An outdoor bench earns its place in a garden, on a porch, or at the end of a path by doing what a chair can't: it seats multiple people without ceremony, it works as a display surface for pots and plants, and it reads as a garden element as much as furniture.

The outdoor benches on Alloy & Ash are made by woodworkers who build for outdoor permanence — pieces meant to weather in place rather than get moved inside every September.

Weather-ready materials

Teak is the most traditional choice for garden benches — dense, naturally resistant, and beautiful as it weathers to silver-gray. Stone and cast concrete benches are permanent outdoor fixtures; they never need maintenance but they're heavy and immoveable. Powder-coated steel frames with teak or ipe slat seating split the difference between maintenance-free metal and warmth of wood.

Style

A simple slatted bench with a teak seat and powder-coated metal frame suits most outdoor settings. A solid teak bench reads more traditional and garden-formal. Stone or concrete benches suit designed garden settings and are the closest to architectural elements. Ask about the leg style — tapered legs suit a lighter look; squared legs or a solid base suit a more grounded, permanent aesthetic.

Sizing

Standard outdoor benches seat two to three adults: 48–60 inches for two, 60–72 inches for three. Garden bench height is typically 16–18 inches — slightly lower than indoor seating, which suits casual outdoor sitting. Confirm any back height if you want a backed bench versus a simple backless form.

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