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Layla Upholstered Banquette Bench - Ivory, Cotton by AnthropologieLayla Upholstered Banquette Bench - Ivory, Cotton by Anthropologie, alternate view

Anthropologie

Layla Upholstered Banquette Bench - Ivory, Cotton

$998

ELI Bench - Solid Oak by Mintly HomeELI Bench - Solid Oak by Mintly Home, alternate view

Mintly Home

ELI Bench - Solid Oak

$699.99

Latimer Bench - Bisque Linen by McGee And CoLatimer Bench - Bisque Linen by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Latimer Bench - Bisque Linen

$778

Latimer Bench - Fawn Velvet by McGee And CoLatimer Bench - Fawn Velvet by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Latimer Bench - Fawn Velvet

$928

Latimer Bench - Oatmeal & Ivory Stripe Linen by McGee And CoLatimer Bench - Oatmeal & Ivory Stripe Linen by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Latimer Bench - Oatmeal & Ivory Stripe Linen

$912

Latimer Bench - Blanc Crypton by McGee And CoLatimer Bench - Blanc Crypton by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Latimer Bench - Blanc Crypton

$778

Latimer Bench - Alabaster, Crypton by McGee And CoLatimer Bench - Alabaster, Crypton by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Latimer Bench - Alabaster, Crypton

$778

Kenneth Bench - Oak, Iron by McGee And CoKenneth Bench - Oak, Iron by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Kenneth Bench - Oak, Iron

$999

Wicker Bench - Natural Ash, Paper Cord by Eternity ModernWicker Bench - Natural Ash, Paper Cord by Eternity Modern, alternate view

Eternity Modern

Wicker Bench - Natural Ash, Paper Cord

$985

63" Stainless Steel Bench - Beige, Leath-Aire by Homary

Homary

63" Stainless Steel Bench - Beige, Leath-Aire

$799.99

2-Piece Stool Set - Brown, Faux Leather by Homary

Homary

2-Piece Stool Set - Brown, Faux Leather

$99.99

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Tufted Long Bench - White, Boucle by Homary

Homary

Tufted Long Bench - White, Boucle

$230.99

Croft Gold Iron Bench - Cream by Kathy Kuo HomeCroft Gold Iron Bench - Cream by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
29% off

Kathy Kuo Home

Croft Gold Iron Bench - Cream

$676 $965

Cora Entryway Bench - Beige Linen, Brown Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeCora Entryway Bench - Beige Linen, Brown Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Cora Entryway Bench - Beige Linen, Brown Wood

$817

Jacob Bench - Beige, Cotton Rope by Kathy Kuo HomeJacob Bench - Beige, Cotton Rope by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
19% off

Kathy Kuo Home

Jacob Bench - Beige, Cotton Rope

$600 $749

Wyndell Skirted Bench - Honeycomb, Linen by Kathy Kuo HomeWyndell Skirted Bench - Honeycomb, Linen by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
29% off

Kathy Kuo Home

Wyndell Skirted Bench - Honeycomb, Linen

$909 $1,298

Mark Entryway Bench - Cream, Mongolia Fur by Kathy Kuo HomeMark Entryway Bench - Cream, Mongolia Fur by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
29% off

Kathy Kuo Home

Mark Entryway Bench - Cream, Mongolia Fur

$945 $1,349

Zyra Round Side Table - Brown, Elm Wood by Kathy Kuo Home
30% off

Kathy Kuo Home

Zyra Round Side Table - Brown, Elm Wood

$499 $713

Radda Upholstered Wood Bench - White, Brown by Kathy Kuo HomeRadda Upholstered Wood Bench - White, Brown by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
20% off

Kathy Kuo Home

Radda Upholstered Wood Bench - White, Brown

$450 $563

Zander Rectangular Outdoor Bench - Bronze, Aluminum by Kathy Kuo HomeZander Rectangular Outdoor Bench - Bronze, Aluminum by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Zander Rectangular Outdoor Bench - Bronze, Aluminum

$649

Wyatt Upholstered Wood Bench - Cream, Brown Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeWyatt Upholstered Wood Bench - Cream, Brown Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Wyatt Upholstered Wood Bench - Cream, Brown Wood

$814

Ramon Storage Bench - Beige, Boucle by Kathy Kuo HomeRamon Storage Bench - Beige, Boucle by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Ramon Storage Bench - Beige, Boucle

$799

Maribelle Upholstered Bench with Nailhead Trim - Cream, Fabric by Kathy Kuo HomeMaribelle Upholstered Bench with Nailhead Trim - Cream, Fabric by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Maribelle Upholstered Bench with Nailhead Trim - Cream, Fabric

$949

Zarro Cushioned Bench - Beige, Linen by Kathy Kuo HomeZarro Cushioned Bench - Beige, Linen by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Zarro Cushioned Bench - Beige, Linen

$949

Lacey Woven Entryway Bench - Cream, Mahogany Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeLacey Woven Entryway Bench - Cream, Mahogany Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Lacey Woven Entryway Bench - Cream, Mahogany Wood

$752

Finley Iron Frame Rope Accent Bench - Beige by Kathy Kuo HomeFinley Iron Frame Rope Accent Bench - Beige by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Finley Iron Frame Rope Accent Bench - Beige

$833

Crescenzo Cross Leg Bench - Champagne, Velvet by Rue La La
39% off

Rue La La

Crescenzo Cross Leg Bench - Champagne, Velvet

$819.99 $1,347

Tribecca Acrylic & Velvet Bench - Ivory by Rue La La
50% off

Rue La La

Tribecca Acrylic & Velvet Bench - Ivory

$839.99 $1,690

Becky Owens Bradly Bench - Olive, Red Oak by Rue La La
16% off

Rue La La

Becky Owens Bradly Bench - Olive, Red Oak

$745 $895

Arcadia Bench - Clay, Oak by Gilt
50% off

Gilt

Arcadia Bench - Clay, Oak

$776 $1,552

Danianna Storage Bench with Curved Legs - Oatmeal, Boucle by Gilt
48% off

Gilt

Danianna Storage Bench with Curved Legs - Oatmeal, Boucle

$514.99 $995

Waylon Bench - Ivory, Birch Wood by Gilt
19% off

Gilt

Waylon Bench - Ivory, Birch Wood

$813.99 $1,017

Vianna Boucle Bench - Brown, Ash Wood by Gilt
41% off

Gilt

Vianna Boucle Bench - Brown, Ash Wood

$519.99 $884

Dilan Leather Bench - White by Gilt
51% off

Gilt

Dilan Leather Bench - White

$579.99 $1,190

Warner Bench - Beige, Linen by Gilt
23% off

Gilt

Warner Bench - Beige, Linen

$854.99 $1,119

Sierra 60in Fabric Upholstered Bench - Beige, Ash Wood by Gilt
23% off

Gilt

Sierra 60in Fabric Upholstered Bench - Beige, Ash Wood

$669.99 $878.90

Mandy Rectangular Bench - Ivory, Boucle by Gilt
49% off

Gilt

Mandy Rectangular Bench - Ivory, Boucle

$509.99 $1,006

Tribecca Acrylic & Velvet Bench - Ivory by Gilt
64% off

Gilt

Tribecca Acrylic & Velvet Bench - Ivory

$594.99 $1,690

Marvin 48in Bench - Ivory, Boucle by Gilt
49% off

Gilt

Marvin 48in Bench - Ivory, Boucle

$569.99 $1,119

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Frequently Asked Questions

Under a window, behind a floating sofa, in place of a coffee table in a narrow room, or opposite the couch as backless seating that won't block views. A bench also works as an entryway landing spot for taking off shoes. Its long, low profile fills awkward stretches of wall where a chair or table would feel out of place.

A seat height of about 18 inches suits most uses. Under a window, aim for roughly two-thirds of the window's width; at the foot of a bed, choose one a few inches narrower than the mattress. A depth of 14–18 inches is comfortable for sitting, while slimmer 12-inch entryway benches keep traffic flowing.

Upholstered benches are more inviting and soften hard surfaces, which suits living rooms and bedrooms. Wood and metal benches wipe clean easily and are better for entryways, mudrooms and dining nooks, where they take bags, shoes and spills. If the bench will be used daily, a padded seat or loose cushion adds a lot of comfort.

Yes, and it seats more people in less space than chairs. Choose a bench about 12 inches shorter than the table so it tucks under and clears the legs. Backless benches suit kids and casual meals but can tire you at long dinners, so many people pair one bench with chairs opposite for comfort and balance.

In entryways and smaller homes, yes. A lift-up seat or cubbies below hide shoes, bags and leashes while giving you a place to sit. Make sure the lid has a safety hinge, and that cubbies are at least 12 inches deep for adult shoes. Upholstered tops are comfier but show dirt faster near a busy door.

Keep it simple so the bench still invites sitting: a pillow or two at one end, a folded throw or a short stack of books. Under a window, a long seat cushion turns it into a reading nook. In an entryway, a basket underneath and a mirror or hooks above make it a practical drop zone that still looks tidy.