Park Sofa Nr.3

Park Sofa Nr.3, the park bench designed by Folke Bensow for Näfveqvarn, with cast iron ends and seat and back of untreated larch.

Folke Bensow (1886 to 1971) was one of several well known architects who collaborated with Näfveqvarn. He took part in the Home Exhibition of 1917, the Workshop Exhibition at Liljevalchs in Stockholm in 1920 and the World Exhibition in Paris in 1925, and is known for an industrial building in Norrköping, an early example of twenties classicism, which today houses the Museum of Work. For Näfveqvarn he designed a range of garden furniture, shown at the Paris World Exhibition in 1925 and at the Metropolitan Museum in New York in 1927.

Cast iron and untreated larch. Made by Näfveqvarn in Sweden.

Cast iron is a living material and each piece is unique. Properly maintained, a cast iron piece lasts for generations, and the patina it takes on over time is part of its value. Näfveqvarn finishes its pieces with alcohol based paint to withstand moisture and water; how long the paint protects depends on weather and exposure. To refresh a piece, brush it with a wire brush and apply a new coat of paint.

Made to order at Näfveqvarn in Sweden. Lead time eight to ten weeks.

Delivery to you is quoted and arranged after purchase.