Petersen and Gottlieb wanted to create an experience rather than just a seat. The idea for their ‘floating chair’ evolved from a coracle-like form which has too great a tendency to spin, into a more conventional boat shape. Boat-builder Will Reed spent the week at Benchmark to assist with the making. 

The boat has been built in marine ply, veneered in American cherry, which was chosen both for its high strength-to-weight ratio and for its colour, which will darken in sunlight. The keel is in American white oak, which is both durable and heavy – a desirable property for a keel.