A bench earns its place by being the right length and height for where it sits. At the end of a bed, in a hall or at a dining table, the sizes are different, and so is the build you want.
At the end of the bed
Match the bench to the bed width so it looks intended. The Crescent Bedroom Bench Seat from Camerich is 148 cm long, 48 cm deep and 37 cm high, which suits a queen or king. The upholstered seat sits on slim dark steel legs, and the covers are removable for cleaning. That matters on a piece that lives at the busiest corner of the bedroom.
In a hall or at a window
A bench in an entry needs a firm, shallow seat that is easy to rise from, and a covering you can wipe or launder. The Crescent works here too, standing alone under a window or along a hall wall. Leave at least 90 cm of clear floor in front of it.
At the dining table
A dining bench seat should sit 45 to 48 cm high against a table of about 75 cm, which leaves enough knee room. Seat depth of 45 to 50 cm keeps the sit upright. Benches fit more people into a compact room, but they offer no back support, so they suit shorter meals better than long dinners. If your household lingers at the table, choose chairs with backs, such as the Miso or Alba.
A soft alternative
For extra seats in the living room, a footstool does the job of a bench. The Bowie Footstool and Minello Square Footstool match their sofa ranges, so the fabric and height line up.
What to check in the build
Look for a hardwood or engineered timber frame, webbing or springs under the foam, and legs fixed with bolts rather than glue alone. Removable covers extend the life of any bench that gets daily use. Fabrics and leathers shown online are our most requested, not the full range, so ask the team for samples.
See it in person
Browse lounge chairs or visit our Parnell or Grey Lynn showroom to sit on the bench before you decide.
