I Saw This Steel Bench in My Son’s Schoolyard, and Now I Want One (It’s Under $100!)

While dropping my son off at school the other day, I noticed a vibrant red steel bench in the playground. Its sturdy, no-frills design looked like it could handle anything, and the principal confirmed it: they leave it out year-round and simply hose it down to keep it fresh. 

Since I’ve been hunting for durable furniture for my own small outdoor space, I went straight to searching and discovered that the school’s seating was the Best Choice Products Outdoor Bench. Originally $119.99, it’s currently on sale for just $89.99 — a total steal for a piece that can survive both the winter and kindergarteners. Grab yours before this deal disappears!

Crafted from sturdy steel with a weather-resistant finish, the Best Choice Products Outdoor Bench is ideal for your outdoor patio or garden — though its stylish design works just as well inside. It seats two comfortably and supports up to 790 pounds. Users frequently praise its substantial, durable build while noting it’s surprisingly easy to reposition, weighing only 28 pounds.

With a simple three-step assembly process, setting it up is a breeze. Available in 16 shades, from classic black to vibrant marigold, the simple bench measures 50 x 26 x 33.75 inches. Given that it withstands both harsh weather and energetic kids, I’m confident it’ll hold up in my small outdoor area. I’m ordering mine today!

Average Rating: 4.5 / 5

“Love this bench! Took me, alone, 15 min to assemble. Very sturdy, but lightweight enough to move around easily. The power-coated paint is thick and smooth, with no scratches, and seems like it will hold up well. It’s comfortable without cushions, but there’s room to add one/some if you want. […] I was surprised with the quality given the low price.” –ti

“You can’t go wrong. The price is right and there are so many colors to choose from. Very cute on my front porch. I added a cushion because it’s main purpose is for placing groceries on when they’re delivered. Oh, don’t assemble it horizontally…assemble it on end (vertically) so the screws have gravity to allow them to go through the holes easier. Also, the back is heavy!!! Don’t be me and try to hold it in place, in space, and find the screw holes…I eventually got it put together the hard way. Later on, it hit me that I was not too smart!!!” –Mislis J

“Easy to assemble and looks great – light, easy to move around. It survived a nasty winter on our front porch without any visible rust. Would definitely recommend.” –Scott M.

Buy: Best Choice Products Outdoor Bench, $89.99 (normally $119.99)