ARB Teak
Fiji Teak Wood Shower Corner Bench Indoor And Outdoor
This teak wood corner bench is designed for shower use, featuring a slatted seat that allows water to drain and a lower shelf for storing bath products. It is mildew-resistant and handcrafted from responsibly sourced teak by Indonesian artisans, and can also serve as extra seating or storage in other rooms. Dimensions: 31.5" L x 15.75" D x 17.75" H (80 x 40 x 45 cm).
- Color
- teak
- Material
- Teak wood
- Category
- Furniture > Benches
Specifications
Teak wood corner bench with water-shedding slats and shelf, ideal for shower and versatile indoor/outdoor use.
Narrow slats for water drainage, bottom shelf for storage, mildew-resistant teak wood, versatile as seat, table, or shoe storage.
- Color
- teak · brown
- Material
- Teak wood
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 31.5x15.75x17.75 in
- Category
- Furniture > Benches
Additional Attributes
- responsibly sourced teak wood
- mildew-resistant
- one shelf below
- designed in Canada
- handcrafted by Indonesian artisans
- narrow slats for water drainage
- versatile corner bench for shower and indoor/outdoor use
Product Insights
ARB Teak's Fiji bench offers teak's natural rot resistance without sealants, handcrafted by Indonesian artisans using traditional joinery from renewable plantations, supporting generational woodworking families, with a 500 lb capacity far exceeding standard, fully assembled for year-round outdoor use requiring only fresh water and bristle brush; however, at 859 CAD it is price-matched with Aqua Teak, and though a buyer's hope for durability reveals a trust gap.
Verified claims
- Natural durability
- Teak's natural oils make the bench resistant to rot and mildew without any sealant finish.
- Craftsmanship
- Handcrafted by Indonesian artisans preserving traditional joinery.
- Sourcing
- 100% teak wood from renewable plantation concessions with decades-long renewal cycles.
- Artisan support
- Buying this bench supports generational woodworking families in Indonesian teak centers such as Jepara.
- Assembly
- Ships fully assembled and ready to use out of the box.
- Capacity
- Holds up to 500 lb (227 kg).
- Outdoor use
- Suitable for year-round outdoor use in any climate.
- Outdoor durability
- Suitable for uncovered outdoor use in all weather conditions, including poolside and patio settings.
- Maintenance
- For shower maintenance, scrub occasionally with a bristle brush and fresh water to remove soap residue; never apply sealant or oil.
- Value comparison
- 859 CAD, price-matched with Aqua Teak; availability decides choice.
- Sustainability
- The teak is plantation-grown stock from government-managed concessions that rotate harvest and replant on decades-long cycles, making it a renewable hardwood that typically does not contribute to old-growth deforestation.
- Finish and off-gassing
- The bench ships unfinished without chemical sealants, so it avoids VOC off-gassing and maintenance runoff.
- Teak grade
- The Fiji bench is built from 100% natural, ecologically harvested Grade A Indonesian teak, which ARB Teak's grading system identifies as the heartwood—the oldest, strongest, most oil-rich part of the tree—and the listing describes the material as 'Solid Natural Grade A Plantation Teak, high in oil content making it resistant to mold build-up.'
- Hardware
- The bench's fittings are solid brass and stainless steel so they resist rust in constant wet shower use, and the hardware is concealed so no fasteners are exposed on the finished piece.
- Floor adjustability
- The bench has no adjustable or leveling feet and is designed to sit flush in a 90° shower corner; if the floor has a noticeable pitch, a thin shim under the back edge is the usual workaround.
- Lower shelf drainage
- The lower storage shelf uses the same narrow-slat construction as the seat, so water runs straight through instead of pooling.
- Item weight
- The bench weighs about 10.8 lb (5 kg), so one person can easily lift it out of the shower to clean behind and underneath it.
- Comfort/smoothness
- The teak is sanded smooth with rounded edges and built so it will not splinter over time, so it is comfortable to sit on with bare skin, and bare Grade A teak stays smooth when wet rather than turning rough.
- Patina and finish color
- Left unfinished and constantly wet, the Hazelnut teak gradually fades to a soft silvery-grey patina, but the warm golden tone can be brought back with a light scrub using a soft bristle brush and soapy water; applying oil voids the warranty.
- Tannin bleed
- Unfinished teak can leave a light brown residue from natural oils and tannins on pale tile and grout, most noticeably in the first few weeks of wet use; wiping the surrounding tile after showering and rinsing the bench regularly keeps it to a minimum.
- Certification
- The teak is sourced from responsibly managed Indonesian plantations, but ARB Teak does not advertise FSC or any other third-party chain-of-custody certification; the sourcing is described as responsibly harvested Grade-A teak rather than a named-certified supply.
Product record
- Title
- Fiji Teak Wood Shower Corner Bench Indoor And Outdoor
- Brand
- ARB Teak
- Price
- 859 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesUses
A corner seat for washing feet or shaving legs in the shower
This triangular teak bench tucks into the shower corner, giving you a place to sit while washing your feet or shaving your legs—or you can stand and rest one foot on it. Its narrow slats let water flow through without pooling, and the bottom shelf keeps your products within reach.[1,2]
An extra seat or shoe bench in other rooms
Beyond the shower, this teak corner bench can work as an extra seat, a small table, or a spot to store shoes in another room of your home. Its slatted teak design makes it a functional piece that fits into a entryway or living space.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Fiji Teak Wood Shower Corner Bench Indoor And Outdoor: Choose this if you want a right-angle triangular corner bench that fits into a shower corner, since it is made of 100% teak wood with narrow slats that let water flow through without pooling, and it is mildew-resistant for wet conditions. It works well for sitting to wash your feet or shave your legs, or as a foot rest, and its bottom shelf adds storage for shower products. It measures 31.5 inches in length, 15.75 inches in depth, and 17.75 inches in height in the one Hazelnut-colored size, and can also serve elsewhere in the home as an extra seat, table, or shoe storage spot.[1,2] | Coach Large Teak Wood Shower Bench Indoor And Outdoor: Choose this if you want a large, sturdy teak slatted bench that works as a seat in a sauna or shower, a decorative bathroom piece, or a patio side table, since it is designed to withstand wet conditions and is mildew-resistant. Its 100% responsibly sourced teak is handcrafted by Indonesian artisans, with a flat seat of five parallel slats, four square legs, and a smooth satin finish in a warm Hazelnut tone that the maker says suits any decor. Measuring about 35.5 inches long, 12.25 inches wide, and 17.75 inches high, it is billed as comfortable and convenient, though its wet-condition resilience is stated as design intent rather than a reported use outcome.[3,4,5] | Fiji Small Teak Wood Shower Bench Indoor And Outdoor: Choose this if you want a compact teak bench for the shower: at 12.25 inches long and wide by 17.75 inches high, it works seated to wash your feet or shave your legs (or with one foot up), and its narrow slats let water flow through without pooling while the wood withstands wet conditions and resists mildew. The lower slatted shelf adds storage for bath products, and the responsibly sourced teak—handcrafted by Indonesian artisans—also suits other rooms as an extra seat, table, or shoe storage. Note it is a small bench, so it is best suited to these compact uses rather than full seating.[6] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Triangular corner bench made from slatted light-brown teak with an upper seat and a lower shelf, supported by three square-section legs; a small oval metal badge with 'ARB' is attached to the front rail of the lower shelf.
- Overall shapeRight-angle triangular bench with the hypotenuse forming the front edge; two visible right-angle legs at the front corners and a third vertical support visible toward the rear inside corner.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.80 (medium) - Upper seat surfaceFlat triangular top made of closely spaced parallel slats running from the rear corner toward the front hypotenuse, forming narrow gaps between slats.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.78 · h 0.34 (high) - Lower shelfTriangular lower shelf mirroring the top, made of the same parallel slats and mounted between the legs about midway up the leg height.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.44 · w 0.72 · h 0.28 (high) - Legs and supportsSquare-section vertical legs with visible end grain at the bottom; front left and front right legs visible, rear internal vertical support visible between top and lower shelf near the right rear corner.
3 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.28 · w 0.14 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.28 (medium) - Wood grain and finishSmooth, light-to-medium brown teak with visible linear grain and a satin sheen across slats and legs.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.78 · h 0.68 (medium) - Brand badge text“ARB”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.60 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Brand badgeSmall oval metal badge mounted to the front rail of the lower shelf, dark background with contrasting light letters.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.60 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain white background with soft even lighting and a faint shadow beneath the bench; image shows the front and slight right-side angle of the bench.
- Background and lightingEven white background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal visible shadows under the bench toward the lower right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front view slightly from above, showing top surface, lower shelf, and both front legs; product centered with even margins.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the bench with clear edges and visible wood texture; no visible noise or compression artifacts.
Colors
light teak brown· teak slatted top#CB9D7Blight teak brown· teak lower shelf#CB9A6Clight teak brown· legs and rails#D2955Bdark bronze· brand badge- Overall shapeRight-angle triangular bench with the hypotenuse forming the front edge; two visible right-angle legs at the front corners and a third vertical support visible toward the rear inside corner.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- ARB Teak
Teak Shower Bench Fiji corner 31" (80 cm)
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/BuyItForLifeA Reddit user chose an ARB Teak bench over Aqua Teak due to availability, with cautious optimism about its durability.
Only one brief mention with no strong sentiment; user hopes it holds up.
Themes
Use Cases
- Shower seating
Compared To
vs Aqua Teak
Chosen over Aqua Teak due to availability; similar price.
Source Threads
User selects ARB Teak bench
I ended up going with ARBTeak simply due to availability. Similar price to aquateak. Hopefully it holds up.
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