A restrained bench exploring shadow, texture, and mass.

The Tillikum Bench in Matte Black Oak combines a deeply blackened oak seat with a matte black architectural base, creating a sculptural seating piece with a quiet but commanding presence.

Designed by Kirk Van Ludwig and handcrafted in Canada for contemporary interiors seeking warmth through material and restraint.

Designed Around Shadow and Texture

The Tillikum Bench — Matte Black Oak explores restraint through material and proportion.

A deeply blackened and fumed solid oak seat is paired with a matte black architectural base, allowing the bench to read as a singular sculptural volume within a space. Subtle grain texture remains visible beneath the darkened finish, creating depth without visual excess.

Designed by Kirk Van Ludwig and handcrafted in Canada, the Tillikum Bench is suited to entryways, bedrooms, hospitality interiors, and contemporary living spaces where calm material presence is preferred over ornamentation.

Each piece is made to order using sustainably sourced hardwood and finished in natural oil and wax to preserve tactile richness and durability.

Simply use a damp microfibre cloth. We recommend Osmo wash & care to retain lustre. Avoid soap cleaners, do not use glass cleaners on acrylic furniture.

We offer tailored alterations to size and material on many of our pieces - contact us to explore what's possible for your project.