The Desford IV Seat with Backrest is a refined and durable park bench with backrest, designed to provide comfortable, inclusive seating within modern public realm environments. With its contemporary timber slat detailing, reinforced steel structure, and optional armrests, it offers a practical solution for parks, civic spaces, and regeneration projects where long-term performance and accessibility are key requirements.
As part of the wider Desford range, this bench combines architectural clarity with the robustness expected of high-quality street furniture bench provision.
The inclusion of a supportive backrest makes the Desford IV Seat particularly well suited to locations where users may pause for longer periods. Its design encourages comfort without compromising the clean, modern aesthetic required in architect-led schemes.
Typical applications include: • Public parks and landscaped gardens • Town centre pedestrian areas and plazas • Transport interchanges and waiting zones • Educational campuses and community courtyards • Commercial developments and leisure environments
This outdoor park bench provides a reliable seating solution for both everyday public use and more formal landscape settings.
Timber and Steel Construction for Strength and Longevity
The Desford IV Seat has been developed using a combination of sustainable timber and reinforced steel components to ensure durability in demanding outdoor environments.
FSC-Certified Timber Slats
Manufactured from FSC-certified timber, the bench offers: • Responsible material sourcing for public sector projects • A warm, natural finish suitable for landscaped environments • Long-term resilience in external conditions
This makes it an excellent choice for schemes requiring a sustainable timber park bench with contemporary detailing.
Reinforced Steel Frame and Trusses
The seat is framed by a steel plate with reinforced steel trusses, providing: • Structural stability in high-footfall public spaces • Strength for long-term installation • A robust framework that supports consistent performance over time
Together, these elements ensure the Desford IV Seat remains dependable as part of wider park benches provision.
Inclusive Options for Enhanced Accessibility
Designed with accessibility in mind, the Desford IV Seat can be supplied with optional armrests, supporting a broader range of users and improving ease of use in public environments.
Available options include: • Armrests for additional user support • Group arrangements incorporating two benches and a matching table • Alternative bench dimensions up to 3000mm in length
These choices allow specifiers to tailor seating layouts to the needs of the space and the intended user groups.
Dimensions and Specification Details
The Desford IV Seat is proportioned for comfort while maintaining a substantial and secure presence within the landscape. • Length: 1920mm • Width: 540mm • Height: 800mm • Weight: 135kg
Its solid construction makes it suitable for permanent installation in prominent public locations.
Integration Within Coordinated Street Furniture Schemes
The Desford IV Seat can be specified as part of a wider public realm strategy and is often paired with complementary products such as: • Matching Desford tables and seating arrangements • Litter bins and recycling units • Bollards and pedestrian protection products • Cycle parking infrastructure
This supports a cohesive design language across broader streetscape and landscape projects.
BIM and Specification Support
BIM and CAD resources are available to assist architects, landscape designers, and contractors with specification, compliance, and project integration.
Options:
Armrests are available
A group arrangement is available to include two benches with a table with the same design features.
Available in different dimension up to a length of 3000mm.
Bench is 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).
Bench can be mounted with anchors.
Standard Timber Finish: FSC® (FSC-C122338) Iroko (Kambala) slats
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.
