{"product_id":"hand-carved-driftwood-bench","title":"Hand-Carved Driftwood Bench — Welsh Shoreline","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bench built from driftwood gathered along the shores and river banks of Mid Wales — storm-cast, sun-bleached and shaped by water long before it arrives in the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe appeal of driftwood is that the interesting work has already been done. Every piece carries the record of where it’s been: the silver surface weathered by salt and sun, the organic curves no straight-grained plank could replicate, the occasional twist or hollow that makes each bench a specific object rather than a category. Two pieces made from the same river reach will look nothing alike. The shaping and carving in the workshop bring the human element — smoothing the seat, defining the form, occasionally adding more deliberate detail — but the driftwood is always the lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e At £500 these sit at the accessible end of our bench range — a way into the driftwood aesthetic that doesn’t require a full bespoke commission. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine driftwood sourced from Welsh beaches and river banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece unique — no two benches alike in form or colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved and shaped in the workshop\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\u003ePairs and small sets available\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\u003eDimensions vary by piece — contact us to discuss available sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs and matching sets can be made to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have something specific in mind — a particular size, a more elaborate carving, or a set of matching pieces for a garden or outdoor space — we can work with you on a bespoke driftwood commission. \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to talk it through.\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 timber 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 timber is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Unvarnished","offer_id":53500186591607,"sku":"FRD-BEN-DW-1099","price":590.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Varnished (+£50)","offer_id":57222616351095,"sku":"FRD-BEN-DW-1099","price":654.91,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/hand-carved-driftwood-bench-9505715.jpg?v=1759411985","url":"https:\/\/freerangingdesigns.com\/en-fr\/products\/hand-carved-driftwood-bench","provider":"FreeRangeDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}