{"product_id":"handmade-oak-heart-wooden-bench","title":"Oak Heart Ceremonial Bench — Wedding \u0026 Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eA solid oak bench built around a hand-carved heart — made for wedding ceremonies, garden parties and outdoor settings where the occasion calls for something more considered than a standard seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart appears in the backrest in a way that reads clearly from both sides — which makes it a natural focal point for ceremonies, photographs and memorial spaces alike. This bench is built to a standard that matches the occasions it’s likely to witness: handfasted couples, retirement parties, memorial unveilings, a quiet corner of a country garden. The oak is solid throughout, the joinery traditional, the design present enough to matter without competing with whatever is happening around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Personalised inscriptions are available on request. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid oak throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved heart motif — visible from both front and rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — supplied unvarnished as standard, or add three coats of Epifanes yacht varnish for lasting colour and sheen (+£50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for weddings, ceremonies, memorials and garden settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised inscription available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in standard and bespoke sizes — \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e for dimensions to suit your space or venue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need a specific size for a venue or aisle, or would like an inscription added to the heart or seat back, we can work with you on the details. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks. \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to discuss.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is supplied \u003cstrong\u003eunvarnished\u003c\/strong\u003e as standard. Left natural, solid oak slowly weathers to a soft, silvery-grey — completely normal for outdoor timber, a graceful way for a piece to age, and with \u003cstrong\u003eno maintenance needed\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you’d prefer to bring out the grain and warm, honeyed tones, choose the \u003cstrong\u003evarnished\u003c\/strong\u003e option (+£50) and we’ll hand-apply three coats of Epifanes, a premium marine yacht varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMore about the two finishes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:8px;\"\u003eOutdoor furniture takes a real beating from sun and weather. Left natural, an unvarnished piece simply silvers over time and asks nothing of you. A varnished piece keeps its rich sheen for a couple of years; after that the varnish may begin to flake or patch, at which point you can simply re-coat it, or let it weather back to that natural silvery-grey. Either way, your oak is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Unvarnished","offer_id":53500185248119,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-1103","price":2410.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Varnished (+£50)","offer_id":57222616056183,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-1103","price":2488.64,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/handmade-oak-heart-wooden-bench-9571791.jpg?v=1759411985","url":"https:\/\/freerangingdesigns.com\/en-de\/products\/handmade-oak-heart-wooden-bench","provider":"FreeRangeDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}