In this video, I build a modern bench with a unique lean, inspired by Japanese woodworking and design. This functional piece is ideal for entryways or as extra seating and storage in smaller spaces.

Originally designed for the office of Herman Miller’s design director, the Nelson bench has a slatted top, sturdy legs, and an optional cushion to support extended periods of lounging. “This wooden ...

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