The Pierhead street bench is a contemporary, backless seating solution that combines the warmth of natural hardwood with the strength and longevity of cast iron. Designed for use in busy public environments, it offers a refined yet practical option for schemes where comfort, durability and visual simplicity are equally important.
With thirteen planed and sanded Iroko timber slats mounted onto a robust cast iron frame, the Pierhead bench is well suited to modern landscapes, civic spaces and waterfront developments across the UK and Ireland.
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Contemporary backless bench design
The Pierhead has been intentionally designed as a backless bench, making it easy to approach from either side and ideal for flexible seating layouts. Its clean lines and restrained proportions allow it to integrate seamlessly into both formal and informal public realm schemes. The absence of a backrest also makes this public bench particularly suitable for locations where unobstructed sightlines, pedestrian flow or multi-directional use are required.
Common settings include:
Town centres and civic squares
Waterfronts and promenades
Transport hubs and forecourts
Educational campuses
Commercial developments and mixed-use schemes
Materials chosen for performance and longevity
Every material used in the Pierhead bench has been selected with long-term outdoor use in mind. The cast iron frame provides excellent structural integrity, while the Iroko hardwood slats introduce a natural aesthetic that weathers attractively over time.
Key material benefits include:
Cast iron legs offering strength and resistance to impact
Thirteen Iroko timber slats for comfort and visual warmth
Planed and sanded timber finish supplied as standard
Hardwood naturally resistant to moisture and decay
This considered material combination makes the Pierhead a dependable commercial outdoor bench for exposed environments and high-footfall locations.
Installation and fixing details
The Pierhead street bench is supplied with a submerged baseplate as standard, designed to sit approximately 165mm below finished ground level. This concealed fixing method helps maintain a clean visual appearance while providing a secure and stable installation. The submerged fixing approach is particularly advantageous in paved or hard-landscaped areas, where minimising visible fixings is often a requirement for architects and specifiers.
Optional finishes and detailing
To support project-specific requirements, the Pierhead bench can be supplied with a number of optional enhancements.
Available options include:
Highlighted paint details to complement surrounding street furniture
Crests or insignia for civic or branded environments
These options allow the bench to be subtly tailored without detracting from its overall simplicity and design intent.
Public seating specified as part of wider schemes
The Pierhead bench is frequently specified as part of coordinated public outdoor seating strategies. Its neutral design makes it easy to pair with other street furniture such as litter bins, bollards and planters, helping to create cohesive and well-considered public spaces. It can also be used alongside benches with backrests or armrests to provide a variety of seating types within the same scheme, improving accessibility and user choice.
Dimensions: 1800mm (L) x 586mm (W) x 413mm (H)
Options:
Fixing method: supplied with a submerged baseplate (165mm below)
Highlighting and crests are available at an extra cost.
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