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Boasting clean lines and a classic design, the Oxford Garden Wood Backless Bench is designed to add a bit of enchantment to any garden. Made of high-quality and durable shorea wood (a member of the teak family), the rails forming the seat are strong and will look great year after year. They are contoured for extreme comfort and attractive looks. Proper spacing lets water drain away, keeping warping to a minimum. Stain or treat as desired, or let it weather to a handsome, rustic silver patina. Available in 2-foot, 4-foot, and 5-foot sizes, the Oxford Garden Backless Garden Bench is a wonderful way to spend time in the one place you enjoy most.
Shorea Wood: An Eco-Friendly Choice
Like teak, it's more expensive counterpart, Shorea is a high-quality hardwood praised not only for its looks, but also for its longevity and resistance to decay. Shorea is hard and dense, like teak. In fact, it possesses an even tighter wood grain, making it heavier, denser, and harder than teak, and both woods are extremely resistant to decay. Shorea wood contains a comparatively high oil content, which not only enhances its defenses against the ravages of time and changing climate, but also against destructive insect infestations. So if teak and Shorea are so similar, why does teak cost up to twice as much? Shorea's lower cost can be attributed to its abundance compared to teak's rarity.
This abundance of supply is also what makes Shorea a green choice. Shorea wood is carefully regulated. Only mature trees can be legally harvested. This ensures a steady supply of Shorea wood, while also protecting irreplaceable forests. Because Oxford Garden obtains their Shorea wood from superior sources, minimal processing is required to bring out the wood's stunning color and grains. This means less chemicals used. Oxford Garden's factories use recycled wood to fuel production kilns. They take steps to conserve natural resources and the result is a smaller carbon footprint.
Why Choose Oxford Garden?
Exquisite pieces and impressive product assortment aside, there are several factors that set Oxford Garden apart from the competition. First, Oxford Garden starts with the best Shorea wood sources. This results in more beautiful, more durable furniture. The next thing that distinguishes them is their unrivaled craftsmanship. They take pride in meticulous construction of each product. In fact, Oxford Garden has a unique, multiple quality checkpoint system to be sure you're getting the best. Most of their products go through rigorous consumer safety tests, and before they package any product, they put it together themselves to ensure it assembles seamlessly for you. Thirdly, Oxford Garden believes furniture should be comfortable and attractive. They create ergonomic pieces designed to accommodate the contours of the human body. Finally, by using Shorea wood, Oxford Garden is able to bring you affordable luxury. Their superb craftsmanship ensures longevity for years of enjoyable use, while their incomparable designs are centered on comfort and beauty.
Dimensions
23L x 18.75W x 17.25H inches , 48.5L x 18.75W x 17.5H inches , 59.5L x 18.75W x 17.5H inches
Material
Wood
Weight Capacity
220 lbs. , 440 lbs. , 550 lbs.
Seat Width
2 ft. , 4 ft. , 5 ft.
Wood Type
Shorea
Brand
Oxford Garden
Size: 2 ft., 4 ft., 5 ft.
Wood Care Instructions
After assembly, furniture should be rinsed well with water to remove dust left over from manufacturing. This should be done before placing on concrete or tile to prevent staining. Since Shorea has such high oil content and is so dense, it weathers well outside without maintenance at all. Shorea will weather naturally to silver gray. While the weather process may change its color, the grain will still be smooth. You may treat each piece with Teak oil to prolong weathering.
A seasonal cleaning may be desired. This can be done easily with a mild solution of water, laundry detergent, and a little bleach. Just rinse the furniture and use a sponge or soft bristle brush to scrub the furniture with the solution. Lastly, rinse the furniture with more fresh water.
If the original warm brown color is preferred, Oxford Garden suggests any teak oil to be used seasonally to preserve the color. The application of oil is simply cosmetic. Test in an inconspicuous spot to approve the color before applying to the whole piece of furniture. Application of oil is at the customer's discretion and is not included in the warranty. If the original wood color is preferred after graying has begun, Oxford Garden recommends using a wood cleaner to restore the color. Follow up with a new application of teak oil.
Painting or using polyurethane is NOT recommended due to the high oil content of shorea wood. Because some surface roughness may develop early in the weathering process, a very light sanding may be desired to smooth out the roughness. Follow up with a dry rough cleaning sponge to remove any remaining sawdust.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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Crazy instructions, but great bench
My husband put the bench together and he is a great handyman. He told me that the instructions and some of the supplied materials were useless and he finally put it together the way he...Read complete review
My husband put the bench together and he is a great handyman. He told me that the instructions and some of the supplied materials were useless and he finally put it together the way he thought it should be. Pls. pass this comment on to the manufacturer. Otherwise, we are very happy with the bench -- attractive and comfortable.
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Kit was lacking parts
This was the ideal design for our staff changing room. The bench was solidly constructed with attractive heavy wood which should hold up well. Apparently the manufacturer has poor quality control. One wooden component...Read complete review
This was the ideal design for our staff changing room. The bench was solidly constructed with attractive heavy wood which should hold up well. Apparently the manufacturer has poor quality control. One wooden component had significant cracks and the screws needed for assembly were absent from the kit. The assembly instructions included in the kit were for a different bench than the one we purchased. These aside, we like the bench.
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Comments about Oxford Garden Wood Backless Bench:
I needed a smaller bench for my bed and the 2 foot worked wonderfully.
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We absolutely love this bench! It is perfect in our new mud room. So very comfortable and sturdy! Thank you!!
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I ordered 3 benches and 2 of them came with no wood screws. After spending almost an hour putting them together I have to leave them put away untill I can get matching screws that came with the 3rd. Stupid.
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Comments about Oxford Garden Wood Backless Bench:
This was the ideal design for our staff changing room. The bench was solidly constructed with attractive heavy wood which should hold up well. Apparently the manufacturer has poor quality control. One wooden component had significant cracks and the screws needed for assembly were absent from the kit. The assembly instructions included in the kit were for a different bench than the one we purchased. These aside, we like the bench.
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Read the reviews and decided to take a chance with this bench over a twice as expensive (or more) teak bench. This bench is awesome! Despite some other reviews, this thing was a piece of cake to assemble. We were amazed with the quality of the wood, both weight and appearance. I just put a spar urethane clear satin protector on it and it is gorgeous! Have received many compliments as it sits underneath a canvas landscape picture on our stone entranceway to the house.
We tend to buy high quality items because afraid of cheaper quality items. But we are completely satisfied with this bench.
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