Description
The Richmond is a wooden garden bench with a pop-up table built into the middle of the seat. Raise the table and you have a 45 x 39cm surface for a mug, a glass or a paperback; collapse it and it becomes an extra seat when you need room for one more. It is made from 100% acacia wood in an Antique Grey effect finish, with a slatted seat, an arched slatted back and an armrest at each end, and it measures 155cm wide, 59cm deep and 88cm high.
Set it against a wall, fence or hedge on a patio or terrace, or at the edge of a lawn. The 59cm depth covers the bench only, so allow room in front for legs and feet, and check the 88cm height if it is going beneath a window. With the table up there is a seat either side of it, handy for sharing a pot of tea or a cold drink without fetching a side table from the shed. The seat sits 40cm from the ground and the arms 65cm, so if seat height matters to anyone who will use it, 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 good choice for outdoor furniture. The table rises from a recess in the centre of the seat on a folding cross-frame, and folds back down when you want the seat instead. The bench is easy to maintain, needs full assembly and comes with a user guide. A garden bench cover is recommended for it but is not included. For longer sits, we'd add a pair of outdoor seat pads either side of the table, in whatever colour suits the rest of your garden.
Specification
| Material |
100% acacia wood |
| Design |
Antique Grey effect finish, arched slatted back, armrests |
| Construction |
Slatted seat with a pop-up table in the centre that collapses to make an extra seat; full assembly required |
| Size |
155 x 59 x 88cm (width x depth x height); seat height 40cm; arm height 65cm; table top 45 x 39cm |
| Included |
One bench with built-in pop-up table; user guide |
| Country of origin |
Vietnam |
Frequently Asked
Can the table be folded away to make another seat?
Yes. The table sits in the centre of the bench and collapses down to create an extra seat, so you can choose between a table in the middle and one more seat, depending on who is sitting down.
How big is the table top?
The table top measures 45cm wide by 39cm deep, which gives you room for drinks and a small plate. If you have a tray you would like to rest on it, check it against those figures first.
How high is the seat?
The seat is 40cm from the ground and the arms are 65cm, with an internal backrest height of 39cm. If you are buying for someone with a preferred seat height, measure a chair they like and compare.
What wood is it made from?
It is 100% acacia wood, made in Vietnam and finished in an Antique Grey effect. Acacia is a quick-growing hardwood that is tough and long lasting, which is why it suits outdoor furniture.
Is it easy to look after?
Yes, it is easy to maintain. A garden bench cover is recommended for this bench and is not included, so allow for one if you would like to keep it covered when it is not in use.
What comes in the box?
One bench with its pop-up table built in, plus a user guide. It needs full assembly. The rug, plants, jug, glasses and plate in our photographs are styling props only and are not included.