The Efflorescent Petit Jardin Bench by Tord Boontje
Marissa Liu — October 20, 2009 — Art & Design
References: phillipsdepury & chairblog.eu
The Petit Jardin bench by Tord Boontje is a laser-cut steel and zinc bench. It is in Boontje’s signature floral style and resmbles intricately folded and cut paper. It would make a magical accompaniment to any garden especially once surrounded by greenery and foliage.
The Petit Jardin bench by Tod Boontje was a limited edition structure made by the artist. Only ten plus one prototype were every produced. Recently auction house Phillips de Pury & Company sold one of the benches for $53,000.
The Petit Jardin bench by Tod Boontje was a limited edition structure made by the artist. Only ten plus one prototype were every produced. Recently auction house Phillips de Pury & Company sold one of the benches for $53,000.
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