De La Espada Commune Bench - Danish Oiled Oak 771DOO

SKU: 771DOO
$5,665
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The De La Espada Commune Bench is a sculptural expression of community and craft, designed by the award-winning architectural studio Neri&Hu and produced by the Portuguese atelier De La Espada. Originally conceived for the Das Haus exhibition at the 2015 Cologne Fair, this bench embodies a philosophy of cooperation and collective support through its elegant, multi-leg construction.

Crafted from solid timber with meticulous attention to detail, the bench is available in a variety of premium wood options—such as American black walnut, American white oak, and European ash—each showcasing unique grain and colour variations. The bench’s refined form combines minimalist aesthetics with robust construction, making it both a functional seating solution and an artful furniture piece.

Measuring 120?cm wide × 22?cm deep × 45?cm high, the Commune Bench sits at a comfortable height for dining tables or entryways and makes a striking statement in contemporary interiors. Crafted in De La Espada’s solar-powered Portuguese workshop, the bench reflects a blend of sustainable material choices, traditional joinery, and hand-finished details—ensuring longevity and enduring beauty.

Designed not just as seating but as a celebration of shared experiences and communal spaces, the Commune Bench bridges functionality and philosophical concept, making it a meaningful addition to both homes and curated spaces alike.
Designed by Neri&Hu

Created by the Shanghai-based studio Neri&Hu, the table blends architectural clarity and cultural storytelling into a modern reinterpretation of Shaker ideals.

Timeless Solid‑Wood Craftsmanship

Crafted from premium solid woods like American black walnut, white oak, or European ash, with each piece showcasing its own natural grain and character.

Hand‑Finished Sustainable Timber

Produced in Portugal using sustainable hardwoods and meticulous joinery, finished by hand for lasting quality and beauty.

120 cm Comfortable Seating

Perfectly proportioned at 120 cm wide, offering versatile seating for dining tables, hallways, or living spaces.

Specifications & Manuals

Key Specifications
Model Number
771DOO
Depth (mm)
220 mm
Height (mm)
450 mm
Width (mm)
1200 mm
Finish Colour
Oak
Finish Colour Description
Danish Oiled Oak
Furniture and Homeware Details
Furniture Type
Bench
Craftsmanship
Crafted at the solar-powered De La Espada factory in Portugal. Designed by a creative partner and rigorously engineered with the support of their in-house product development team and expert craftspeople. Durability, comfort and aesthetics combine for a product that lasts a lifetime.
Material Notes
Timber is sustainable solid wood from North America or Europe, offering long-term repairability of the surface. Natural colour and grain variations in every plank make each piece an individual. Traditional wood joinery bonded with wood glue ensures structural integrity. All finishes are non-toxic and applied by hand, sprayed or rubbed.
Furniture/Homeware Material Details
Timber is sustainable solid wood from North America or Europe, offering long-term repairability of the surface.
Designer Information
About The Designer
Neri&Hu is an inter-disciplinary award-winning architectural design practice based in Shanghai, China. With their product line, ‘neri&hu’ they seek alternatives to the normative. neri&hu is the reinterpretation of the beauty in the raw material, changing perceptions through what is revealed, examining history and its path, or capturing an ordinary scene in a snapshot.
Product Designer
Neri & Hu