Benches and stools are the most flexible seating you can own. Backless, light enough to move with one hand and useful in three different roles, they solve the overflow problem every pool deck has when more people show up than there are loungers.
Molded resin means you can leave them within splash range without worrying about rust at the joints or water swelling a wood seat. They rinse clean with a hose, they do not hold puddles the way slatted wood does, and the colour runs through the material so scuffs never show as bare patches. Cushions are available separately for benches if you want a softer surface.
Because they are backless, benches and stools also read as visually quiet, which keeps a small deck from feeling crowded with furniture.