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Red wireframe drawing of a greenwood bench from various angles including side, top, and front views.

SEDEN

From the Cornish word “sed” meaning “sit” or “seat”.

This refined bench combines sculptural simplicity with functional comfort. Its radiused underside allows for easy handling, while tapered legs and rails meet the ground with quiet elegance — supporting the marquetry top in strength and style.

Dimensions: 1200mm (L) x 330mm (W) x 385mm (H)

Finish: Hardwax Oil

From £2,070.00

  • The leg system is crafted from medium to dark toned hardwood and contains no marquetry. The bench top varies depending on the selected marquetry form:

    Stripe or Hexagon Form: Marquetry sits flush within a contrasting light, mid, or dark toned hardwood timber top.

    • Stripe: A long and short stave, each approx. 40 mm wide, intersect diagonally across the surface.

    • Hexagon: Eleven overlapping hexagons (approx. 120 mm point to point) cascade outward from one corner.

    Full Overlay Form: The Marquetry pattern fully covers a Birch ply substrate, with staves approx. 40 mm wide running the full length of the bench.

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2. Choose how the modern marquetry is featured
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FAQs

  • Absolutely! Every item is conceived as a blank canvas, awaiting your choice of Modern Marquetry. Select a signature pattern or collaborate with us to create a one‑off pattern. Specify colours, form and finishes to ensure your piece fits perfectly within your home, office or retail space.

  • 100% of the Modern Marquetry in any piece of furniture or project is made from Reclaimed and Recycled materials that we have gathered as part of our Waste Material Rescue Service.

    From material sourcing through to delivery, environmental responsibility drives every decision. We’ll upcycle all our off‑cuts and partner with local waste‑stream businesses, minimise waste by using recyclable packaging, and invest 5% of profits in Cornish tree‑planting initiatives.

  • All our items are made to order and depending on our work load, lead times will vary. Specific lead times will be discussed after your enquiry.

  • Every item is hand-built to last and comes with a Lifetime Guarantee. Caring for your item and it’s Modern Marquetry surface is as simple as any other piece of furniture in your home. To help, product care guidelines are available on our website as well as through a QR code printed on our packaging used for online orders.

Commissions & Enquiries

Reach out to our team for bespoke collaborations tailored to your vision.

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