A bench seats three where two chairs seat two, and it doesn't blow over. The ones here are solid teak from HiTeak, powder-coated aluminum and wicker from Lloyd Flanders and Sunset West, and cast concrete from SUNPAN that becomes part of the garden. Some are cushioned in Sunbrella; the plain ones are the easiest furniture on this site to own.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which bench needs the least care?
- Concrete: none at all. Teak: nothing unless you want to keep it golden with an annual oiling. Aluminum: a rinse.
- How long a bench for a dining table?
- A bench about 8 to 12 inches shorter than the table seats two comfortably, three at a squeeze. Seat height should sit about 12 inches below the table top.
- Can it stay out all winter?
- All three materials can. Cushions come in or go under a cover.
- Is concrete comfortable?
- For a garden or a pool edge, yes; add a cushion if it's your main seat. It also holds a planter or a tray when nobody is sitting.
- Shipping?
- Free curbside delivery to the continental US; concrete benches ship by freight and are worth the optional paid placement service.