The outdoor garden bench wears many different hats, as it can be used for a multitude of purposes. The most common use is seating, of course, but some pieces do double-duty and can be used just as much for storage, planting tasks, or pure decoration as for a place to park tired bones. There are curved benches for placement around trees or other yard features, special benches for rocking and gliding, and park-style benches for recreating a classic American look.
Gardens were meant for sitting a spell, and an inviting outdoor garden bench placed in the right spot will encourage just that. Our most popular bench is the Richmond Deluxe Bench made from red lauan, a tropical hardwood (Mahogany Family). It is offered in both a straight back and arched back design. Crafted with galvanized steel bolts it comfortably seats two people and is easily assembled.Shorea wood is another favorite choice for outdoor furniture. This wood is from the Teak family and has a beautiful look and provides resistance against the weather, insects and is rot resistant. The Ellsworth and the Cross Garden Shorea Benches are traditional and romantic looking and extremely comfortable! Each offers its own individual look but both have contoured seats and comfortable decorative backs. Their beautiful finish can be enhanced with outdoor cushions and throw pillows to incorporate your outdoor decor. These styles are top choices with those looking for a visual anchor among their spring and summer blooms.In addition you will love the look of incorporating these pieces with a Classic Garden Shorea Wood Swing for that perfect versatile outdoor seating arrangement! Shorea wood benches are so pleasing to the eye that they beautify the space on their own in stark winter settings.
A Great Place To Sit—And So Much More
I honestly can’t think of a more versatile piece. Take this example: once I’m done planting my container gardens in the spring I like to clean off my Cedar Windsor Potting Bench, drape it with a runner, and use it as a serving table or bar area for outdoor parties. That way it remains a part of our outdoor enjoyment for the duration of the summer instead of sitting there forgotten once the flowers are all potted. There are other useful bench styles that flip up to reveal storage space for outdoor furniture cushions and other accessories.
Help your bench be all it can be by choosing the right location and adding some color on and around it. You’ll find a vast selection of cushions and pillows from our merchants, in more patterns than you can imagine—they even offer protective bags for storing cushions in the off-season. Looking to create "atmosphere" during the evening hours, try adding scented soy wax candles on your bench! Touches like these will enhance an already inviting scene, as will a container of bright annual flowers set beside the bench on a matching side table.
Your Choice Of Materials
From durable Polywood to ornate cast iron, there’s an outdoor garden bench for every taste, budget, and style. "Go Green" with EcoFriendly Polywood - it’s maintenance-free, attractive, and affordable. Polywood is made from plastic milk jugs that were once destined for the landfill. This material is incredibly durable and is available in a large array of colors. Our featured Polywood Tennis Bench has contoured seating for extra comfort and is available in five and six foot lengths. Looking to accessorize your Polywood garden piece? Matching Polywood side tables and coffee tables are available as well as the classic Polywood Adirondack Chairs. Visitors to your outdoor garden will find it hard to believe these items are not wood! Entertainment is effortless - no need to worry about spills or stains. These items clean easily with soapy water!
Looking for an eye-catching metal bench to add to your outdoor decor? The Verona Bench is a perfect choice! Constructed of lightweight, durable tubular steel it is weather resistant and its' curved armrests provide an attractive touch. Although metal is quite decorative, it has a slight disadvantage as far as comfort: this type can get hot in the summer sun and the metal itself isn’t the most conducive to sitting—but this is nothing that can’t be solved with outdoor bench cushions! Another alternative to a metal bench is the combination of cast iron and wood. Nothing beats the Rose Garden Park Bench - it is very affordably priced, provides contoured seating for comfort and the cast iron detailing on the back provides that added English Garden touch. If your budget is limited this is a perfect choice and an item you will be proud to display!
Concrete garden benches have been a popular choice for many years because of their easy maintenance and the ability to personalize the bench. Our "Create-Your-Own-Script" bench is a wonderful way to create memories in your garden. These are great for gift giving to anyone who enjoys spending time in their garden. One of the most popular ideas for these benches are for memorial purposes: whether the loss of a loved one, a favorite pet or to express yourself to someone in a time of need. Concrete benches are designed for display rather than a place to provide additional seating. They are 29 inches in length and 14 inches deep. Because of this smaller size it makes it easy to move this indoors if you live in harsh winter climates. They should not be exposed to freezing conditions. There are pre-inscribed benches for grandparents and parents. Personalized engraving allows you 50 characters and 2 lines of text. A proof of your personalization is sent to you prior to production. And the best part of this is the low cost shipping! Looking for a unique gift idea - a concrete personalized bench is the ideal choice!
Wood wins the popularity contest, and with good reason. It’s the classic material for all outdoor patio furniture, with teak taking the ultimate crown. This beautiful hardwood, known for its use in boatbuilding, is rightfully priced a much higher, but with its resistance to all forms of nature’s wrath it’ll be a fixture in your yard for many, many turns of the calendar.Shorea Wood is a nice alternative to Teak, it is a member of the Teak family and offers all the benefits of Teak but affordably priced. Our Chadwick Bench by Oxford Garden,constructed of Shorea wood, is one of our most popular benches. If your budget is challenged by the cost of teak, a nice alternative is the aromatic Red Cedar English Bench. Read the reviews and find out why this has been a favorite item for many!
The Glory Days of Gliders
Think of how pleasant it will be to rock your cares away at the end of the day in a stylish glider bench. It seems as if these treasured items of the ages have always been around—most of us have a memory of sitting on one at one time or another. My family didn’t have a glider, but our neighbors did—I can still see its metal frame and blue and green floral cushions. Whenever these neighbors were gathered on their large front porch I’d head out in hopes that they’d invite me to take a turn on that wonderful gliding seat.
It’s an understandable attraction: an outdoor glider bench provides the soothing motion of a porch swing without the need for a frame or a place to hang it. You can expect to pay a bit more for a glider than a standard bench due to the swing mechanism and more complex construction. Our Ellsworth Garden Glider is affordably priced and is ergonomically constructed for added comfort. In addition, it is constructed from beautiful Shorea wood and it is lightweight making it easy to transfer from one area to another. If you thought you could not afford a glider this is one that you can! Again, you have a choice of materials to fit your decorative style, from carefree and long-lasting Polywood and synthetic wicker to traditional wood and various kinds of metal. Our merchants offer gliders that seat anywhere from one to four in styles such as Adirondack, Mission, and retro New England wicker. If you find people racing to the glider for that piece of "movement furniture" try adding a hammock to coordinate your seating and some additonal comfort to your great outdoors! The array of choices, finishes and fabric cushions available is staggering—take a look!
Our merchants can’t be beat for their discount pricing, impeccable quality and a large selection of outdoor garden benches. Pour yourself a tall lemonade and peruse their pages full of exciting products that’ll make your garden wishes come true.
