Description

Alfredo Häberli’s El Poeta bench sits inside and out, and can double as a table as much as an ergonomic and comfortable seating system.
Inspired by the Catalano benches by Oscar Tusquets and Lluís Clotet, Alfredo Häberli designed the Swiss Benches Collection for BD. The El Poeta Bench has a light, fluid profile and textured body, and it became a bestseller, sitting comfortably in the public and domestic spheres. It can be placed back-to-back as a table, where one can sit outwards or inwards to write or eat with the support of the levelling backrest.
The steel sheet is perforated and breathable, wrapping elegantly around tubular steel supports. Coated with cataphoresis, the bench is stable and corrosion-resistant and was awarded the Gold Delta Award by ADI FAD in 2007.

The benches must always be properly screwed to the floor. Screws are not supplied by BD

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Designer
Alfredo Häberli
Manufacturer
BD Barcelona Design
Design Year
2005
Production Year
2024
Type
Outdoor Bench
Shipping
Approximate Lead Time
9-10 weeks
Shipping Policy
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Size
Height
29.1 in
Width
70.9 in
Depth
33.1 in
Length
Seat Height
16 in
Diameter
Lifecycle
Made In
Spain
Condition
New
Materials
Materials
Steel

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