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New custom-made free-form design benches – when ideas take shape

Today, public spaces, corporate sites and high-quality outdoor areas demand more than just standard solutions. What is needed are bespoke concepts that combine function, aesthetics and identity.

Winkler Holzbiegewerk AG
Felsenau AG, Switzerland

This is precisely where new custom-made free-form design benches come into their own. They are not simply places to sit – they are designed spaces.
 

Individually crafted curved benches for modern architecture

Nowadays, architecture is becoming increasingly fluid, organic and individual. Outdoors in particular, complex geometries, curved pathways and open meeting areas are emerging. Our bespoke free-form designer benches reflect this trend:

  • They adapt precisely to radii, lines and spatial conditions
  • They are created individually for each project
  • They combine design and function into a single entity

The result is seating landscapes that appear not ‘placed’ but integrated.
 

What does your very own free-form bench look like? Tell us about your project!

 

Versatile and adaptable

Our latest developments impressively demonstrate just how versatile custom-made free-form design benches can be today.

A modern, curved wooden bench sits in an urban plaza with young trees, surrounded by historic and modern buildings. A large fountain is visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

GRAVIS – Presence and clarity

GRAVIS is characterised by bold lines and a clear, understated design language. This circular bench has a deliberately minimalist yet striking appearance. It is therefore ideal for:

  • prestigious locations
  • urban gathering spaces
  • architecturally clean environments

As each GRAVIS is custom-made, it can be tailored precisely to the specific location – from generous circular segments to bespoke free-form designs.

Find out more about the GRAVIS free-form bench

A curved wooden bench sits beside a winding gravel path in a lush garden filled with green trees, colorful flowers, and bright sunlight filtering through the leaves.

BRITANNICA – classically inspired, interpreted in a modern way

Our BRITANNICA combines a traditional aesthetic with contemporary design. The form feels familiar and high-quality without being historical. This elegant circular bench is particularly suitable for:

  • parks and green spaces
  • high-quality public spaces
  • locations with an established architectural identity

Here, too, it is evident that the newly designed, custom-made benches in free forms can harmoniously combine tradition and innovation.

Click here for the BRITANNICA circular bench

A curved wooden bench sits in a city square at dusk, surrounded by trees, historic buildings with lit windows, and a stone fountain in the background. The scene is softly illuminated by streetlights.

CAPITALIS – striking and urban

CAPITALIS is the perfect solution for dense, urban spaces. The design is concise, structured and designed to cope with high footfall. Typical applications include:

  • transport hubs
  • business districts
  • modern city squares

As a customisable, free-form designer bench that can be used on both sides, the CAPITALIS can be deployed specifically to structure spaces – as a linear element or as a sculptural seating landscape.

Discover the highly customisable CAPITALIS bench

Tailor-made down to the last detail

What all models have in common is a consistent focus on customisation. This is because our circular benches are not off-the-shelf products, but are created in consultation with you and your project. Numerous individualizations are possible:

  • various types of wood such as oak, larch or ash
  • different finishes and treatments
  • custom radii, lengths and shapes
  • integration into existing architecture or landscape

This makes every bench unique – tailored to its use, surroundings and design vision.


Curved wooden bench with metal legs, forming an open circular shape. The bench has slatted wood seating and backrests on parts of the curve, set against a plain, light background.

Durability through structural wood protection

As well as design, technical quality naturally plays a key role. Our bespoke free-form design benches must meet the highest standards in public spaces. Their well-thought-out construction ensures that:

  • water is effectively drained away
  • the wood is optimally protected
  • the shape remains stable over the long term

The solid woods used are designed for outdoor use – robust, durable and suitable for all seasons.
 

Creative freedom for planners and architects

Our bespoke designer benches in free-form shapes and lengths offer enormous potential for landscape architects, planners and cities:

  • spaces can be structured and zoned
  • the quality of the environment is specifically enhanced
  • brand or local identities can be strengthened

The bench thus becomes an active design element – not something that is obviously added as an afterthought.


A winding gravel path runs through a lush green park with large trees. Wooden benches curve around the tree trunks, providing shaded seating along the path. The scene is peaceful and sunlit.

Individuality: the future of outdoor seating

The demands placed on public furniture are constantly growing. Standard solutions quickly reach their limits. Our free-form benches offer a compelling solution: they are unique, durable and meticulously designed.

Our latest circular bench designs – GRAVIS, BRITANNICA and CAPITALIS – impressively demonstrate just how diverse these possibilities are today. Or to put it another way: the future of public seating is not prefabricated – it is designed.
 

All our customisable designer circular benches at a glance

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Roman Winkler

Roman Winkler

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