# Ultra-Minimalist Contemporary Benches Videre Licet's 'Offset Cube' is Incredibly Elegant & Chic By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-bench References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/offset-cube-videre-licet/) & [viderelicet](http://www.viderelicet.com/) Los Angeles-based design studio Videre Licet creates a contemporary bench that is described as "conceptual glamour." The construction of the piece features welded bronze over wood and is partially upholstered with all-natural wool, latex foam, and cotton. The small portion of the [modern furniture design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-lehn) that is not cushioned can be used as a side table. This creates a sense of functionality in the beautifully crafted silhouette. The contemporary bench is dubbed 'Offset Cube' and it is the result of a collaboration between artist Daniele Albright and design curator Stefan Lawrence. The duo made and finished the furniture piece by hand. The elongated seat embodies the philosophy of Videre Licet which essentially aims to combine a " [minimalist austerity with a luxurious sensibility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colendra)." In this sense, the contemporary bench is both sculptural and functional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contemporary Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for designers to create furniture pieces that blend minimalism with luxury. - **Functional Sculptural Furniture:** Innovative designs that serve a dual purpose as both functional furniture and artistic sculpture. - **Hand Crafted Luxury:** Growing demand for hand-crafted, luxurious furniture pieces that are not mass-produced. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to produce high-end, hand-crafted furniture designs. - **Luxury Goods:** Market for high-end, exclusive furniture pieces that appeal to a luxury audience. - **Artistic Design:** Potential for artists and designers to collaborate on unique, functional works of art that incorporate various materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Meditative Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pause-bench.md) - [Elegantly Airy Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-bench.md) - [Dual Sculpture Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immaterial-0001.md) - [Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-seating-design.md) - [Sleek Public Seating Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench.md) - [Heirloom Furniture Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columns.md) - [Threshold Bench Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torii.md) - [Modular Outdoor Space Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-public-bench.md) - [Curvaceous Sculptural Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strate-bench.md)