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The Cohort Duo Bench provides durable outdoor seating for collaborative learning, breakout areas and shared social spaces. Combining natural teak hardwood with a galvanised powder-coated steel frame, it is designed for long-term performance in high-use education and community environments.
Durable outdoor seating for flexible outdoor learning spaces
The Cohort Duo Bench is designed to support outdoor learning, gathering and informal collaboration across schools, tertiary campuses and community environments. Its compact bench format allows students and staff to comfortably share seating while supporting flexible outdoor layouts in courtyards, breakout spaces and outdoor classrooms.
Engineered for outdoor use, the bench combines natural stained teak hardwood seating surfaces with a galvanised powder-coated steel frame for durability in demanding education environments. Smooth rounded edges support comfort and safety, while the robust construction is designed to withstand New Zealand and Australian weather conditions.
The Cohort Duo Bench is designed to work alongside the wider Cohort range, helping schools create cohesive outdoor environments with consistent materials, finishes and proportions. It can be paired with other Cohort seating and table options to support collaborative outdoor learning and adaptable social spaces.
| Suitable for | Primary and secondary school students and teachers |
| Use | Outdoor learning spaces, courtyards, breakout areas, social spaces |
| Top | Weather resistant teak hardwood |
| Frame | Galvanised powder-coated steel |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty |
| Width (mm) | Depth (mm) | Height (mm) |
| 1170 | 585 | 420 |
| Top | Natural stained teak hardwood |
| Frame | Galvanised powder-coated steel |
| Finish | Exterior-grade materials designed for outdoor environments |
| Cleaning | Wipe with mild soapy water and a soft cloth. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry completely before use. Avoid abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals and prolonged standing water |
| Durability | Designed for high-use outdoor environments |
Caring for Your Cohort Outdoor Furniture
Engineered for the outdoors, the Cohort range combines natural stained teak hardwood tops with durable galvanised powder-coated steel frames, designed to perform in high-use outdoor environments.
Let it age naturally
Easy to clean
Seasonal care
With simple ongoing care, Cohort outdoor furniture is designed to provide long-term durability and performance in outdoor education environments.
| Mobility | Designed to be positioned rather than frequently moved; fix to ground where stability or theft prevention is required |
The Cohort Duo Bench helps schools extend learning and social interaction into outdoor environments, supporting greater flexibility in how students gather, collaborate and engage throughout the day.
Outdoor learning environments can support wellbeing, movement and informal interaction between students and staff. The shared seating format encourages collaboration and social connection during both structured and unstructured activities, while durable outdoor materials support reliable long-term use in high-traffic school environments.
Key impacts
Designed to work alongside the wider Cohort range, including the Cohort Trio Bench, Cohort Triangle Stool, Cohort Square Stool and Cohort Picnic Set, to support cohesive outdoor learning and social spaces.
| Warranty | 5 years
Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to our Warranty Policy for full details. |
The Cohort Duo Bench requires simple assembly before installation. The legs are secured to the underside fastening plate using the supplied bolts and washers. Download the assembly instructions from the Downloads section for the full parts list and step-by-step guide.
Installation
To support long-term stability, durability and theft prevention, we recommend fixing outdoor furniture to the ground using appropriate installation methods and hardware.
Please consult a skilled installer to ensure products are correctly installed for the intended surface and environment.
Surface considerations
Playground and outdoor learning environments
When installed within playground or active outdoor learning environments, products should be positioned and installed in accordance with applicable playground safety standards and fall-zone requirements.
