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Narrow Benches

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Whether you are looking for an entryway seat while taking your shoes off or you need additional seats in your living and dining area, narrow benches add functionality without taking up a lot of floor space. Their visually light and casual appeal brings a sense of openness to the interior environment. If you are on the lookout for the perfect long and narrow bench or small bench options, let our design experts guide you through the selection process.

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Multifunctional Bench Set

Multifunctional Bench Set

A small narrow bench that comes with a wall-mounted shelf, this set is constructed using solid birch and manufactured wood with natural stained finishes. The bench has two tiers connected together by two sled-type metal frames.

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Two Seater Bench

Two Seater Bench

With its minimalist aesthetic, this narrow hallway bench sports clean, rectilinear lines with natural textures. Crafted from solid and engineered wood, it has a stunning herringbone seat supported by straight block legs.

Designer Advice:

Elevate the understated beauty of this bench by hanging a large abstract artwork or styling it with a vibrant gallery wall above. You can also use this well-loved piece in the dining room for a casual, farmhouse vibe or as a foot bench in the bedroom. Throw in some colorful pillows to complement the wood’s warm, natural stain.

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Upholstered Bench

Upholstered Bench

Combining the softness of fabric with the striking elegance of bent metal, this skinny bench radiates a modern minimalist appeal. Its seat is upholstered in 100% polyester, offered in four fabric colors, and detailed with plush tufted stitching. 

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Extendable Bench

Extendable Bench

Striking and casual, this thin bench showcases undeniable functionality with its extendable design. Made of solid mango wood, its seat is laid out in interlocking slats that beautifully highlight the natural wood and stonewall gray finishes.

Designer Advice:

A charming and practical piece for the home, you can enjoy its versatility and adaptability as a foyer seating, as a dining room bench, or basically anywhere where extra seating is appreciated. Its clean lines and wood finish will definitely look great in contemporary and modern spaces. We recommend placing a few loose cushions on top for added comfort. 

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Farmhouse Entryway Seat
Dupuy Shelves Storage Bench
Dupuy Shelves Storage Bench
Dupuy Shelves Storage Bench
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Dupuy Shelves Storage Bench
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Dupuy Shelves Storage Bench
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Farmhouse Entryway Seat

Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse®

A very narrow bench made of solid and engineered wood frame, this piece features a distressed finish, offered in four colors. A charming item with four turned legs, it has a lower shelf that can be used as a shoe rack.

$149.99

Designer Advice:

The perfect piece for traditional, cottage, French-style, and transitional interiors. Opt for the white and gray options to elevate the shabby chic or coastal vibe of your home while the darker options will look great in classic environments. With less than 12” depth, we recommend using this as a low table or as a window seat in the kid’s room.

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Bench with Rack
Oleary Wood Shoe Storage Bench
Oleary Wood Shoe Storage Bench
Oleary Wood Shoe Storage Bench
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Oleary Wood Shoe Storage Bench
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Oleary Wood Shoe Storage Bench
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Bench with Rack

Andover Mills™

Exuding a rustic and antique appeal, this narrow bench comes in two sizes and two distressed finishes. Made of solid pine wood, it features a top slab and a bottom tier, perfect for placing shoes and storage items.

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Rustic Foyer Bench
Wes Wood Bench
Wes Wood Bench
Wes Wood Bench
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Wes Wood Bench
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Rustic Foyer Bench

Mistana™

Rugged with a coastal vibe, this narrow entryway bench is crafted from solid rubberwood and features a curved seat supported by flared legs with crossbar footrests. It comes in three finishes with eye-catching wire-brush textures. 

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Modern Rustic Bench

Modern Rustic Bench

Made of top-grain leather with a brass cage frame, this narrow bench seat exudes a prominent midcentury aesthetic. Its luxurious seat features blind-tufted stitch detailing while its metal component has a stunning antique brass finish. 

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Bold Bench

Bold Bench

Projecting solidity and striking visuals, this long and narrow bench can comfortably seat three people. It is made of reinforced concrete and comes in grey or white colors with distressed, textured finishes.

Designer Advice:

Play around with its neutral palette and raw appeal by combining it with abstract paintings for that gallery-like aesthetic. Or you can throw in some pillows, seat cushions, and knitted blanket on one side, and place a clay vase on top of stacked books on the other. This will create a casual, asymmetrical vignette with a cozy Scandinavian hygge vibe. 

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Foundry Style Bench

Foundry Style Bench

Foundry Select

Crafted in solid acacia wood, this narrow hallway bench combines the rusticity of modern industrial design with the chicness of mid-century style. Sold with a rack, it sports a natural live-edge slab supported by hairpin metal legs.

Designer Advice:

From industrial-style spaces to bohemian interiors, this is a versatile piece that can work in tons of environments. Hang some wicker hats on the rack for added texture or pair this bench with bright accessories such as pillows or a large artwork. For compact spaces and apartments with no hallway or foyer, you can turn this piece into a charming coffee table.  

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Buying Guide

Narrow benches can be great pieces of furniture to add to your home, and you don't need to limit them to just one area of the house. You can have benches in any room inside your home or outside in the garden, and there are a variety of styles to choose from too.

The type of material that the narrow bench is made from will depend on where you intend to put it. Materials such as wood can look great outside, but if it's likely to rain a lot, you should consider a sturdier material. Iron or steel might not look very appealing to you, and metals will rust easily in bad weather. Ensure that any wooden benches have been varnished properly beforehand, and if you choose a harder and more durable material, add character and color by using cushions and throws.

Narrow benches made a great addition to your home when placed in the hallway. This allows you or guests to your home the space to put any items along with coats, shoes and bags. It's also a great place to perch while you take your shoes on and off!

Another way you can make your bench into a useful storage solution is to install shelves underneath the bench. You can store books, shoes, plants and ornaments on the shelves, and you will still have the entire length of the bench for anything else.

If you have a family and there are young children living in your home, you should ensure that any furniture you buy is suitable. This includes checking that the items comply with rules around fire resistance, particularly if you are buying from an individual trader. You should also request for any sharp edges to be softened or rounded so that injuries are minimized, should your child accidentally trip or collide with it.

Narrow benches can look very stylish when used in a vintage setting within the home. They look particularly good if you are going with a 'farmhouse' style – a wooden bench will make an attractive addition. If you don't like the full vintage look but you want a bit of a throwback, you can paint a wooden bench a bright color and make it into a more 'retro' bench. As long as you buy a bench in a material that is versatile, you can switch it up and change the colors and themes whenever you like.

Bonus tip: A great idea when buying benches is to look into the handmade items which are available from many individual tradesmen. Not only can you be proud of supporting a local business, but you're also likely to get quality furniture that is unique to your home and can't be found anywhere else. It also means that you can request for the bench to be customized, whether in terms of sizing, color or shape.

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Narrow benches

For every single household without too much floor space but still in need of a nice accent piece and a functional one at that, this narrow bench for the entryway or living room will prove truly amazing and will add a fashion statement.

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The bleacher pine bench. Really simple, look like taken from the P.E. classes. It could be good in the narrow corridor, where each centimeter worth its weight in gold. It plays its role, but it is not the the style icon.

Narrow rustic elm bench

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Being a perfect rustic accent for a cottage house or mountain lodge, this narrow wooden bench delights with its warm, natural appeal. Solid wooden boards will provide sustainability for years.

Tufted coffee table stone wash granite

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This bench is a comfortable, usable and solid product that brings a little bit of simplicity into the room. Its seat is filled with soft materials covered with cotton in 75%. A metal pipe frame is durable and able to withstand the weight of adult users.

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Add wicker baskets beneath a wide, rough sawn bench that has been smoothed with sandpaper and protected with a clear finish. Sturdy hair-pin legs support the non-standard plank of wood. The combined minimalist structures provide contrast with modern settings.

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Coat rack for lobby, hallway and more. Construction is made of wood. It is fitted with a lot of double hooks and open shelves in various sizes for storing shoes and others needed accessories.

Western benches

The stylish bench in the western climate is an unusual combination of solid wood construction with leather upholstery. This piece of furniture is a perfect fit for your bedroom, living room or dressing room.