Cork Bench
Naoto Fukasawa


- Type Bench
- Date 2013
- Dimensions 1450 x 650 x 450 mm
- Weight 32 kg
- Material Medium density expanded cork
- Edition Limited (8+3)
Made in Portugal with Portuguese cork.
This piece was developed for the Metamorphosis project, for Corticeira Amorim.
100% recyclable.
This bench provides a sense of gentleness through its rounded body, while transmitting a sense of friendliness and a sense of affection at the same time. One of the interesting aspects of this bench is our body’s contact with the material. Since it is a bench, we sit and put our hands on it or we can lie on it. Cork is known for its natural temperature-regulating properties and it is known to maintain a similar temperature to our own bodies, thus providing a unique connection between the user and the product. As a result, this bench offers a very comfortable experience.
Important note: cork is completely natural and sustainable material, and the specific type of cork used in this piece – medium density expanded cork – is prone to natural changes in coloration and shape that may occur over time.
