Outdoor Benches

Designer Outdoor Benches for Gardens and Terraces

An outdoor bench provides flexible seating for garden dining areas, patios, terraces and quieter corners of the garden. It can replace individual dining chairs along one side of a table, provide additional seating when entertaining or work independently as a place to sit and enjoy the outdoor space.

RB12's collection of designer outdoor benches brings together contemporary Scandinavian designs from Cane-line and Bolia, with options ranging from solid teak garden benches to woven and cushioned outdoor seating.

Cane-line Outdoor Benches

Danish brand Cane-line forms the majority of the RB12 outdoor bench collection, with designs created for both dining and more relaxed garden seating.

The collection ranges from the natural, linear form of the Cane-line Sticks Bench to the softer woven Moments Bench, substantial Mega Bench and classic teak Grace 3-Seater Bench and Grace 2-Seater Bench.

This variety allows a bench to be chosen around the character of the wider outdoor scheme rather than treating garden benches as a single traditional style of furniture.

Cane-line Sticks Bench

The Cane-line Sticks Bench takes its visual language from the wider Sticks collection, using a simple linear structure inspired by natural forms.

At 190cm wide, it provides a generous seating surface while maintaining a relatively restrained profile. RB12 offers the bench in different finishes with an optional seat cushion, allowing additional comfort to be introduced where required.

The Sticks Bench can work alongside outdoor dining furniture or independently against a wall, within a landscaped garden or beside other pieces from the Sticks collection.

Cane-line Moments Bench

The Cane-line Moments Bench, designed by Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen MDD, provides a softer interpretation of Scandinavian outdoor furniture.

Made using weather-resistant Cane-line Soft Rope with coordinating Cane-line Natté cushions, the open woven structure gives the bench a light appearance while providing comfortable seating for outdoor dining and lounge areas.

Its 126cm width makes Moments relatively compact compared with larger garden benches, making it useful where comfortable bench seating is required without dominating the available space.

Cane-line Mega Bench

For a more substantial outdoor seat, the Cane-line Mega Bench combines an enveloping woven form with generous cushioning.

Designed by byKATO, Mega uses Cane-line Weave® with AirTouch cushions incorporating the brand's QuickDry system. Its deeper proportions give the bench a more relaxed character than a conventional timber dining bench.

This makes Mega particularly suited to outdoor spaces where dining furniture and lounge seating begin to overlap, allowing the bench to provide substantial comfort without moving fully into the scale of an outdoor sofa.

Teak Outdoor Benches

Teak remains one of the most recognisable materials in premium outdoor furniture. Its natural warmth works particularly well alongside planting, stone, brick and other architectural garden materials.

The Cane-line Grace 3-Seater Bench is crafted from Grade A teak and reinterprets traditional Scandinavian teak furniture through cleaner contemporary proportions.

At 210cm wide, the three-seater version provides generous seating and can work around an outdoor dining table or independently within a larger garden. The more compact Grace 2-Seater Bench offers the same design language where less space is available.

Natural teak develops its appearance over time when exposed to exterior conditions. Customers who want to retain the original golden-brown appearance should follow the care recommendations supplied for the individual product.

Bolia Patio Garden Bench

The Bolia Patio Garden Bench brings Bolia's understated Scandinavian aesthetic to outdoor dining and garden seating.

Crafted from solid FSC-certified teak, the Patio bench is available in two lengths and can be specified with optional cushions. It is designed to coordinate with Bolia's wider Patio collection, including the Patio outdoor dining tables and seating.

The bench can therefore form part of a complete Scandinavian outdoor dining setting or be used independently as a simple garden seat. If untreated, the teak naturally develops a silver-grey patina over time.

Outdoor Dining Benches

Benches are particularly useful around an outdoor dining table, where they can provide flexible seating without requiring an individual chair for every guest.

A bench positioned along one side of a rectangular table can create a more relaxed dining arrangement and often allows diners to sit closer together. Individual outdoor dining chairs can then be positioned opposite or at each end of the table.

Designs such as the Cane-line Grace 3-Seater Bench, Moments Bench and Bolia Patio Garden Bench are particularly suited to this type of arrangement.

Outdoor Benches for Small Gardens and Patios

A bench can also be an efficient seating solution where outdoor space is limited. Unlike several individual chairs, one bench provides multiple seats within a single continuous footprint.

Compact benches can sit against a boundary wall, beneath a window or alongside a smaller dining table, leaving more open floor space within a patio or terrace.

The Cane-line Moments Bench and Grace 2-Seater Bench provide more compact alternatives to the larger benches within the collection.

Outdoor Benches for Large Gardens and Terraces

In a larger garden, an outdoor bench does not have to form part of the main dining arrangement. It can provide an additional seating point away from the principal terrace, perhaps beneath a tree, beside planting or in a quieter area designed around a particular view.

Longer designs such as the Cane-line Sticks Bench and Grace 3-Seater Bench provide enough visual presence to work independently rather than always needing to be paired with a table.

Garden Benches with Cushions

Cushions can soften the appearance and seating experience of an outdoor bench, particularly where it will be used for longer meals or periods of relaxation.

Several designs in the RB12 collection can be specified with coordinating cushions, including the Sticks Bench, Grace 3-Seater Bench and Bolia Patio Garden Bench.

Always follow the individual manufacturer's advice regarding cushion storage, cleaning and protection rather than assuming every outdoor textile requires the same care.

How to Choose an Outdoor Bench

Start by deciding whether the bench will primarily be used for dining, lounging or occasional seating. Dining benches generally benefit from a more upright seat height, while deeper cushioned designs can provide a more relaxed experience.

Measure the available width carefully, particularly when positioning a bench around a dining table. Allow enough space for people to sit down comfortably and move around the surrounding furniture.

Material will also influence both appearance and maintenance. Teak offers warmth and a natural character, while woven outdoor materials create a softer and often more contemporary look.

Should I Choose a Bench or Outdoor Dining Chairs?

Both can work within the same dining arrangement. A bench creates a more informal atmosphere and can provide flexible seating for several people, while individual chairs give each diner their own defined position and can be easier to move independently.

A popular combination is to use a bench along one side of an outdoor dining table and dining chairs along the opposite side. This introduces variation without making the dining furniture feel disconnected.

Creating a Complete Outdoor Seating Area

Outdoor benches can form part of either a dining or lounge arrangement. For dining, combine the bench with an outdoor dining table and complementary chairs.

For a more relaxed garden setting, use a bench alongside outdoor armchairs and an outdoor coffee table. Rugs, planters and lighting can then help define the complete seating zone.

Shop Designer Outdoor Benches Online at RB12

RB12 offers a curated collection of designer outdoor benches in the UK from leading Scandinavian furniture brands Cane-line and Bolia.

Explore the Cane-line Sticks Bench, Moments Bench, Mega Bench, Grace 3-Seater Bench, Grace 2-Seater Bench and Bolia Patio Garden Bench, then complete your exterior space with RB12's wider designer outdoor furniture collection.