Product code: URB-BENCH-CHARLIE-MSA
A square architectural concrete bench with four seats and a sloped, water-shedding surface.
The square Charlie bench invites people to take a break: its smooth edges are welcoming and reassuring, and the free space under the seat makes it easy to stand up. The sloped surface creates four comfortable seats and lets water run off, so the bench dries faster and stays clean of dust and litter.
| Material | architectural concrete |
| Surface and finish | Ferro, Fino, Finerro; waterproof and anti-graffiti protection; other colours on request |
| Dimensions | 90 × 90 × 45 cm |
| Weight | 606 kg |
| Installation | free-standing |
| Accessibility | easily understood volume, appropriate seat height, easy to stand up, perimeter easily detected with a white cane |
| Designer | MSA |
| Manufacturer | Urbastyle (Belgium) |
Squares, parks, schoolyards and pedestrian zones that need a compact bench people can sit on from every side.
Several Charlie benches set out in groups or rows create a rhythmic seating area, and the sloped surface reduces maintenance.
For seating areas, parks and courtyards, benches with a backrest are a better fit – they are more comfortable for longer stays. In transit areas, at bus stops and near schools, backless benches are usually enough; they take up less space and can be sat on from both sides. For longer sitting, models with armrests or a higher backrest are more comfortable for older people.
Concrete benches are heavy and stable, suitable for squares and busy places. Steel benches with a galvanised and painted frame are lighter, so they are fixed to the base. Wooden slats on the seat are warmer and more pleasant than metal or concrete.
Heavy concrete benches usually stand stably without anchors. In public places it is recommended to fix steel benches to the base so that they are not moved around or carried off – anchors are included for some models. When placing on sand or gravel, small concrete footings are first poured under the legs.
Seats use impregnated and painted black alder, spruce, pine or other softwood, as well as weather-resistant acacia. For some models, composite can be chosen instead of wood. Clean the wood regularly, and when the coating wears, renew it with protective paint or oil.
The frames of steel benches are powder-coated, in most cases in the RAL palette. For concrete benches you can choose stone chips in different shades, and the wood is painted or oiled. Check the available options when ordering.
Yes. Modular benches allow you to create a seating line of the desired length or shape, and curved segments a circular seating area around a tree or flower bed. There are also benches with an integrated bike rack, which suit school or office entrances.
Yes, it is worth choosing a table together with benches from the same series – the surroundings then look coherent and the dimensions match each other. Like benches, outdoor tables must be sturdy, moisture-resistant and easy to maintain. You can also choose a waste bin from the same line for the seating area.
Yes, we deliver and install throughout Lithuania – contact us on +370 652 32015, info@viskasmiestui.lt. Heavy concrete benches are delivered and positioned with lifting equipment.