51 Benches That Catch the Eye

While considering crucial elements of interior design, benches are usually not in the first line. That’s something worth changing, since these convenient furniture pieces can be valuable assets, and not just in terms of essential function – to provide seating. Benches can offer precious hidden storage for small necessities, a handy place to put something down, or give your feet some well-deserved rest. Not to mention just how stylish they can be. Let’s have a look at this curated list and perhaps change the perception of benches together.

$130BUY IT

Upholstered Tufted Storage Bench: This absolutely gorgeous silver bench with cabriole legs and crystal buttons is one of our top picks for a good reason. It presents a great mix of style and substance, in an elegant form that doesn’t scream” storage!” Whether you will use it to stow folded blankets for chilly afternoons or as additional seating when the house is full of guests, this classy piece will surely attract much attention.

$240BUY IT

Entryway Storage Bench With Drawers: A touch of coastal rustics is featured on this contemporary storage bench. Three drawers with a shelf below secure a lot of space for keeping small essentials, while the rack is ideal for storing sneakers and shoes. With three featured baskets for storing magazines and daily necessities, this versatile bench can fit any room beautifully. The structure is a quality mix of solid and manufactured wood, easy to maintain.

$170BUY IT

Elegant Transitional Tufted Storage Bench: The smooth, high-quality upholstery of this bench truly invites you to sit and melt. Its transitional design is suitable for a whole range of different room designs solutions. It will make a beautiful feature at the end of the bed, under the window of your living room, or even at a classy entryway. The base is solid wood, and under a tufted plush, there’s a foam stuffing to secure comfort. Its hidden storage compartment can host plenty of books, magazines, or toys.

$540BUY IT

Modern Mid-Century Bench: This one is a real eye-candy for a living room or bedroom. It is so perfectly “here & now.” Still, with a distinctive ’70s vibe, it wouldn’t look out of place as the scenery in a disco party movie. With this mid-century bench style, you will certainly add some funky chic to the place. It sits low to the ground on four flared solid birch wood legs. Metal capped feet ensure stability with a touch of glam, while the foam-filled upholstery guarantees comfort.

$240BUY IT

Industrial Shoe Storage Bench: This attractive, clean design is both simple and sophisticated. There is a lot of storage space featured here, in six storage cubbies, behind a sliding door, and on a smooth yet sturdy top. This is a convenient entry bench; however, its industrial look is elegant enough to fit a living room, and cool enough for a teenager’s room. Reclaimed Barnwood will easily find its place in any modern rustic interior, too.

$110BUY IT

Contemporary Bench Seat: Here we have a perfect storage ottoman bench for every contemporary interior. This rectangular seat features a hinged mechanism for opening a top lid, concealing abundant storage space to stow away pillows, blankets, toys, or anything that comes to your mind. Stylish, precise lines offer versatility. In black leather, this ottoman bench can be a part of a very fashion-forward interior, while two rustic finishing options make the same design suitable even for a farmhouse.

$160BUY IT

Elegant Upholstered Window Bench: This contemporary seat’s refined yet solid design offers a convenient spot to rest and enjoy the outside view. Placed by the front door, it will help you put your skinny boots on effortlessly. Or, you can place it in the bedroom to elevate its style. The frame with four flared legs is crafted from solid and manufactured wood to secure stability. The curved top is filled with foam, wrapped in linen upholstery, and secured with nailhead trim.

$220BUY IT

Modern Farmhouse Style Bench: This farmhouse entryway bench features a twist to the farmhouse look. It keeps all the chic-cottage vibe while being fully fit for a modern city interior. Even better, its ample storage space with six cubbies can fit at least twelve pairs of shoes. An x-patterned sliding barn door can also hide some unsightly clutter. Not that we need that, of course, but it’s still good to have the door. A smooth, flat top can host a plant, as well as your bags, folders, umbrella, or anything that needs to be put down in order to put the coat on.

$380BUY IT

Classy Modern Upholstered Bench: The transitional beauty is a guaranteed attention-grabber with its elegant yet fully comfortable design. Sophisticated lines offer a broad sitting area with a foam-padded, tufted seat. Finely sloping arms define the classy form of this long bench, ensuring comfort with a statement. Tapered wood legs feature foot caps for non-slipping reliability. Whether you place it in a bedroom, living room, or an entryway bench, it will accentuate and further define the style of every existing piece.

$216BUY IT

Transitional Wooden Bench: An authentic statement piece for your entryway, this wooden bench bears a genuine touch of craftsmanship with scrolled armrests and a full-back lined with contemporary openwork trellis. If you’re looking for a way to add some style to your mudroom or foyer, this traditional wood bench is an excellent solution. It’s made of solid pine wood, featuring a classic finish and turned spade legs, which enhance the traditional appearance. Complete the look with a few pillows to secure maximum comfort along the line.

$550BUY IT

Timeless Classic Tufted Bench: A classic with a modern dash, this elegant transitional piece is as versatile as it is beautiful. The long bench seat elevates the room aesthetic with its tufted finish and wingback silhouette. It’s foam-filled, wrapped in contemporary chenille upholstery, and buttoned up with diamond-tufted details. Nailhead trim, distressed details, and tapered wood legs emit chic antique vibes. This spacious bench can comfortably host up to three people, making a stylish alternative for a standard sofa.

$160BUY IT

Charming Flip-Top Velvet Bench: This pretty bench upholstered in velvet is quite a lady. Classic at first look, chic contemporary at another. Each of the four color options offers a lot of charm, hiding a decent storage space under a sturdy flip-top. Metal legs and nailhead trim offer just enough reflection, reminiscent of the Hollywood glamorous mid-century years. Use it as an end of the bed bench, or as a statement piece in the living room.

$120BUY IT

Frenchy Modern Bedroom Bench: Made in the USA, but with plenty of French charm, this bedroom bench would feel right at home in front of a fireplace during a chilly night. It’s easy to imagine it with a blanket off to the floor, a glass of wine and a book, and the fire in the background. Elegant resin cabriole legs are crafted of solid wood with a polished black finish. Rolled arms around the seat and geometric upholstery complete this alluring transitional piece.

$380BUY IT

Superbly Classy Velvet Blue Bench: Statuesque and gorgeous, this bench is like a star nominated for Oscar, ready to give the speech. It’s beautifully crafted, with accented flared arms, two matching bolster pillows, hand tufts along with the seat, and matching decorative cord outlines. The upholstery is a blend engineered for long life, and framing is kiln-dried birch wood. This entryway bench would not be shy in a great hall, under bifurcated stairs. And yet, it will perfectly fit a nice, cozy living room too.

$300BUY IT

Coastal Wooden Storage Bench: This contemporary white bench is a versatile addition to any abode. It offers abundant storage space for pillows, blankets, toys, board games, or anything you wish to de-clutter. Its strikingly simple style with a distressed white finish on the base and beadboard makes it an excellent piece for a coastal home. If you live in the city but dream of white shores, find a way to fit this bench into your existing interior. Complete the look with a few striped pillows, and get ready to spread the sails.

$194BUY IT

Distressed Tufted Ottoman Bench: Are you feeling the distant call to saddle your horse and put on a Stetson Hat? Alternatively, you could also awake the Wild, Wild, West spirit with this rustic bench. Upholstered with a tufted top with distressed brown bonded leather and antique-looking nailhead trim, it brings authentic John Wayne vibes to your interior. Dark brown carved legs are handcrafted from solid wood and equipped with almost invisible casters for easy mobility.

$180BUY IT

Wooden Shoe Storage Bench: A contemporary piece with a slightly rustic feel, this sturdy storage bench is made of real wood. Even better, it’s made of ecologically sourced, plantation-grown rubberwood turned to an eco-friendly renewable hardwood material for making furniture. Together with good quality, it offers impressive appeal, eight storage compartments, and a soft top to sit on. A reliable and durable construction can withstand a decent portion of weight without deteriorating in time.

$729BUY IT

Amore Foyer Bench: Designed by Giò Colonna Romano and made of durable and lightweight polyethylene, this neat, modern bench presents the word “amore” in a flowing, bold cursive typeset. The convenient piece is easy to transport, structurally robust, and still quite comfortable to sit on. It’s bright red finish is reminiscent of the color of love, while also making this bench a strikingly modern feature, ideal for places bursting with youthful vibe, filled with life.

$306BUY IT

Art Deco Velvet Bench Seat: Eclectic, transitional, and artistic as much as functional, this bench seat boasts an eye-catching Greek key base. This striking, golden metal base holds a seat upholstered in stain-resistant, luxuriously smooth velvet. It makes a glamourous statement in a living room and an unbeatable classy piano seat. Upscale allure and bold sophistication do not lack in functionality or comfort. Dense foam padding secures a comfortable seat, while the frame is equipped with foot pads to help protect flooring.

$595BUY IT

Art-Deco Inspired Mid-Century Bench: A bench for extra seating with a mid-century twist is a wonderful addition to a living room but will work equally well in a bedroom or an office. Its modern birch wood frame features a smooth oak finish, providing a sleek base for a tufted bench seat in coldish woven taupe gray fabric. As a combination of premium quality materials with unique high-style design, this mid-century bench enhances all other room features, uplifting the interior to a new level.

$370BUY IT

Carved Wooden Storage Bench: The ornate storage bench packs a lot of punch. It’s strikingly gorgeous front is carved of solid beige wood in a weathered gray wash finish. A rectangular silhouette stands firm on four turned bun feet, while the sides feature metal handles. Under a hinged top, there’s a convenient abundance of hidden storage space. This bench definitely emits some boho-chic vibe, but would easily find its place in a traditional or rustic environment. As a statement in a modern eclectic setting, it’s destined to bring some serious wow-effect.

$239BUY IT

Checkered Modern Leather Bench: The unique design of this seat makes it suitable for just anywhere. It’s equally good as a lounge accent, dining bench, or a convenient seating feature in a kid’s room. This attractive bench seat can be used as a leg rest, children seat, or bed bottom bench, suitable for various home decoration styles. The durable frame is crafted of solid pine wood, sturdy enough to withstand a lot of weight. High-quality faux leather is eco-friendly, soft, and very comfortable even after prolonged use.

$100BUY IT

Chic Furry White Bench: Soft and stylish, this little bench is so inviting that it doesn’t take “no” for an answer. Sleek but surprisingly sturdy golden legs provide a stable base for a luxuriously fluffy seat. The thick cushioning is irresistible as a place to sit or rest your feet. This glam accent piece provides enough function along with style for any room, looking equally great as a window bench or a boudoir asset.

$395BUY IT

Classy Pink Velvet Bench: This pink lady makes a true statement piece that unmistakably attracts eyes and compliments. Sleek, elegant golden legs provide a stable base for two layers of pink comfort and style. The refined detailing makes this padded bench stand out in a crowd, while the cozy seat and plush velvet upholstery make it a really functional room asset. With its opulent and luxurious good-looks, this modern velvet bench is a simple but effective way to elevate any room and give it a designed vibe.

$150BUY IT

Contemporary Padded Bench: This storage ottoman provides an abundance of valuable storage space for all small daily necessities like remotes, board games, magazines, chargers, or even toys. The elegant, tufted piece doesn’t just look good in your living room—but also holds all of those items that clutter around, yet you don’t really want to put them away. Its modern but refined design and neutral grey color can effortlessly fit a whole range of interiors.

$1497BUY IT

DWR Originals Loveseat Dining Table Bench: A two-seater version of the classic Windsor Chair, named Originals Loveseat Bench, was designed by Lucian Ercolani in 1956. The initial design aimed to create a piece that can suit a variety of areas, from the entryway to the lounge setting. Still, from the beginning, it prevailed as an ideal dining room bench seat. The Loveseat Bench is handcrafted in wood, with the back rail steam-bent. What makes it even more remarkable: it’s completely free of metal or screws in its construction.

$125BUY IT

Featherlight Industrial Bench: This super lightweight piece is ideal for small apartments and rooms with a need for practical seating solutions. The wireframe base doesn’t put visual weight to the room as an eye obstacle, and the whole structure is easy to push around. It can be also effortlessly moved out of the way if needed. This bench emits considerable urban charm, delivering a quick modern update to any room design.

$150BUY IT

French Classic Wooden Bench: This refined seater makes an incredibly chic statement with its carved wood and vintage French elegance. It’s a beautiful seating accent for entryways, living rooms, and bedrooms, bearing extra style points as a vanity or piano seat. The weathered wooden frame is sturdy and reliable. The expertly carved solid base sits atop classic cabriole legs, with elegantly rolled armrests and nailhead trim. This upholstered bench grants a premium seating experience with a refined, chic profile.

$153BUY IT

French Farmstyle Transitional Entryway Bench: The white brushed frame and legs of this elegant piece are made from sturdy rubberwood and topped with a thick, memory foam padding for exceptional comfort. Each leg features a carved floral pattern. The top is wrapped in a resilient, high-quality soft fabric. A neutral color palette allows its transitional design to seamlessly blend into many interior styles. This wooden bench is a great asset for just any room. For bonus style points, use it as a piano bench.

$998BUY IT

Hanging Rattan Bench: One thing better than a comfy rattan bench is a swinging rattan bench. This natural beauty is inspired by a Scandinavian design from the 60s and reinvented as a scooped-seat bench for two. Stuff it with pillows to add ultra-cozy softness and personal touch of style in a mix of patterns and colors. Don’t worry about the weight; heavy-duty loop and rope ensure that everything remains super sturdy.

$305BUY IT

Farmhouse Rustic Entryway Bench: This interesting design can fit a whole range of interior styles, from genuinely rustic to transitional. It’s made of solid and manufactured wood, with x-patterned sides and metal details. Alone, it’s a bit more on the rustic side as an entryway shoe storage bench. With the addition of three metal storage boxes, it turns to an industrial accent piece fit for a living room, dining room, or even a bathroom.

$132BUY IT

Industrial Leather Bench: This modern, long bench emits strong masculine vibes. It’s quite a sizeable piece. However, due to the transparent, lightweight wireframe, it can offer much functionality without overwhelming the space. The style is completed with a brown leather buttoned, tufted top. You can use it as a dining bench or an entryway bench, but its ideal place would be as an end of bed bench in front of a sleek metal canopy frame.

$381BUY IT

Large Entryway Bench: A mid-century style metal bench is an inspiring accent piece as well as a functional seater. It will comfortably host any extra guests in a living room or at the dining table. Use it if you need a convenient, fashionable statement in your office or a practical feature in the entryway. With chic simplicity and gold metal accents, this iconic design makes effortless addition to elevating various décors.

$267BUY IT

Luxe Tufted Velvet Bench: This Chesterfield-style velvet bench features plenty of mid-century style in modern execution. It’s a striking accent for a living room or entryway, with its rolled armrests, deep button tufting, and delicate piping. As for functionality, dense foam padding offers a comfortable, supportive sitting place. The durable wooden frame with delicate-looking cabriole legs is surprisingly sturdy, able to hold a lot of weight. This transitional-classic tufted bench will make a stunning addition to any room in your home.

$99BUY IT

Luxurious Furry Metal Bench: This bedroom bench is simple in form but exceptionally stylish in the presentation. Decorated with glamorous, soft faux fur, it’s calm and sophisticated but impossible to ignore. Four metal legs covered with a metallic luster are unexpectedly sturdy and reliable as much as refined. Use it as a lounge feature or a bedroom bench. As an eye-candy focal point, it will elevate the style of any room, bringing effortless grace to your interior design.

$9623BUY IT

Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Lounge Bench Seat: The Barcelona Couch was originally designed in 1930 by Mies van der Rohe, as an exemplary exercise of line and material, which helped define the modern vocabulary. This piece shares the same simple elegance as its iconic twin. During manufacturing process, 72 individual panels are cut, welted and tufted by hand, covered with leather and buttons produced from a single cowhide. Seventeen straps are stretched over a rubber webbing for cushion support. The legs are polished tubular stainless steel, while the platform is a Sapele Mahogany from Africa, finished with a clear protective lacquer.

$245BUY IT

Modern Furry Bedroom Bench: This glam faux fur bench on a base with four acrylic legs boasts a contemporary style with functionality for any room’s decor. Its convenient, transparent design is ideal for elevating the look of small spaces while serving as a valuable extra seat, leg rest, or even an alternative for a coffee table. Polyester base construction offers a fragile, minimalistic appeal, still is sturdy enough to support a lot of weight for a long time.

$320BUY IT

Small Kids Bench Seat: Nofred’s Mouse bench for kids is a whimsical seater for little ones. This playful bench is designed for small children, comes in several color options, and can be placed anywhere you—or your child likes. The Nofred’s Mouse wooden bench is made from painted oak veneer, characterized by rounded shapes and backrests in the shape of a mouse’s ears. It is a sleek design meant to be loved by kids while going easy on the parents’ eyes.

$220BUY IT

Playful Velvet Bench With Pillows: This bench is a perfect fit with abreast aesthetics, a truly contemporary piece with a plethora of non-imposing style. Its youthful spirit can make a great accent in a minimalistic-oriented, modern interior. The simple, effective design features a thick base and square arms. Two round toss pillows make an effective patterned contrast while enhancing the comfort. Those can be easily removed if you aim for more straightforward simplicity. Sturdy, solid wooden legs ensure stability.

$101BUY IT

Red Ottoman Bench: Another finely executed transition between classic and modern, this bench seat offers luxury and sophistication with its upholstered, buttoned form. It is covered in plush tufted fabric, securely buttoned, and filled with dense foam to secure comfort. The frame is the game here, with unique, crossed, espresso stained legs that create a fully modern twist. This ottoman bench will look great in a living room, in front of a fireplace, as a footstool, or even as a coffee table.

$1016BUY IT

Sculptura Metal Garden Bench: Wrought-iron patio masterpiece of minimalistic design and craftsmanship, Sculptura makes a true icon of mid-century modern design. The Woodard Sculptura patio collection returns, handcrafted of woven wire, and available in a choice of colors and a standard or premium finishing. Advanced technology helps this outdoor bench withstand all kinds of weather conditions. Extraordinary attention in every detail makes it a wise investment, able to keep its value through the ages.

$898BUY IT

Coastal Style Rattan Bench: This coastal gem is waiting for you to personalize its identity. Give your pillow collection a beach-y home on this breezy looking, über natural rattan bench. Ideal for a covered porch, it will feel at home as a part of any coastal, eclectic, or transitional interior focused on natural and organic. The base joints emit a slight tropical vibe, while the low back and tailored arms help keep the proportions light and harmonized.

$230BUY IT

Simply Glamorous Velvet Bench: This elegant tufted piece offers a lot of glam in a simple package. The metal legs and base are thin and gold-plated, making a sleek, rectangular frame. It is a perfect base for buttoned, velvet upholstery, but it’s a bold color palette that provides a strikingly chic twist to this bench’s deceptive simplicity. This glitzy metal bench is available in black, blue, green, grey, and pink, and absolutely stunning in each version.

$745BUY IT

Skagerak Cutter Wooden Bench: Cutter bench was firstly designed in 1999 by Niels Hvass, for the Planken Ud exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark. It was the first piece in later Skagerak’s Cutter collection. The clean-lined design of this wooden bench comprises a simple wooden frame, emphasizing slats connected by finger joints. It’s made of oak, and its continuous shape of the base is an homage to the Bauhaus movement and its use of metal tubes.

$739BUY IT

Sleek and Modern Wooden Bench: A chic modern design of this padded bench is an eclectic mix of sophisticated materials and finishes for a simple yet urban appearance. Hand-craftsmanship such as rubbing and padding makes the finished look of this bench quite upscaled and delightful to the touch. The mixed wooden base is sturdy and durable, while padded fabric secures exceptional comfort. Sleek lines and minimalistic look complete the story, making a genuinely stand out modern piece.

$599BUY IT

Sleek Metal Wooden Bench: The modern design artfully blends stainless steel tubing with mahogany varnished poplar wood slats to form this striking bench. It merges grate-inspired detail, mid-century design, and contemporary modern appeal. The cold metal profile is contrasted with sleek lines and organic feel of natural wood panel inlay. Initially designed as a dining room bench, it will make a striking feature in just any other room, from the foyer window to the bed’s bottom.

$36BUY IT

Smart-Lift Ottoman Storage Bench: This little box comes in a range of vivid colors as a perfect functional addition to modern interiors, from the living room to the kid’s room. Its premium foam-padded top secures seating comfort and quick and easy access to hidden storage. The cover simply folds in flat and unfolds within seconds, swing-opening on either side, eliminating the necessity for getting up to acquire something from inside. A clean, modern design is easy to fit into any interior setting.

$260BUY IT

Traditional Wooden Storage Bench: Made from solid wood, this bench offers abundant storage and a lot of space to sit, ideal for entryway, covered porch, or mudroom. The seat is a convenient flip-up, which uncovers a dual storage compartment below. The lid opening is equipped with safety hinges for added convenience. Design highlights are library framed square front panels and X back and side. Add some padded cushions to enhance comfort with a touch of personalized style.

$4040BUY IT

Tuck 8001 Modern Window Bench: The Tuck 8001 Bench by Arteriors was created by designer Ray Booth as a handsome and streamlined piece. This bench is a beautiful blend of material, featuring bold metal, soft fabric, and wood’s natural texture. Clean lines still emit a modern flair, with the seat placed on openly composed steel leg supports. This sleek white bench is bringing a welcoming, spacious, and versatile seating option to spaces.

$190BUY IT

Tufted Storage Bench: This simple, classic-looking bench provides an elegant hidden storage solution for your living room. It is perfect for putting away daily necessities or packing extra pillows and blankets after use during chilly winter evenings. The solid wooden body is covered in faux leather, with clean lines free of complicated details for a true contemporary appeal. The padded top provides comfortable extra seating for guests while enhancing the flair of any room at the same time.

$125BUY IT

Upholstered Storage Bench With Pattern: A versatile, contemporary ottoman bench with just a hint of tradition, this seat can also serve as a footrest, tabletop, or storage unit. This charming piece is perfect for your living room, bedroom, or even as a chic accent for your home office. It boasts plenty of convenient storage space inside this upholstered look with soft pressure hinges. High-quality tailoring and durable fabrics make this bench an investment that lasts.