Barlow Tyrie · Original English garden bench
Glenham is one of Barlow Tyrie's founding designs, widely regarded as the canonical English garden bench. The construction is unchanged from the original 1920s archive: clean vertical back slats, deep mortise-and-tenon joinery in chunky FSC-certified plantation teak, no metal fasteners on the visible faces. The range now scales from a 59-inch straight bench through 71, 88 and 93-inch sizes, plus circular and half-circle tree seats designed to wrap around a mature trunk on heritage estate plantings.
The Glenham. outdoor sits within 's permanent outdoor catalog, a position has held as a European specialty outdoor house with established US trade representation. Glenham. is produced in specialty European outdoor materials matched to the brand's catalog tradition as part of 's premium European outdoor programme, with the configuration designed by 's in-house design team.
's outdoor pieces are built around specialty European outdoor materials matched to the brand's catalog tradition. For US trade specifiers, this means Glenham. carries the same material data sheets and US-trade documentation as the rest of the catalog: ASTM F1858 outdoor furniture compliance where applicable, fire-code classification on cushion components, and chain-of-shipment documentation supplied with the invoice. Bespoke fabric or finish substitutions are accepted on COM workflow with confirmed yardage at quote stage; see the Sunbrella and Outdura specifier reference for the workflow at the European factory.
Pricing for Glenham. at US trade typically falls between on quote at US trade volumes, before fabric grade, finish premium, and consolidated freight. Lead time is 8-14 weeks from European factory to US port for standard configurations; bespoke dimensions, COM upholstery, or large hospitality volumes extend by 4-8 weeks. The collection is specified in US hospitality outdoor (boutique hotel terraces, resort pool decks, restaurant outdoor dining) and in premium residential outdoor (lake-house, pool-house, rooftop terrace) installations.
Standard Glenham. configurations ship 8-14 weeks from European factory to US port. Bespoke dimensions or COM upholstery add 4-8 weeks. Hospitality projects above 50 pieces consolidate on a single container and follow the same standard timeline.
Yes. runs a verified US trade programme. Net trade pricing for Glenham. is shared after qualification (designer of record, project scope) and is set under the non-disclosure agreement applicable to all premium European outdoor specifiers.
Most collections, including Glenham., accept COM upholstery and bespoke dimensions within manufacturer tolerance. See the FF&E procurement workflow for the full COM and bespoke sequence, including fabric yardage, factory shipping, and lead-time impact.
Premium European outdoor pieces share a common care pattern: quarterly rinse with clean water and mild soap, twice-yearly inspection of cushions and fittings, and off-season storage of soft goods in freeze-thaw climates. Structural elements (aluminum, FSC teak, steel) typically carry 5-10 year warranties; fabrics and cushions 2-3 years against UV and stitching. US service life on European premium outdoor is typically 15-25 years on structural elements and 5-10 years on cushions, with COM refresh extending the cycle. Documentation and warranty registration are supplied with the invoice at the trade tier.
Materials & Finishes
Standard colorways and finishes shown below. Bespoke combinations are available with 14–18 week added lead-time and a 6-piece minimum.
Technical Drawings
Elevations and plans reproduced from Barlow Tyrie's published spec sheets, the same factory documentation we hold on file for every brand in the register.
Full-resolution CAD blocks and PDF spec sheets are sent with every project dossier.
Specifications
Aftercare
A five-step protocol from Barlow Tyrie's care manual, adapted for American climate ranges.
A soft hose stream is sufficient. The slatted construction drains naturally; monthly rinsing prevents dust and bird residue from settling between the slats.
Glenham silvers naturally in 6 to 9 months to a soft gray. To hold the original honey tone, apply Barlow Tyrie Teak Care Set once at install and every spring.
Optional Sunbrella seat and back cushions are removable and machine-washable cold; store flat in a dry location during winter months. The bench frame can be left outdoors year-round in any zone.
High-traffic seat slats develop a patina sooner than vertical surfaces. A light sanding and re-oil at season-end restores the original honey tone if specified that way.
Mortise-and-tenon teak joinery is the same construction used on the original 1920s archive. Joints rarely loosen but a hex-key tightening service is available through the Boston distribution office.
Glenham · FAQ
Construction is unchanged, slatted back, deep mortise-and-tenon, no visible metal fasteners, chunky teak sections. Proportions and slat-spacing match the archive drawings. Width has been extended to include 71", 88" and 93" variants for larger terraces.
The Half Circle Tree Seat has a 110cm inner radius; the Circular Tree Seat 110cm inner. Tape-measure the trunk circumference at install height; the bench is supplied in two halves with concealed bolts at the joining face.
Yes. Teak is naturally chloride-tolerant. Hardware is marine-grade stainless. Glenham is specified at heritage estates along the Maine coast and the Florida Keys without issue. See the Barlow Tyrie archive →
Yes. 2-meter sample required, outdoor double-rub rating ≥40,000, 4-week added lead-time.
Stock: 8–14 weeks for benches, 14–18 weeks for the tree seats due to the curved-joint assembly. Hospitality projects above 6 benches are scheduled into dedicated production windows.