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Vestre
    BLOC sun bench
    Award for Design Excellence
    BLOC sun bench
    BLOC sun bench
    BLOC sun bench
    BLOC sun bench
    BLOC sun bench
    BLOC sun bench
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    BLOC sun bench

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    A wide sun bench that invites relaxed stays in parks, urban spaces and along waterfronts.

    BLOC series is designed by Atle Tveit and Lars Tornøe.

    The details that matter

    Rows and back-to-back

    Can be combined in rows and back-to-back, or stand alone, to suit different spaces and seating areas.

    Generous seating surface

    The wide seat comfortably fits one or more people, even during longer stays.

    Award-winning design

    BLOC received the DOGA Award in 2015, one of Norway's most prestigious design awards.

    Behind the design

    By leaning the back support slightly further, we saw an unexpected shift, people slowed down, sat, rested, and stayed long enough to enjoy the public space. The sun-bench effect.

    Atle Tveit
    Atle Tveit
    Lars Tornøe
    Lars Tornøe

    Accessories

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    Always included

    Choose from a wide range of colours

    We offer over 200+ RAL colours at no extra cost

    15+ years warranty

    15 years on wood and powder coating. Lifetime guarantee against rust.

    Spare parts for life

    Vestre can supply all spare parts throughout the life span of a product.

    Verified documentation

    Full documentation for every product, including independently verified EPDs.

    Lower lifecycle cost

    Durable materials and lifetime spare parts mean a lower total cost of ownership.

    Made in Scandinavia

    We make everything ourselves. From steel components produced in Torsby in Sweden, to woodwork, painting and assembly at The Plus in Magnor, Norway

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    CORNER bench

    CORNER bench

    CORNER bench
    DIALOG bench

    DIALOG bench

    DIALOG bench
    EDO bench

    EDO bench

    EDO bench
    FOLK bench

    FOLK bench

    FOLK bench
    FORUM bench

    FORUM bench

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    HVILAN bench

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    KONG bench

    KONG bench
    MOVE bench

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    MUNCH bench

    MUNCH bench

    MUNCH bench
    PLINTH bench

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    PLINTH bench
    PORTO bench

    PORTO bench

    PORTO bench
    URBAN bench

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    JUNE bench

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    TELLUS bench (fossil-free)

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    YPSILON bench

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    FAQs

    We strive to make things as easy as possible for our end customers when they receive their furniture. That’s why we deliver all our furniture partially assembled from the factory. As the furniture arrives flat packed, there is still some assembling to be done. You can find assembly instructions for each product here.

    Vestre supplies 2D and 3D models of all our products. You can get access to Revit, BIM, DWG and SketchUp by registering a user via our website here—it’s completely free.

    We offer various solutions for anchoring: casting in the ground, base plate, wall mounting or free standing.

    We often get asked about different anchoring methods and what solutions are most suitable. The boring answer is that there is no simple key to this. Choosing the right type of anchoring depends on how the area will be used, the type of base on which the furniture will stand and, last but not least, the condition of the ground underneath. We have therefore put together a simple guide to help you make the best choices for your project. Find it here.

    Vestre offers furniture made from perforated steel and HPL as alternatives to wood. For more information about which products this applies to, you can visit the product page and filter by “Perforated”, for example. You can also contact one of our skilled salespeople to get help finding the perfect solution for your exact project.

    Linseed oil-impregnated Nordic pine and Kebony Clear undergo pre-treatment which gives a browner finish. These will both fade over time and acquire a silver-grey patina.

    Vestre offers flame-retardant wood for all our furniture. There are strict requirements for furniture in indoor public projects. Vestre has a collaboration with Woodsafe which offers innovative solutions using flame-retardant wood. Feel free to contact us for prices and more information about flame-retardant impregnation.

    We supply four types of wood: pine, Kebony, oak and ash.

    The choice of materials is a vital factor in ensuring that products are durable and can last for decade after decade. At Vestre, we use timber from one of the world’s most sustainable forestry sectors. Here you can learn more about the properties of the different types of wood we use, and each of their recommended areas of use.

    Pick a model

    Perspective
    Bloc sun bench, narrow model
    1565Bloc sun bench, narrow model
    Bloc sun bench
    1566Bloc sun bench
    Fossil-free steel option
    Bloc sun bench - perforated steel
    1566PBloc sun bench - perforated steel
    Perforated
    Bloc short sun bench
    1576Bloc short sun bench

    Choose materials

    Hot-dip galvanised steel
    Uncoated
    Uncoated C4
    Fossil-free steel uncoated
    Fossil-free steel uncoated C4
    wood
    Nordic pine
    Nordic pine OutdoorHardness 1.7
    Kebony Clear
    Kebony Clear OutdoorHardness 4.2
    Oiled oak
    Oiled oak IndoorHardness 3.7
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    Details and downloads

    Key facts

    Price
    Delivery time6 – 10 weeks
    Weight134 kg
    Assembly75 min / 2 pers
    Article number1566-901

    Sustainability

    Carbon footprint303 kg Co₂
    Energy used4,970 MJ
    Recycled materials2 %

    Downloads

    Assembly instructionsMOM/MaintenanceProduct sheet
    Award for Design Excellence

    Award for Design Excellence

    Recognized for outstanding design quality, functionality and innovation in product development.

    Nordic Swan Ecolabel

    Nordic Swan Ecolabel

    Certified according to strict Nordic environmental requirements covering the entire product lifecycle.

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