What is the difference between a bench and a bench?

While walking through a park, square or just on the street, we come across cozy benches and benches along the way where we can take a breather, chat with a friend, have a snack or just take a break from walking. However, few people imagine the differences between furniture items such as a bench and a bench. And they are quite significant.

What is a shop

A bench is a roughly hewn wooden product consisting of a support and a solid crossbar placed on top. Initially, it consisted of long wooden crossbars that were attached to the wall along the entire perimeter of the hut. They not only sat on it, but also slept, covered with a warm caftan or sheepskin coat. It was customary for welcome guests in the house to be placed on a bench under the icons, while uninvited guests, demonstrating their disdain for them, were seated at the entrance to the house.

IMPORTANT! Modern types of benches with supports began to appear much later. But now it’s difficult to imagine a summer cottage or a park without a bench for relaxation.

Today, benches are found everywhere, but more often in personal backyards. They are installed in parks, squares, along pedestrian streets and on private land plots. The main purpose is for rest and relaxation. The main difference from other types of garden furniture is the absence of armrests and backrests.

Definition of bench

A bench is also a resting device made of several wooden boards connected to each other and a frame made of wood or metal. The bench has legs, as well as a back and armrests.

It is noteworthy that in Ancient Rus' a bench was a very low footrest used by important people. Subsequently, the height of the bench began to increase, and the prototype of the modern bench appeared. Later, armrests and a backrest were invented, and in some examples they even used a kind of headrest in the form of a casket, where jewelry was placed.

IMPORTANT! Previously, the bench was used for relaxation, receptions and other events. Today, for the most part, the bench is used for relaxation in parks and private courtyards.

Difference between bench and bench

Despite the functional similarity, outdoor furniture has a number of differences from each other. The main thing is that their appearance is significantly different:

• the bench consists of wooden boards roughly knocked together that do not provide any aesthetic satisfaction;
• The bench is usually made of highly polished planks and a twisted metal support and is beautiful and sophisticated in appearance.

In addition, comfortable furniture for relaxation is often equipped with armrests, which makes its use even more comfortable. In the old days, furniture for sleeping and relaxing was covered with red cloth, carpets, and skins of wild animals. In general, they did everything to make sleeping comfortable.

The second factor that distinguishes these pieces of garden furniture is their mobility. The supports of the bench are usually dug into the ground, thereby tying it to one place where it will constantly serve.The bench, in turn, has always been a portable piece of furniture. It is simply installed in a place convenient for relaxation, and, if necessary, transferred to another.

Thus, a product with a back and armrests has greater comfort and ease of use. Rough furniture can be easily put together yourself, in your own summer cottage. Moving it close to the fence will provide a good place to take a break between chores. The bench has a more aesthetic appearance and is often made of metal. They are more comfortable to rest on and easy to carry. A variety of similar furniture with twisted decorative inserts can be found in any city in parks and squares, as well as on pedestrian streets and squares.