![Before oil finish and upholstery.](https://maxvollmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/NM-Bench-096-1024x768.jpg)
My inspiration for this bench is a classic 18th century original from northern New Mexico. I used Ponderosa pine, as in the original, but substituted an upholstered seat for a solid wood plank seat. (All photos Max Vollmer, Click on any image to enlarge)
![Bench 002](https://maxvollmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bench-0021-1024x762.jpg)