The Tuftit bench makes use of ultra-high-performance Ductal concrete in an upholstery application. The irregular, complex topography of the seat surface, which reinterprets traditional diamond-tufted leather, exploits the unusual elastic and lightweight properties of the high-tech construction material. One of the solid wax cast-bronze legs projects up near a corner of the seat, emphasizing the contrast between the bench’s matte and glossy materials.

Tuftit, available exclusively at Maison Gerard, was developed in collaboration with Toronto-based architecture firm Partisans.


Type
Bench
Year
2014
Dimensions
48” W x 16” D x 16” H
Materials
Ductal Concrete and Cast Bronze
Design
Collaborators
PARTISANS