Bench pressed: 6 stylish benches for any area of a home
Collections | May 16, 2023
A beautifully designed bench is a many-splendored thing. Not only can you employ one at the end of a bed to give your clients a sleek place to perch, but a good-looking bench will instantly transform an underutilized living room corner or entryway into a bona fide sitting nook. From ocean-wave-inspired stunners to waterfall-style beauties, here are six options to consider for your next project.
GRASMERE BENCH BY GINNY MACDONALD — LULU AND GEORGIA
In the market for a sophisticated bench that won’t create too much visual clutter in a cramped space? Ginny Macdonald’s Grasmere for Lulu and Georgia sits on a slender, clean-lined wooden frame and is available in 14 versatile fabric colors.
BEAM BENCH OTTOMAN BY RAFAEL DE CÁRDENAS — MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS
A waterfall-style bench with a plush twist, Rafael de Cárdenas’s Beam for Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams showcases a curvaceous silhouette and comes in your choice of more than 350 of the brand’s highly touchable upholstery options, including mohair, velvet and performance chenille.
HEAVY WOOD ACCENT BENCH — FOUR HANDS
Thick, hand-carved pillar-shaped legs provide a hint of contrast with the buttery soft, cream-colored cushion on the Heavy Wood accent bench by Four Hands.
JUNE BENCH BY ENY LEE PARKER — LULU AND GEORGIA
Inspired by the undulating waves of the ocean, Eny Lee Parker designed the June bench for Lulu and Georgia with gently rounded, wavy edges and pale blue linen upholstery.
JADA BENCH — MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS
A semiattached cushion and an eye-catching graphic shape ensure the Jada bench by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is every bit as comfortable to sit on as it is elegant to look at.
AUGUSTINE BENCH — FOUR HANDS
Outfitted in rows of auburn-hued, velvet-esque channel-tufting, the Augustine bench by Four Hands adds a glamorous touch to a subdued entryway or bedroom.
Products featured in this article have been sourced from BOH’s Collections vertical, a showcase of the latest debuts from some of the industry’s leading brands.
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