Crafts CouncilDirectoryKnot DesignStickle BenchAboutThe Stickle Bench inspiration came when looking at the remnants of a lunch of fried fish. I was fascinated by the small spines, their articulation, their bend and flex, challenging myself to create a bench that represents the dynamism and fluidity. It departs from traditional chair and bench making techniques. Instead of stretchers to prevent the legs from splaying outwards, the bench supports itself via a steel spine running through the seat - this allows the ribs of the bench to float.Knot DesignLondon, EnglandStickle Bench, www.knotdesign.co.ukBleached ash & blackened brassStickle Bench, www.knotdesign.co.ukleg detailStickle Bench, www.knotdesign.co.ukBleached ash & blackened brassStickle Bench, www.knotdesign.co.ukAerial viewStickle BenchAboutThe Stickle Bench inspiration came when looking at the remnants of a lunch of fried fish. I was fascinated by the small spines, their articulation, their bend and flex, challenging myself to create a bench that represents the dynamism and fluidity. It departs from traditional chair and bench making techniques. Instead of stretchers to prevent the legs from splaying outwards, the bench supports itself via a steel spine running through the seat - this allows the ribs of the bench to float.Knot DesignLondon, EnglandStickle Bench, www.knotdesign.co.ukBleached ash & blackened brassStickle Bench, www.knotdesign.co.ukBleached ash & blackened brassStickle Bench, www.knotdesign.co.ukleg detailStickle Bench, www.knotdesign.co.ukAerial viewMore from Knot DesignProjectAvery Coffee TableProjectMason Bar StoolProjectTalbot Sideboard