Temper and Grit – Monmade

Temper and Grit is a multimodal design and fabrication studio specializing in creating custom solutions for the built environment. Established by Nicholas Volpe, Temper and Grit’s talent for designing, prototyping, and finishing has led to a diversified portfolio with work in the graphic, architectural, industrial, and artistic fields. It offers a unique blend of standard product lines, design solutions, consultations, and custom-fabricated installations.

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Products by Temper and Grit

Atlas Bench Chair Back

Atlas Bench Chair Back

By Temper and Grit

Designed as an optional add-on unit to the Atlas Bench Seat, the Atlas Bench Chair Back secures to the bench unit. The Atlas Bench design features powder coated stainless steel …

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Atlas Bench Seat

Atlas Bench Seat

By Temper and Grit

The Temper and Grit Atlas Bench offers flexibility in design for outdoor settings. Designed as individual, modular units, each bench unit features one cantilevered powder coated stainless steel seat finished …

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