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What is the best wood for a garden bench?

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What is the best wood for a garden bench?
The best wood for a garden bench is one that is durable and naturally weather-resistant. The need for outdoor chairs, tables and benches to withstand varying weather conditions means that many contemporary offerings prioritize durability over form. For a touch of glamour in your garden, antique and vintage pieces from France or Italy, which have already proven they can stand the test of time, can introduce an elegant sensibility to your outdoor space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage garden benches.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Large Wooden Bench, 1990s
Located in Brussels, BE
Large wooden bench, 1990s.
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Large Brutalist Solid Oak Wooden Cadence Bench
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Cadence Bench takes cues from Brutalism and Amsterdam School architecture and is made out of
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Benches

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Oak, Walnut

Large Wooden Folk Art Bench Or Cocktail Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large wooden folk art bench or cocktail table.
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20th Century American Rustic Benches

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Wood

Thousand Legs Large Colored Wooden Bench Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
Thousand Legs is a colored, lacquered and waxed "walking" bench that can have multiple lives: a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

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Wood

Extra Large Organic Acacia live edge Mid-Century modern wooden Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra Large Organic Acacia live edge Mid-Century modern wooden Bench Would fit perfect in any
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Hardwood

Marajo Reflected Sky Wooden Bench
By Hillsideout
Located in Roma, IT
in natural way maintaining antique furniture proportions. This liquid colored bench called “marajo's
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2010s Benches

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Resin, Acrylic, Wood

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