Furniture

Distinctive Garden Furniture and Outdoor Seating

Discover carefully selected garden furniture that combines practical outdoor seating with strong, sculptural design.

Our collection includes steel garden benches with iroko timber tops and decorative carved-steel stools featuring wildlife, countryside and floral designs. These pieces can provide useful seating while also contributing to the character and atmosphere of the garden.

Choose furniture for a terrace, courtyard, quiet garden corner or as a focal point within a wider planting scheme.

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Garden Benches

A well-positioned bench creates a reason to pause and experience the garden from a different viewpoint.

Garden benches can be used to:

• Overlook a planted border

• Frame a long garden view

• Create a quiet place beneath a tree

• Provide seating beside a path

• Add structure to a courtyard

• Mark the end of a garden journey

• Create an informal gathering place

Our steel-framed benches combine a substantial outdoor form with the natural warmth of an iroko timber top.

Curved Steel Garden Bench

The Curved Steel Garden Bench with Iroko Top introduces a softer shape into the garden.

Its curved form works particularly well around a fire feature, within a circular terrace or where the furniture needs to respond to a curved path or border.

It can also be positioned as an individual feature within a lawn, gravel garden or generous planted area.

Straight Steel Garden Bench

The Straight Steel Garden Bench with Iroko Top offers a more linear and architectural appearance.

It is well suited to contemporary terraces, courtyards and formal gardens where the furniture needs to align with paving, walls or strong garden geometry.

Decorative Steel Garden Stools

A garden stool can provide occasional seating, a place to rest a drink or a decorative object within a planting scheme.

The carved steel designs allow the furniture to contribute visual interest even when it is not being used.

African Wildlife Garden Stool

The African Wildlife Carved Steel Garden Stool features an animal-inspired design and can create a distinctive focal point within a contemporary or wildlife-themed garden.

English Country Garden Stool

The English Country Carved Steel Garden Stool draws on familiar countryside imagery and is suited to traditional, cottage-style and rural gardens.

Highland Garden Stool

The Highland Carved Steel Garden Stool introduces a characterful Highland-inspired design. It can work as practical occasional seating or as a decorative feature within a terrace or planted area.

Wildflower Garden Stool

The Wildflower Carved Steel Garden Stool has a botanical design that complements perennial borders, cottage gardens and naturalistic planting schemes.

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Choosing Furniture for Your Garden

Garden furniture should be selected in relation to the space around it rather than treated as an isolated purchase.

Before choosing a piece, consider:

• How many people need to use it

• Whether it is for regular or occasional seating

• The available floor space

• Views from the seating position

• The relationship with nearby planting

• The style of the house and garden

• Access for delivery

• The stability of the proposed surface

• Long-term cleaning and maintenance

A piece that looks correctly proportioned in an open landscape may overwhelm a small courtyard. Equally, furniture that is too small can feel lost within a large garden.

Positioning a Garden Bench

The most successful bench positions normally have a reason behind them.

Place It to Enjoy a View

Position the bench where it looks towards an attractive border, specimen tree, water feature or distant landscape.

Consider the view in both directions. The bench itself may also become part of the scene when viewed from the house.

Create a Sense of Enclosure

A bench backed by hedging, a wall or tall planting often feels more comfortable than one exposed on every side.

Planting can provide shelter and privacy, but leave sufficient space for access and maintenance.

Consider Sun and Shade

A sunny position may be attractive in spring but uncomfortable during the hottest part of a summer afternoon.

Observe how sunlight moves through the garden before deciding on a permanent location.

A second seating area can give the garden options at different times of day.

Keep the Surface Stable

Furniture should stand on a firm, level surface.

Suitable locations may include:

• Porcelain paving

• Natural stone

• Compacted gravel

• Timber or composite decking

• A properly prepared hardstanding

• A stable area incorporated within the planting design

Furniture positioned directly on soft or uneven ground may move, become unstable or remain persistently damp.

Furniture as Part of a Garden Design

Furniture affects how people move through and use an outdoor space.

It can define:

• A dining area

• A fire-pit setting

• A quiet reading corner

• A viewpoint

• A courtyard

• A social space

• A destination along a garden path

The furniture should therefore be considered alongside paving, planting, lighting and surrounding structures.

A curved bench may reinforce a circular terrace, while a straight bench can align with formal paving or frame an architectural view.

Our garden design service can help coordinate furniture with the wider layout of the garden.

Combining Furniture With Fire Features

Steel seating can work particularly well around a fire bowl or sculptural fire feature.

Allow sufficient distance between seating and the fire, taking account of heat, sparks, prevailing wind and circulation around the area.

The surrounding surface should be stable and appropriate for the fire feature being used.

Browse our garden fire features for inspiration, but always follow the manufacturer’s safety and positioning instructions.

Combining Furniture With Garden Lighting

Subtle lighting can make an outdoor seating area more inviting during the evening.

Suitable lighting might include:

• Low-level path lights

• Discreet lighting beneath or behind seating

• Uplighting to nearby specimen trees

• Lighting within surrounding planting

• Wall lighting

• Lighting around steps and level changes

Avoid directing powerful lights into the eyes of people using the furniture. The aim should be to create atmosphere and make the space safe to use.

Explore our garden lighting collection for suitable options.

Caring for Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor furniture is exposed to rain, sunlight, frost, dirt and organic debris.

Maintenance requirements depend on the materials, finish and location of the piece. Always follow the care information supplied with the individual product.

General care may include:

• Removing leaves and debris

• Cleaning surfaces with suitable products

• Avoiding abrasive cleaning methods

• Checking fixings periodically

• Inspecting protective finishes

• Keeping the base clear of standing water

• Treating timber where specified

• Using an appropriate cover when recommended

Iroko is a natural timber, so colour and appearance can change as it is exposed to weather. Any treatment should be suitable for the timber and desired finish.

Steel surfaces should be maintained according to their particular coating or finish.

Delivery and Access

Before ordering larger garden furniture, check the access route from the delivery point to its final position.

Consider:

• Gate widths

• Narrow paths

• Steps

• Tight corners

• Changes in level

• Soft ground

• Distance from the unloading point

• The weight of the item

• Whether more than one person will be needed

If access is restricted, contact us before ordering so that the product dimensions and delivery requirements can be reviewed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can steel garden furniture remain outside throughout the year?

This depends on the steel finish, construction and care instructions for the particular product. Check the individual specification and follow the manufacturer’s maintenance guidance.

Does iroko timber require maintenance?

Iroko can change colour as it weathers. Whether it should be treated depends on the intended appearance and the product guidance. Use only products suitable for iroko and exterior furniture.

Can the stools be used as occasional tables?

Their suitability for supporting items depends on the design, dimensions and product specification. Check the individual listing before using a stool for a purpose other than that stated.

Where should a garden bench be positioned?

Choose a stable, level area with a worthwhile view and comfortable levels of sun, shade and shelter. Also consider how the bench looks when viewed from the house.

Can the furniture be incorporated into a garden design?

Yes. Furniture can be planned alongside paving, planting, lighting, fire features and routes through the garden.

Do you deliver across North West England?

Delivery availability and cost depend on the product, postcode and access requirements. Contact us with your postcode and details of the item before ordering if you require confirmation.