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Low hallway bench in aromatic cedar that has been bevelled by hand for texture

About the Item

The 'Galtur Bench' by Italian designer-maker Riccardo Monte is a low bench made of cedar that is ideal as a hallway addition, coffee table or bedroom bench. Each one is made to order and is therefore Unique. Inspired by the regional tradition of the Walser architecture of the Alps, this bench emblematises a process that rests on authenticity and simplicity. Carved from local cedar grown in the high peaks of the Italian Alps, it is assembled using only timber nails. The artist then bevels linear grooves out of the timber, creating a dynamic, textural pattern. On each end of the bench he leaves the beautiful, natural textures apparent from the making process. The cedar gives it a wonderfully balsamic and aromatic scent. The furniture Riccardo Monte creates is sculptural, organic and consciously raw, with depth of texture and a radiance of warmth. These pieces are functional art for the home. The artist is directly involved in the design and the hand-made process of each product. All materials are sourced locally and he employs traditional craft techniques combined with a modern sensibility. Made from tree trunks, carved by hand, each piece is unique and characterful. Any movements, cracks or changes in the appearance of the wood are intrinsic characteristics of these items and result from the natural settlement and diverse environmental conditions of the wood and should be expected. Following eight years working as an architect in London, Riccardo Monte returned to his mountainside home in Ornavasso, Italy. This shift in geography and tempo gave structure to his solo practice, which centres on exploring and elevating natural materials through low intervention processes. He takes cues from the Alpine Walser culture of the region – an architectural legacy characterised by the pared-down structures of houses, barns and sheds. In his own practice, Riccardo looks to capture these qualities. When he first left city life, he spent six months living in a mountain cabin with no electrical power. The remoteness and solitude of his time there brought him closer to nature and the values of a simple life. Today, he is based in his studio-home, nestled close to the Swiss border in the Alps, working collaboratively with his English partner Katie – a photographer and filmmaker. Riccardo approaches furniture-making as a form of art, creating unique designs inspired by the principles of beauty, simplicity, longevity and craftsmanship. Today his handcrafted homeware and furniture retails internationally from the UK and Europe to Japan and the USA. His architectural projects include cultural, residential and exhibition projects. Helen Chislett Gallery represents artists, sculptors and makers across all disciplines.

Creator:

Riccardo Monte (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 49.22 in (125 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)Seat Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)

Style:

Organic Modern (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Softwood,Fired,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

2010-