bench press occupying one of the four corners of the V&A's domed atrium
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bench press, designed by established & sons' sebastian wrong and artist richard woods
was presented during london design week. occupying the four corners of the V&A's
entrance dome, the public seating installation is a series of three tier benches reclaimed
from the american tulipwood boards used for the established & sons show in milan
earlier this year.

'the construction references the many tiered cornice work aligned around the central atrium
of the V&A, which are situated directly above the bench positions. the work intentionally
corrupts the high victoria interior architecture of the surrounding area by misaligning
the order of the space.' - SW

the jointing details are exposed, displaying the craftsmanship of the 3-meter long benches.
richard wood has applied the colorful layers of wood grain print on the end grain,
side lengths and full boards of the benches, as well as being sandwiched into the
construction of the pieces.


the colorful wood grain print has been applied by richard wrong
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the wood grain print has been applied to the end grain, side lengths and full boards of the benches
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the wood print has also been sandwiched into the construction of the pieces
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visitors enjoying the benches
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quilt chair by the bouroullec brothers
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general view of the showroom
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over on the other side of town at their east london studio showroom, established & sons
have brought together a selection of pieces from their 2009 collection, all in the theme of
black and white. when speaking to them about why they chose this theme, it was said
that perhaps it was an hommage to michael jackson. however, by showcasing the designs
in black and white, the focus becomes more about the pieces themselves with distractions
of color.


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tudor chair by jaime hayon for established & sons
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bricks & mortar by sebastian wrong & richard woods for established & sons
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