NOT TOO LATE
"Not Too Late" is a sculptural bench designed by TEMPRA for Riva1920, crafted from solid salvaged cedar wood. Milled from a single block and hand-finished, the piece represents a polar bear emerging from water, a powerful metaphor for climate change and sustainable furniture design.
Year:
2025
Category:
Furniture Design
Award:
Riva1920 9th Design Award
CRAFT & MATERIALS
Material: Solid salvaged cedar wood, carved from a single block.
Process: 5–6 axis CNC milling; mechanical sanding; hand finishing.
Color / Finish options: Natural; Contract finish; Vulcano (carbonized dark).
DIMENSIONS
L. 240 x D. 44 x H. 40/50 cm
CONTEXT & USE
Designed for public spaces, gardens, and cultural venues, Not Too Late functions as both furniture and statement, bringing a message of shared responsibility into everyday places.
IMPACT
The bench celebrates the possibility of a better future: a reminder that time is short, and yet not too late to act.
Not Too Late Bench
NOT TOO LATE