Caribou Star Modular Bench

Product code: CARIBOU-STAR

A star-shaped modular bench made from recycled polyethylene, with all ends connectable to other elements of the Caribou collection.

  • Material: through-coloured recycled polyethylene (LMDPE)
  • Dimensions: 2080 × 1820 × 400 mm
  • Weight: 50 kg
  • Colours: 13 colours from the Durbanis palette
  • Installation: freestanding, filled with water or sand, or fixed with nylon anchors
  • Use: outdoors and indoors
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Caribou Star – a star-shaped modular bench made from recycled plastic

Caribou is a collection of outdoor and indoor furniture designed so that its individual modules adapt to the needs of a specific space. Star is the radial model of the collection: all of its ends can be connected to other elements, so the bench can grow like a fractal. Caribou is made from plastic waste – recycled polyethylene – so the collection stands out not only for its organic, versatile shape but also for its responsible approach to the environment.

Options

  • Combining – connects with other Caribou modules: Curve, Straight and Arc.
  • Fixing – freestanding, filled with 150 l of water or 150 kg of sand, or fixed to the base with stainless steel brackets and nylon anchors.
  • Colours – 13 colours from the Durbanis palette: red, white, lime, grey, dark blue, black, blue, stone grey, yellow, brown, green, sand and orange.
  • Material – recycled polyethylene as standard; virgin polyethylene available to order.

Technical data

CollectionCaribou
Materialthrough-coloured recycled polyethylene (LMDPE)
Manufacturing methodrotational moulding, a single piece with no joints or welds
Wall thicknessabout 10 mm
Surfacetextured, closed-pore, slip-reducing
Colours13 colours from the Durbanis palette
Dimensions2080 × 1820 × 400 mm
Height400 mm
Weight50 kg
Fillingup to 150 l of water or 150 kg of sand
Installationfreestanding; filled with water or sand; or fixed to the base with stainless steel brackets, M8×15 bolts and nylon anchors; modules are joined with a metal connecting plate
ResistanceUV-stabilised, weather- and wear-resistant; retains its properties from approx. −85 °C to +90 °C
Fire classEuroclass E (EN 13501-1:2019)
Certificatesproduction complies with ISO 14064-1 (greenhouse gas accounting); EU registered design
Recyclabilitysingle-material product, recyclable without disassembly; recycled content depends on the colour
Maintenancenon-porous, detergent-resistant material; clean with a high-pressure water jet, polyethylene-safe degreasers may be used; colour can be restored with a plastic renovator
Packaging1 pc on a pallet – 2100 × 1900 × 400 mm, 50 kg; 2 pcs – 2100 × 1900 × 800 mm, 100 kg

Where it fits

Town squares, parks, school and university grounds, the approaches to offices and shopping centres, railway stations and airports, as well as indoor spaces – lobbies, waiting rooms and atriums. The star shape allows people to sit facing several directions, making the bench ideal for meeting places.

Tip

By connecting Star with curved Caribou Curve or Caribou Arc modules and straight Caribou Straight elements, you can create a branching, long, continuous seating line. Specify in your enquiry how many modules you need and how the bench will be fixed.

Bench with or without a backrest – which to choose?

For seating areas, parks and courtyards, benches with a backrest are a better fit – they are more comfortable for longer stays. In transit areas, at bus stops and near schools, backless benches are usually enough; they take up less space and can be sat on from both sides. For longer sitting, models with armrests or a higher backrest are more comfortable for older people.

Concrete, steel or with wood – what's the difference?

Concrete benches are heavy and stable, suitable for squares and busy places. Steel benches with a galvanised and painted frame are lighter, so they are fixed to the base. Wooden slats on the seat are warmer and more pleasant than metal or concrete.

Does an outdoor bench need to be fixed?

Heavy concrete benches usually stand stably without anchors. In public places it is recommended to fix steel benches to the base so that they are not moved around or carried off – anchors are included for some models. When placing on sand or gravel, small concrete footings are first poured under the legs.

What wood is used and how should it be cared for?

Seats use impregnated and painted black alder, spruce, pine or other softwood, as well as weather-resistant acacia. For some models, composite can be chosen instead of wood. Clean the wood regularly, and when the coating wears, renew it with protective paint or oil.

Can I choose the colour of the bench?

The frames of steel benches are powder-coated, in most cases in the RAL palette. For concrete benches you can choose stone chips in different shades, and the wood is painted or oiled. Check the available options when ordering.

Are there modular and curved benches?

Yes. Modular benches allow you to create a seating line of the desired length or shape, and curved segments a circular seating area around a tree or flower bed. There are also benches with an integrated bike rack, which suit school or office entrances.

Can an outdoor table be matched with benches?

Yes, it is worth choosing a table together with benches from the same series – the surroundings then look coherent and the dimensions match each other. Like benches, outdoor tables must be sturdy, moisture-resistant and easy to maintain. You can also choose a waste bin from the same line for the seating area.

Do you deliver and install benches?

Yes, we deliver and install throughout Lithuania – contact us on +370 652 32015, info@viskasmiestui.lt. Heavy concrete benches are delivered and positioned with lifting equipment.

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