PolywoodLakeside 48" Bench

Endlessly versatile and always inviting, our Lakeside 48” Bench is a perfect place to journal or seat neighbors whenever they drop by. Broad horizontal back slats and a clean-lined silhouette meet to make the classic park-bench design feel more current. And with its sturdy construction and weatherproof materials, this style endures in more ways than one.

The piece is constructed of genuine POLYWOOD lumber that is not prone to splinter, crack, chip, peel, or rot and is built to withstand a range of climates including hot sun, snowy winters, and strong coastal winds. There is UV-protectant and color continuously throughout the HDPE material and requires no painting or waterproofing. The frame is easily cleaned with soap, water, and a soft bristle brush.

Optionally available are all-weather, high-performance outdoor cushions with your choice of fabric colors. Cushions are durable, fade-resistant, and water-resistant. The material is also protective against weather, salt, sun, mold, and mildew, so your cushions feel new even after seasons of use. With an array of styles and colors, you can choose a fabric that complements your outdoor space.

Weight tested up to 300 lbs. per seat.

POLYWOOD is one of the most well-known producers of HDPE (high-density polyethylene) furniture. All POLYWOOD furniture is made from genuine POLYWOOD® lumber, a proprietary material made using landfill-bound and ocean-bound plastics. 

Designed to withstand even the harshest elements—from hot sun to heavy blizzards— POLYWOOD outdoor furniture is resistant to stains and corrosive substances and isn’t prone to splinter, crack, chip, peel, or rot. POLYWOOD recycles an average of 400,000 landfill-bound and ocean-bound plastic containers every day. Truckloads of recycled plastic are transformed into genuine POLYWOOD® lumber, which is made into high-quality POLYWOOD outdoor furniture.

What’s more, POLYWOOD’s array of outdoor furnishings—which includes Adirondack chairs, dining, benches, lounging, deep seating, and more—feature color-stay technology and are backed by a 20-year warranty. 

“HDPE furniture is amazingly low-maintenance and virtually indestructible—but better yet, this furniture has a great sustainability story,” says AuthenTEAK CEO Eric Brenner. “Not only does the POLYWOOD brand of furniture put ocean-bound plastics to good use, but because their furniture is so well made, it does not have to be replaced very often.”

AuthenTEAK is proud to offer a comprehensive selection of POLYWOOD products, with the best and most up-to-date lead times. Our team has decades of experience with POLYWOOD furniture, and our team of experts is available to answer any product or design questions. We also offer POLYWOOD products on display in our 15,000-square-foot, award-winning Atlanta showroom, so you can experience them in person before making a purchase. 

Plastic Frame Care

POLYWOOD material is made of HDPE plastic resin that has been purified and UV protected. It is generally cared for and cleaned with soap and warm water. For certain stains and additional cleaning power, a 1/3 bleach and 2/3 water solution can be used on the product without affecting the color. Also, a popular method of cleaning is a high-pressure power wash. (Not to exceed 1,500 psi, which is the equivalent of a car wash.) The surface characteristics of the product may require the use of a soft bristle brush to get into the creases.

The hardware used in the assembly and construction of our furniture is an 18-8 commercial grade stainless steel that has an additional Xylan protective and cosmetic coating. Although the quality of the hardware has a high level of corrosive resistance, the hardware can show some signs of corrosion in salt air environments.

A practical solution to these signs of corrosion would be to wash the product with soap and water. Use a soft bristle brush to scrub the corroding areas of the hardware. Also, use appliance touch-up paint in the appropriate color to protect the hardware. Appliance touch-up paint can be purchased at local hardware stores.

Cushion Care

POLYWOOD's cushions are made using high quality 100% solution-dyed acrylic or acrylic blended fabrics, and the finest outdoor foam and fiberfill. Fabrics have been factory-treated to resist stains and mildew. Regular cleaning with mild soap and water using a sponge or soft brush is recommended. To remove mildew stains, use a solution of one cup bleach and one half cup laundry detergent mixed in a gallon of warm water. Apply the solution to the seating surface, allow to soak for ten minutes, thoroughly rinse, and allow to air dry before using. Cushions will dry at a much faster rate when removed from the frames and placed on their sides or edges.

POLYWOOD® LIMITED RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY
Poly-Wood, LLC (hereinafter "POLYWOOD") warranties to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that, for a period of twenty (20) years (except as specified below) of residential use from the date of purchase, under normal use and service conditions, POLYWOOD® furniture shall be free from material defects, and shall not splinter, crack, chip, peel, or rot, or suffer structural damage from insect infestation.

METAL FRAMES
Welds and joints are warranted to not break or crack for five (5) years of residential use. Powder coat finish is warranted to not peel for five (5) years of residential use.

HARDWARE
Hardware used in production or assembly of POLYWOOD furniture is warranted to not break for five (5) years of residential use.

WOVEN INSERTS
Woven inserts are warranted to not fail structurally, crack, unravel, fade excessively, or rot for five (5) years of residential use.

SLING FABRIC
Sling fabric is warranted from tears and becoming non-functional because of loss of dimensional stability from exposure conditions including sunlight, mildew, rot and abnormal atmospheric conditions for three (3) years of residential use. Abnormal or excessive discoloration and fading is covered.

CUSHIONS, PILLOWS, & UMBRELLAS
Cushions, pillows, and umbrella canopies are warranted to be free from workmanship or material defects for thirty (30) days from purchase. The fabric on a cushion, pillow, or umbrella canopy is warranted to not tear, mildew, or fade excessively for one (1) year from purchase.