Traditional Garden 48" Backless Bench

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The Traditional Garden Collection

Our Traditional Garden Collection is a suite of classic yet clean designs—and a lovely way to style a space without overpowering the beauty of its natural surroundings.

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Overall rating: 4.3333335 / 5 from 45 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Traditional Garden 48" Backless Bench is praised for its good looks and sturdiness. However, some customers have reported issues with the screws not being deep enough and problems with the predrilled holes for the v-shaped piece.

Summary topics

  • Aesthetic Appeal: 18%
  • Screw Depth: 11%
  • Predrilled Holes: 18%

Review topics: [size, quality, design, issues, looks, bench, addition, yard, family, furniture, table, polywood].

Review highlights

  • "The benches were easy to assemble and everyone loved the look!"Grace C.
  • "I just love the look and the durability is beyond perfection."Laura B.
  • "Excellent quality and ease of assembly."Leonard G.

Reviews

Love it! Exactly what I

"Love it! Exactly what I was looking for and expected! Always a challenge putting together but I got it 😂"

Kimberly P. (5/5)

a perfect bench for your

"a perfect bench for your patio ! comfortable!"

Karen S. (5/5)

Screws that were preset in

"Screws that were preset in the seat were exposed out of the box. They did send a replacement but offered nothing else."

William S. (3/5)

Perfect garden bench

"I love this garden bench. Perfect size. Easy to move and or reposition. Nice little addition to my happy space."

Anne B. (5/5)

Grey garden bench

"I'm a little disappointed in the build quality"

Scott N. (3/5)

Garden bench

"Perfect!"

Dana S. (5/5)

Excellent garden bench

"My family is very happy we purchased the sate grey 48” traditional backless bench it fits very well on our patio with our other great Pollywood purchases."

Eric M. (5/5)

Sturdy well made and very nice looking

"This is my favorite outdoor company now, we ordered the same benches last year for our New Jersey home, they sitting outside, white color, second year, no issues, you hose it down and they look like new, this year we order benches , and lounge chairs, heavy but I love it because wind doesn’t blow them away. Definitely well made American products, highly recommend it!"

Jadwiga C. (5/5)

Holes don't line up - not able to assemble

"I recently purchased this bench and was not able to assemble due to the holes in one of the legs not lining up with the holes on the side of the seat. It's not even close by the way, nearly an inch off. It is impossible to screw it together. I called Polywood and they have asked me to send them a picture - plan on doing this tonight. The customer service agent who assisted with the initial call was helpful. I will keep everyone updated with how they respond and handle this feedback. I suggested maybe boring my own hole in the seat but will have to see if that voids a warranty. I am disappointed that I was not able to assemble what I paid for . . . this furniture being expensive. . . . we have no problem paying the money they are asking for quality, however I was surprised and disappointed at this error."

Matthew M. (1/5)

I have many pieces of

"I have many pieces of Polywood from chairs, tables and now this bench. I just love the look and the durability is beyond perfection. I live in Florida and after 5 years of having Polywood on both my front and back porches, it still all looks brand new! I can’t understand why any homeowner would settle for anything other than POLYWOOD! It is without question, the BEST OUTDOOR FURNITURE!!!!"

Laura B. (5/5)

Q&A

Is there a cushion you recommend for this bench? Not sure on which size would be the best, if there is one. Thank you!
Hello Kim, Great question! The Traditional Garden 48" Backless Bench does not currently have a compatible POLYWOOD cushion available for purchase; we apologize for any inconvenience. Thanks for asking! Best, Emma
Has the problem with holes not lining up (as mentioned in numerous reviews) been resolved?
Hi Linda, Thank you so much for reaching out! We take pride in offering ready-to-assemble products that are easy to put together, and we're constantly looking for ways to improve. It's encouraging to note that it’s been almost a year since any reviews mentioned concerns with hole alignment, which shows our efforts are paying off. Happy shopping! Best regards, Lana
I'd like to use four 48" inch garden benches with the 96" trestle table - all green. Would this work as to size and color match?
Hello Val, Thanks for asking! If your table is made of genuine POLYWOOD in green, then any additional items ordered in the same shade of green will match perfectly. You can use the benches along that table without any issue." Mindy
Can I get this in the Vintage line
Hello Tom, There are 2 great ways to see if an item is available in the Vintage Finishes. You can go to the search bar, and type in the item, but don't press enter. If it pulls up both options, you can click on the one that says 'in vintage finish'. You can also scroll down on the regular product page, about 2/3 of the way, to see if it says 'Also Available in Vintage Finish'. The Vintage Finishes are not available for every item, and I'm afraid to say that this Traditional Garden 48" Backless Bench is not available in the Vintage Finishes. I can pass on your interest to our design teams for consideration. Thanks for asking, Mindy
Can this bench be ordered in the Vintage colors
Hi Tom, Thank you for your question! The Traditional Garden 48" Backless Bench is currently not available in the Vintage Finish. We appreciate your comment and will share your feedback with the team via our Customer Feedback Program. This input is regularly reviewed when adding product to our line. Thanks, Lana
Would this bench be comfortable for 2-3 children aged 8-12 years old to sit on, for a meal, at the end of the nautical trestle table 39 X 97?
Hi Kristen, Thank you for your question! The overall bench width is 46" and is designed to accommodate 2 adults with a weight capacity of 650 lbs. Thanks! Lana
I’m interested in purchasing this bench but concerned about the misaligned holes in many of the reviews. Has this problem been addressed with the benches currently bein manufactured?
Hello Jen, Many of our products are partially manufactured by people. We do strive to be perfect, but when that human element is there, a mistake can be made from time to time. If you do happen to get one with misaligned holes, please know that customer service will do all they can to get your new pieces and make is right. Thanks for asking, Mindy
I'm concerned about all of the reviews concerning the misaligned holes. Has this production problem been corrected?
Hi Susan, Happy to hear you are considering POLYWOOD for your space. We are always reviewing both our production processes and customer assembly processes to ensure success. Before assembling your furniture, we recommend checking out our assembly videos on YouTube and if you ever need help during assembly, our Customer Experience Team is on standby to assist with assembly tips & tricks. Thanks for reaching out, Brooke
what are the measurements of the legs? width and lenght.
Hi Bob, The dimensions of the legs on the Traditional Garden 48" Backless Bench is 1.50" L X 3.50" W X 17.00" H. I hope this information was helpful. Thanks for asking, Michelle
can this bench be used with the farmhouse trestle table?
Hi Jessica, The Traditional Garden 48" Backless Bench can definitely be used with the Farmhouse Trestle Dining 37" x 72" Dining Table. However, when considering the dimensions of the table, the Farmhouse Trestle 65" Bench would also be a great pair. You can view the Farmhouse Trestle 65" Bench here on our website at: https://www.polywood.com/farmhouse-65-bench-pl36-t1l1.html. Hope this helps! Thanks for asking, Michelle
What cushion goes with this bench?
Hi Debbie, That is a great question. I'm sorry, but we do not have cushions for each and every piece of furniture. The Traditional Garden 48" Backless Bench does not currently have a cushion that matches it's size. The contoured seat will certainly make the bench quite comfortable, even without a cushion. Thanks, Mindy
Can someone p!ease tell me what the weight limit is?
Hi there! This is a great question! The weight limit for this bench is 400lbs. Have a great day, Tracy
can this bench be used in pairs on the side of the 96 inch nautical table?
Hi there! Absolutely! Although this bench is 48" in length whereas that particular dining table is 96". If the bench is centered on the side of the dining table you'll have approximately 24" of space on each side of the bench. All the best, Kaitlyn
Is this 48" or 46"? It's called a 48" bench but the diagram says 46".
Hello, You are correct that the bench is 46" wide. I am not sure why it's called a 48" bench. Thank you for checking, Karen
what is the weight limit on this bench?
Hi Lawrence, Both benches have been tested to ASTM standards. They have been rated for commercial use at up to 400 pounds per seat. Thanks for the great question! Ashley