Frank revisits the classical park benches of previous centuries and updates them for twenty-first century urban centres. The bench is a simplified version of the decorated frames typical of Continental Europe that merges the armrests and the supports in a single expression. Traditional wooden slats form the seat and backrest, creating a silhouette that easily blends into a historic setting.
Length: 160 cm
Width: 62 cm
Height: 88 cm
Sitting depth: 48 cm
Weight 38 kg
EK for oiled oak.
MH for oiled mahogany.
IPE for ipé.
If no letter is entered after the article number, gray top-glazed pine is obtained. NCS S 5502-B.
(Ipé is a outgoing material, only temporary, contact nola).
C for any color other than standard, starting cost is added.
Noir 2200 Sablé (black).
C for any color other than standard, starting cost is added.
The frame in powder-coated, sand-cast 100 % recycled aluminum in Noir 2200 Sablé.
The wooden parts are made in painted pine in light grey NCS S5502-B, oiled oak or mahogany.
Nola's pine is of high quality and comes from sustainable forestry. Pine is an environmentally friendly, domestically produced material. Damaged or untreated pine is quite easily attacked by decomposition processes; therefore, it is particularly important to repair damaged surfaces.
Our FCS-marked Ipé is an extremely hard wood thanks to its high density. The hardness gives remarkably high physical durability and resistant to the effects of sun, rain, and other weather over decades.
FSC-marked mahogany is a wood with good durability in the outdoor environment. In addition, it retains its color tone better than, for example, oak and teak. Mahogany lives and moves, sometimes more than teak.
Oak is a heavy, hard and medium tough wood. Moderately dimensionally stable in case of moisture changes. Oak wood blackens if it is exposed to moisture or wetness for a long time. However, it does not affect the other properties of the wood. Thanks to its hardness and toughness, the oak wood is suitable for furniture and other use in exposed environments.
Aluminium recycled from scrap, hand cast in sand moulds. The energy consumption when producing recycled aluminium is about 5% of that used when producing virgin aluminium.
Varnishing of wood is done with a water-based varnish. A water-based paint that is kinder to the environment. Under normal use, the paint has a good wear resistance and long durability.
Wood oil provides good protection against the stresses of the outdoor climate and at the same time highlights the wood's natural appearance and properties.
Powder coating is a coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Unlike conventional liquid paint, powder coating is usually applied electrostatically and then cured under heat or with ultraviolet light. The result is an even, hard-wearing coloured surface with the desired gloss level.
Freestanding product that is placed directly on the ground.
Fully assembled.
Frank Park Bench is freestanding but can be bolted to the ground if necessary.
Products in varnished pine must be maintained regularly with alkyd paint. Maintenance intervals approximately 1 time per year. Damage and cracks should be repaired immediately. Touch-up paints in spray packaging are available in standard colors to order.
Oiled oak should be oiled twice a year for best protection. Good maintenance can never completely prevent stains from occurring, but oak that is not maintained will turn blacker and turn gray faster, but it still has a very long life. When re-oiling products, a finely boiled oil that penetrates the wood should be chosen over a film-forming oil.
Oiled mahogany should be oiled two times a year.
Ipé has a durability of up to 40 years if it is not treated with more than normal care. With regular oiling once a season with wood oil, the durability is up to 100 years. Untreated Ipé will turn from reddish brown to a more silver gray color over time. If you want to keep the brown color, it must be treated and maintained with wood oil.
Maintenance on aluminium is not normally needed, but make sure to wash and keep the material clean. Untreated aluminium develops a matte surface over time.
Products that are powder-coated can be touch-up painted with alkyd paint.
A contemporary version of the traditional park bench that combines the armrests and supports in one design.
Frank revisits the classical park benches of previous centuries and updates them for twenty-first century urban centres. The bench is a simplified version of the decorated frames typical of Continental Europe that merges the armrests and the supports in a single expression. Traditional wooden slats form the seat and backrest, creating a silhouette that easily blends into a historic setting.
Furniture ranges Frank and Parco plays a big role in the renovation and design of the pedestrian street Östra Drottninggatan in central Gävle, designed by the landscape architecture office Karavan.
Furniture ranges Frank and Parco plays a big role in the renovation and design of the pedestrian street Östra Drottninggatan in central Gävle, designed by the landscape architecture office Karavan.
Furniture ranges Frank and Parco plays a big role in the renovation and design of the pedestrian street Östra Drottninggatan in central Gävle, designed by the landscape architecture office Karavan.
With a background as en electrician, one can say that David Taylor has always had a deep understanding and care for lighting. Ever since graduating University College of Arts, Crafts and Design (Konstfack) in 1999, where he studied metall design, Taylor has produced a broad range of products exhibited in public spaces such as Östermalmstorgs subwaystation, the National Museum, Eskiltuna’s art center and Röhsska Museum. Taylor has recieved both the RED DOT award and Elle Interior’s design award.
