Product information
Have you been looking for ages to find that typical cast-iron park bench that you can find alongside the Amsterdam and Utrecht canals? Look no further! From canals and stately city parks to the gardens of chic monumental buildings. This originally Danish bench exudes so much class and nostalgia that we thought it was time for an affordable version.
Bench frames are hand-cast in one of the last iron foundries in Europe, therefor not one frame is the same. The beautiful oak wooden backrest and seat from Carpathia complete this bench.
The charm of rust formation that occurs on cast iron, is an interesting phenomenon. While rust is generally seen as a sign of decay, in the case of cast iron it actually adds an aesthetic element. Many people appreciate the weathered, rusty look of cast iron items, especially in outdoor settings. This natural oxidation process creates a nostalgic and vintage feel.
Why are we so happy with garden bench Prinsengracht?
- Completely produced in Europe
- Chic and nostalgic appearance
- Handmade, every bench is unique
- European oak from durability class 2
- Easy to assemble
Extra information
Material
The cast iron bench legs for our garden benches are newly produced, but according to the traditional method. It is still done by using liquid iron which is poured into old sand moulds. These old moulds are unique and handmade. Cast iron is not dimensionally stable, not one bench frame is the same and not one garden bench is 100 percent straight.
The bench frames have been given a standard black layer of paint but can already show some rust once received. Funnily enough, rust can actually act as a protective layer for the cast iron underneath. It forms a barrier against further oxidation and can even protect the material from further corrosion.
In case you do not want rust on your cast-iron bench legs, you can easily touch them up or completely paint them with Hammerite.
In case you don’t much knowledge about cast-iron, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our product specialists so you know what to expect.
All our oak wooden bench seat are artificially dried to a moisture content of 18%. This largely prevents wood from working. The wooden oak planks for the Prinsengracht garden bench have not been treated; you can treat them with oil or paint them in a colour before use. When you decide to use oak untreated oak wood outdoors, tannic acid will flow from the wood.
Wood works, the extent of which depends on where it is placed. As a result of changes in humidity and/or temperature, wood shrinks or expands.
Large differences can lead to cracking and warping of the wood. This natural working of wood is part of a wooden product and is not a complaint that can be remedied.
The working of wood (even with brand-new furniture!) usually manifests itself in the following natural characteristics on which no guarantee can be given:
- Cracking of the wood
- Warping and twisting of the wood
- Resin formation
- Mould formation
- Discolouration
In case you don’t have much knowledge of wood, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our wood specialists so you are prepared in what to expect.
Delivery
This garden bench will be delivered in 2 boxes, a box of 122 x 45 x 10 cm weighing 11 kg, the second box is 100 x 80 x 20 cm and weighs 22 kg.
This product will be delivered with DPD. DPD will come to your door once. Are you not at home and is it not possible to deliver your parcel at your neighbours? Depending on the size and weight of your parcel, it will either be offered to you again or it will go to a parcel shop.
Would you like to leave a comment to the driver (for example that you doorbell does not work or that it can be delivered to the neighbours)? Then please leave a note at your front door. Unfortunately it is not possible for us to hand the driver extra information before delivery. If you would like to know more about DPD, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Assembly
The assembly of the Prinsengracht garden bench is very simple and can be done with just a socket spanner or open-end spanner set and takes just 20 minutes with two people.
Product features
| Colour | Wood |
| Material | Wood / Metal |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 125 x 58 x 82.5 cm |
| Composition | Oak wood |
| Use | Outdoor |
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