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FLAT Bench
Crisp edges and refined connections define the Flat bench family. The unassuming silhouette is punctuated with clever joinery details, and the hand-picked grain variations in the laminated wood top highlight the materiality of the piece. Available in a concrete or metal leg, the Flat bench’s simple form compliments any indoor or outdoor setting.
Designer: Andrew Dickson (United States)
Manufacturer: Acronym Designs (United States)
Material: reclaimed hardwoods, concrete
Colours: walnut, maple, mahogany, ipe, oak
Dimension: 55
Price: $2500
Swilken Bench- Recycled Aluminum
The Swilken bench is inspired by its namesake – the Swilken Bridge on the 18th green of St. Andrew’s golf course. Subtle curves create a graceful transition from the laminated hardwood top to concrete or aluminum legs. The underside reveals a softly triangulated scallop that provides structural stability and delicate shadow, creating a signature profile in an interior or exterior landscape.
Designer: Andrew Dickson (United States)
Manufacturer: Acronym Designs (United States)
Inspired By: Bridge design
Material: reclaimed hardwoods, aluminum
Colours: walnut, maple, mahogany, ipe, oak
Dimension: 60”W x 16.5 ”D x 18 ”H
Price: $3750
Fundament Lounge
The Fundament Lounge is a pack flat lounger that was inspired by mid-century pieces with simple lines and low slung stanc. Uses oak recovered from the manufacturing of industrial products. Available in natural oak or a burn finish. The simple structural form and the traditional joinery combine, making these pieces both pastoral and modern. The edge grain construction and pegged mortise and tenon joinery, result in lasting quality and a level of detail not commonly found.
Designer: Andrew Dickson (United States)
Manufacturer: Acronym Designs (United States)
Inspired By: waste material, old world craftmanship,
Material: Reclaimed oak
Colours: natural, black (burned)
Dimension: 20
Flat Bench - Stainless
The Flat bench is an exercise in elemental form and complimenting textures and materials. The concrete base is rough and industrial, while the ReClaimed or ReCovered hardwood top is refined and exhibits the beauty of nature. Stainless steel base. All materials and finishes are engineered to handle the elements allowing the bench to be used indoors or out.
Designer: Andrew Bennett Dickson (United States)
Manufacturer: Acronym Designs (United States)
Inspired By: Achitecture and ship building
Material: Recalimed hardwoods (mahogany), Stainless Steel
Dimension: 55
Swilken
This bench follows simple structural principals and uses the simplicity of form to showcase the beauty of the wood. ReClaimed hardwoods are constructed into a laminate strip top that shows off the variations in color and figuring in beautiful hardwoods. The smooth curved top is accented with a scalloped underside. Hidden connections keep the bench sleek
Designer: Andrew Dickson (United States)
Manufacturer: Acronym Designs (United States)
Status
Designer | Owner
Location
Overland Park, United States
Specialties
Industrial Design, Architecture, Interior Design
Links
Website LinkedIn BehanceAcronym is a design studio that seeks to bring enduring craftsmanship to beautifully detailed and lasting pieces.Blending inspiration from urban and rural cues, it draws from experience in many fields: industrial, architectural, interior, and transportation. The subtle lines, careful details and practical utility are the product of this experience. The core of Acronym’s design ethic is the honest use of natural materials and finishes, and the expression of structure in form.
Experience
14 years
School
Kansas State Univ. Interior Architecture and Industrial Design
Organizations & Network
USGBC,
Awards
YAF Monsters of Design
Press
treehugger.com, spacesNY, spacesKC, Contact,
Exhibitions
ICFF 2006,
Currently working at
Acronym Designs
Date of formation
2006
CONTACT
5002 Hadley Ave
Hadley
66203 Overland Park
United States
