There’s something very inviting about the humble bench. All over the world, in all kinds of settings – sometimes crowded, sometimes lonely – they call out to us to sit for a while, rest, and enjoy the view. Whether that view is out over the ocean, across a green field, or even onto a simple suburban footpath, benches make for the perfect place to break up a peaceful stroll, morning, noon or evening.
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How many times have you sighed with relief as you park your behind on a conveniently placed bench? And if the bench is somewhere secluded, where we can enjoy a bit of quiet solitude at the same time, even better. After all, with so many of us living in crowded cities, finding somewhere to sit down alone and relax can be a real luxury.
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The essential elements of the public bench are pretty much the same: legs and a seat. But within this basic blueprint, there’s still room for creativity. Curling wrought iron, intricately carved wood and fancy modern designs are just some of the aesthetic tweaks that can be added to these open-air chairs.
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Often, we’re just happy to have a simple seat to sit in and focus our gaze on whatever nook of the world might be in front of us. And to celebrate this idea, here’s a selection of lonely but lovely benches from around the world, offering a variety of vistas to enjoy and take in – even if it's only through photographs.
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We don't think you're likely to find a much lonelier bench than this one. And you’d need to be well wrapped up to enjoy it, preferably with a cup of warm cocoa in hand. Still, the stunning mountain vista is sublime, and the isolated looking location means you probably wouldn’t have to share your chair – or your cocoa – with anyone else.
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Getting out of bed in winter can be difficult, especially if you have to leave your warm snug cocoon and venture out into the cold. Then again, if you had this sunrise as an incentive, perhaps it wouldn’t be so hard to motivate yourself – especially if the cold weather meant you had it all to yourself. The stunning pink and orange sky is reflected in the water beneath it, creating a pretty magnificent setting to start your day.
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This bench in Basse-Normandie, France offers a ringside seat at one of nature’s most beautiful shows: a gathering storm. At least, it did while photographer Louis-Thibaud Chambon was there. The trouble is, with a stunning vista like this, you’re likely to sit and admire the view long after you should have been running for cover!
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Here’s another view of some dramatic clouds, this time hovering above the coast of Normandy. This particularly lonely looking bench offers you a place to rest in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mont Saint-Michel, a rocky island that’s home to several ancient forts and a famous monastery.
Here’s another view of some dramatic clouds, this time hovering above the coast of Normandy. This particularly lonely looking bench offers you a place to rest in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mont Saint-Michel, a rocky island that’s home to several ancient forts and a famous monastery.
This solitary green bench in Poitou-Charentes, France also looks seaward. And on top of the picturesque view provided, it seems like a good place to get some sun and enjoy a bit of tranquil alone time. To us, it also looks like an ideal place to rest while walking along the coastline.
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