Sean Hellman - Woodwright Designs

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Original and creative answers for your seating needs in all environments.
Private, memorial and civic settings.

The designs for my curved benches arise from the desire to create sensual forms, and the practical realisation that most seating is not conducive to the way that we relate to each other. Conventional seating designs dictate that those who sit, entirely face in the same direction, causing people to twist their heads uncomfortably in order to maintain eye-contact. Curves and circles in the design allow people to face each other, prompting contact and conversation, and also allow for the need to enjoy one's own space, and for privacy, where we can turn away from others. I also want to design seating to be multi functional; so that people are able to sit in a variety of ways, or to lie down; or for children to play around and on. Some seats offer a 360 degree view - democratic seating - where the users choose how and where to sit.
Curved seating: Beautifully designed, and with an 'organic' feel
	Benches: More traditional in style
Sculptural seating: Carved features and sculptural design.
	Magic Marble Tea Towel Holders
Coracles

To commission a bench and to find out about the process click here.

Woodwright Designs offers a bespoke design service. If you do not see what you want, a design solution can be offered. All designs here can be made in any size, please see the individual pieces for the possible size options.
Most of the seating is made from local Devon oak sourced from a Dartmoor sawmill. Oak is used for its durability in the outdoor environment, it does not need to be treated against rot and insect attack, and with time, turns an attractive silver grey. Other wood such as pressure treated Douglas fir and Western red cedar can sometimes be used.

Please note that these benches are sold as garden furniture but they are equally at home indoors. The Serpentine bench is ideal in a gallery, for example, as it offers views to all areas of a room and not just the view in front. Seating made specifically for indoor use can be made in a far greater range of woods.

bench picture

Please note that all prices quoted here exclude delivery. I am happy to arrange a time for pick-up, either by yourselves or by agents, or I can deliver at £0.25p per mile. Please note: some of the benches are definitely not suitable for freight sevices unless you want the expense of having a packing case made.

Wooden frame being made for a round house on Dartmoor.
Finished round house at Manaton

design & development by Integralvision