Description
The Cambridge is a two-seater outdoor bench made from 100% acacia wood, and the back is what makes it recognisable: two X-shaped crosses, divided by a pair of upright slats, set above a slatted seat. The detailed back and the plainer seat contrast well, and the result is the simple, classic shape of a wooden garden bench with a little more to look at. It comes in a Light Teak finish, a warm honey-brown with the grain still visible. Light Teak names the colour, not the timber, which is acacia throughout. The bench measures 120cm wide, 62cm deep and 90cm high.
It is made for outdoor use: a patio, a spot against the house wall or the end of a garden path. As a two-seater it makes a sociable corner for two, or a quiet place to sit on your own. We would mark out its footprint on the ground first, leaving room in front to sit down and stand up. The back is the tallest part at 90cm, which is the figure to check against a window sill. The seat is 110cm across and 40cm from the ground, the flat arms sit at 64cm and the internal backrest height is 43cm. If anyone prefers a higher seat, compare those figures with a chair they already find comfortable.
Acacia is a quick-growing hardwood, and a tough, long-lasting one, which makes it a sound choice for garden furniture. Here it forms a slim frame with straight, square-edged legs, a low rail joining the front and back legs at each end, and arms that rest on the front legs. The bench needs full assembly, a user guide is included, and it is made in Vietnam. Light Teak is a familiar wood colour that sits well in most gardens, among planting or on paving.
Specification
| Material |
100% acacia wood |
| Design |
Two-seater outdoor bench with two X-shaped crosses in the back, a slatted seat and flat arms; Light Teak finish |
| Construction |
Slim frame on straight legs, with a low rail joining the front and back legs at each end; full assembly required |
| Size |
120 x 62 x 90cm (width x depth x height); seat 110cm wide, seat height 40cm, arm height 64cm, internal backrest height 43cm |
| Sold as |
One bench |
| Included |
User guide |
| Country of origin |
Vietnam |
Frequently Asked
Is this bench made of teak?
No. It is made from 100% acacia wood, and Light Teak is the name of the finish colour, a warm honey-brown. Acacia is a hardwood that grows quickly and is tough and long-lasting, which is why it suits outdoor furniture.
How many people does it seat?
It is a two-seater. The seat is 110cm across and the bench is 120cm wide overall, sized for two people sitting side by side.
What is the seat height?
The seat is 40cm from the ground, the arms are 64cm high and the internal backrest height is 43cm. If you prefer a higher seat, measure a chair you find comfortable and compare the figures.
Will it fit under a window?
Check your sill height against the 90cm back, which is the tallest part of the bench. It is also 62cm deep, so allow room in front of that to sit down and stand up.
Does it come assembled?
No. It needs full assembly, and a user guide is included. We would build it close to where it will stand, since the finished bench is 120cm wide and 90cm high.
Does it come with a seat cushion?
No. It is sold as one bench with a user guide, so no cushion is included and you sit directly on the slatted acacia seat.