BERLAPIS Bench
An Authorial Study in Layered Timber Strata, Parametric Joinery & Solid Wood Craftsmanship
Berlapis Bench | Solid Wood Bench Malaysia – NICCHRIS
Layers of Wood. A Design Worth Looking Twice At.
A Different Way of Working with Wood
The Berlapis Bench by NICCHRIS takes its character from a simple idea: repeating layers of solid wood to create something unexpected.
At first glance, the bench has a straightforward rectangular silhouette. Look beneath the seat, however, and you'll notice that each end is supported by a series of parallel wooden panels.
These layered supports create depth and changing shadows, giving Berlapis a sculptural quality without relying on elaborate decoration.
The Detail Is in the Layers
What makes Berlapis particularly interesting is how its wooden elements are arranged.
The long solid wood seat extends slightly beyond the supports, creating a subtle overhang. Beneath it, the vertical panels stand in parallel, with narrow spaces between them that reveal the individual layers.
From the front, the bench appears simple and grounded. From an angle, the repeated wooden panels become more visible, revealing the detail behind its construction.
The natural wood grain adds another dimension, making each piece visually distinctive.
More Than a Place to Sit
Berlapis has the presence of a small furniture statement, but its purpose remains practical.
Use it alongside a dining table, in an entryway or as additional seating when needed. Its backless design allows it to be approached from either side, while the wooden construction gives it a different character from conventional upholstered benches.
For those who appreciate furniture that celebrates timber, Berlapis offers an interesting balance between everyday function and sculptural design.
Custom-Made Solid Wood Bench in Malaysia
The Berlapis Bench highlights the beauty of solid wood through its layered panel supports and uninterrupted timber seat.
Available with custom size and wood stain options, Berlapis can be personalised while retaining the arrangement that makes it recognisable.
Made to order in Malaysia by NICCHRIS.
Material Authenticity & Engineering Authority
Solid Wood Seat & Solid Wood Base
Engineered with a solid wood seat plateau grounded upon an architectural solid wood base. Hand-selected for continuous grain movement, every slab undergoes strict equilibrium seasoning to prevent cupping, checking, and twisting in climate-controlled spaces.
Parametric Joinery & Expansion Relief
Interlocking structural nodes are calculated via parametric joinery routines. Concealed slotted anchors accommodate natural radial grain movement during seasonal humidity shifts without compromising chassis stability or joint integrity.
Artisanal Chamfer & Edge Detailing
Each contour is hand-shaped and eased by master craftsmen to remove sharpness while preserving crisp architectural shadow gaps and tectonic separation between horizontal layers.
Tactile Satin Protective Luster
Shielded with high-durability, low-VOC penetrating sealants and silky matte topcoats that protect the wood grain against daily surface wear while maintaining an organic, tactile touch.
Architectural Spatial Versatility
Berlapis is engineered for interior architects, spatial stylists, and discerning homeowners curating environments defined by material authority and understated luxury. Positioned as an anchor along an expansive art gallery hallway, arranged at the foot of a platform bedframe, or providing minimalist perimeter seating in an open-plan dining room, its low horizontal silhouette maintains uninterrupted sightlines throughout the interior. Every bench is custom made to commission in Malaysia, accommodating bespoke linear dimensions and curated timber tone selections.
Looking for cohesive interior curation? Pair the Berlapis Bench alongside the clean tapered timber lines of the Crate Bench or introduce natural rattan warmth with the Harmony Bench by ODA.






















