Five Foot Benches

Five feet is the length that works almost everywhere, which is probably why it's the most common bench size sold. It's long enough to seat two adults with room to spare, or three at a squeeze, but short enough to fit against a porch wall, at the end of a hallway-style side yard, or opposite a dining table without needing to rearrange anything else. If you're not measuring a specific gap and just want a bench that'll work, this is the safer bet over the four or six-foot options. Built from Grade-A teak with mortise-and-tenon joints rather than hardware at the stress points, these hold up to being climbed on by kids, stacked with cushions, or left in full sun and rain year-round without the joints working loose. The natural teak oils do the weatherproofing; no sealant required, though periodic teak oil will keep the color from silvering if you'd rather it stayed golden-brown.