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HARRI bench
Some projects call for more than a standard solution
Some projects call for more than a standard solution.
For a Bauhaus villa in Hamburg, we worked with be.interior studio to create a bespoke version of our HARRI bench, designed specifically for the space.
At 4.20 metres long, the wall-mounted bench stretches almost the entire length of the dining area. From the steel construction to the double-layer upholstery and carefully selected fabric, every detail was developed and manufactured by our team.
HARRI has always been about bringing together elements that might seem contradictory at first: generous comfort and a delicate steel construction, classic details and unexpected material combinations. The characteristic Y-brace is a recurring feature throughout the collection, giving even the most generously upholstered pieces a certain lightness.
What we particularly like about this project is how the customisation changes the character of HARRI. The additional upholstery gives the bench a softer, more inviting presence, while the slender construction retains the clarity of the original design. A familiar piece, reinterpreted for a very particular setting.
The bench is paired with our CALA table, whose sculptural solid wood base provides an interesting counterpart to HARRI's fine steel construction. While the tabletop is deliberately restrained, the organically shaped base reveals the possibilities of working with solid wood. Its flowing lines introduce a gentle contrast to the villa's geometric architecture, without competing with it.
Together, HARRI and CALA create a dining area that feels both generous and considered. And perhaps that is what we appreciate most about projects like this: the opportunity to adapt familiar designs to new surroundings, finding solutions that might never have emerged otherwise.
Because sometimes, the most interesting details are the ones that weren't part of the original plan.
