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Furniture made of steam-bent solid wood

Our HARMONICA wooden furniture series consists of a wooden bench available in custom lengths and radii, plus two versions of a wooden chair that pair perfectly with it: one for outdoor use with open joints, the other with a closed seat shell. The bent solid wood elements are suitable as semi-circular garden benches, park benches, curved benches or other types of public furniture. As with all our wooden benches and other design pieces, we use steam bending to create striking, curved forms while preserving the natural structure of the wood. Furniture makers, designers and clients appreciate the natural aesthetics, sustainability and other advantages that curved solid wood offers them.

Two chair versions to match
the HARMONICA furniture series

The curved HARMONICA bench is our bestseller. It blends in seamlessly with its surroundings and is available in freely selectable lengths, curves and radii. Our premium seating collection also includes two different chair versions that can be perfectly combined with the bentwood bench.

Number one: The steam-bent HARMONICA outdoor chair with original seat slats is available in the same wood types as the HARMONICA curved bench – for a harmonious overall look.

Number two: Brand new, with the potential to become a design classic. The elegantly shaped HARMONICA shell chair made of Swiss ash is the perfect addition to the HARMONICA seating collection.

Find out more about our premium HARMONICA seating collection >

A design piece
made of bentwood

The famous Bernese designer Beat Frank has come up with something truly special for our bentwood furniture range: the ‘Merci les plantes’ stool. Like so many of his pieces, it is a blend of sculpture and furniture. As such, it effortlessly combines aesthetics and beauty with everyday practicality.

The bentwood stool made its debut in November 2024 – fittingly in Paris, at the German Historical Institute in Hôtel Duret-de-Chevry. It formed part of an installation by the artists Francine Eggs and Andreas Bitschin.

Find out more about the well-known designer Beat Frank >
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Bentwood sits well with
the chair’s user

The wooden chair has been the quintessential bentwood piece for more than 150 years. No other item of furniture comes into such close contact with the human body as a chair. Since ergonomics is a key feature of a comfortable chair, the use of curved forms is practically indispensable.

As early as 1850, Michael Thonet recognised that bentwood was unbeatable in terms of design, comfort, stability, weight and sustainability – a view that chair designers and manufacturers have shared ever since. Winkler Holzbiegewerk AG has equipped a large number of chairs with bentwood and is a trusted partner for many renowned brand manufacturers.

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Round tables and custom
chair restoration

Solid curved edges give round and oval tables elegance, naturalness, character and stability. But besides tables, chair parts are also one of our core specialities. The rear legs, back sections and seat frames of many chair models are steam-bent. Our production capabilities range from raw chair leg blanks (for on-site CNC machining) to fully assembled chair components. We thereby cover every stage from bending and turning through to fine sanding.

Garden chairs place special demands on wood and construction. We make solid chair seat slats, including surface and edge finishing, according to your exact requirements – in beech, ash, oak, larch and acacia/robinia. With our solid seat slats, we can restore chairs from brands such as Embru, Bigla, Sissach, Bättig and Schaffner to their original condition.

Because there are so many different designs, it is always helpful for us to have a sample of the chair parts. Apart from that, all we need from you are the required dimensions and, if necessary, a picture or drawing in order to give you an accurate quote.

Contact us about your custom table or chair project with solid
bentwood! >

Curved counters
and bars made of wood

Counters and bars should be inviting and visually impressive. After all, first impressions count – especially when entering a restaurant or bar. Guests must immediately feel drawn in, welcome and at ease.

Often, their skin will also be in direct contact with the counter. With solid curved wood and no visible joints, a counter radiates charm, warmth and hospitality. On request, bentwood parts with a length of 4.5 metres are possible, which offers plenty of scope for custom design and creating a striking visual impact.

Contact us for more options and ideas for counters and bars made of steam-bent solid wood! >

Technical specifications for bentwood

Bending radii The smallest possible radius is 25 mm
Max. length 4,500 mm
Max. width Normal 320 mm. Widths of up to 500 mm are possible on request.
Wood types

Any type of wood is possible in theory. Particularly suitable for small radii: walnut, ash, elm, beech, oak, service tree, cherry.

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