Matweave
Matweave is an outdoor bench made from hand-woven microcrystalline wood. The bench has a fluid, curved form created by heating the material and shaping it in a mold under high pressure. The woven surface gives natural support and a comfortable seat. Microcrystalline wood is water resistant and corrosion resistant, so the bench can remain outdoors in harsh weather. The layered surface interacts with light and adds visual and tactile interest. The bench is light in weight, needs no assembly, and is cleaned with a damp cloth.
Matweave Outdoor Bench by ChungSheng Chen was identified as a grand illustration of industrial design by the A' Design Awards. Matweave Outdoor Bench received the Iron A' Design Award in Furniture Design in 2025. The A' Furniture Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design prize which celebrates exceptional design of chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets, shelves, desks, wardrobes and more.
