Scott Bennett (American, born 1974), Jeffrey Matthias (American, born 1979), CARBON Chair, 2014. Carbon fiber reinforced concrete, walnut, plastic. Manufactured by Housefish, Denver, CO. Gift of the manufacturer, 2014.60.

overall height: 32 1/4 in, 81.9150 cm; overall width: 17 in, 43.1800 cm; overall depth: 20 in, 50.8000 cm

Architecture and Design

Architecture and Design

Scott Bennett
American, born 1974
Jeffrey Matthias
American, born 1979
CARBON Chair
2014
Carbon fiber reinforced concrete, walnut, plastic
Manufactured by Housefish, Denver, CO
Gift of the manufacturer, 2014.60

“Making furniture that lasts a long time is ultimately going to be the best path to sustainability.”

The word “concrete” conjures images of durable structures and massive buildings. However, an increasing number of designers employ it to build one-of-a-kind objects and furniture. In 2014, Scott Bennett created an entirely new type of concrete reinforced with carbon fibers—which offers advantages over glass or steel. The lightweight, strong, and efficient material can be cast very thin. The chair even appears light—the narrow seat rests on a cluster of walnut legs, locked in place by a 3-D printed plastic connector.

Gifted 2014 by (Housefish), Denver, Colorado to the Denver Art Museum.

• "Unseated: Contemporary Chairs Reimagined"—Denver Art Museum, 5/1/2016 - 11/12/2017