Curved Benches Outdoor

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Updated 07/05/2021

For the garden, for the backyard, or even as an instillation in the park, these are one of the more fetching seating options many people will ever see. Curved benches for outdoors are interesting, winding, and comfortable for short sitting needs. And they are made to be outdoors, and last a long time. See all we have in this collection.

Buying Guide

Curved outdoor benches can be a charming addition to your garden or patio. They easily fit into meandering path edges or along the edge of a circular garden patio design. Your selection might be influenced by the location and type of garden or patio where the bench will be placed.

Why should I get a curved outdoor bench?

Curved outdoor benches can provide resting places for people, but more than that, they can set the tone for your garden, yard, or green space. They can be used as part of a formal garden setting or they can just be a comfortable lounging spot for family or friends. They come in so many different styles and materials, you are sure not to have any problem finding the right one for you.

What are the most attractive designs of curved outdoor benches?

Char-Log Backless Bench

This bench will be lovely in a rustic setting or in a moderately formal garden. It could be placed in a park, along a walking trail or even in a tiny greenspace in front of a store or at a bus stop. Simple, unpretentious, and understated it could be used almost anywhere people might need to stop and rest or look at a view.

Oxford Essex Bench

This one has a back, and is a tiny bit more formal than the backless bench. Still, it will fit into a variety of settings, including more formal areas such as a courthouse lawn or an area near a library. It could even be used in a central green space in a mall area. Not too fancy, but it has a little more presence than a wooden backless bench.

Ornamental Stone Bench

Not all backless benches lack presence. An ornamental stone bench can be an asset in the most rigidly styled garden. Ornamented with swirls or with grapes, leaves and vines, such a bench is reminiscent of Greek or Roman formal gardens. More than that, a stone bench will outlast any wood – even cedar.

Rustic Log Bench

This one depends upon being able to find a tree with the right curve and cutting the log in half – a delicate process. Add three thick, log supports, and you have a conversation piece that will stand up to a lot of weather, romping children and large adults.

Iron Scrollwork

You just can’t beat iron for durability. Improve its comfort by using removable cushions that can be brought in when they are not in use. Scrollwork can be used by itself, or it can be combined with wood – cedar is very nice in this context – to create a bench that could have been in a school or old-time church.

Front Porch Storage Bench with Back and Cushion

You will want an overhang or portico for this one, but it just could not be handier. Relax on a long bench with a padded seat that lifts up to reveal other lawn furnishings or toys and games for outdoor use. If the location is sufficiently protected, you could even stow some extra cushions and light throw for those chilly evenings.