About Vermont Bench
Vermont Bench is a small, family-run workshop based in Brattleboro, Vermont, where we design and build handcrafted benches for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Our story began nearly 20 years ago with Khameleon Koatings, our metal restoration and refinishing shop. Through restoring architectural ironwork, historic castings, and heirloom pieces across New England, we developed a deep respect for traditional materials and methods — and a desire to create enduring pieces of our own.
Many of the cast iron legs we use are vintage, sometimes decades old. Rather than replacing them with newly manufactured imports, we carefully restore and refinish existing iron — preserving character, reducing waste, and honoring the integrity of older materials. Each set is prepared and finished in-house before being paired with hardwoods such as plantation teak, Ipe, or locally sourced Vermont white oak.
In addition to restored cast iron work, we also offer hand-forged steel benches under our own Vermont Bench design. Forging steel by hand is a craft that has grown increasingly rare, yet it remains one of the most honest and enduring ways to shape metal. Our current forged design is available in two sizes, with additional designs forthcoming, as we continue to expand the line thoughtfully and intentionally.
By offering forged pieces alongside restored iron, we hope to support and sustain the trade of traditional blacksmithing — keeping the skill, discipline, and heritage of hand forging alive within contemporary design.
Outdoor pieces are finished using professional-grade systems refined through decades of metal finishing experience. For indoor placements, we offer furniture-grade finishes that enhance the natural warmth and depth of the wood while complementing interior spaces.
Every bench is built by hand in our Vermont shop.
Our aesthetic is rooted in New England tradition: substantial, honest materials, clean lines, and pieces built not for a season, but for generations.
We believe well-made furniture should feel grounded — as if it has always belonged there.