{"product_id":"old-bleached-elm-bench","title":"Old Bleached Elm Bench","description":"ITEM CODE \u003cfont class=\"contboldOr\"\u003eSC07\u003c\/font\u003e \u003cbr\u003e71\"W x 14.5\"D x 20\"H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Bleached Elm Bench\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConstructed from reclaimed elm, this bench carries forward wood shaped by long exposure, use, and gradual weathering. The bleached surface reveals softened grain, natural checking, and tonal quietness developed over time, with the material left open rather than corrected. The form is direct and spare, guided by proportion and everyday function rather than refinement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe structure is plainly expressed, with straightforward supports reinforcing balance and stability. The thick seat reads as a single continuous plane, allowing the character of the elm to remain primary. Hand-finishing preserves texture and softened transitions, giving the bench a settled presence rooted in material continuity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style-type:disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReclaimed Elm Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elm carried forward through stewardship, retaining softened grain, surface variation, and evidence of earlier life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBleached Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightened tone emphasizes natural aging while maintaining material depth and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced Structural Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple supports reinforce clarity, balance, and long-term durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Finished Surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visible texture and softened edges reflect time, use, and the human hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003eHeld as a continuation rather than a reinvention, this bench allows reclaimed elm to remain in service, offering a quiet presence shaped by material memory, restraint, and enduring everyday use.","brand":"Emma Grace Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45484212453410,"sku":"SC07","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/5201\/8978\/files\/SC07.jpg?v=1779937447","url":"https:\/\/emmagracehome.com\/products\/old-bleached-elm-bench","provider":"Emma Grace Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}