wood or maybe even metal, but here is one handmade bench that makes use of ropes to hold it all together. It makes use of various knotting where the ropes are traced through grooves to provide the necessary support for people’s sitting needs.

The Rope Bench was designed by Yoav Reches and should be another peculiar little seating solution you may want to have for your home.

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The Rope Bench

A new site to check out online is Patio Kingdom which is featuring an array of outdoor patio furniture sets made of any style and shape. Just in time for the Holidays, these are great patio sets to consider, especially if you are planning various gatherings at your home. And while you are expected to see a wide array of high quality outdoor furniture and decorative items such as benches, dining sets, and patio umbrellas, you can get some good deals as well.

The site is offering various discounts and price offs that include a 60% off the said items. Free shipping and a $20 coupon are also offered so take advantage of these specials now!

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New Outdoor Patio Furniture from Patio Kingdom

DIY: Folding Workbench

At the Salone Milan Furniture Fair one witnessed a cornucopia of talent and designs. The Table, Bench, Chair by Sam Hecht, which was also exhibited at Salone, takes multi-tasking to a new level. The bench is divided into different configurations of seating by steam-bent, beech frames and three versions of Table, Bench, Chair are available; a chair, bench and love seat.

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The Table, Bench, Chair by Sam Hecht

Ohm is a transformable bed and is perfect for small spaces. The bed can turn into two beds when the structure gets separated. The best part is that beds can also moonlights as benches.

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The Ohm Bed

As far as improvising as far as old tree trunks are concerned, don’t just throw it out yet. It can become a work of art if you think of it and may be useful as well.

If you have a garden, check out your seating capacity. There will be the traditional benches, some outdoor chairs and tables but what if you add more potential seats such as improvising this old tree trunk that has no more use?

It doesn’t have to be classy. When you are outdoors, sitting anywhere is apparently the only main thing. If you are up to it, maybe you can cut some parts, sand or smooth a certain portion so that people can sit there when there are occasions or perhaps you want to take time out with the open air and view nature pass by.

We cannot avoid trees dying or perhaps being destroyed by natural causes. But while we think that they have no more use, look beyond trashing them. Try to blend them in your home, it may be the cornerstone of an appealing work of art from raw materials you never thought you could get your hands on. Spice up your yard with it and put it to good use.

Converting Tree Trunks to Good Benches

In times where people cannot find the right furniture to suit their home needs, there are some who have the talent to create such with the right vision and craft. Such was the story of one Bruce Marsh who made first few pieces some years ago when he was not able to find the suitable ready made furniture.

Now as it turns out, discovering the talent of making your own furniture has enabled Marsh to go into business, accepting orders that are handmade. Among the home furniture being ordered from him include chairs, benches, beds and tables. Most of them are available at his website.

He works in hardwoods like walnut, teak and oak, most of which come from managed forests, and uses water-based finishes. The Townsend Split Table (right) has a top of inch-thick hand-hewn planks and comes in a choice of woods and sizes. A walnut table 36 inches by 96 inches that seats 10 is $1,250; in rosewood, it is $1,950.

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Handmade Townsend Split Table

Are you afraid of the dark when you step outside your home? Well look no further! With the light bench, you are sure to easily make your way outside and find your way towards finding the best seat outside your home. The bench is illuminated with RGB LED technology which means you get to choose what color you like or even a changing spectrum of different hues and shades – all at your fingertips with the programmable remote control.

Now if this is not a great addition to the usually dull or standard homes, I don’t know what is. Add that new twist in your home by getting one of these benches. It is bound to be a shiner!

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The Illuminated Light Bench

I like this concept of where you go, your chair follows! This foldable cardboard stool can carry a person who is up to 90 kg (that’s roughly 180 lbs)and provides respite from those dirty public benches! According to the manufacturer no glues and chemicals are used to set up the stool.

This is a great way to carry a portable chair with you everywhere as it doesn’t weight that much and also saves the environment over portable steel chairs and whatnot.  What a great idea, I want one.

Foldable Cardboard Stool

There are some people who are aware of this problem and while the effort for some may not be enough, the push to provide bedding to the unfortunate homeless is indeed heartwarming. The efforts usually come from schools, charity and people who are destined to provide assistance to people in need. These beds offered as a form of charity should not be envied. They are really alternative and used ones to which some people may have good use for.

Have you considered donating some bedding as a form of charity lately? Why not try it out. The feeling is really amazing once you do a good deed.

Read more: Warming Homeless Kids With New Bedding

Homeless Kids Need Beds Too

You know Molo got it right with their softseating since Museum of Modern Art in New York has acquired it for their permanent collection! Each softseating is modular with magnetic end panels, allowing them to fan open into stool or any other piece of furniture.

“the combinations of joining, stacking and leaning the fanning stools, benches and loungers allows endless possibilities for creating seating environments and interior landscapes.”

Molo Soft Seating