Live Edge Bench

This striking handmade bench contrasts an English pippy oak live edge top with a modern styled black walnut base. It looks fantastic on its own or paired with a matching table designed to your specifications.

A live edge bench is a distinctive piece of furniture that celebrates the natural character of wood by incorporating the tree’s original organic edge into the design.

In conventional furniture making, these slabs would be cut into perfectly straight boards with clean, geometric edges. But with a live edge piece, at least one of the natural edges of the slab is preserved exactly as it was when it came from the tree – complete with its curves, undulations, and sometimes even its bark.

What makes live edge benches particularly fascinating is how they represent a convergence of natural beauty and human craftsmanship. Each piece is inherently unique because it’s impossible to find two tree edges that are exactly alike. The wood’s natural features – like grain patterns, knots, and color variations – become part of the design narrative, rather than flaws to be removed or hidden.

Order your handcrafted oak bench

If you like the look of this handmade bench or you have a particular idea or style in mind, get in touch with Steven today.

EMAIL US: info@handmade-oak-tables.com
CALL US:  07989 392421

Come and visits us at our workshop

Come and see Steven  transform beautiful oak into sturdy and inviting seating, perfect for hallways, dining spaces, or even your garden. Experience the natural warmth and texture of the wood, understand the robust construction, and perhaps even discuss a bespoke bench tailored to your specific needs and style.

Discover the passion and dedication that defines our handmade furniture, crafted with care right here at Folly Farm in Winchester.