Maglin’s new line of contemporary bench seating brings a sense of flow to public spaces. Large-profile wood relaxes into soft, rounded shapes, creating a thoughtful balance of form, function and feel. Floe plays on the theme of ellipses, with repeating radii creating visual consistency and fluidity across streetscapes, campuses, and commercial and mixed-use developments.  

Floe encourages people to linger and connect, with backed, backless, and extra-wide formats that can be arranged to support interaction as naturally as they support solitary pause. The extra-wide configuration, in particular, accommodates more relaxed and social seating positions, expanding how the bench can function within a space. Floe’s design language is consistent across all configurations, so any combination holds together as a coherent whole.

Material expression is central to Floe’s character and performance. Douglas Fir, responsibly harvested from Pacific Northwest forests, offers one of the best strength-to-weight ratios of any softwood, maintaining structural integrity under sustained public use while providing a resilient and comfortable seating surface. Its natural grain and tone introduce texture and variation that evolve over time. An all-steel frame provides lasting structural integrity, stainless steel feet raise the bench off the ground to minimize wear, and Maglin’s superior coating system, available in 18 colors, ensures durability across a wide range of climates and contexts.

For projects requiring sustainability documentation, Floe is supported by Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), enabling informed material evaluation and specification.

By combining substantial timber sections with precisely formed steel supports, Floe establishes a clear and durable seating presence that integrates naturally into contemporary public landscapes.

Learn more at https://www.maglin.com/products/benches/