Fordham range
Fordham
Boldly-designed
“Our most sustainable range yet”
More timber than steel, Fordham is made with thick reclaimed hardwood timber and a recycled steel frame, it is our first street furniture product made completely from recycled materials - a bold piece that’s just the right level of rustic.
Heavy duty and rough and ready for the public realm and able to withstand high traffic areas but also soft enough to compliment the landscapes of parks and open green spaces.
The bench is the basic form, to which a backrest can be added to form a seat. The complementary Fordham table is of a similar construction and can be used with seats and/or benches.
Seats and benches are available in 3 standard lengths to comfortably accommodate up to 5 people, and the table is offered in 2 standard sizes.
Made from completely recycled materials, our Fordham range is known for its bold but simple design with its heavy duty reclaimed hardwood timbers and robust recycled steelwork, striking the perfect balance between industrial and contemporary seating. Ready for the public realm and urban environments, Fordham is able to withstand high traffic areas but also soft enough to compliment the landscapes of parks and open green spaces.
In its basic form, the range comes as a standard bench seating up to 5 people, with the option to add timber backrests (slightly curved for extra comfort) and steel (triple process ppc) armrests.
Options
• Seat supports powder coated to any RAL colour
• End armrests
• Backrest
• Range of benches, seats and tables available.
• 3,4 or 5 person bench or seat
Why reclaimed hardwood timber ?
Working with Ashwells tropical hardwood specialists, we have reinvented the Fordham range to demonstrate that street furniture can be more environmentally friendly, and to enable landscape architects to deliver on greener projects.
Recovered from old bridges, buildings, and decks, reclaimed hardwood timber is a much more sustainable alternative to raw timber. Having already been exposed to the elements, it is naturally more durable and will last just as long if not more, so you won’t be compromising on quality.
Tree planting .
As part of our commitment to combating climate change, we’ve partnered with Ecologi for our tree planting initiative to help maintain the woodlands in which some of our timbers originate.
For every Fordham Reclaimed product sold we plant 4 trees in projects across Africa and South America - and we’ll credit your project in our digital forest.
University
of East London
Fordham was selected as part of the programme to upgrade the outdoor areas across the campuses to provide welcoming spaces for staff and students.
Fordham range
Finishes & materials
Fordham seating range structures, legs and supports are made of 80% recycled mild steel in a stainless steel satin finish, or triple process powder coated to a standard RAL.
We have a carefully selected suggested RAL colour palette for all our products, details available on request.
Seat and backrest are made of FSC certified reclaimed tropical hardwood.
Timber Metal
Reclaimed Timber Triple process powder coated steel to standard RAL
Assembly instructions & maintenance
All Fordham seats and benches are supplied fully assembled.
Components can be removed easily for repairs or maintenance.
No treatment is required to maintain the timber; it is possible to jet wash the timber to restore the natural qualities and colour. Care should be taken on any powder coated surfaces with low pressure.
Technical info
Bolt-down installation
We recommend that the Fordham products are permanently bolted down to the ground.
The pre-drilled holes can be used for an M16 ground anchor fixing (not supplied).
Each seat or bench requires 8 fixings. Each table requires 12 fixings.
Hole spacing
Seats and benches
Tables
Care & handling
Personnel and tools required
We would recommend a minimum of 2 suitably skilled workers. Spanners / sockets for M16 hex head bolts and nuts are required.
General handling - health and safety
Care should be taken when manually handling these items, including good lifting and transportation practices.
Hand and foot protection must be used when moving and installing these products.
Fordham range . Codes & dimensions
Seat and bench
FOR6
3 person seat
End Armrests. FOR6A
FOR8
4 person seat
End Armrests. FOR8A
FOR10
5 person seat
End Armrests. FOR10A
FORB6
3 person bench
End Armrests. FORB6A
FORB8
4 person bench
End Armrests. FORB8A
FORB10
5 person bench
End Armrests. FORB10A
Fordham range . Codes & dimensions
Tables
6 person table
8 person table
Furnitubes reserve the right to alter designs and dimensions at any time to improve our products. Dimensions are given for information purposes only, if dimensions are critical please contact our sales team. All dimensions are in mm.
Why Furnitubes
• Made in the UK our factory is based in Kent, so expect faster leadtimes and no supply chain delays
• Easy to maintain + low labour costs we make sure that fixing points are easily accessible so slats and brackets can be changed easily when damaged
• Modular solutions our ranges are modular and customisable, seating and planters can be easily combined, be creative without blowing the budget
• Our approach we take a considered approach to design, it’s not just about the end product. We take everything in the process into consideration, we are collaborative and we are committed to producing products that improve our environment & keep people safe.
Our Process
• Get in touch – it’s as simple as that, give us a call or drop us an email, we’re happy to help whatever the medium!
• Collaborate - Depending on your needs, you might not actually need us at this stage, that’s the beauty of our modular ranges – they’re designed with you in mind, so you can specify with ease. Nevertheless, we are here for you if you do – our design team are always on hand to discuss the nitty gritty of your project.
• Specification – This is where our team of experts take the wheel and help you with sketches, CADs and more to help you specify our products as easily as possible.
• Production + delivery – all of our products are designed and manufactured in the UK allowing us to give you shorter lead times. With a dedicated project manager keeping you in the loop, you can trust everything is in hand.