Front view of the handmade walnut Gossip Bench with built-in drawers and an upholstered seat.

Straight-on view of the handmade walnut Gossip Bench in a residential interior, showing the upholstered seat and built-in drawers.

Handmade walnut Gossip Bench shown in use with its upholstered seat and built-in drawers.

Angled view of the handmade walnut Gossip Bench showing the drawers, side panel, and dovetail construction.

Mid-Century Modern Sapele "Gossip" Bench

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Drawing clear inspiration from Scandinavian Modern sensibilities, this dual-function telephone or entry bench seamlessly integrates seating and side storage into a singular, fluid silhouette. Executed in highly figured Sapele, the piece exhibits the wood’s signature ribbons of rich mahogany and coppery undertones. Hand-cut exposed dovetail joinery offers a striking graphic contrast along the case, balanced by delicate thumbnail edge profiles and subtly splayed tapered legs. An ideal statement piece for a grand entryway or master bedroom suite.

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CATEGORY:
Custom

STATUS:
Originally Commissioned (Fall 2023)
Bespoke Re-creation Available Upon Request

KEY DIMENSIONS:
27.5 in. (H) x 52 in. (W) x 18 in. (D)
(Dimensions customizable upon request)

PRIMARY MATERIALS & FINISH:
Select Figured Sapele

INQUIRE ABOUT THIS PIECE

Drawing clear inspiration from Scandinavian Modern sensibilities, this dual-function telephone or entry bench seamlessly integrates seating and side storage into a singular, fluid silhouette. Executed in highly figured Sapele, the piece exhibits the wood’s signature ribbons of rich mahogany and coppery undertones. Hand-cut exposed dovetail joinery offers a striking graphic contrast along the case, balanced by delicate thumbnail edge profiles and subtly splayed tapered legs. An ideal statement piece for a grand entryway or master bedroom suite.

Inquire for current valuation and acquisition terms.

CATEGORY:
Custom

STATUS:
Originally Commissioned (Fall 2023)
Bespoke Re-creation Available Upon Request

KEY DIMENSIONS:
27.5 in. (H) x 52 in. (W) x 18 in. (D)
(Dimensions customizable upon request)

PRIMARY MATERIALS & FINISH:
Select Figured Sapele

INQUIRE ABOUT THIS PIECE

Mid-Century Modern Sapele Gossip Bench viewed from an adjoining room beneath the staircase

Story & Design

Designed for the space it inhabits.

Drawing inspiration from Scandinavian Modern sensibilities, this dual-function telephone or entry bench integrates seating and side storage into a singular, fluid silhouette. Its compact footprint and sculptural profile allow it to function as both a practical furnishing and a statement piece within the room.

Craftsmanship Highlights

Hand-cut exposed dovetails
Hand-cut exposed dovetail joinery creates a graphic contrast along the case and emphasizes the construction of the drawers.

Thumbnail edge profiles
Delicate thumbnail edge profiles soften the casework and add a refined detail to the bench’s otherwise clean silhouette.

Splayed tapered legs
Subtly splayed tapered legs give the piece a lighter stance and reinforce its Scandinavian Modern influence.

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