Shanxi Porch Bench

Originally installed in a traditional courtyard home in China's Shanxi province, this singular bench would have extended a warm welcome to all visiting guests. Animated by its thick plank of expressively grained and knotted walnut, the bench is infused with the natural spirit long admired by Chinese scholars. We love its freeform organic presence, dynamic texture, and smooth, time-worn surface that just begs to be touched.