Plastic Garden Bench
Tara Gosselin
Interior Design Expert
Tara is a San Antonio-based award-winning landscape architect, writer and educator, passionate about eco-friendly solutions and growing her own food. She knows all it takes to help you create a sustainable backyard retreat that combines blissful charm with a modern take on landscaping.
Updated
09/06/2022
Elevate the look of your outdoors without worrying about maintenance by getting a plastic garden bench. Easy to clean, durable, and made of premium-grade materials, a plastic bench lets you enjoy without having to worry about rotting wood and rusting metal. And with today’s technology, these plastic garden benches don’t look cheap or lightweight anymore. Some have intricate ornamentations similar to stone benches while others have a believable wood look to them.
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Bench with Lion Ornaments
Design Toscano
What We Like: Classic antiquity inspiration
What We Don’t Like: Low seating
Perfect for: Small gardens
Not so great for: Big gardens, except when combined with multiples
Bring back the romantic era of castles and lavish gardens with this plastic bench. Made from weather-proof premium-quality resin, it creates a statement with its two crouching lion legs. Meanwhile, the seat has floral and foliage motifs that are taken from classical inspirations.
One thing to note is that this is a compact piece with low seating, making it perfect for small gardens and outdoor patios. However, if you have a bigger one, we recommend getting multiples of these and style it with an obelisk floral trellis or lamp post in between two benches. This will give the outdoors a dreamy, fantasy-inspired look.
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Mission Style Bench
What We Like: Clean, farmhouse look
What We Don’t Like: Tends to peel
Perfect for: Simple garden setups
Not so great for: Lavish garden setups
Get that idyllic cottage lifestyle with this cozy plastic garden bench. Made of recycled plastic, it’s environmentally friendly and at the same time, it’s resistant to damage from the sun, water, and rust. Offered in seven colors and two sizes.
Easy to assemble and has a nice weight to it, making the piece feel sturdy and durable. We recommend avoiding harsh chemicals when cleaning to protect the plastic from peeling. Just scrub it with a soft-bristle brush with gentle soap and water. This well-loved piece looks great in almost all types of outdoor spaces.
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Park Bench
Plow & Hearth
What We Like: Good weight capacity
What We Don’t Like: Shiny plastic look at first
Perfect for: Park benches
Not so great for: Patio
Inspired by park-style benches, this plastic outdoor bench is made of high-quality PVC. It can accommodate three people and features a timeless design composed of slats from the back to the seat. It’s rust-resistant and can carry up to 350lbs.
With its length, this bench has to be assembled by at least two people. It has a shiny, plastic aesthetic. However, its glossy appearance will eventually dull down and give the slats a woodier appearance. Easy to assemble and comes in dark green and white colors.
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Farmhouse Garden Bench
Trex Outdoor
What We Like: Simple and charming aesthetic
What We Don’t Like: Back incline feels stiffer
Perfect for: Adding pillows for comfort
Not so great for: Long periods of sitting
Fitting for homes with farmhouse and Shaker-style, this outdoor plastic bench adds a charming component to your outdoors. Its back is designed with a solid upper panel and lower vertical slats. Meanwhile, its seat is also composed of slats, framed together by two open armrests. Straight legs complete the composition and lend a contemporary appeal to the piece.
Heavy and sturdy, this piece has a straighter back incline compared to other benches. One way to make it more comfortable is by adding pillows covered in waterproof fabric to provide lumbar support. You can remove the pillows after hanging out, especially if this is placed in open areas.
$362.57
$425
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Garden Bench with Horizontal Slats
Beachcrest Home™
What We Like: Variety of colors and sizes
What We Don’t Like: Tends to get hot in the summer
Perfect for: Shaded areas
Not so great for: Direct sun exposure
With its relaxed lines and casual look, this plastic bench for outdoor use works great in coastal-inspired properties. It is made from patented high-grade poly which makes it look like natural wood. Available in two sizes and seven colors.
Easy to assemble and durable. This is a well-loved piece that can accommodate up to 500lbs of weight. Its contoured back design also allows for comfortable seating. However, you might also consider adding pillows and a blanket, especially in the summertime, as the seat tends to get hot.
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Latticed Back Garden Bench
POLYWOOD®
What We Like: Attractive back design
What We Don’t Like: White and lighter colors show stains easily
Perfect for: Transitional and traditional gardens
Not so great for: Modern garden setups
This Chippendale-style plastic bench seat brings a luxurious and elegant angle to your garden. It features a latticed back design that gives it a distinct look compared to other types of benches. Made from Polywood lumber that mimics wood, it is easy to coordinate this with your outdoor landscaping.
This is a versatile piece that you can avail in seven different colors. For a contemporary or rugged look, we recommend the black and slate gray options. Meanwhile, the white and sand models will perfectly fit transitional, coastal, and shabby chic gardens.
$599
$855
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