URBAN BENCHES

Yes — we do. The model I’d point you to is the Meridian Heritage Bench, a modern urban bench designed for historic district streetscapes where a fully contemporary piece would feel too sharp, but a traditional cast-iron reproduction would look like a theme-park prop. The Meridian keeps the silhouette clean and horizontal, with a slim aluminum frame and timber slats in FSC-certified Ipe or thermally modified ash. The frame is available in matte graphite, bronze, or moss — colors that recede visually against brick, stone, and ironwork rather than competing with them. The slats have soft rounded edges, and all fixings are concealed, so the bench reads as a calm, simple object from a distance. What makes this particular historic district bench work is restraint. It doesn’t borrow ornate scrollwork or fake patina. Instead, it uses honest materials and modest proportions: 1800mm or 2400mm lengths, a seat height of 450mm, and a low back that doesn’t block sightlines to storefronts or landmarks. If your review board requires a backless option, we also make a backless version with the same detailing. It’s also practical for public use. The aluminum frame has a powder-coat finish that resists scratches and graffiti, the timber slats are replaceable individually, and the bench can be surface-mounted or set in-ground depending on paving conditions. As contemporary street furniture, it’s designed to age well without looking worn or dated too quickly. If you have a particular historic district in mind, send me the streetscape guidelines or a few photos. I can recommend the finish and mounting combination that usually gets through heritage-sensitive design review.