Benchi Design: Thomas Merkel, 2023
Benchi, ベンチ Japanese for bench, is a lightweight aluminum bench that is available in many different colours and impresses with its reduced design and versatility. Whether in the narrow hallway, in the children's room, in the living room or in the conservatory, Benchi adapts and offers space.
Materials:
Benchi is made of aluminum and is therefore very light. This makes it easy to use where it is needed. Its surface is robust because it is powder-coated:
Ultramarine blue RAL 5002
Traffic grey A RAL 7042
Traffic grey B RAL 7043
Traffic white RAL 9016
Traffic black RAL 9017
Papyrus white RAL 9018
Special colours according to RAL are possible.
Benchi is made of aluminum and is therefore very light. This makes it easy to use where it is needed. Its surface is robust because it is powder-coated:
Ultramarine blue RAL 5002
Traffic grey A RAL 7042
Traffic grey B RAL 7043
Traffic white RAL 9016
Traffic black RAL 9017
Papyrus white RAL 9018
Special colours according to RAL are possible.
5002
Ultramarine blue
7042
Traffic grey A
7043
Traffic grey B
9016
Traffic white
9017
Traffic black
9018
Papyrus white
Benchi was honoured with the German Design Award 2026.
The Jury‘s Statement
Lightness defines the character of »Benchi«. Its clear design language and harmonious minimalism enable versatile use. Aluminium and a powder-coated surface provide durability and lasting value. Subtle color accents are both functional and aesthetically convincing. By combining function, elegance, and flexibility, the project sets a powerful accent, impressively interpreting contemporary design.
Lightness defines the character of »Benchi«. Its clear design language and harmonious minimalism enable versatile use. Aluminium and a powder-coated surface provide durability and lasting value. Subtle color accents are both functional and aesthetically convincing. By combining function, elegance, and flexibility, the project sets a powerful accent, impressively interpreting contemporary design.
Benchi
Benchi
Ultramarine blue RAL 5002
Traffic grey A RAL 7042
Traffic grey B RAL 7043
Traffic white RAL 9016
Traffic black RAL 9017
Papyrus white RAL 9018
Ultramarine blue RAL 5002
Traffic grey A RAL 7042
Traffic grey B RAL 7043
Traffic white RAL 9016
Traffic black RAL 9017
Papyrus white RAL 9018