Omaha

The result of a collaboration between Brad Ascalon and Snøhetta for the Joslyn Art Museum expansion project, the Omaha bench was developed to meet 3 distinct requirements. The bench had to possess a timeless form well-suited to the Joslyn Art Museum's diverse range of environments. It needed to be an uncompromising contemporary design itself. And it had to be comfortable and supportive for longer sits to linger and reflect. The resulting bench is now available in 5 standard sizes and 2 depths to support single or double-sided seating in a range of applications. Gang together for longer runs. Bases made of solid Ash or Walnut provide a robust foundation for tailored upholstery in your choice of fabric or leather.


Products

Benches 1931-84B

Dimensions

  • Fabric Yardage 3.00 yards
  • Square Feet 54 sq.ft.
  • Width 84.0"
  • Depth 32.0"
  • Height 18.0"

List Price (standard finishes)

  • COM: $10,015
  • COL: $11,017

Benches 1931-84BN

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Dimensions

  • Fabric Yardage 2.75 yards
  • Square Feet 50 sq.ft.
  • Width 84.0"
  • Depth 20.0"
  • Height 18.0"

List Price (standard finishes)

  • COM: $9,478
  • COL: $10,426

Benches 1931-48BN

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Dimensions

  • Fabric Yardage 1.50 yards
  • Square Feet 27 sq.ft.
  • Width 48.0"
  • Depth 20.0"
  • Height 18.0"

List Price (standard finishes)

  • COM: $8,107
  • COL: $8,918

Range

Omaha is available in a range of standard configurations. View the complete Pricelist below.


Finishes

Pricing shown is for standard finishes. Download the pricelist for complete pricing information.

Wood

Ash

ASH1

Shoji

ASH2

Cinder

ASH3

Storm

ASH8

Natural

ASH9

Coal

ASH10

Driftwood

ASH11

Burro

ASH12

Char

ASH13

Dune

ASH14

Coral

ASH15

Agave

ASH16

Deep Sea

ASH17

Vandenberg

Walnut (premium finish)

WAL1

Natural

WAL2

Deep

Resources

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Design

Brad Ascalon

With a reductive approach to his craft, Brad Ascalon believes in design that is uncomplicated, rational and manages to find the perfect balance of form, function and concept. Through this approach, Ascalon is widely regarded as one of the leading American designers of his generation.

  Upon receiving a Master’s degree in Industrial Design from New York’s Pratt Institute, Ascalon founded his award-winning studio in 2006. His list of collaborators circles the globe, including such companies as Haworth, Design Within Reach, Carl Hansen & Son, Ligne Roset, Bernhardt Design, Martin Brattrud, Kimball International, Nude Glass, L’Oreal, Redken and many others.

  Immersed in the world of art and design at an early age, Ascalon is a third-generation designer who attributes his passion for creating to the two generations before him, who instilled in him the value of craftsmanship, materiality and rigor.

  In addition to his design practice, Ascalon teaches graduate level design courses at the renowned University of Pennsylvania as part of the school’s IPD (Integrated Product Design) program, a curriculum that bridges the university’s schools of Architecture, Design and Wharton School of Business.

  Ascalon and his wife work and live on the North Fork of Long Island, NY.

Snøhetta

Snøhetta is global transdisciplinary practice that designs architecture, landscapes, interiors, graphics, and products that enhance the environment and provide generous public benefits. Our process is co-creative and draws on multiple disciplines and diverse perspectives to design powerful works that transcend boundaries and bring people together in balance with nature. Snøhetta’s most notable works include the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt, the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Olso, Norway, the redesign of Times Square in New York, and the expansion of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in California. The firm is named after one of Norway’s tallest peaks, and it reflects the firm’s collective identity, our commitment to sustainability, and our love of the outdoors.