The Desford III S Bench is a robust chunky square bench designed to create a strong seating feature within contemporary public realm environments. With its geometric form and generous proportions, it provides practical square outdoor seating for shared use in parks, civic landscapes, and high-footfall urban settings.
Constructed from high-quality timber and steel, the Desford III S Bench offers long-term durability while adding architectural presence to modern streetscape and landscape schemes.
The Desford III S Bench has been developed to support social use and informal gathering in outdoor environments. Its square footprint makes it particularly effective for open spaces where seating needs to feel integrated and accessible from multiple directions.
Typical applications include: • Public parks and landscaped gardens • Town centre plazas and regeneration schemes • Educational campuses and communal courtyards • Waterfront promenades and visitor destinations • Commercial developments and pedestrian environments
As a wide-format seating solution, it works well in locations where people naturally pause, meet, or rest together.
A Wide Outdoor Bench with Geometric Design
Unlike traditional linear benches, the Desford III S Bench provides a compact yet spacious seating area. Its chunky square form encourages group seating and creates a more inclusive social setting within public spaces.
This wide outdoor bench is ideal for: • Shared seating zones in open plazas • Rest points along pedestrian routes • Informal meeting areas within landscaped schemes • Complementary seating within coordinated furniture layouts
Its distinctive shape allows it to act as both functional seating and a visual anchor within the landscape.
Timber and Steel Construction for Long-Term Durability
The Desford III S Bench combines natural timber detailing with a strong steel framework, ensuring resilience in demanding outdoor environments.
Key material benefits include: • Timber surfaces that add warmth and comfort • Steel structural support for stability in high-footfall areas • A robust construction suited to permanent public installation
This balance of materials ensures the bench delivers long-lasting value for local authorities, contractors, and landscape architects.
Installation and Configuration Options
The Desford III S Bench can be specified with fixing and layout options to suit different site requirements.
Available options include: • Anchor mounting for secure installation • Group arrangements incorporating two benches with a matching table • Integration within the wider Desford seating and furniture range
These options allow specifiers to create purposeful seating clusters within larger public realm schemes.
Dimensions and Specification Details
The Desford III S Bench is proportioned to provide substantial seating capacity while maintaining a compact footprint. • Length: 1000mm • Width: 1000mm • Height: 440mm • Weight: 133kg
Its solid construction makes it suitable for prominent civic and landscape settings where permanence and robustness are essential.
Integration Within Coordinated Street Furniture Schemes
The Desford III S Bench is often specified alongside other public realm elements to create a cohesive outdoor environment. It can be paired with: • Matching Desford tables and seating groups • Litter bins and recycling units • Bollards and pedestrian protection products • Cycle parking infrastructure and shelters
This supports consistent design language across wider streetscape projects.
BIM and Design Support
BIM and CAD resources are available to assist with specification, compliance, and integration into architectural and landscape workflows.
This chunky square bench is a sturdy and durable solution, big enough to seat a number of people thanks to its geometric design. The high-quality timber and steel construction enhances its surroundings while delivering long-lasting value.
Options:
Can be mounted with anchors
A group arrangement is available to include two benches with a table with the same design features
Framed by an 8mm steel plate and reinforced steel trusses.
All steel parts are hot dip galvanized and powder coated with a dark metallic grey (like DB 703).
Standard Timber Finish: FSC® Iroko (Kambala)
Delivery Message
Broxap offer a standard carriage service for all products, this usually takes between 3-28 days as lead times vary on specific products and quantities.
