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ONTIGO – Urban furniture of a new generation: sustainable, 3D-printed, expressive

Some pieces of furniture don’t just impress through their design – they tell stories. The ONTIGO series is such a statement: a tribute to contemporary urban furniture, to innovative manufacturing, and to a future in which aesthetics and sustainability go hand in hand.

For over 40 years, BENKERT BÄNKE has stood for durable stainless steel urban furniture – crafted with the highest precision, built for generations. With the new ONTIGO series, we are opening a visionary new chapter: design objects that are not only functional and robust but also make a strong statement for sustainable innovation.

What makes ONTIGO truly unique is not just its distinctive design language, but above all the material and expertise behind it: the modular furniture series is produced using a 3D printing process and made from 100% recycled industrial plastic film – waste material that would otherwise remain unused is given new purpose. Reinforced with glass fiber, the result is a highly stable, weather-resistant, and long-lasting material. In combination with precisely manufactured stainless steel components, we fuse this new technology with over 40 years of experience in urban furniture. The result is a series that impresses not only with its aesthetics but also with its durability, functionality, and quality – made for everyday use and built for the future.

This innovative material offers exceptional strength while being surprisingly lightweight. Even large-volume pieces can be moved without the need for heavy equipment – installation is simple and can be carried out by just two people.

The series includes seating elements and planters that integrate seamlessly into both indoor and outdoor spaces – from urban plazas and office buildings to modern lobbies and rooftop terraces. The combination of high-quality stainless steel elements with customized color accents gives ONTIGO a look that is both technically precise and artistically bold.

Each ONTIGO piece is built layer by layer in the 3D printing process – a method that creates not only stability but also a unique aesthetic. The fine lines of each layer create a dynamic play of light and shadow that shifts with the viewer’s perspective. The surface is deliberately matte, giving it a high-end, modern appearance and a surprisingly pleasant tactile feel. ONTIGO invites not only to sit or plant – but to touch, explore, and experience.

The forms are deliberately organic, almost sculptural. They invite people to pause, linger, and marvel.

ONTIGO represents a new generation of urban furniture: resource-conscious in production, thoughtfully designed, and uncompromisingly robust. For people who expect more – and for spaces that are ready to tell their story.