Bensen Torii Counter Stool

Bensen Torii Counter Stool is an addition to the Torii chair collection, available in Bar and Counter height. Like the chair, the design is simple yet sophisticated and defined by its characteristic arched backrest. Its minimal appearance and simple construction hide a surprising amount of comfort and sturdiness.

The name Torii comes from the characteristic wood entrance arches of Shinto shrines in Japan, which translates into English as “bird perch”. This motif perfectly describes the stools distinct proportions and traditional joinery, and the sense of harmony and calm inherent in design that is beautifully resolved.

Torii is constructed using traditional exposed mortise-and-tenon joinery for the legs which is strong and expresses the honest intent of the design. The arched backrest is cleverly joined to each back leg using two long steel dowels and epoxy glue. This ensures this critical joint will not fail or crack while keeping the material thin and light. The finish is an advanced low build water-based polyurethane that gives the wood a natural open-grain appearance, which is smooth to the touch and durable. A solid aluminium foot rail protects the wood frame.

Available in Walnut, White Oak, and Black stained Ash with fabric or leather upholstered seats.

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    Stools & Bar Stools
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Counter Stool

  • Width (mm) - 520
  • Depth (mm) - 470
  • Height (mm) - 905
  • Height Seat (mm) - 635

Bar Stool 

  • Width (mm) - 520
  • Depth (mm) - 470
  • Height (mm) - 1020
  • Height Seat (mm) - 790
Tim Webber Design
Auckland
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Tim Webber Design is a New Zealand design house producing an extensive range of contemporary furnishings for the modern home and office environment. Tim Webber defines his unique aesthetic through a focus on functionality, clean lines, carefully considered details and simplistic beauty. Made in New Zealand by talented craftspeople, the Tim Webber range is designed to be treasured now and forever.

Tim Webber Design partners with innovative and coveted European brands to bring an additional selection of exclusive and unique furniture to New Zealand. Visit the Grey Lynn Showroom to view the Tim Webber collections and a considered edit of international brands - Bensen, Hem, Ondaretta and Menu.

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Born in New Zealand in 1988, Tim Webber went on to study a Bachelor of Design in 2006, graduating in 2010. Shortly after graduating Tim created his own working studio from which he designs and creates his range of furniture under the brand 'Tim Webber Design'.

"As a furniture designer, I look to create designs that are fresh and innovative, yet simple and clean. I have a real focus on the quality of my product and the integrity of materials. I make products that will be a testament to solid, functional design for many years to come".

The Tim Webber Design studio has gained international exposure through a wide variety of online sources and magazines. Tim has also won the Design Folio Incubator award including a trip to Milan, and has been a finalist in the HOME NZ Awards and the Best Awards.

As well as designing product for his own brand, Tim collaborates and consults on furniture and product design projects, offering his expertise in conceptual design and manufacturing processes.