{"product_id":"anderson-teak-cambridge-backless-bench","title":"Anderson Teak Cambridge 48\" Backless Bench | Grade-A Teak, Seats Two","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAnderson Teak Cambridge Backless Bench: Where You Sit Before and After\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sauna needs somewhere to sit that isn't the sauna. Somewhere to pull boots off before you go in, to land for a few minutes between rounds, to leave a towel and a bottle of water. Most setups end up using a step or a cooler lid. This is a 48\" solid teak bench that seats two, weighs enough to stay where you put it, and looks like it was meant to be there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBackless, and Why That Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seat has a symmetric curve with its lowest point dead centre, so it's comfortable facing either direction. That sounds like a detail until you put a bench in a real space. Against a wall, on a narrow deck, in a changing area with traffic on both sides — a backed bench forces one orientation and blocks sightlines. This one doesn't. It also sits at 16½\", low enough not to loom in a small space and low enough to slide a pair of boots underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnfinished Teak, Beside the Heat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade-A solid teak (\u003cem\u003eTectona grandis\u003c\/em\u003e), sanded smooth and left completely unfinished — no sealer, no varnish. That's what makes it right for a sauna surround: no coating to break down, and teak's own oil content handles the wet-dry cycling that comes with a hot room and a plunge in the same place. It's the same unfinished Anderson teak as the Royal Steamer, so the two weather together if you're building out a full surround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt Heavy on Purpose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnderson rates this as a heavy-duty commercial bench, and the weight is the point — it doesn't move in wind and it doesn't shift when someone drops onto it. The frame is joined with mortise-and-tenon, the traditional method, and it sits on non-marking plastic feet that protect finished floors and decking. Indoor or outdoor, both rated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAssembly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most of our Anderson pieces, this one needs light assembly. It's straightforward — the components are pre-finished and the joinery is cut — but plan on a few minutes with basic tools rather than unboxing and sitting down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCushions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunbrella all-weather seat cushions are available for this bench in a range of colors. They're made to order rather than stocked and are quoted separately — call \u003ca href=\"tel:3022730861\"\u003e(302) 273-0861\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll go through options and lead time. One thing to know: teak releases natural oils that can mark lighter fabrics, so wipe the frame before a cushion goes on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Goes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside the sauna door. In the changing area. Along a plunge deck. On a patio near the hot tub. Anywhere the routine needs a staging point rather than a place to lounge — for lounging, the Royal Steamer is the better chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Sauna Republic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSauna Republic is an authorized Anderson Teak dealer — your purchase includes expert guidance from our specialists on building out the space around your sauna, plunge, or steam room, free shipping, and financing options. We serve both homeowners and commercial clients — spas, hotels, fitness centers, and wellness studios receive dedicated project support with multi-unit pricing and bulk ordering. We're available 7 days a week at (302) 273-0861 or customercare@thesaunarepublic.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne Anderson Teak Cambridge 48\" backless bench, flat-packed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssembly hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-marking feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight assembly required — basic tools needed. Cushion not included; Sunbrella cushions are made to order and quoted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackless Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSymmetric curved seat with the low point centred — comfortable facing either direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e16½\" seat height keeps sightlines open in small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeats two comfortably\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks flush against a wall or free-standing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade-A Unfinished Teak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrade-A solid teak (\u003cem\u003eTectona grandis\u003c\/em\u003e), sanded smooth with no surface finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural oil content resists rot, mildew, and insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo coating to degrade, chalk, or reapply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeathers alongside other unfinished Anderson pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt Heavy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated by the manufacturer as a heavy-duty commercial bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStable in wind — weight keeps it in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMortise-and-tenon joinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-marking plastic feet protect floors and decking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated for indoor and outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight assembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-year limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Grade-A solid teak (\u003cem\u003eTectona grandis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinish: None — sanded smooth, unfinished\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJoinery: Mortise-and-tenon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor: Honey golden brown (weathers to silver-grey outdoors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeet: Non-marking plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeating capacity: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e48\"W × 18\"D × 16½\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeat height: 16½\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarton: 21¼\"L × 51½\"W × 5½\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShipping weight: 32 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShip method: Small parcel, 1 box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManufacturer lead time: 120 business hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight assembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBasic tools needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCushion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo cushion included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSunbrella all-weather seat cushions available separately, made to order — contact us for options and lead time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSauna surround, changing area, plunge deck, patio, garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndoor and outdoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResidential and commercial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWipe the frame before placing a cushion — teak's natural oils can mark lighter fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean with mild soap and water, scrubbing along the grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRinse after heavy salt exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeft untreated, teak weathers to silver-grey — cosmetic, not structural\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not pressure wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCountry of manufacture: Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCalifornia Prop 65: No warning required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-year limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcludes small cracks in the end grain, normal in solid teak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur specialists are available 7 days a week to help you plan the space around your sauna, plunge, or steam room. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:3022730861\"\u003e(302) 273-0861\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:customercare@thesaunarepublic.com\"\u003ecustomercare@thesaunarepublic.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anderson Teak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49029107024026,"sku":"BH-748B","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/1536\/3994\/files\/anderson-teak-cambridge-48-inch-backless-bench-garden-lifestyle-bh-748b.jpg?v=1787135857","url":"https:\/\/thesaunarepublic.com\/products\/anderson-teak-cambridge-backless-bench","provider":"Sauna Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}