I came across this small bench near Llanrhystud, along the coast of Wales. It has withstood the elements for many years and is fastened with wedged thru tenons and a few wooden pegs.

A handmade outdoor bench at a bus stop near Llanrhystud, Wales. It is dedicated to the memory of a local resident who died some fifty years ago.

The bench features thru-tenons held in place with wedges. None of the joints are glued and there is no metal hardware.

Here’s a view of the thru tenons and wedges for the backrest. Note how the cabinetmaker cut the armrest to take advantage of the extra support provided by the wedge.
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