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Jacques Bench - Grey, Velvet by Jonathan Adler

Jonathan Adler

Jacques Bench - Grey, Velvet

$2,150

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Nickel Perennials by McGee And CoMansfield Upholstered Bench - Nickel Perennials by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Nickel Perennials

$4,676

Johannes Bench - Ash Windowpane Wovens by McGee And CoJohannes Bench - Ash Windowpane Wovens by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Johannes Bench - Ash Windowpane Wovens

$2,166

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Slate, Crypton Fabric by McGee And CoMansfield Upholstered Bench - Slate, Crypton Fabric by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Slate, Crypton Fabric

$3,866

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Ink Linen by McGee And CoMansfield Upholstered Bench - Ink Linen by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Ink Linen

$4,616

Scaletta Upholstered Bench - Taupe, Stripe Fabric by McGee And CoScaletta Upholstered Bench - Taupe, Stripe Fabric by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Scaletta Upholstered Bench - Taupe, Stripe Fabric

$2,308

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Cement, Belgian Linen by McGee And CoMansfield Upholstered Bench - Cement, Belgian Linen by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Cement, Belgian Linen

$4,616

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Dovetail Velvet by McGee And CoMansfield Upholstered Bench - Dovetail Velvet by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Dovetail Velvet

$3,500

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Midnight, Crypton by McGee And CoMansfield Upholstered Bench - Midnight, Crypton by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Midnight, Crypton

$3,866

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Gray, Crypton by McGee And CoMansfield Upholstered Bench - Gray, Crypton by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Gray, Crypton

$3,866

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Pewter Linen by McGee And CoMansfield Upholstered Bench - Pewter Linen by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Pewter Linen

$4,616

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Khaki, Belgian Linen by McGee And CoMansfield Upholstered Bench - Khaki, Belgian Linen by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Khaki, Belgian Linen

$4,616

Scaletta Bench - Perennials Nickel by McGee And CoScaletta Bench - Perennials Nickel by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Scaletta Bench - Perennials Nickel

$2,308

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Taupe by McGee And CoMansfield Upholstered Bench - Taupe by McGee And Co, alternate view

McGee And Co

Mansfield Upholstered Bench - Taupe

$4,790

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

Radda Upholstered Wood Bench - White, Brown

$450 $563

Miguel Upholstered Bench - Beige, Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeMiguel Upholstered Bench - Beige, Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Miguel Upholstered Bench - Beige, Wood

$1,092

Leo 82-Inch Dining Bench - Grey, Polyester by Kathy Kuo HomeLeo 82-Inch Dining Bench - Grey, Polyester by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Leo 82-Inch Dining Bench - Grey, Polyester

$2,099

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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.