Case Tanso Bench
TANSO BENCH
TANSO BENCH
Designed by David Irwin
Inspired by the simplicity of Japanese furniture, the Tanso Bench from the Tanso garden furniture range bridges the gap between outdoors and indoors by elevating the craftsmanship, quality and detail of outdoor furniture.
DESIGNER
DAVID IRWIN
David Irwin is an industrial designer driven by a curiosity for how and why things are made. For Irwin, design ideas grow from a desire to assign purpose to both traditional and contemporary manufacturing processes.
Originally from Northern Ireland, Irwin was drawn to Northumbria University in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, by its reputation for hands-on teaching and a holistic approach to 3-D design.
In 2007, he was awarded the New Designers Peter Walker Award for Innovation in Furniture Design with his final project, a steam-bent timber frame chair.
Merging manufacturing technology with artistic craftsmanship, Woodgate has produced several award-winning designs, ranging from beautifully grained oak consoles to streamlined, upholstered seating to architectural glass tables.
The chair also caught the eye of Bethan Gray, then Design Director at Habitat, who thought it would work well within the Habitat collection, giving David his first taste of the manufacture and retail process.
In 2010, Irwin completed a post-graduate fellowship in the Designers in Residence Program at Northumbria’s School of Design, a program that furnishes workspace, equipment and mentoring to chosen graduates of the 3-D Design program.
A year later, he founded his own studio in Newcastle, where he has continued to produce designs which combine strong conceptual thinking with a fundamental usefulness, resulting in simple, innovative and refined solutions to aid our daily lives.
"I suppose the satisfaction I get from seeing an idea make the jump off paper and into reality is the reason I became a designer."- David Irwin. The Narin Folding Chair for Case was awarded the prestigious Design Guild Mark Award in 2017.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Case
PRODUCT TYPE
Bench
COLLECTION
Tanso
PRODUCTION
Made in United Kingdom
MATERIAL & CONTENTS
Grade-A teak
FINISH
Teak
DESIGNER
David Irwin
DIMENSIONS
- Height : 805 mm
- Width : 1160 mm
- Depth : 553 mm
WEIGHT
23 kg
ASSEMBLY
No Assembly Required.
DETAIL
Designed by David Irwin and constructed from grade-A teak, the Tanso Bench is highly robust and weather resistant for outdoor use, whilst its elegant and detailed aesthetic also affords it a place inside.
ENVIRONMENT
Outdoor & Indoor
DOWNLOAD
↓ Specification Sheet
COMFORT
Available with a removable seat cushion for enhanced comfort (sold separately).
FEATURES
- Weather Resistant
- Low Maintenance
- Suitable for outdoor and indoor use
WARRANTY
2-years Warranty
INSPIRED BY
Inspired by Japanese furniture
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
-No assembly required. -Skilled craftsmen manufacture this product and there is variety between each table. Wood is a natural product and colour and grain variations are inevitable. -Natural timber is affected by sunlight; this can cause the wood colour to darken. For this reason (especially if placed in direct sunlight) it is recommended that placing objects for long periods in the same position is avoided. This colour adjustment becomes less relevant over time as the wood stabilizes.
-Teak is a durable timber with a high oil and resin content, this means that it requires little amounts of care to keep looking its best. Over time the teak will start to change colour going from a rich golden colour to silver-grey. This is naturally how the timber ages in sunlight and weathering. It is recommended that no abrasive cleaners or solvents are used to clean the furniture.
-We recommend only using warm water with diluted mild detergent to clean off the dirt that has formed over time and using a soft bristle brush. Regular cleanings will help to keep the original golden appearance of the teak if desired. There are also specific teak cleaning products available however we cannot recommend a particular brand. -We recommend storing the cushions indoors when not in use. They can be wiped clean with water and a mild detergent.
