City Bænken
In connection with Nanna Ditzel’s 100th anniversary, the City Bench is being relaunched in a very special limited edition in a unique color combination.
The anniversary bench consists of three colors, carefully selected by Nanna Ditzel:
Pink, yellow, and orange.
The garden bench was developed and created in collaboration with the Danish designer, Nanna Ditzel, in 1997. She is considered one of Scandinavia’s foremost and most innovative designers. Nanna has designed a series of indoor furniture. This iconic City Bænk is the only outdoor cast iron bench created by Nanna Ditzel.
The City Bench was created based on Nanna Ditzel’s thoughts and idea of creating her own quiet universe. She herself described it as: “The bench is thought of as a closed space and should serve as a frame around those sitting on it.” This frame is particularly evident in the high backrest and the beautiful pattern by the armrests. A shape she was inspired by during her trips to Japan.
Original design drawings
High backrest
The bench from 1997 is characterized by its very comfortable high backrest, which, together with the beautifully curved armrests, embraces the user of the bench.
The fan
The three-dimensional fan shape on the sides fully utilizes the fantastic properties of cast iron.
The frame
The frame is made of durable cast iron, which has a long lifespan and great strength, ensuring you a bench for many years. A truly unique bench for your garden that you and your family will enjoy for many years, and future generations will have a lasting memory.
“To celebrate the legacy of Nanna Ditzel and what would have been her 100th birthday, we have produced a limited number of this finely colored bench.”
A bench for every taste
The bench is available in three different versions
2-person cast iron with black lacquered mahogany
Design by Nanna Ditzel
Material: Cast iron, black lacquered mahogany
Dimensions: Length: 180 cm, Width: 70 cm, Height: 75 cm
Weight: 87 Kg
2-person cast iron with oil-treated mahogany…
Design by Nanna Ditzel
Material: Cast iron, oil-treated mahogany
Dimensions: Length: 180 cm Width: 70 cm Height: 75 cm
Weight: 87 Kg
Anniversary version – 2-person cast iron in yellow, orange, and pink
Design by Nanna Ditzel
Material: Cast iron, lacquered mahogany in Limited edition 100-year anniversary colors. This bench is produced in a limited quantity. The garden bench will be available in commemoration of Nanna Ditzel’s 100th anniversary.
Dimensions: Length: 180 cm Width: 70 cm Height: 75 cm
Weight: 87 Kg
See Denmark’s most iconic garden bench at Trapholt Museum from 28.09.2023 to 11.08.2024
Nanna Ditzel combined a solid craftsmanship approach with artistic and cultural inspiration. This way, she created unique and universal design icons. When one experiences Ditzel’s designs and senses the connection between craftsmanship and inspiration, one understands that innovation doesn’t arise by mindlessly repeating what is known, but when curiously letting oneself be inspired to challenge the existing from diverse and surprising sources.
The exhibition celebrates that Nanna Ditzel in 2023 would have turned 100 and will be the most comprehensive exhibition about her to date. It tells the story of how one can unfold and develop if one is in touch with the inspiration offered by art, culture, nature, and everyday life. At the exhibition, you will encounter several of our benches. Right at the entrance, you might get the chance to sit on Denmark’s most iconic garden bench.
“What is thought right must be done right”
The original color composition is recreated in this elegant garden bench. The bench was originally produced in these colors for the solo exhibition ‘Byens Rum’ at the Art and Culture House – Æglageret in Holbæk in 2003 and for the solo exhibition at the Danish Design Center, Copenhagen in 2005.
This iconic City Bench is one of the few outdoor benches created by Nanna Ditzel, who is considered one of Scandinavia’s foremost and most innovative designers.
“Nanna Ditzel is celebrated for her unique Danish style in the design world. Her creations conveyed a sublime balance between aesthetics and functionality. Her unique ability to combine materials and shapes created timeless furniture and interiors that still inspire and thrill today. Her works were not only admired in Denmark but also internationally, where she achieved great success and recognition. Nanna Ditzel’s legacy within Danish design is indelible and continues to influence today’s designers and inspire new generations of creative minds. Throughout her career, Nanna Ditzel made a significant mark on Danish design history, cementing her place as one of the most influential and admired female designers in the world.”
Nanna Ditzel International
Nanna Ditzel, a prominent figure in Danish design, was a visionary woman who revolutionized furniture and interior design. Her innovative and functional creations showcased her unique aesthetic, making her a celebrated pioneer of Danish design and an inspiring figure for women in the industry.
