Montgomery Bench
Twenty-five years ago, Historic Hudson Valley and Munder-Skiles recreated the original garden furniture of Montgomery Place from surviving wooden fragments and period photographs. The bench still sits in the garden, now under Bard College stewardship.
Beveled-circle design in weathered teak or mahogany. Works equally well indoors.
66
" W
x
37
" H
x
22
" D
66
cm W
x
37
cm H
x
22
cm D
FSC-certified teak and select hardwoods. Weathers naturally to silver-gray, or holds color through hand-applied paint.
Montgomery
Discovered as fragments in a barn at Montgomery Place—an early 19th-century estate overlooking the Hudson River—this collection was reimagined from a few weathered components and a single archival photograph from the 1920s or ’30s. With its sculpted backs, curved frames, and whimsical geometry, the design blends American vernacular with echoes of Rococo revival and chinoiserie, transformed into a distinctive outdoor presence. Recreated in collaboration with Historic Hudson Valley, the collection honors the elegance of early estate gardens while standing confidently in today’s landscapes.
A Broader Vocabulary
Our work is designed to remain in context — complementing nature rather than competing with it. But our true distinction lies in breadth.
With more than 180 designs in three materials spanning traditional
to modern, designers are not confined to a uniform “suite,” but can compose layered, nuanced environments. The silhouettes are distinctive,
often unexpected, yet versatile enough to sit comfortably within a
wide range of architectural settings.