{"product_id":"gardeon-wicker-outdoor-storage-bench-102l-cushion-black-pe-rattan","title":"Gardeon Wicker Outdoor Storage Bench - 102L, 300kg Rated, Cushioned Seat | Black PE Rattan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe outdoor bench that quietly stores 102 litres of your life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery balcony, courtyard and outdoor area in Australia has the same problem: not enough storage, not enough seating, and not enough space to solve both with separate pieces. This Gardeon wicker storage bench is the single piece that handles both. Sit on it with the cushion lid closed. Open it and store 102 litres of outdoor essentials - cushions, pool toys, gardening tools, outdoor games, sports gear - without anything being visible, weathered or in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this looks like furniture rather than a box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handwoven PE rattan construction is what makes this bench look like a considered piece of outdoor furniture rather than a plastic storage tub with a lid. PE (polyethylene) rattan is synthetic wicker that's engineered specifically for outdoor use - it won't absorb moisture, rot or fade the way natural cane and rattan does in Australian sun and rain. The black weave over the steel frame gives the bench a genuine outdoor furniture aesthetic that sits naturally beside garden settings, deck furniture and patio pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e102L storage capacity (27 gallons)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e comfortably fits 4–6 outdoor cushions, a set of pool toys, or a full season's worth of garden hand tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏋️\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e300kg structural frame rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e the steel frame is rated to 300kg distributed load; the bench handles adults sitting on it confidently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛋️\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-density outdoor cushion included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e rebounding foam that holds its shape and stays comfortable in outdoor temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌦️\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV and weather-resistant PE rattan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e synthetic wicker won't fade, crack, rot or warp with Australian sun, rain and humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦺\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-rust hinges and steel lid ropes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e the lid opens and stays open safely; sturdy ropes prevent the lid dropping unexpectedly while loading and unloading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤝\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated handles both ends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e move the bench without awkward gripping; useful when repositioning on a deck or balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📐\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 × 47 × 45cm - standard bench height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e 45cm seat height is comfortable for most adults; 100cm width seats two people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏠\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor and outdoor suitable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e works on a deck, balcony, patio, courtyard, or as an entryway bench in a hallway or mudroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: var(--charcoal); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 22px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill,minmax(200px,1fr)); gap: 10px; margin: 16px 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(42,96,48,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(72,160,88,0.2); border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBalcony \u0026amp; Apartment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoor seating that stores the cushions from your other outdoor chairs when not in use. Solves the \"where do I put these when it rains?\" problem permanently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(42,96,48,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(72,160,88,0.2); border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePool \u0026amp; Deck Area\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePool toys, floaties, goggles, sunscreen and towels underneath; seating at the pool edge above. Keeps the pool area tidy without a separate storage solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(42,96,48,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(72,160,88,0.2); border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGarden \u0026amp; Courtyard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden hand tools, gloves, knee pads and small pots stored inside; a resting place beside the garden beds above. UV-resistant for full sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(42,96,48,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(72,160,88,0.2); border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEntry \u0026amp; Mudroom\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor hallway seating for putting on shoes, with sports gear, umbrellas or dog-walking supplies stored underneath. Wicker aesthetic suits indoor spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(42,96,48,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(72,160,88,0.2); border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKids' Outdoor Area\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the outdoor toys - balls, chalk, bubbles, sandpit equipment - stored in one weatherproof place. Sits in the backyard looking like a bench, not like a toy box.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fits in 102 litres?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFor scale: 102 litres is roughly the capacity of a medium wheelie bin, or four large shopping bags laid flat. Comfortably fits: 4–6 outdoor seat cushions (the primary use case for most buyers), a full set of children's outdoor toys, a season's worth of garden tools and gloves, pool equipment for a family, or 10–12 bottles of wine laid flat if you want a surprisingly elegant outdoor cellar. The 100cm width means longer items - pool noodles, garden stakes, yoga mats - fit without folding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout PE rattan - why synthetic is better than natural for outdoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatural rattan and cane furniture looks beautiful but is genuinely poorly suited to Australian conditions. It absorbs moisture and develops mould; UV exposure causes bleaching and brittleness; humidity cycles cause cracking. PE (polyethylene) rattan is synthetic wicker that's engineered to resist all of these - it maintains its colour and structural integrity through full Australian seasons, coastal salt air, and the UV intensity that natural fibres can't handle. This bench is made from UV-stabilised PE rattan specifically rated for outdoor exposure. Cleaning is a wipe with a damp cloth rather than the careful drying and oiling that natural rattan requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(240,165,0,0.08);\nborder: 1px solid rgba(240,165,0,0.2);\nborder-radius: 4px;\npadding: 12px 16px;\nmargin-top: 16px;\ncolor: var(--accent);\nfont-weight: 500;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Free shipping on orders over $50  |  30-day returns  |  Australian family business  |  Real support - no overseas call centres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SmartStorage.au","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51618772844839,"sku":"ODF-OSB-RAT-BK","price":179.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/1901\/6487\/files\/ODF-OSB-RAT-BK-65363-00.webp?v=1783672775","url":"https:\/\/smartstorage.au\/products\/gardeon-wicker-outdoor-storage-bench-102l-cushion-black-pe-rattan","provider":"SmartStorage.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}