Take up residence with a wooden bench (6)
I believe the answer is:
settle
I believe this is a double definition.
'take up residence' is the first definition.
(as in settling in a new town)
'a wooden bench' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'with' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for settle that I've seen before include "Bring to an end, agree terms" , "Come to rest or meet bill" , "Become established, make one's home" , "place to sit" , "Come to rest -- North Yorkshire market town" .)