BENCH MODEL - PLACEMENT - KEY MEASUREMENTS
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Interior Designer (optional): _________________________________________________
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Bench Model: Full ____, Square-Dip ____, Curved-Dip ____, Corner Set ____.
Category (see below): Classic ____, Prestige ____, Signature ____, Country Club ____.
Some Measurements and Preferences
Placement: ON-hearth ___, or OFF-hearth ___, or Transitional* ___ (hearth to floor)
Hearthstone: front length ______ and hearth's depth below the seat return ______ .
Is Hearthstone flush with floor level_____ or raised ______?
Stile Spread: ____ ... = Firebox opening _____ + Fascia ____x2 + Mantel Stile _____x2.
Seat Length (can abut or embrace stiles) _____, Seat depth (return) _____, Seat Width ____ (6" to 9").
Desired seat height ______ (18" to 22" is normal). We'll review in Design Phase.
3 Luxury Categories: All include Design Consult, Custom Sizing, Solid Iron Welded Bases plus Upholstering (by professionals to the design trade) with your choice of leather or your own material (w COM credit). Also includes Oak Skirting (or plinth feature), Custom Painted Iron Balusters (frame) and more ... we'll discuss in consultative phase. Standard features by category are:
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Custom CLASSIC: 5/8" straight balusters, custom color frame, ~7.5" wide seat, welting around perimeter and in the corner diagonal seam ... our lowest price bench (up to 72").
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PRESTIGE: comes with an impressive mix of 3/4" straight & 5/8" twisted balusters, ~8.5" wide seat, welting around perimeter and in the corner diagonal seam ... call for details.
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SIGNATURE: Mix of bold 1" straight & 5/8" twisted balusters, ~9.0" seat, welting, decorative nail-heads, oak skirting, custom painted frame, added balusters, and more ... these are our largest and most impressive benches ... call to request a WORKSHEET and price indication.
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COUNTRY CLUB: all the above + custom baluster mix and features to be determined in Design Consultation.
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Classic NYC 'Full' and Prestige NYC 'Corner Set': NEW 2024! These benches are sized for hearths typical to NYC brownstones and pre-war co-ops. Whether the f/p is functioning or not, these benches add seating, design and relevance: starting at $4,250 (up to 60" x 20", plinth base and COM).
Price is determined in Design Phase and adjusted for ADDED SIZE and FEATURES.
Prices do not include crating, shipping, installation, CT sales tax (if applicable)
Design Consult: To start, we require above measurements and pictures of the fireplace:
up-close and from a 45-degree angle showing details of hearthstone-floor area, fascia and stiles surrounding the firebox
As needed, I'll guide you through detail measurements via phone, face-time, your photos ... we do this for clients all across America. We then quote a custom price range. Then, if you want to proceed, we require a $250 'Retainer,' and/or after f/p renovations are complete, we require a $1,250 'Design Phase Instalment' for a detailed schematic rendering.
Lead Time: about 6 weeks including selection of upholstering material and regional delivery. When needed, crating and shipping adds @ 2 weeks.
Notes on Features, Options & Customization
Our Frames: solid iron, forge welded, clear-coat finish, custom color painted: shiny brass, antique brass, shotgun gray, oil rubbed bronze, other (see Behr &/or Rust-oleum).
Consider the following design features: some included in base price, some will be extra.
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Custom Ironwork Design: We'll work from your sketch or photo.
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Custom Baluster Spacing: customize the pattern; we'll play with this in Design Phase.
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Twisted Balusters: an impressive design element … center twist or full baluster twist.
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Extra Balusters: a high value feature that narrows gap spacing.
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Choose a Designer Fabric to integrate/enhance overall room design.
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Button Tufting: may require thinner leather ... submit leather sample.
Upholstering is included in price: we use professional upholsterers to the design trade.
For Contemporary: Choose a designer fabric, tufted top, nail-heads, welting, etc.
Leather: choose from our vendor www.LeatherHideStore.com (hundreds of choices) or
"Client's Own Material" - leather, fabric, vinyl, kilim, etc. with "COM" price credit.
Oak Skirt: standard is 3.5" wide x 3/4" high with an ogee routed top edge and dark stain.
In lieu of the oak skirt, we can add a 'plinth' design element to the baseplate.
For a fireplace in the Master Suite or Dining Room ... a club fender adds function, design and relevance for all seasons … fire burning or not.
Club Fenders make a wonderful commemorative: alumni class gift, memorable corporate recognition, private golf clubs, landmark buildings, etc.
Log Caddie: we can use your extra selected leather (6 sq ft needed) to make a log carrier.
