• Kandalama Perch Bench, Red Oak
  • Kandalama Perch Bench, Red Oak
  • Kandalama Perch Bench, Red Oak
  • Kandalama Perch Bench, Red Oak
  • Kandalama Perch Bench, Red Oak

    Kandalama Perch Bench, Red Oak

    $7,740.00
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    Nestled in the breath-taking landscapes of Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Kandalama Hotel, (now Heritance Kandalama) completed in 1994, exemplifies Geoffrey Bawa’s commitment to integrating architecture with nature. With its innovative use of space, both inside and out, the hotel remains one of the finest examples of Bawa’s dedication to sustainability and fostering connection between people and the natural world.

    The Kandalama Perch Bench is a product of this vision—both a seat and a sculptural element. Designed for the hotel’s expansive verandahs and lobbies, it invites guests to pause and take in the lush surroundings. Its robust timber structure allows for multiple ways of sitting, including perching on the backrest, transforming it into a communal gathering place.

    The Bench was designed by Channa Daswatte, who joined Bawa's practice in 1991 and worked closely with Bawa on the Kandalama Hotel. Channa went on to become the last partner in Bawa's firm and took over the practice after Bawa was no longer able to work due to ill health. The bench was installed at the Kandalama Hotel in 2005, after Bawa's death.

    Phantom Hands’ re-edition refines the original with slight adjustments to enhance comfort and stability, making it more accommodating at the bench ends. The design is also responsive to modern production constraints, using timber sections that minimize material waste. Additionally, this version is flat-packed for easier and economical shipping.

    The bench is available in American red oak or teak; red oak being a more sustainable timber option

    Details
    Materials: Red Oak
    Dimensions
    H: 37.5 in x W: 35.5 in
    Shipping & Lead-times
    NOTE: All Phantom Hands items have varying lead times for shipping, up to 18 weeks, based on stock. We will contact you after your purchase via email with approximate shipping times.
    Trade Program

    Are you an architect or designer? Learn about our Furniture Trade Program for item and shipping discounts.

    Why we love Phantom Hands

    Phantom Hands represents a thoughtful continuation of modern design history. The studio works closely with the legacy of mid century modernism in India, producing pieces that honor original designs while sustaining the craft traditions that made them possible. There is an honesty to the materials and construction that aligns deeply with our values. Each piece carries a sense of cultural memory while remaining relevant to contemporary living. Phantom Hands reminds us that good design is not only about form but also about lineage, care, and stewardship.

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