Bench (furniture)

A bench is a long seat on which multiple people may sit at the same time. Benches are typically made of wood, but may also be made of metal, stone, or synthetic materials. Many benches have back rests, while others do not and can be accessed from either side.

Arm rests are another common feature.
In many American public areas, benches may be donated by persons or associations, as indicated by an affixed plaque, a common form of memorial to a deceased person.
Benches may be placed outdoors or indoors, but are more often found outdoors.

Back to Chair Types & Buying →

Source: Wikipedia · Image: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

CHAIRBUZZ

Sit smarter — chair reviews, buying guides, and the free tools for finding your perfect seat.

Get new guides by emailOccasional emails. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

InformationAbout Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Service Disclaimer Affiliate Disclosure Cookie Policy

Every design, image, fact, and figure is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons, used under public-domain and Creative Commons licenses. No content is AI-generated.