Sika DesignMachiya Aluminum Bench

The Machiya Exterior bench is an outdoor bench created by Japanese designer Jin Kuramoto. Machiya is the name of traditional wooden townhouses found throughout Japan which are built side-by-side, making them space efficiently, and with characteristic wooden lattices on the facade. Through beautiful lines and a smart storage shelf these features are implemented in the Machiya Exterior bench.

The Machiya Exterior bench is handcrafted in AluRattan® and ArtFibre®, and therefore has a unique strength and durability. AluRattan® is weather-resistant powder-coated aluminum and ArtFibre® is artificial fibers made from polyethylene. Due to the weather-resistant materials the bench can stand outside all year round, without affecting the design or durability. The Machiya Exterior bench is also available in an indoor version made of rattan, see it here. The Machiya Exterior bench requires no maintenance and is easy to clean

A Danish family company established in 1942, Sika Design is the oldest manufacturer of rattan and wicker furniture in Scandinavia. 

With a passion for rattan and great craftmanship, Sika Design manufactures furniture using in-house designs, as well as designs by some of the world’s greatest designers and architects. Though its history began with rattan, Sika Design has been manufacturing high-quality outdoor furniture for nearly 20 years. Thanks to unparalleled craftsmanship and materials, this outdoor furniture mimics the look and feel of reel rattan. 

Sika Design’s outdoor furniture is made from recycled aluminum and ArtFibre, a recyclable, artificial, maintenance-free fiber made from polyethylene. ArtFibre withstands water, UV radiation, and extreme temperatures. What’s more, there is minimum waste in its production methods, as ArtFibre residues can go back into the production process, and smaller aluminum pieces are recycled.  

AuthenTEAK offers Sika Design outdoor furniture and accessories with White Glove Delivery available. Our experienced team of experts is also available for free consultations to answer any design questions—from product information to spatial planning. AuthenTEAK’s award-winning showroom is located in Atlanta.

Wash with water mixed with mild soap and remove stains with a sponge or medium brush.

Sika Design offers a limited 2-year warranty. This warranty is available to authorized dealers (original invoice customers only) for workmanship and materials on Sika Design products. If a Sika Design product is found to be defective in that time period and reported with supporting photos, Sika Design will–at its sole discretion–instruct repairs, refund and/or replace the product.