Public bench with integrated planter BENTO BIG GREEN BENCH

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Product overview
The Bento Big Green Bench combines a planter with integrated seating configurable on one, two, three or four sides. The planter body is available in Corten steel or powder‑coated steel. The seat uses a tongue‑and‑groove pattern inspired by Japanese aesthetics and is formed from upcycled Azobé sheet‑pile planks; FSC‑Recycled alternatives are available for North America.

Design

• Clean, graphic seat pattern with a vertical centre plank accentuating the narrow side of the wood
• Visible tongue‑and‑groove detailing that highlights material origin and construction
• Seating arranged on 1, 2, 3 or 4 sides of the planter to suit site layout

Materials

• Planter body: Corten steel (weathering steel) or powder‑coated steel
• Seating: Upcycled Azobé sheet‑pile planks (FSC‑Recycled 100% option available)

Material details (examples)

• Corten steel: weathering steel with warm red‑brown patina; 1–3 years to develop protective oxidation; typical lifespan approx. 50 years; recyclable
• Powder coating: applied finish for steel/aluminium/galvanised substrates; smooth texture; available in RAL colours; typical lifespan ~10 years depending on environment
• Seating (Upcycled Azobé): hardwood sheet‑pile planks reclaimed and reworked into tongue‑and‑groove boards; FSC option available

Dimensions & options

• Seating height (example): 47 cm (configurable)
• Length examples (configurable): 150 cm, 180 cm, 210 cm, 234 cm, 240 cm, 300 cm
• Width examples (configurable): 210 cm, 240 cm
• Seating configuration: 1, 2, 3 or 4 sides
• Accessories: optional backrest

Installation & maintenance

• Delivered as configurable units with seating mounted on selected sides
• Corten steel develops a protective rust patina; no routine maintenance required for patinated finish
• Powder‑coated surfaces require periodic cleaning; maintenance frequency depends on finish and environment

Notes

• FSC‑Recycled or locally recycled wood alternatives are offered for North America
• Finishes, seating configuration and dimensions can be specified for project requirements; product is configurable and available to quote

Technical specifications

• Model / commercial name: Bento Big Green Benches
• Planter materials: Corten steel or powder‑coated steel
• Seating material: Upcycled Azobé (FSC‑Recycled 100% option)
• Seating height (example): 47 cm (configurable)
• Length (examples): 150 / 180 / 210 / 234 / 240 / 300 cm (configurable)
• Width (examples): 210 / 240 cm (configurable)
• Seating configuration: 1–4 sides
• Accessories: backrest (optional)
• Finish options: natural weathered Corten or powder‑coated RAL finish
• Typical lifespans: Corten ~50 years; powder‑coated surfaces ~10 years (environment dependent)
• Recyclability: specified materials recyclable where applicable