Sculptural Double Dip Bench attributed to Chris Howker for B&B Italia, 2004

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A rare and visionary piece of early 21st-century design, the “Double Dip” bench by Chris Howker for B&B Italia was … Read more A rare and visionary piece of early 21st-century design, the “Double Dip” bench by Chris Howker for B&B Italia was introduced in 2004 as a bold fusion of industrial minimalism and sculptural form. Executed in 1.5 mm-thick stainless steel with a circular sandblasted finish, it exudes both material strength and aesthetic purity. Its striking monolithic presence is achieved through complex milling, bending, and welding techniques, resulting in a sinuous structure where concave and convex curves meet squared, linear surfaces. The interplay of tension and balance makes the bench feel like a work of contemporary sculpture — at once solid, architectural, and unexpectedly fluid. Although designed for versatility — suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, in residential or public settings — the Double Dip remains a true rarity. Production was extremely limited, and few examples were ever sold. Likely too avant-garde for its time, it now reads as a visionary object, anticipating today’s dialogue between brutalist materials and poetic minimalism. Now out of production, this bench has quietly entered the realm of collectible design — an icon-in-the-making for discerning collectors and architects seeking rare pieces with conceptual depth and formal clarity. This particular example is in very fine condition. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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