{"product_id":"john-risley-figural-couple-bench-welded-steel-wire-black-finish","title":"John Risley Figural \"Couple\" Bench, Welded Steel Wire, Black Finish","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA man and woman rendered in bent, welded steel rod — his capped profile and buttoned coat drawn in a few continuous loops, her arm resting along the seat back beside him. Beneath them, the seat fans out into radial wire tines; the legs curve into looping, floral supports. Matte black finish, evenly cured with no rust or pitting; joints tight throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Risley, a sculptor by training, made these wire \"figure\" pieces at his California studio from the 1950s–60s, letting the material stay legible as line — furniture that reads as much as line-drawing as seating. The couple motif is the most recognized of his figures: two silhouettes holding down a room like sculpture that happens to seat you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo purchase, email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:concierge@flamingoestate.mom\"\u003econcierge@flamingoestate.mom\u003c\/a\u003e. Local pickup in LA is available, or select standard shipping with insurance included with invoicing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flamingo Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56047186575528,"sku":"ES00073","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/8670\/4730\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-23at2.47.25PM.png?v=1790277551","url":"https:\/\/flamingoestate.mom\/products\/john-risley-figural-couple-bench-welded-steel-wire-black-finish","provider":"Flamingo Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}