Sampson 8 Seater Reclaimed Teak Large Garden Table Backless Bench Set

A crisp, contemporary outdoor garden table and bench set in beautiful reclaimed teak

Dining sets come in all shapes, sizes and designs, but if you are after quality, strength and durability combined with the clean, crisp lines of contemporary design, then this Sampson Reclaimed Teak Large Garden Table Backless Bench Set is bound to appeal.

The aesthetic design of this set is all about simplicity and refinement, with chunky square legs and backless garden benches that are built to endure regular and long-lasting use. Then there is the clever detail of the table and bench tops, which look as though they could be lifted off yet are actually adding strength to the furniture, being hand-crafted from solid strips of wood.

The Sampson Reclaimed Teak Large Garden Table Backless Bench Set is incredibly flexible. It would look at home in a conservatory or country kitchen, would be perfect for picnics or for fine outdoor dining. Dress it up or down as you wish.

The beauty of reclaimed teak

Both the large table and the pair of backless benches have been carefully manufactured from reclaimed teak which has been hand-finished with a black wash that accentuates the beauty of the timber’s natural grain and gives the wood added protection from the elements.

Having been pre-weathered, the teak is robust and durable and brings with it many beneficial natural qualities. The teak’s high oil content and natural density mean that it is water resistant and resistant to damage from chemicals, fire and insects so it is perfect for year-round use outdoors. With time, the teak will fade to a beautiful silvery grey, but if you prefer the original golden colour, then simply wash it down with soapy water to return it to its darker shade. 

There are no cheap screws holding this Sampson Reclaimed Teak Large Garden Table Backless Bench Set together so it won’t develop any of those annoying wobbles that cheaper furniture can. Instead, this quality set has been expertly finished with hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, reinforced with teak dowels to enhance the table’s strength and durability. 

This is a table that is built to withstand regular, long-term use and so is suitable for commercial as well as domestic settings.

 At 2m long, the table will seat up to 8 or more people at any one time.

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The Sampson Reclaimed Teak Large Garden Table Backless Bench Set has the following features

• Sourced from eco-friendly, reclaimed teak timber. 
• Hand crafted and hand finished not mass manufactured.
• Expertly put together with mortise and tenon joints reinforced with teak dowels for added strength and durability as well as beauty.
• Finished with a black wash that accentuates the natural beauty of the grain.
• Requires virtually no maintenance. An annual wash will ensure the table’s beauty for many years to come.
• Robust, hard wearing and durable with a smooth hand finish.
• Naturally high in oils making the teak naturally weather, water, chemical and termite-resistant.
• Suitable for year-round outdoor use.

Everything you should know about reclaimed and sustainable wood furntiture

Reclaimed teak, by its very nature, is pre-used timber. So if you are looking for that perfect, uniform look that comes from factory made and new timber, then this furniture will not be for you. Reclaimed teak furniture is made from timber that has had a former life, and in turning it into something new and wonderful, the furniture makers do not need to cut down any more trees, which means the furniture really is better for the environment. However, pre-used timber clearly comes with the marks and the imperfections of its former life, which give your furniture character and individuality. There will be inconsistencies in the grain and sometimes the furniture makers will have used a skilled craft technique called ‘patching’ which involves insetting small pieces of additional reclaimed teak into the timber, to patch it and make a smooth, even, practical and long lasting surface  This is a characteristic of all reclaimed furniture and simply adds to its bespoke, eye catching nature.  

Want to know more about sustainably sourced timber and reclaimed garden furniture? Read our Blog on How to Buy Teak Responsibly. We also found this useful blog by Nigel Pengelly of Aspen and Ash.