15 Best Outdoor Benches: Fill your Yard with our Top-Rated Benches

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Spend more time enjoying your garden, and you'll need the perfect spot to sit. An outdoor bench is excellent for relaxing in your yard, especially when you position it in an area where it's refreshing with an exceptional view. A great-looking outdoor bench can also add an aesthetic element to your outdoor space.

Here at The Charming Bench Company, we came up with a list of our 15 Best Outdoor Benches that should look fantastic in your yard. Browse through the list, and let us know which of our unique outdoor benches you like best! 

1. Poly Marlboro Garden Bench 

This great-looking faux wooden garden bench is one of our top sellers and well-loved by our customers. It adds value to a backyard with its lovely design and durable structure. It features an elaborate slatted decorative back that is distinctly identifiable from Marlboro designs made entirely from faux lumber, all-weather, and maintenance-free poly sourced from recycled plastic.

It is perfect for your outdoor gatherings and can be utilized in several ways. It can be additional outdoor seating for family and friends while enjoying the porch, patio, or pool area. Bring it to the yard as a dining chair for outdoor dining set-up.

Why do we love this?
  • Proudly made in the USA!
  • A quality product of Amish artisans, diligently built by hand to produce a durable and great-looking bench.
  • Material: Recycled Plastic HDPE w/ Stainless Steel Hardware
  • Dimensions: 4ft - 52"W 27"D 41"H; 5ft 62"W 27"D 41"H
  • Weight: 4ft - 70lbs, 5ft - 79lbs
  • 14 Vibrant and Fade-resistant Color Choices

2. Classic Mission 4ft Recycled Plastic Bench

Bring a splash of color into your yard and showcase this bright red garden bench. A visual standout in color and design, it features impressive artistry on its slatted backrest and contoured seat to provide ease and comfort while seated on this bench. Crafted with top-grade HDPE resin for its sturdy frame, seat, and legs. It is crack-resistant, fade-resistant, and termite-resistant and will withstand all types of weather conditions. There are more incredible color choices so you can customize according to the preference and design theme of your home.

Why do we love this?
  • Proudly made in the USA!
  • All-weather, Maintenance-free, Crack-resistant, Fade-resistant, and Termite-resistant
  • Material: Poly Lumber HDPE Resin
  • Dimensions: 56"W X 26'D X 36", Weight: 67lbs
  • Weight Capacity: 500lbs
  • 20-year limited warranty against all manufacturing defects
  • 29 Vibrant Color Options

3. Heritage Garden Bench

The Heritage Collection is all about ultimate comfort and durability. The same is true with this Heritage Garden Bench. It is incredibly strong and sturdy. The wide array of options in this collection makes it possible for all of your outdoor living space dreams to come true.

Why do we love this? 
  • Proudly made in the USA!
  • On Sale at only $667.00! Enjoy incredible savings of $35.00! (Limited time only)
  • Add your own personal touch with a custom engraving!
  • Durable & Eco-friendly HDPE Resin & and 316 marine grade fasteners
  • Dimensions: 53.5”W x 25"D x 34"H Seat; From Floor 17.5”H x 47.5”W x 17.5”D

4. Western Red Cedar Garden Bench

This fabulous park bench packs the right amount of sophistication in its lovely design. Featuring clean wood slats, the bench is highlighted by its graciously contoured seat that offers a relaxing feel and will lend a laid-back and casual atmosphere to your front lawn or deck.

This garden bench is indeed a customer favorite because of its innate beauty and quality. A classic wooden bench at the entryway or discretely installed in the garden features a widely slatted back and a gently curved seat to provide the most comfortable seating experience.

Why do we love this?
  • Proudly made in the USA!
  • Rot Resistant Untreated Western Red Cedar
  • Sanded Finish; Natural Red Cedar Bench
  • Material: Western Red Cedar
  • Dimension: 52"W 23"D 34"H
  • Weight: 26lbs

5. Rustic M-1600 Settee Outdoor Bench

This Rustic M-1600 Settee Outdoor Bench is a certified top seller and, at the same time, endeared to many of our customers. Its durability, functional design centered on providing comfort, and quality are the top 3 reasons for its popularity.

Handcrafted in Michigan from high-quality Northern White Cedar, this rustic bench is perfect for relaxing and lounging. Proudly made in America. Get this table set "finished" for protection against the elements and a warm, honey wood tone.

Why do we love this?
  • Handcrafted in the USA built with pride by skilled craftsmen.
  • Material: Northern White Cedar
  • Dimensions: 52”L X 28”W X 43”H
  • Weight: 51lbs
  • Finish Options: Unfinished: Natural bare wood
  • 1-year warranty against all manufacturer defects

6. Western Red Cedar Bench with Back  

This exquisitely made terrace wooden chair will provide a cozy rustic vibe to your outdoor sanctuary. Crafted using the highest quality of solid Western Red Cedar wood for a durable frame and seat, featuring a slatted wood construction complete with braces and support. With its classic design visual as highlighted by its tall backrest, the cedar's unique wood grain and impressive craftsmanship make this bench a timeless statement piece.

 

Why do we love this? 
  • Proudly made in the USA! Handcrafted by Amish artisans.
  • Material: Western Red Cedar
  • Available in 6 sizes: 2ft, 3ft, 4ft, 5ft, 6ft, and 8ft
  • Weight: 2ft: 24lbs, 3ft: 29lbs, 4ft: 34lbs, 5ft: 40lbs, 6ft: 47lbs, 8ft: 62lbs
  • Assembly: Some assembly required

      7. Cedar Twin Ponds Highback Bench  

      As its name suggests, the Cedar Wood Twin Ponds High-Back Garden Bench will provide the right decorative touch to your garden. But it would be equally at home on your porch, patio, or just about anywhere else outdoors. Its contoured slatted seat and back provide superior comfort while its natural cedar construction delivers beauty and resistance to weather, rot, and insects. Choose from 4', 5', or 6' sizes.

      Why do we love this?
      • Proudly made in the USA!
      • Rounded & Sanded Edges, Highback, and Deep Seat for Comfort
      • Lower Lumbar Support
      • Recommended by the Academy of Chiropractic Physicians
      • Material: Western Red Cedar
      • Hardware: Zinc Plated Steel

           8. Teak Wave Bench

          With an ergonomically designed seat and curved back for lower Lumbar support, our Teak Wave Bench is a comfortable and stylish patio seating solution. Solid mortise and tenon joinery coupled with highly skilled wood-steaming, create reliable, snug-fitting parts. Skillfully handcrafted with solid Indonesian Teak, with a light java finish and fitted with solid brass hardware. Natural oils and rubbers in Teak provide ideal weather and insect resistance compared to other woods.


          Why do we love this?
          • Proudly made in the USA!
          • Indonesian Teak bench with a Java Finish & Solid Brass Fittings
          • Steam Curved Seat and Back for Comfortable Lumbar Support
          • Solid Mortise and Tenon Joinery
          • Dimensions: 64" W x 26" D x 36" H
          • Seat Dimensions: 58" w x 20" d
          • Weight: 58lbs
              

            9. Teak Del-Amo Storage Bench

            The Del-Amo Storage Bench is a functional teak outdoor bench that includes a storage compartment underneath the seat. You can use the bench for seating purposes while storing your junk in the trunk while sitting. Perfect for placing outdoor furniture cushions, sports, or pool equipment, it is built with ventilated sides to keep your belongings free of mold and mildew. Constructed from Premium Teak wood in its natural form and color without finish, it is the perfect material for weathering the outdoors.

            Why do we love this?
            • Made in the USA! Beautiful "straight back styling" with storage.
            • Cushions (optional) are made of Sunbrella fabric, a water repellent material, preventing mildew and fading
            • Teak outdoor furniture with premium quality products
            • 2 Years Warranty
            • Material: A-Grade Teak Solid Wood
            • Dimensions: 36"H x 48"W x 26"D, Seat Height - 17", Cushions Seat 2 1/4" thickness
            • Weight: 90lbs

                10. Glacier Country Half Log Bench with Back & Arms 

                This four-foot half log bench with back and arms is professionally spray finished with premium-grade exterior stain and approved for outdoor use. Handcrafted using an entire log sawn lengthwise, the artisans at Montana Woodworks fashion each bench with an attentive eye toward style and detail.

                Why do we love this?
                • On Sale at only $909.99! Enjoy incredible savings of $390.00! (Limited time only)
                • Hand Crafted in Montana U.S.A.
                • Solid, U.S. Grown Genuine Lodge Pole Pine Wood
                • Unique, one-of-a-kind Glacier Country style.
                • Heirloom Quality, Durable Build, and Fit and Finish
                • Each Piece Signed by the Artisan Who Makes It
                • 20 Year Limited Warranty 

                11. Half Log Plank Bench 

                The Half Log Plank Bench is an heirloom piece of furniture, signed by the artisan who meticulously and skillfully built it. It is half a foot log bench that is perfect for outdoor use. Handcrafted using an entire log sawn lengthwise made of lodgepole pine wood, which has been skin peeled by hand using old-fashioned draw knives.

                 Why do we love this?
                • Proudly made in Montana, USA
                • Solid, Locally Grown Genuine Lodgepole Pine Wood
                • Skip-peeled by hand using old-fashioned draw knives.
                • Heirloom Quality, Durable Build, and Fit and Finish
                • Each Piece is Signed by the Artisan Who Makes It
                • 20 Year Limited Warranty
                • Material: U.S. Grown Genuine Lodgepole Pine
                   

                  12. Pressure Treated Pine Crossleg Bench 

                  Fill your yard with this finely crafted, versatile bench featuring a single plank seat with crossed legs for support. Celebrate the outdoors with this bench made with pressure-treated pine wood, the superior quality of pines suitable for outdoor use. Elevate its natural wood grain aesthetic by sealing it with a stain. It will also protect the wood from potentially harmful elements due to constant outdoor exposure.

                  Why do we love this? 
                  • Perfect for removing shoes or enjoying a sunset in the backyard
                  • Made of Pressure-Treated Pine with varied Finish Options
                  • Proudly Handcrafted in the USA by Amish artisans!
                  • Treated Pine is great for outdoor use!

                  13. Classic Vineyard 4ft Backless Bench 

                  This fabulous park bench packs the right amount of elegance in its design. It features a slatted faux lumber HDPE resin, highlighted by its graciously contoured seat that is relaxing. With a wide range of colors to choose from, this backless porch bench will add a chic and rustic flair to your open-air sanctuary.

                  Why do we love this?
                  • On Sale at only $262.00! Enjoy incredible savings of $14.00! (Limited time only)
                  • Proudly made in the USA!
                  • Made of All-weather, low-maintenance & eco-friendly Poly Lumber
                  • Dimensions: 47" W x 18" D x 18" H
                  • Warranty: 20 years guarantee against all manufacturer defects
                  • Weight: 38lbs & Weight Capacity: 500lbs 

                  14. Madison 48" Backless Bench

                  The center is the lowest point in this seat's curve, making it easy for you to sit either way. Use the Madison Backless Bench with our rectangular dining table or in an area where a bench with a backrest is too tall. Add a planter box or two for farming, nestled in effect, and expertly crafted from solid teak with mortise and tenon joinery for decades to come. Quality is built to last for generations.

                  Why do we love this? 
                  • Leftover premium teak wood treated with a water-based sealer
                  • Chapman Collection
                  • Teak Wood
                  • Kiln-dry process
                  • Cushions (optional) are made of Sunbrella fabric, a water repellent material, preventing mildew and fading
                  • The inner cushion is made of foam with a Dacron wrap. Total thickness is 2"
                  • 2 Years Warranty

                  15. Carlton Bench

                  By taking one look at the Carlton Bench, you’ll be able to tell why we love it. At 72 1/2” wide, this wood bench is the largest in our outdoor bench collection. And while the Carlton’s size makes it seem like a substantial addition to your garden or patio, it retains a light and airy English garden feeling with its latticed backrests and sleek wood design.

                  This gorgeous bench is a product of Achla Designs and is harvested sustainably using Eucalyptus Grandis wood and sealed with a natural oil finish.

                  Why do we love this? 
                  • Built using sustainably harvested Eucalyptus Grandis wood and finished with natural oil
                  • Latticed backrest and curved armrests
                  • Sturdy, solid legs
                  • Dimensions: 39.75"H x 72.5"W x 26.75"D
                  • Weight: 54 lbs
                  • Warranty Term: 90 days from manufacturer's defect

                      Grab your own Outdoor Bench!

                      There's something genuinely endearing to an outdoor bench, whether made of wood or synthetic lumber, it automatically adds warmth, romance, and nostalgia.

                      It's an open invitation to sit, chat, eat, and appreciate the view. Whether alone or with a companion, a bench will warmly welcome you into its cozy nook. You are allowed to stay as long as you want.

                      Have you made up your mind yet? Have you picked your top 3 favorites among them, which you think are perfect for the outdoor spot you've set aside for a bench? There are helpful inputs you might want to explore in this article. If you have more questions, we would be pleased to help and answer all of your questions.


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