May 17th 2022
10 Favorite Bench Designs for Every Setting
It gives us great pride that our benches are enjoyed by millions of people around the nation, from parks to streetscapes to their own backyards. Kenneth Lynch & Sons has been a manufacturer of outdoor seating since 1927, and we are delighted to create classic and timeless benches that invite people to sit outside and watch the world go by.
Outdoor seating is such an important part of park planning and garden design, creating a welcoming space for communities and individuals to come together. Whether you are a park planner, landscape architect, or a homeowner, incorporating the right style of outdoor seating is essential to complete the outdoor environment. Here is a list of our customer favorites:
The 1939 World’s Fair Bench is our most popular bench design for public spaces and parks. This iconic bench can be spotted from large cities to small towns nationwide. Originally designed by Robert Moses and Kenneth Lynch for the 1939 World's Fair held in New York City, its iconic design with circular armrests has withstood the test of time and is beloved by park visitors and their four-legged companions!
The Star and Dolphin Double Settee is ideal for classical gardens, patios, penthouses and verandas. Beautifully designed and handcrafted by our skilled craftsmen in cast aluminum, our Florentine Classics collection offers a sophisticated and luxurious selection of outdoor seating and furniture. View more from this collection
The iconic Central Park Settee is based on the original bench design from the 1870's. Kenneth Lynch & Sons worked with the New York Parks Department to re-introduce this bench design in 1994 and it can be found in the pastoral areas of Central Park today. Its relaxed design is ideal for vast open spaces and community gathering areas.
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted, founder of American landscape architecture and designer of New York City’s Central Park and with many other park systems across the country. Learn more: Kenneth Lynch Benches in America’s Famous Olmsted Parks
Our cast stone garden benches come in a variety of styles, adding a traditional element to the classic garden or outdoor space. The Classic Garden Bench, available curved or straight, adds dimension and features a delicately sculpted lambs tongue edge. The Rope Edge Bench is another one of our most popular designs, complimented by a stylized lion leg with an acanthus leaf design.
5. Seahorse and Shell Triple Settee
This unique Seahorse and Shell Settee design is a favorite of designers and homeowners on coastal estates for its repeating pattern of the whimsical seahorses and shells, making this triple settee a perfect fit for nautical style exteriors or interiors. Beautifully designed and handcrafted by our skilled craftsmen in cast aluminum, this settee is made to last for generations.
The Hoof Bench, also known as City Hall Bench, was introduced into New York City in the late 1800’s and re-established in New York during the revitalization of the City Hall area in 1999. This bench is characterized by the cast arm and backrest with legs that are uniquely finished off by a “hoof-like” foot. It can also be found in Washington Square Park, along the Bronx River Greenway, and at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Manhattan.
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7. 1964 World’s Fair Bench
Also known as the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Bench, this style was famously designed for the 1964 World's Fair held in Queens, New York. The 1964 World’s Fair Bench is characterized by its asymmetrical swooping arches and futuristic style, symbolizing the mid-twentieth-century culture and technology of the time. This bench can be produced in a variety of colors.
The Hermann Park Bench was designed by the Olin Partnership of Pennsylvania for Hermann Park located in Houston, Texas. The unique design of this bench incorporates a continuous line of slats from the seat edge to the top of the backrest for maximum body support. The Hermann Park Bench can also be found at the University of Pennsylvania and the Montshire Museum of Science in Vermont.
Checkmate! Game tables are a great escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life in the city and can be found in parks across the country. Our Urban Seating Collection also comes with matching Chess and Game Tables that can be paired with the 1939 World's Fair style chairs and benches or concrete stools.
This one-of-a-kind cast stone Moroccan Bench has beautiful detailing resembling traditional moroccan motifs. It is a great addition to an outdoor space complemented by earthy colors, ceramic features, and exotic plants. This bench is meant to be installed in a large space, as it is 6 feet long and weighs an impressive 900 pounds.
We hope you have discovered your new favorite bench design! Stay in touch by following us at @klynchandsons
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