Grange Bench #desks become sculptures that almost seem

become sculptures that almost seem to emerge from the ground

conceived her Principal series in 1961 as part of an architectural exploration of interior solutions for modern living

Every piece exhibits a force that honors the foam's natural density

Supported by a light and elegant metal structure

All of these while maintaining an intrinsic beauty

Grange Bench #desks become sculptures that almost seemThe Grange bench is one of a series of pieces originally designed by Post Company for Inness, a Hudson Valley country resort by tastemaker Taavo Somer that takes all of its cues from the surrounding landscape. The orthogonal passing planes and oversized members of Grange are an ode to a simple method of building, humble and grounded.