Guest Picks: Bench Seat
Take a seat on one of these versatile benches in a mix of styles and materials
The big turkey dinner, or the official kickoff to holiday dinner parties, is just around the corner. Here are 20 benches you can pull into the dining room for extra seating — or use in your family room, bedroom or entryway. — Jen from The Haystack Needle
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Salvaged Wood & Recycled Coffee Sack Mini Bench - $250
This rad bench is made with recycled coffee sacks and salvaged wood. After spotting it in a local Brooklyn shop, I instantly added it to my wish list.
John Rosseli Jacobean Bench - $4,500
John Robshaw has a section on his site called "Souk" where gems like this vintage bench (upholstered in one of his fabrics) can be found.
Modern Bench, Knoll Poppy Upholstery by Flotsam Furniture - $375
This handmade bench uses FSC-certified poplar and reclaimed materials down to its foundation. The bench is upholstered in wool felt from Knoll Textiles. It has a midcentury style that would make a comfy seat at the table.
Low Back Settee - $995
This 18th century–style bench would add a timeless, classic style to the table.
Rustic Modern Wood Bench by Tyler Kingston Wood Co. - $300
The hairpin legs and rustic salvaged wood make this bench a winner in my book. I'd love to have one of these benches in my mud room.
Context Furniture Truss Museum Bench - $515
The Truss collection bench by Scott Klinker is made right here in the USA from birch and plastic laminate. It reminds me of a modern version of a park bench.
Rustic Barnwood Bench by Dark Creek Design - $130
This rustic modern bench was made with a barn door and its original hinges. It reminds me of a church pew. I could picture it in an entryway as a standout seat.
Norden Bench
Leave it to Ikea to design a wood bench that will work anywhere — and comes in at less than $100. I'd put this in my mud room to make it easier to take shoes off by the door.
Handmade Overdyed Fuschia Wood Bench - $359.99
Bet you'll never guess where this stylish bench covered in a kilim rug can be found! It's a great price for a punch of style.
Sourav Bench-Sourav Bench - $199.99
This traditional wood bench would fit right in at the dining table or at the foot of your bed. It has a transitional style that could work in a formal or more casual living space.
Turquoise Bench by Handmade Betty - $135
I see these farmhouse-style benches often when I'm traveling through New England. They're such versatile little benches. The turquoise blue color of this one sets it apart.
Varanasi Stool - $249
The graphic black and white pattern on this bench feels modern and whimsical.
Julian Tufted Ottoman and Bench - $298
I'm so smitten with these tufted benches; I can't decide whether the regal blue or the country stripe fabric would be my pick. Their lovely legs also give them a handsome look.
Shadow Bench - $490
Brooklyn's Nightwood designed this bench using salvaged wood. It's a bench you could use in any room and with any design style.
Marilyn Print X-bench - AUD 510
This chic X-stool comes in a lovely floral print, and its legs have a glam mirror finish.
Offcut Bench Fluoro
This mod bench adds a punch of bold, glossy tangerine color. A colorful bench is an easy way to accent a room.
Kilim Bench, Anatole - $599
The graphic kilim print on this upholstered bench would make it the star of the dining table.
X-Bench - $179
This X-bench is both simple and sophisticated. It's the perfect little bench for the foot of your bed, and it comes in dozens of colors and prints.
Modern Reclaimed Rustic Wood Plank Bench by The Zen Artist - $219
This modern bench is handmade with reclaimed wood. Plus, it can be made in the size of your choice.
Shaker/Amish Style Wood Bench by Old Woodworker Shack - $90
This Shaker-style bench has a storage shelf underneath and can come in the paint or stain of your choice. I'd love a green one for my kitchen.
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