Arcadia Introduces Livia Benches, an Indoor and Outdoor Seating Solution
When it comes to bench seating, there’s a lot more than meets the eye with the introduction of Livia by Arcadia. Its subtle details inspire second glances, revealing an unassuming bench with refined touches that instantly elevate the collection to a modern classic.
Designed by Southern California-based designer Christopher Panichella, who also partnered with Arcadia on its successful Radiant, Achella, and Ovate Collections, Livia is offered with straight wood beams, or a scallop design that creates a wave-like visual effect in varying degrees based on the viewing angle. Both styles feature an alluring side profile, achieved through the use of varying beam depths, giving the series its signature tapered look.
Livia is available in a variety of sizes (26”, 48”, 60” and 72”) and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. An assortment of wood species and metal finishes provide a broad range of design options for specifiers as well. Indoor benches are offered in Maple and Walnut, as well as White Oak, and are constructed with metal frames and spacers that come in a wide array of standard and premium finish selections. Outdoor models are manufactured in Ipe wood species that is sealed with a natural oil finish, paired with a hot-dipped galvanized metal frame, and finished with a special primer to protect against the elements. With the exception of Chrome, the same standard and premium finish colors apply.
Optional seat pads are also available on indoor, straight bench models, for added comfort and appeal—anywhere a touch of color or splash of pattern is desired. With its broad mix, Livia is at home in virtually any contract environment, from lobbies, alcoves and entryways, to outdoor rest/wait areas, making it a perfect seating solution for corporate offices, hospitality environments, libraries, community centers, and retail spaces alike.
“Arcadia has long desired to introduce a wood slat bench into its product line, and Livia was the first one to really capture our attention,” said Helen Kim, Director of Marketing for Arcadia. “It’s a simple, classic design, but its unique profile and thought-through details, made it an easy decision for us to move forward with—and quickly. We are excited to see its potential, especially in the outdoor arena which is our first foray,” she added.
When searching for benching solutions—indoors or out—Livia is sure to make designers take a second look and discover an enduring new classic in seating.
For more than thirty years, Arcadia has been dedicated to new product development and a breadth and depth of high quality seating and tabling solutions for large and small companies alike. Dynamic in environments ranging from corporate, educational, healthcare, hospitality and retail spaces to government institutions, airport and club lounges, and more, Arcadia’s product collections are introduced each year at the NeoCon World Fair in Chicago and remain on display in Arcadia’s permanent showroom in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart (Suite #340).
For more information, contact Blanca Sauceda, Senior Marketing Coordinator, at 800.585.5957 or blancas@arcadiacontract.com.
