Cedar Garden Benches
These benches are made with storm damaged eastern aromatic red cedar trees from a local historic plantation. In exchange for the lumber I made a few benches the plantation could auction for fund raising. I have a good supply of large cedar slabs that are ready to become benches or even tables. These benches are built completely with wedged mortise and tenon through joinery and sliding dovetails, no screws or dowels to loosen over time. The end grain on the legs are sealed with epoxy to prevent water uptake. Maintain the outdoor oil finish or let it age to a natural silver patina, either way these benches will last many years to come.
Type
- Benches
Type
- wood
Material
- silver
Material
- oak
Wood Grain
- end grain
Base
- metal
Function
- garden
Meet the Maker
Jay Ball
Porcupine Designs
Porcupine Designs is dedicated to designing and building fine funiture
Customer Reviews
Crystal Crisp
Jun 10, 2015Troy McCurry
Nov 10, 2020Excellent workmanship and customer service!
Kristin Humphreys
Apr 27, 2015We could not be happier with this experience. It was our first time having a piece of furniture custom made, and Jay made the whole process incredibly easier. His communication was great, providing details and being patient explaining the differences in wood, finishes etc. I had a specific idea in mind and was looking for the perfect slab - he sent many pictures until we found THE one. I learned a few things along the way and love that I was able to participate in the process, makes our table even more special. Above all, he delivered a high quality, beautiful table, above our expectations. We've had it for only a few days but it's already our favorite place to have breakfast and drinks in the afternoon, and we already got compliments from everyone that's seen it. We are very pleased and highly recommend him!!