In early 2019, Wishbone was invited to work with the Landscape architects and designers from Bench Site Design in Kelowna BC to develop and deliver the seating required for the project. It just so happened that these communities had some consistency already in that they all had existing Wishbone furniture in different applications. The challenges w...
Creating truly inclusive public spaces means designing for everyone—and that includes ensuring site furnishings are accessible to people who use wheelchairs. Benches, tables, and waste receptacles may seem like minor elements, but they play a major role in how welcoming and usable a space feels. Accessibility isn't just about compliance—it's about ...
While the Mackenzie Modular Series has been around for several years, it has never had its own stand-alone backless bench – until now. The new Mackenzie Backless Bench provides unmatched flexibility, available in 2 ft to 8 ft lengths, allowing the choice of the perfect size for specific applications. Whether it's a small seating nook or a long comm...
This image from Osoyoos beautifully captures the evolution of the Wishbone Standard Bench over the last 30 years. From right to left, each bench reflects a chapter in our ongoing commitment to innovation, durability, and low-maintenance design. The original 1995 bench features our first "super wood" recycled plastic lumber, galvanized fasteners, a ...
For the passed 30 years Wishbone has been designing functional site furnishings that enhance the spaces they are in. Working with architects we have designs that compliment the goals of the spaces envisioned by architects and designers. Complimented with our custom installation services and the imagination of our team, we create site furnishings th...
When Kelowna Christian School approached Wishbone about purchasing benches for a hallway outside the middle school gym, we saw an opportunity to do something even better. The goal was to provide seating for students waiting for the gym doors to open, but traditional benches posed challenges—constantly being moved and making cleaning difficult. Afte...