Our Erwin Olaf bench – industrial XXL slatted bench from the 1950s

Our Erwin Olaf bench: industrial XXL slatted bench from the 1950s

We now call this our Erwin Olaf bench. This remarkable, three-metre-long slatted bench was hired out by us in 2014 for a photo shoot by Erwin Olaf. In the final image, the bench is prominently placed front left next to a boxing ring.

The bench dates from the 1950s and consists of long wooden slats on a sturdy steel base. The old yellow-brown paint on the wood and the blue-grey finish of the frame have weathered heavily over the years. Scratches, wear, bare patches and several old layers of paint are part of the bench and give it its authentic industrial look.

Why we chose this piece

A bench with a lived-in past and a special history within Dutch photography.

Style and interior

At a full three metres long, this is a statement object for a large hall, shop, hospitality venue, loft or industrial interior, and highly suitable as a set piece for photography, film, theatre, events and exhibitions.

Dimensions: 300 cm long, 30 cm deep, 42 cm high
Material: painted wood, steel base
Style: industrial
Period: 1950s
Condition: good vintage condition with clear signs of use and age, in keeping with its age and industrial character

Private collection – available for hire only, for photography, film, theatre, events and exhibitions.

More about this style: Industrial living: honest materials, clever shapes and a rough edge

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