Styles
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One Piece:

Character prevails in this one-of-a-kind style. Starting from a solid block of stone that often weights more than a ton, each bench is handcrafted one step at a time. Resulting in the revelation of its own unique personality. Legs and seat are integrated as one, creating a special piece that is destined to be passed down through the generations.

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Organic:

These benches are designed according to what each individual piece of stone naturally warrants. The design is meant to blend in with its surroundings so that it becomes a natural piece of the landscape.

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Freeform:

This style is limited only by the imagination. The possibilities are endless.

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St. Paul Courthouse Kasota Limestone From Kasota, MN:

These benches are made out of Kasota stone (a dolomite limestone) that was quarried between 1884 and 1888. The stone was used to build the first combined St. Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse. It was in use from 1889 through 1933. When the building was demolished the stone was salvaged and used in several buildings around the Twin Cities. The balance of the stone sat in a field for nearly 70 years. I was able to obtain enough material to make a limited number of benches. Many have architectural features and each one is truly unique.

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Benches With Backs:

Sit back and enjoy your garden with one of our unique stone benches with a back. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors that will fit into any landscape. These beches are perfect for an area to sit, rest and enjoy your garden or in a conversation nook for you and your friends and family to sit and relax.

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Curved:

A slightly more formal style that fits into any landscape. The benches are normally made with rounded ends. These can be made in many sizes starting at 3 feet. This style looks great next to a curved walkway or in a conversation nook.

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Straight:

A true classic, the standard vision of a bench in most people's minds. Theses benches can be made in any size a person would like. They can have either straight or rounded ends.

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Oriental:

The perfect bench for a Japanese garden, this bench style has a Asian influence. The angled legs, irregular shaped bench top and overall look of these benches are conducive with the lines and shapes found in an Oriental theme garden or landscape.

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Skin

These benches are made from the sawn portion of the outer layer of a large quarried piece of stone. The unique texture of these benches are created by drilling channels from the quarrying process. Not only are they visually appealing but are very comfortable to sit upon.

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"L"

This style of bench takes its name from the twelfth letter of the alphabet. One end will extend out from the main body, giving a more intimate sitting arrangement.

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Spider

These benches all have, at least, three legs and may be combined with other styles.

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