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.
Our Picks
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.
Bench with Rack
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.
Farmhouse Entryway Seat
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.
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.
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.
Rustic Foyer Bench
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.
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.
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.
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.
Foundry Style Bench
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.
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.
