8 foot flat benches can be a good choice for a few reasons.  They provide plenty of seats at a more economical price point than backed benches.  Because they don’t have a back, they can be used by guests from both sides.  They’re good for rest stops and areas where guests won’t be sitting for long periods of time.

A few examples where 8 foot flat benches would be appropriate are shoe-changing areas, locker rooms, and pick-up and drop-off points.  They’re also popular in wide corridors, like in airports and shopping malls.  Because they separate opposing foot traffic, they make for smooth traveling for people on both sides.