A 3-seater garden bench is chosen primarily because you want to seat three people side by side on one piece of furniture. Whether that 3-seater bench is slim, deep, upright or more lounge-focused depends entirely on the model. That is why &MOSS offers 3-seater garden benches in different families, ranging from benches you place at an outdoor dining table to freestanding benches on the terrace or in front of the house.
A 3-person garden bench is ideal when you often sit outside with several people but do not want to place loose chairs everywhere. It creates one continuous element within your layout, keeping the outdoor space calm and well-organised. For example, you can place a 3-seater garden bench against the façade or position it centrally on the terrace as a clear focal point.
By choosing a 3-seater garden bench with cushions, you add an extra level of seating comfort. The base remains a fixed bench, but the cushions make it suitable for longer periods of sitting whether you are reading, enjoying drinks or simply spending time outdoors. This allows you to choose per model which look and comfort level suits your garden best.
With a 3-seater outdoor lounge bench, the emphasis is on relaxation. These benches are designed with a deeper seat and generous cushions, allowing you to fully lean back. A 3-seater lounge bench for the garden is typically used as the main piece of furniture within your outdoor seating area, often combined with a coffee table and one or two standalone lounge chairs.
Within the &MOSS collection, you will find various options, such as a sleek 3-seater outdoor lounge bench with an aluminium frame, or a warmer design based on solid teak. In all cases, the bench is crafted from weather-resistant materials, meaning it can remain outdoors throughout the season.
Material is one of the most important choices when selecting a 3-person garden bench. It determines not only the appearance but also the comfort, weight and maintenance level. Wood, wicker and aluminium are particularly popular options.
A wooden 3-seater garden bench offers a warm, natural look; wicker creates a soft, summery atmosphere; aluminium delivers a streamlined, modern aesthetic. Each material comes with its own advantages, from robustness to low maintenance, and suits a different garden style.
A wooden 3-seater garden bench is perfect for those who appreciate a warm, natural feel in their outdoor space. Teak is naturally strong, dimensionally stable and resistant to sun and rain, making it ideal for daily outdoor use. Thanks to its solid construction, a wooden 3-person bench feels stable and dependable.
A wooden 3-seater bench combines durability with timeless elegance: the wood gradually develops a sophisticated silver-grey patina without affecting its quality. It is the perfect choice for luxury terraces where natural materials and a calm, refined appearance take centre stage.
A wicker 3-seater garden bench is ideal for anyone seeking a light, countryside aesthetic combined with high seating comfort. Wicker feels warm and inviting, while the aluminium or wooden frame ensures stability and weather resistance.
A 3-seater wicker garden bench is also low-maintenance: a quick rinse is often enough to keep it looking its best. Thanks to its woven structure, wicker appears light and airy on large terraces and verandas, yet it also keeps smaller seating areas feeling open and spacious.
An aluminium 3-seater garden bench fits perfectly into a modern garden or a sleekly designed terrace. Aluminium is lightweight, rust-free and extremely strong, meaning the bench is easy to move while still maintaining its shape for many years.
An aluminium 3-seater bench often features a refined silhouette with slim lines, giving the furniture a calm appearance in larger lounge settings but also allowing it to stand out beautifully as a standalone piece. The material requires virtually no maintenance and remains comfortable and stylish throughout all seasons, especially when paired with soft cushions.
The length of a 3-seater garden bench is usually between 150 and 250cm. The final size varies per design and bench type, as dining and lounge versions have different proportions and seating depths.
A 3-seater dining garden bench typically has a seat depth of around 45 to 70cm, allowing you to sit upright and close to the table. A 3-seater lounge garden bench is considerably deeper and usually ranges between 70 and 100cm in total depth, depending on the cushions and the style of the design.
On average, the ideal seat width is around 65cm per person. For a 3-seater dining bench, this quickly leads to a total length of about 200cm.
For a more generous and comfortable seat, as with lounge benches, 80cm or more per person is preferable. This gives more relaxation in the shoulders and arms and provides enough space to lean back or recline slightly.
A garden bench with a backrest can, in principle, be placed directly against a wall, as you slide in from the front and do not need walking space behind the bench. This applies to both dining benches and lounge benches.
With a dining garden bench without a backrest it is different. You do not slide in from the front, but step onto it from the back or the side. In that case, you do need space behind the bench. Allow around 60 to 80cm of free space so you can stand up and walk away comfortably without it feeling cramped.
A garden bench can only remain outside all year round if it is made from weather-resistant materials. In practice, these are mainly teak, aluminium and high-quality wicker. These materials cope well with rain, temperature changes and UV light without deteriorating quickly.
Cushions are often the most vulnerable part. Even when the bench itself can stay outside, it is wise to store the cushions in a dry place during autumn and winter or during heavy rain showers.