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Paul Boucher — Available through The Orb

This bench explores the transformation of a common construction material into a refined, sculptural object. Made from Douglas fir, the piece highlights the natural character of the wood while elevating it through careful shaping and craftsmanship.

The design contrasts a clean, minimal seat with a textured, organic base. This interplay between precise lines and sculpted form creates a quiet tension between structure and natural expression.

The base is created using stack lamination, a process in which multiple layers of wood are glued together to form a solid block. From this mass, the final form is carved and shaped, revealing a layered texture that reflects the making process.

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  • Curator's Note

    Black stain with protective oil

  • Dimensions

    300 cm L × 45 cm W × 45 cm H

  • Materials

    Douglas fir and white Portuguese marble

  • Customizations

    Possibility of customisation

  • Production & Delivery

    Hand-crafted in Artist Atelier in Lisbon, Portugal
Sculptural Bench
Sculptural Bench
Sculptural Bench
Sculptural Bench
Sculptural Bench

Paul Boucher,

Paul Boucher creates wooden works that exist at the boundary between design and sculpture, which he describes as functional sculptures. Using laminated wood construction, he builds his own material by layering and gluing pieces of wood before gradually carving away what is unnecessary until the final form emerges.

This additive-then-subtractive process differs from traditional carving and follows an almost architectural logic. Inspired by African art, the organic geometries of nature, and the tension of curved forms, his works seek the illusion of unity—appearing as if carved from a single block while actually resulting from complex assemblies and a long process of shaping. The resulting pieces possess a strong, often monumental presence that balances fluidity, strength, and function.

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