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

McGee And Co

Latimer Bench - Slate, Crypton

$778

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

McGee And Co

Latimer Bench - Velvet, Dovetail Velvet

$928

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

McGee And Co

Latimer Bench - Twine, Crypton

$824

Enoak Entryway Bench - Gray, Velvet by Homary

Homary

Enoak Entryway Bench - Gray, Velvet

$329.99

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

Sophie Storage Bench - Light Grey by Kathy Kuo HomeSophie Storage Bench - Light Grey by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
20% off

Kathy Kuo Home

Sophie Storage Bench - Light Grey

$639 $799

Pacela Tufted Iron Bench - Grey, Antique Brass by Kathy Kuo HomePacela Tufted Iron Bench - Grey, Antique Brass by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
49% off

Kathy Kuo Home

Pacela Tufted Iron Bench - Grey, Antique Brass

$562 $1,123

Anna Tufted Metal Bench - Brown, Leather by Kathy Kuo HomeAnna Tufted Metal Bench - Brown, Leather by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
9% off

Kathy Kuo Home

Anna Tufted Metal Bench - Brown, Leather

$832 $924

Connor Industrial Bench - Dark Grey, Acacia Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeConnor Industrial Bench - Dark Grey, Acacia Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Connor Industrial Bench - Dark Grey, Acacia Wood

$910

Leo 25-Inch Dining Bench - Grey, Polyester by Kathy Kuo HomeLeo 25-Inch Dining Bench - Grey, Polyester by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Leo 25-Inch Dining Bench - Grey, Polyester

$699

Holden Industrial Loft Bench - Grey, Reclaimed Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeHolden Industrial Loft Bench - Grey, Reclaimed Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Holden Industrial Loft Bench - Grey, Reclaimed Wood

$900

Crescenzo Cross Leg Bench - Grey, Linen by Rue La La
39% off

Rue La La

Crescenzo Cross Leg Bench - Grey, Linen

$819.99 $1,347

Linea Round Bench - Grey, Oak by Rue La La
50% off

Rue La La

Linea Round Bench - Grey, Oak

$816 $1,632

Linea Round Bench - Grey, Oak by Gilt
50% off

Gilt

Linea Round Bench - Grey, Oak

$816 $1,632

Tanya Bench - Grey, Acacia Wood by Gilt
44% off

Gilt

Tanya Bench - Grey, Acacia Wood

$704.99 $1,263

Brooks Bench - Grey, Acacia Wood by Gilt
38% off

Gilt

Brooks Bench - Grey, Acacia Wood

$559.99 $906

Foundations Bench - Dark Shale, Acacia by Gilt
50% off

Gilt

Foundations Bench - Dark Shale, Acacia

$792 $1,584

Papua Storage Bench - Grey, Polyester by Gilt
39% off

Gilt

Papua Storage Bench - Grey, Polyester

$954.99 $1,575

Prado Square Bench - Bright Graphite by Gilt
34% off

Gilt

Prado Square Bench - Bright Graphite

$968 $1,488

Dobo Storage Bench - Grey by Gilt
39% off

Gilt

Dobo Storage Bench - Grey

$694.99 $1,140

Davao Bench - Grey, Teddy Fabric by Gilt
39% off

Gilt

Davao Bench - Grey, Teddy Fabric

$749.99 $1,230

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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.