{"id":17798,"date":"2026-04-03T07:29:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T00:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/the-2-person-rocking-bench-made-from-55kg-of-plastic-waste\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T07:29:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T00:29:29","slug":"the-2-person-rocking-bench-made-from-55kg-of-plastic-waste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/the-2-person-rocking-bench-made-from-55kg-of-plastic-waste\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2-Person Rocking Bench Made From 55kg of Plastic Waste"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

Most furniture tells you exactly what to do with it. A chair says sit. A table says set things down. A bench says sit, maybe share the space. The X Bench Swing, the latest from Rotterdam-based studio The New Raw, has a slightly more interesting ask: sit, rock, and do it facing the opposite direction from whoever\u2019s sitting next to you.<\/p>\n

That setup sounds strange until you see it. The bench seats two people, but the clever part is that both sitters face opposite ways while sharing a single rocking motion. Think of it less like a traditional bench and more like a kinetic sculpture that happens to be incredibly functional. The form is defined by two intersecting volumes that create a sculptural, sturdy X-shaped structure. It\u2019s the kind of piece that makes you want to walk around it before you sit down.<\/p>\n

Designer: The New Raw<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The New Raw describes the design\u2019s intent with quiet confidence: \u201cX Bench explores movement as a design principle.\u201d That could easily read as throwaway design-speak, but when you look at the object itself, it actually lands. The rocking motion isn\u2019t just a feature. It\u2019s the whole point of the bench. The movement is built into the geometry, encoded in the alternating orientation of the seats, and made possible by a curved base that lets both sitters sway in rhythm even while facing away from each other.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

And yes, it\u2019s 3D printed, but not the kind of 3D printing you might be picturing. The New Raw works with industrial robotic arms to fabricate their pieces layer by layer from recycled polypropylene (rPP), plastic waste that would otherwise not have much of a future. Each X Bench uses 55 kilograms of recycled plastic and saves an estimated 143 kilograms of CO2 compared to conventional manufacturing. The studio sources materials from local recyclers in Rotterdam, prints on demand, and uses no adhesives or mixed materials, which means every piece can be fully recycled at the end of its life. The sustainability story here isn\u2019t bolted on as an afterthought. It is the manufacturing philosophy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The result is a bench that looks nothing like recycled plastic is supposed to look. The surface texture has a tactile, almost geological quality. The layered printing process turns what could be a visual liability into a genuine aesthetic. It reads as warm and handcrafted even though a robot arm built it. That tension between industrial process and sensory finish is, arguably, The New Raw\u2019s most consistent signature across their body of work.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

At 70 x 140 x 76 cm, the X Bench isn\u2019t small, but it\u2019s sized for real use. It works indoors or out, which makes it an easy fit for public spaces, gardens, lobbies, or any room that can absorb a statement piece without turning into a gallery. The studio describes it as suited for spaces \u201cwith an open-hearted character,\u201d which I\u2019d translate as: don\u2019t put this in a minimalist white box and expect it to whisper quietly in the corner.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The social dimension baked into the design is where the piece gets genuinely interesting. Sitting across from someone on a bench is one kind of dynamic. Sitting back to back while you both rock is another kind of conversation entirely. It invites a sideways glance, a shared rhythm, an awareness of another person without the weight of direct eye contact. For a piece of furniture, that\u2019s a lot to offer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

A lot of sustainable design right now carries a slightly apologetic quality, as if the environmental credentials are meant to compensate for aesthetic compromise. The X Bench doesn\u2019t do that. It\u2019s confident, a little playful, and the fact that it\u2019s made from waste plastic feels like a bonus rather than a burden. The New Raw has been quietly making that argument with their work for years. With the X Bench Swing, they\u2019re making it more clearly than ever.<\/p>\n

The post The 2-Person Rocking Bench Made From 55kg of Plastic Waste<\/a> first appeared on Yanko Design<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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