Zen
Zen
Designer: LAB23
Flexible Seating for Linear Public Spaces
Zen is a modular commercial bench designed to provide architects with multiple seating configurations while maintaining a simple and consistent visual language.
A substantial steel base supports a continuous wood seating surface. Depending on the selected length and version, Zen can be configured without a backrest, with a single backrest, with two backrests, or with opposing seating positions.
This flexibility makes the product suitable for projects requiring both conventional seating and more informal, multidirectional layouts.
Available Configurations
Published versions include:
- Zen 2000 backless bench
- Zen 2000 with backrest
- Zen 3000 backless bench
- Zen 3000 with single backrest
- Zen 3000 with double backrest
- Zen 3000 with opposing backrests
- WPC seating configurations, subject to confirmation
The longer versions can create shared seating zones and allow users to face different directions within the same installation.
Materials
The published wood version combines:
- Steel plate supporting structure
- Wood seating surface
- Coordinated wood backrest elements
- Powder-coated metal supports
Published wood options include Iroko, Sapelli, Thermally Modified Ash, Larch and Ipe.
Dimensions
Published approximate dimensions include:
Zen 2000
Length: 78.7 in / 2,000 mm
Width: approximately 20 in / 510 mm
Seat height: approximately 18.1 in / 460 mm
Zen 3000
Length: 118.1 in / 3,000 mm
Width: approximately 20 in / 510 mm
Seat height: approximately 18.1 in / 460 mm
Recommended Applications
Zen is particularly suitable for:
- Transit areas
- Shopping centers
- University campuses
- Pedestrian streets
- Public plazas
- Waterfront promenades
- Large parks
- Corporate campuses
- Waiting areas
- Mixed-use developments
Installation
The substantial steel base is designed for a permanent public-space installation. Anchoring provisions and final fixing details must follow the approved technical drawings.
Specification Text
Provide LAB23 Zen modular commercial bench consisting of a formed steel supporting base with wood or approved WPC seating elements. Provide the indicated 2,000 mm or 3,000 mm length and specified backless, single-backrest, double-backrest, or opposing-backrest configuration. Steel finish, seating material, anchoring, and dimensions shall comply with approved samples and shop drawings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Models & Variations
Zen Bench 2000 With Backrest
The bench ZEN is made in a steel sheet, 50/10 thickness, provided with 2 strong supportive legs and an exotic wood seat, 30 mm thick, fixed to the load-bearing structure with chipboard screws. The single backrest (bench 2 mt), the double one or the counterposed one (bench 3 mt), is made with the same wood of the seat, fixed on 2 or 3 strong supports in steel sheet, 50/10 thick.
This product is entirely made in Italy from steel subjected to an electrolytic galvanising cycle and subsequently painted with PP powders with Ral colour of your choice.
The wood used is either Iroko or Okume, treated with natural, water-repellent, UV ray resistant oils.
Weight of steel: 45 kg
The bench ZEN is made in a steel sheet, 50/10 thickness, provided with 2 strong supportive legs and an exotic wood seat, 30 mm thick, fixed to the load-bearing structure with chipboard screws. The single backrest (bench 2 mt), the double one or the counterposed one (bench 3 mt), is made with the same wood of the seat, fixed on 2 or 3 strong supports in steel sheet, 50/10 thick.
This product is entirely made in Italy from steel subjected to an electrolytic galvanising cycle and subsequently painted with PP powders with Ral colour of your choice.
The wood used is either Iroko or Okume, treated with natural, water-repellent, UV ray resistant oils.
Weight of steel: 45 kg
Zen Bench 2000 Without Backrest
The bench ZEN is made in a steel sheet, 50/10 thickness, provided with 2 strong supportive legs and an exotic wood seat, 30 mm thick, fixed to the load-bearing structure with chipboard screws.
This product is entirely made in Italy from steel subjected to an electrolytic galvanising cycle and subsequently painted with PP powders with Ral colour of your choice.
The wood used is either Iroko or Okume, treated with natural, water-repellent, UV ray resistant oils.
Weight of steel: 43 kg
The bench ZEN is made in a steel sheet, 50/10 thickness, provided with 2 strong supportive legs and an exotic wood seat, 30 mm thick, fixed to the load-bearing structure with chipboard screws.
This product is entirely made in Italy from steel subjected to an electrolytic galvanising cycle and subsequently painted with PP powders with Ral colour of your choice.
The wood used is either Iroko or Okume, treated with natural, water-repellent, UV ray resistant oils.
Weight of steel: 43 kg
Zen Bench 3000 With Backrest
The bench ZEN with backrest is made in a steel sheet, 50/10 thickness, provided with 3 strong supportive legs and an exotic wood seat, 30 mm thick, fixed to the load-bearing structure with chipboard screws. The single backrest (bench 2 mt/3mt), the double one or the counterposed one (bench 3 mt), is made with the same wood of the seat, fixed on 2 or 3 strong supports in steel sheet, 50/10 thick.
This product is entirely made in Italy from steel subjected to an electrolytic galvanising cycle and subsequently painted with PP powders with Ral colour of your choice.
The wood used is either Iroko or Okume, treated with natural, water-repellent, UV ray resistant oils.
Weight of steel: 70 kg
The bench ZEN with backrest is made in a steel sheet, 50/10 thickness, provided with 3 strong supportive legs and an exotic wood seat, 30 mm thick, fixed to the load-bearing structure with chipboard screws. The single backrest (bench 2 mt/3mt), the double one or the counterposed one (bench 3 mt), is made with the same wood of the seat, fixed on 2 or 3 strong supports in steel sheet, 50/10 thick.
This product is entirely made in Italy from steel subjected to an electrolytic galvanising cycle and subsequently painted with PP powders with Ral colour of your choice.
The wood used is either Iroko or Okume, treated with natural, water-repellent, UV ray resistant oils.
Weight of steel: 70 kg
Zen Bench 3000 Without Backrest
The bench ZEN is made in a steel sheet, 50/10 thickness, provided with 3 strong supportive legs and an exotic wood seat, 30 mm thick, fixed to the load-bearing structure with chipboard screws.
This product is entirely made in Italy from steel subjected to an electrolytic galvanising cycle and subsequently painted with PP powders with Ral colour of your choice.
The wood used is either Iroko or Okume, treated with natural, water-repellent, UV ray resistant oils.
Weight of steel: 66 kg
The bench ZEN is made in a steel sheet, 50/10 thickness, provided with 3 strong supportive legs and an exotic wood seat, 30 mm thick, fixed to the load-bearing structure with chipboard screws.
This product is entirely made in Italy from steel subjected to an electrolytic galvanising cycle and subsequently painted with PP powders with Ral colour of your choice.
The wood used is either Iroko or Okume, treated with natural, water-repellent, UV ray resistant oils.
Weight of steel: 66 kg