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Outdoor Benches and Stools for Flexible Seating

An outdoor bench or stool is a wonderfully flexible way to seat more around a table. A bench runs along one side of a dining table to seat two or three in an easy, sociable way, and tucks neatly underneath when it is not in use, keeping a space open and uncluttered. Stools do a similar job in a smaller footprint, pulled up as extra seating when guests arrive and moved wherever they are needed. Both are dining height, designed to pair with a standard outdoor dining table rather than a taller bar, and both are made to handle the New Zealand outdoors, season after season. As every piece is sold individually, you can add exactly the seating your setting needs.

Materials Made for the Outdoors

Solid Teak

Warm, characterful and rich in natural oils that help it resist weathering, teak ages to a soft silver-grey patina over time. We use A-grade Indonesian teak, grown in sustainable planted forests, for a bench that lives beautifully outdoors.

Concrete

Bold and architectural, glass-fibre reinforced concrete brings a grounded, sculptural presence to a setting. It is strong and more manageable than solid concrete, and hard-wearing enough to handle everyday outdoor use.

Pair With Outdoor Dining

Benches and stools are designed to work alongside a dining table, adding flexible seating to complete your setting. As our pieces are sold individually, you can mix benches, stools and chairs to suit your space. Explore our outdoor dining tables and chairs to build a setting that is genuinely your own.

EXPLORE OUTDOOR DINING

Common Questions About Outdoor Benches & Stools

Are outdoor benches a good idea for dining?

Yes. An outdoor bench is a practical, sociable way to seat two or three along one side of a dining table, and it can be tucked underneath when not in use to keep a space open. Benches work particularly well for family meals and casual entertaining, and pair easily with dining chairs on the other side of the table for a relaxed, layered look.

What height are your outdoor stools and benches?

Our outdoor benches and stools are dining height, designed to pair with a standard outdoor dining table rather than a taller bar or breakfast bar. This keeps everyone at the same comfortable level around the table.

What is glass-fibre reinforced concrete?

Glass-fibre reinforced concrete is concrete strengthened with glass fibres, which makes it strong yet more manageable than solid concrete. It has a bold, architectural look and is hard-wearing enough to live outdoors, which makes it a great choice for benches and stools that see everyday use.

Can outdoor benches and stools be left outside all year?

Teak and glass-fibre reinforced concrete are both made to stay outdoors year-round. A regular clean helps prevent dirt and grime settling in, and in exposed or coastal spots a little extra care goes a long way. See our outdoor furniture care guide for more information.

Outdoor Benches & Stools at McKenzie & Willis

Furnishing New Zealand homes since 1906, we have spent more than 120 years learning what works in our conditions, and we bring that same knowledge to the outdoor table. Our team can help you choose benches and stools that suit your dining setting and your space. Visit us at one of our showrooms to see the collection in person, or browse online with confidence.