{"product_id":"anderson-teak-wall-mount-folding-seat","title":"Anderson Teak Wall-Mount Folding Seat | Unfinished A-Grade Teak","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAnderson Teak Wall-Mount Folding Seat: A Seat That Disappears\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmall wet rooms have a seating problem. You want somewhere to sit — showers run long, steam sessions run longer, and after contrast therapy standing isn't always the safe option. But a freestanding stool in a compact shower is something you step around every time you're in there. This one folds flat to 7½ inches against the wall and drops down when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnfinished Teak, and Why That Matters Here\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Grade-A teak from the Anderson collection — sanded smooth with no finish at all. That's a real distinction from most teak bath furniture, which carries a sealer. Unfinished teak relies on the wood's own oil content to resist water, rot, mildew, and insects, which is what teak has done on boat decks for centuries. Nothing on the surface to break down, chalk, or need reapplying. The wood is kiln-dried to 8–12% moisture content first, so it won't shrink or split once it's living in a humid room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStainless Steel, Click-Lock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brackets are heavy-duty stainless — anti-corrosion, anti-scratch, smooth-edged — with a click-lock mechanism that secures the seat in the down position rather than leaving it to swing. Stainless is the only sensible bracket material for something that lives in steam and spray. The 18\" model uses a polished bracket; the 17\" uses a brushed finish. Beyond that inch of width, they're the same seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It's Actually For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shower, first — that's where sitting matters most and floor space matters most. Steam rooms, where sessions run long enough that standing becomes the limiting factor. Beside a plunge as a place to sit and recover. And boats, yachts, and RVs, where teak is the native material and permanent furniture isn't an option. Anderson rates it for residential and commercial use, and folded flat it also works as a shelf for setting things down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Matters More Than the Seat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe straight about this: a wall-mounted seat is only as strong as what it's fixed to. It needs to go into studs, solid blocking, or masonry with appropriate anchors — not into tile backer or drywall alone. In a stud-framed wet wall that usually means locating or adding blocking behind the finish before tiling. Mounting hardware is not specified as included, and the right anchor depends entirely on your wall. If you're retrofitting into a finished shower, have someone who knows what's behind the tile do the install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOn Sauna Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnderson rates this for shower, sauna, and boat. The unfinished surface removes the concern that applies to sealed teak in heat — there's no coating to degrade. What remains is that teak is dense and conducts heat well, so at Finnish sauna temperatures it runs hotter against skin than the cedar, hemlock, and aspen that sauna benches are traditionally built from. In a steam room or a lower-temperature setup, that's a non-issue. In a hot room at 190°F, expect it to be warm to sit on.\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 wet zone 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 wall-mount folding seat in the model selected\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless steel click-lock brackets, factory-fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips fully assembled. Wall-mounting hardware is not specified as included — the correct anchors depend on your wall construction, so plan for those separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolds Away\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFolds flat to 7½\" against the wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrops down when needed, folds back when not\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoubles as a shelf when folded\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrees the floor entirely in compact wet rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfinished A-Grade Teak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrade-A solid teak, sanded smooth with no surface finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural oil content resists water, rot, mildew, and insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKiln-dried to 8–12% moisture content to prevent shrinking and cracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo coating to degrade, chalk, or reapply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel Brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty, anti-corrosion, anti-scratch stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClick-lock mechanism secures the seat in the down position\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmooth edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolished bracket on the 18\" model, brushed on the 17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips fully assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated for residential and commercial use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable indoors and outdoors\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: A-Grade solid teak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinish: None — sanded smooth, unfinished\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrackets: Stainless steel with click-lock mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBracket finish: Polished (18\" model) \/ brushed (17\" model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor: Honey golden brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMoisture content: Kiln-dried to 8–12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssembly: None required — ships fully assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e17\" model: 17\"W × 14\"D × 7½\"H folded — carton 18\"L × 21¼\"W × 2\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e18\" model: 18\"W × 14\"D × 7½\"H folded — carton 17¾\"L × 19¾\"W × 2\"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: 16 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\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWall-mounted — requires fixing into studs, solid blocking, or masonry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting hardware not specified as included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnchor type depends on wall construction — consult an installer for retrofits into finished tile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShower, steam room, cold plunge side, changing area, boat, yacht, RV\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\u003eRinse after heavy chlorine or salt water exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean with mild soap and water, scrubbing along the grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAllow to air-dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnfinished teak weathers to a silver-grey patina — 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 wet zone around your sauna, plunge, or steam room. 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