Our Lutyens Benches were inspired by the original Thakeham seat, designed at the turn of the last century by British architectural icon, Edwin Lutyens, for the garden at Little Thakeham, West Sussex, England. This perennial bench design has never faded and we now consider it a garden classic. We offer the 4 foot bench, in three finish options, White, Black and Natural Oil. We also offer a 5 foot bench in Natural Oil finish. All of our Achla Designs casual patio and garden furniture is made from Eucalyptus grandis wood that is sustainably harvested. It is finished with a natural oil finish or painted with a glossy UV-resistant polyurethane-based paint. At Achla Designs, we have a wide array of outdoor products and gardening accessories, from pergolas to birdbaths, forming a complete line of unique and handmade garden accessories and furnishings. An indoor and outdoor seat, The Lutyens Bench is an ideal wooden bench to create a resting point along a garden path, to take in a view from the porch or enjoy a cup of tea in the garden. For casual sunroom or plantroom seating, it also makes a stylish boot bench for a mudroom or hall.Gracefully proportioned, Lutyens Benches measure 54"W x 23"D x 38½"H, with seat: 48"W x 18½"DThe Lutyens Benches were inspired by the original Thakeham seat, designed at the turn of the last century by British architectural icon, Edwin Lutyens, for the garden at Little Thakeham, West Sussex, England. This perennial bench design has never faded and we now consider it an English garden classic.Made of Eucalyptus grandis wood that is sustainably harvested and finished with a natural oil finish. Maintaining the finish with periodic reapplication of oil will preserve the deep reddish wood color, and ensure longevity. Left to the elements, the wood will naturally age to silvery grey, as will teak, cedar or acacia. We recommend protecting furniture indoors or with a cover during extreme weather months.All of our Eucalyptus furniture is shipped flat, with brass hardware and simple assembly instructions provided.