This simple bamboo bench is a tropical island classic, hand crafted from the world's fastest growing building material, big bamboo. experts predict that as this century progresses, bamboo will become our best alternative to wood. it is almost as hard as oak, grows to maturity in six years and is much lighter-all of which means a smaller carbon foot print, a much more eco-friendly building material. our bamboo bench is available in a bleached light or stained dark finish and the legs of this bench can be folded under it, making shipping and storing a much easier proposition. note, that bamboo is for indoor use and like most wood, can be damaged by water. also note, that the dimensions of this bench also work fairly well for a unique, rustic style coffee table or foot stool-this is a vary useful, practical, beautiful peice of furniture. browse our vast collection of japanese, chinese, korean and thai furniture, lighting, art, decor, rugs, window treatments and gifts-as well as one of the.