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Garry Knox Bennett Sculptural "Whistling Bench"

$18,000
£13,535.43
€15,819.14
CA$25,189.55
A$28,285.97
CHF 14,901.88
MX$350,117.36
NOK 184,496.13
SEK 175,648.25
DKK 118,006.83
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About the Item

Genius and whimsical bench designed by the legendary experimentalist designer and maker Garry Knox Bennett. GKB personified a West Coast Spirit using unconventional materials and wry humor that was imbued in decades of work . The present "Whistling Bench" is designed with the same clever intent, as each drawer makes a quiet gentle whistling sound when the drawers are opened and shut and sound is amplified through small brass "speakers" implanted in the bottom of bench's seat . A rare and unique design from a giant, in body and spirit, a true California design legend. Signed and dated to underside " Oakland, GKB, Anno 92, 12741". Very good condition.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 71 in (180.34 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1992
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition with even patina and crackling to paint.
  • Seller Location:
    Pawtucket, RI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU909912383973

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