Product code: ESC-UNIVERSE-ACC
Wooden seats with or without backrest that mount onto concrete benches or masonry walls.
Universe Acc is a family of simple, comfortable accessories designed to make public space more accessible. A light steel and wood structure rests on standard concrete backless benches or on masonry walls built in situ, turning them into more comfortable seating. The range includes a bench and a chair with backrest and armrests, as well as a backless bench and a backless seat.
| Material | 6 mm zinc-coated steel plate supports (optionally stainless steel); FSC® certified tropical wood slats 40 × 35 mm, oil treated; A2–A4 stainless steel screws |
| Surface and finish | steel painted textured silver grey with C5 anti-corrosion protection; other RAL colours optional |
| Dimensions | bench – 180 × 57 × 4 (62) cm; backless bench – 180 × 43 × 4 (20) cm; seat – 60 × 43 × 4 (20) cm; chair – 60 × 57 × 4 (62) cm |
| Weight | bench – 44 kg; backless bench – 23 kg; seat – 9 kg; chair – 20 kg |
| Installation | concealed, permanent fixing to the wall or bench with stainless steel screws and metal expansion plugs |
| Designer | Escofet Lab |
| Manufacturer | Escofet (Barcelona, Spain) |
Squares and parks that already have concrete backless benches or retaining walls, where seating comfort and accessibility for older people need improving.
Fit the backrest-and-armrest versions on at least part of a row – the same spot then offers comfortable places for a longer rest as well as open seating surfaces.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
