A man sits on Blox Bench Seating beside a golden retriever, gently touching the dog's face, with trees in the foreground and a wooden slat wall behind them, revealing the softer side of Brutalist Design.A man sits on Blox Bench Seating beside a golden retriever, gently touching the dog's face, with trees in the foreground and a wooden slat wall behind them, revealing the softer side of Brutalist Design.

Blox Bench Seating Presents a Softer Side to Brutalist Design

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Feb 5, 2026

Modern bench seating from Maglin melds strong shapes, warm wood and concave comfort.

Maglin Site Furniture announces the launch of Blox bench seating. Inspired by the strong, angular shapes of Brutalist architecture, Blox leverages simple forms and profiles to create a durable bench with a seat shaped for comfort.

The soft side of Blox comes from responsibly harvest Douglas Fir that offers a sweet spot of strength, comfort, and character. The wood is refined into wide-plank seats with a concave shape that supports every sitter. An all-steel frame provides a solid base with a minimalist vibe that fits perfectly in public spaces.

“Blox reflects our belief that bold forms can still feel welcoming,” says Ian McAskile, CEO of Maglin Site Furniture. “By complementing a brutalist-inspired silhouette with one of the strongest softwoods available, Blox balances visual substance with stay-awhile appeal.”

Blox comes in backed, backless, and stool configurations. Designers have the choice of slats that run left-to-right (LR) or front-to-back (FB). Backed and backless benches are also available with or without arms, for accessible installations.

Blox is designed to prioritize damage protection. Benches are raised off the ground with stainless steel feet, and Maglin’s superior coating helps prevent frame rusting while delivering a clean finish in 18 available colors.

Reflecting a commitment to responsible manufacturing and transparency, Maglin provides Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) documentation for all Blox bench seating. This resource provides designers and site planners with verified data regarding the collection’s environmental impact throughout its lifecycle.

Learn more about Blox Backed Benches, Blox Backless Benches, and Blox Stools.

Modern outdoor plaza with Blox Bench Seating scattered around, two people sitting and talking, and several people walking in the background near a concrete building featuring Brutalist design.Modern outdoor plaza with Blox Bench Seating scattered around, two people sitting and talking, and several people walking in the background near a concrete building featuring Brutalist design.
A modern outdoor courtyard with backless Blox bench seating, slate paving, landscaped plants, and a tree, adjacent to a building with large windows and subtle brutalist design elements at dusk.A modern outdoor courtyard with backless Blox bench seating, slate paving, landscaped plants, and a tree, adjacent to a building with large windows and subtle brutalist design elements at dusk.
A woman in athletic wear sits on modern Blox bench seating, checking her watch, while a man stretches his leg nearby on a waterfront boardwalk.A woman in athletic wear sits on modern Blox bench seating, checking her watch, while a man stretches his leg nearby on a waterfront boardwalk.
A close-up view of a modern bench with light wood slats and green metal armrests, situated indoors by large windows.A close-up view of a modern bench with light wood slats and green metal armrests, situated indoors by large windows.