modern scholar.  A study in the discipline of design, mixed media bench waxes schoolhouse nostalgic.  Seat and back span slim and simple, crafted of acacia wood stained a light matte brown to expose the character of the wood&#x27;s natural knots, cracks and splits.  Straightforward silhouette angles slightly back on steel frame that extends up the back with exposed hardware and a raw patina that deepens over time.