A Bench Through Time – The Evolution of the Wishbone Standard

This image from Osoyoos beautifully captures the evolution of the Wishbone Standard Bench over the last 30 years. From right to left, each bench reflects a chapter in our ongoing commitment to innovation, durability, and low-maintenance design.

The original 1995 bench features our first "super wood" recycled plastic lumber, galvanized fasteners, a thick steel base, and a 3-leg design—rugged and built to last. The 2005 model shows our transition to "Altwood" lumber, still using galvanized fasteners and the same 3-leg steel base, with a slightly slimmer profile. Fast forward to 2015, and you'll see the modern design: "Re-plast" recycled plastic lumber, marine-grade aluminum frame, stainless steel fasteners, bull-nose board on seat/backrest and a streamlined 2-leg base.

Today, the only change in the past decade has been a switch to stainless steel lag bolts installed from behind, giving a cleaner, more refined look without compromising strength.

At Wishbone, continuous improvement is at the core of what we do, always staying true to our original goal: to create municipal furniture that stands the test of time with minimal maintenance. This bench lineup is proof of that vision in action.