Generation 50 Seating

Generation 50 Bench is a contemporary, highly versatile seating element designed by Robert Chipman to complement a wide range of architectural styles. Available backed or backless, with curved or straight face boards, and multiple mounting options including traditional, cantilevered, top-of-wall and wall-mounted configurations, it adapts seamlessly to diverse public realm applications. Cast aluminium supports pair with warm, naturally weathering woods such as thermally modified ash, ipe and jarrah, delivering durability with refined design detail. The bench length is 72 inches, with options for end and centre arms to fine-tune comfort and accessibility.

The Generation 50 Bench blends timeless craftsmanship with modern engineering to create a flexible, universal seating system for placemaking across civic, education, commercial and transport environments. Cast aluminium supports with a durable powdercoat finish combine with a choice of warm, naturally weathering woods including domestically sourced thermally modified ash, ipe and jarrah for exterior use, with jarrah, thermally modified ash, oak and maple available for interior applications. Benches are specified at 72 inches and ship largely fully assembled for efficient installation; mounting options include freestanding, surface mount and embedded for traditional and cantilever styles, embedded or surface mount for top-of-wall, and surface mounting for wall-mounted benches. These choices enable precise coordination with planters, building facades, retaining walls and streetscape furniture families, supporting design consistency and streamlined delivery programmes. Together with companion litter receptacles, the bench supports cohesive, elevated public realm schemes that balance comfort, resilience and visual harmony.