The straightforward bench is enjoying a wave of renewed popularity that catapults it beyond its rather humble past. Consider the definition of "bench": A long, hard seat for several people usually made of wood, with no back or divisions.

Churchgoers know hardwood pews are not intended for relaxation. And people who get around on transportation hardly look forward to a long wait on the bus-stop bench. Yet these days many modern editions of the basic bench have taken on much mo ...

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