Railroad Concrete Bench

Inspired by Clodagh’s meandering train trips to Beacon, N. Y., this bench occupies a sturdy presence in any space. The rough-sawn wood lends an earthy sense to the sleek concrete and is evocative of primitive furniture. "There is a universality about the presence of concrete. Used for years as a building material, it is perfectly comfortable invited into a room as a piece of furniture. Warmer to the touch than stone and malleable as putty until it sets, it lends a powerful presence to a room." —Clodagh.