# Simple Sapele Seating The Bench #13 by Nico Yektai is Perfect for Public Settings By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bench-13 References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/11/18/sit-on-concrete-and-wood/) & [nicoyektai](http://www.nicoyektai.com/) If you're looking for a [minimalistic seating option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair) that combines man-made components with [natural elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench), the Bench #13 is just what you have been waiting for. Constructed out of a plank of Sapele wood between two blocks of cement, it is an interesting piece of furniture for many reasons. Designed by Nico Yektai, the Bench #13 is part of an evolving bench series. Although not necessarily suitable for homes, I can easily see this piece in [parks and other public settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalistic Seating:** There are opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating seating solutions that are sleek, simple, and blend natural and man-made components. - **Natural-material Furniture:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in designing furniture that incorporates natural elements like Sapele wood with unconventional materials. - **Public Space Furniture:** Disruptive innovation can be explored in the development of furniture specifically designed for public settings, such as parks. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating minimalistic design elements and natural materials into their products. - **Public Space Design:** The public space design industry has opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating furniture that is functional, aesthetically pleasing, and durable for outdoor settings. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can consider disruptive innovation in designing furniture that enhances the comfort and ambiance of public spaces, contributing to the overall urban experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Public Seating Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Minimalist Meditative Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pause-bench.md) - [Modular Outdoor Space Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-public-bench.md) - [Industrial Wrapped Plywood Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-bench.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Upcycled Teak Minimal Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallel.md) - [Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-seating-design.md) - [Sculptural Gravity Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-bench.md)