Black Benches

Black outdoor bench in metal, wood and HDPE

A black outdoor bench reads clean against greenery and brick. Most metal benches here are about 50 inches wide, in slatted or floral-pattern backs, and two pair a black steel frame with acacia slats in a teak finish. HDPE benches, 47.2 to 71 inches wide, never need paint. There are also solid poplar and black plastic benches, plus gliders that seat two or three. Black looks crisp next to white trim, red brick or a green hedge, and it hides the dust and pollen that show on lighter finishes.

Black metal bench care and comfort

A black metal bench lasts longest when water does not sit on it. Wipe it down after rain, touch up chips in the powder coat, and add a cushion for long sits, since metal holds heat in direct sun. Metal benches with backs stand about 32 to 34.3 inches tall, and the glider seat sits about 15.75 inches high.

Black storage bench and shoe storage

A black storage bench keeps an entryway tidy. The 59.1 inch shoe bench on a steel frame is rated to 550 pounds, the 42.5 inch bench adds drawers under a velvet seat, and the 48 inch retro bench has three cane rattan drawers. The 48 inch tufted flip-top bench in black vegan leather holds blankets or shoes under the lid.

Black entryway bench size and fit

A black entryway bench should leave at least 36 inches of walkway in front. Indoor benches here sit about 17 to 18.2 inches high, a good height for putting on shoes, and run 42.5 to 70 inches wide. The 70 inch channel-tufted chenille bench, rated to 300 pounds, also works at the foot of a king bed. Hang hooks or a mirror above an entry bench to finish the drop zone.