Metal benches are the eco-friendly alternative to purchasing a far more durable bench than the best that wood offers. They also tend to be lightweight, making them easy to move.

The designer used a technique called hydroforming to create the bench. First, he cuts two identical sheets of metal, then stamps the superimposed sheets, cuts a hole in one side to hold a spout ...

A traditional metal bench and a bench designed by Canvus sit next to each other on the corner of Jefferson and Franklin streets in downtown Huntington Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

Belgian design firm Studio Part has developed a demountable metal mould that encourages young willow trees to grow into a self-supporting bench.