{"product_id":"the-broxwood-xl-curved-metal-garden-bench","title":"The Broxwood XL Curved Metal Garden Bench","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA statement curved garden bench, handmade here in Herefordshire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tomsyard.co.uk\/collections\/the-hawthorn-garden-collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroxwood Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, celebrating exceptional garden products made in our corner of England, this impressive curved strapwork bench is handmade to order by a small team of skilled metalworkers just half an hour from Tom's Yard. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003esubstantial solid steel\u003c\/strong\u003e before being \u003cstrong\u003ehot-dip galvanised\u003c\/strong\u003e, each bench is designed to remain outdoors throughout the seasons with \u003cstrong\u003eno routine maintenance required\u003c\/strong\u003e. Despite its generous proportions, the slender strapwork and traditional detailing give the bench a wonderfully light and elegant appearance. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweeping curve is what makes this design particularly special. Formed to a \u003cstrong\u003e425cm diameter and spanning 72 degrees – one fifth of a complete circle\u003c\/strong\u003e – it naturally wraps around a space rather than simply sitting alongside it. At 190cm across the front, there's plenty of room to sit comfortably while the curved arrangement gently turns people towards one another, making it wonderfully sociable too. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a particularly lovely choice positioned \u003cstrong\u003earound a specimen tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, following the edge of a \u003cstrong\u003ecircular lawn or terrace\u003c\/strong\u003e, overlooking a \u003cstrong\u003epond or water feature\u003c\/strong\u003e, or set around a \u003cstrong\u003efire pit\u003c\/strong\u003e to create an inviting place to gather. It can also work beautifully at the end of a pathway, within a large border, against a sweeping garden wall or simply positioned where the curve can create a focal point in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with both \u003cstrong\u003ecomfort and longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e in mind, the solid steel construction provides excellent strength and stability. The \u003cstrong\u003ehot-dip galvanised finish\u003c\/strong\u003e protects the steel from corrosion before receiving a special wash to soften its initial brightness. Left outdoors, the surface will continue to mellow naturally, developing a softer and more characterful grey appearance as the years pass. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bench is \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade to order here in Herefordshire\u003c\/strong\u003e, with even the galvanising carried out by another specialist business within the county. Standard mainland delivery is included directly from the workshop to your home, with a typical lead time of \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bespoke sizes can also be produced if you'd like the curvature tailored to a particular garden feature. \u003cspan\u003eFor bespoke sizes, please use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tomsyard.co.uk\/pages\/bespoke-garden-metalwork\"\u003ethis form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural, substantial and beautifully made – a distinctive piece of English garden furniture designed to follow the landscape rather than simply sit within it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront width \/ 190cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \/ 80cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeat depth \/ 45cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurve \/ 425cm diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArc \/ 72° – one fifth of a circle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tom's Yard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54836178026873,"sku":"WKSHP-CVD-BNCH","price":1975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/3448\/0697\/files\/please_do_the_202604231420.jpg?v=1776950432","url":"https:\/\/tomsyard.co.uk\/products\/the-broxwood-xl-curved-metal-garden-bench","provider":"Tom's Yard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}