Then reclaim iron parts to rebuild a beautiful garden bench ... Originally, the bench was made out of red oak. Mahogany is excellent. Naturally, bald cypress, except it's not very strong.

this arched slat bench has become the gold standard for romantic garden seating in a traditional setting. Originally done in English oak, it can also be crafted in natural teak, plastic or metal ...

The wooden garden bench as we know it, however, originated in the early part of the 20th century. British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens’s oak Thakeham bench, shown above, first appeared around 1903.

and a very heavy cast-iron garden bench with oak leaf decoration (lot 491, €1,200-€1,500). The sale also has two interesting bronze sculptures: Lot 492 is a ballet dancer standing at 143cm ...