Tessin
Backed Bench
The gardens designed by seventeenth-century Swedish architect Nicodemus Tessin number among his greatest achievements. Although none of the garden benches from Tessin’s era survive today, this elegant backed bench emulates the architect’s unmistakable style. The bench is a popular choice for formal gardens, placed among classical statues. It can be found in parks with symmetrical terraces, and on avenues flanked by lines of trees.