Entryway bench: 22 clever pieces of furniture
Looking for an entryway bench? Discover these 22 pieces of furniture for your living room.
The tradition of the entry bench, which allows you to take off your shoes and put them on the shelf, has returned to the living room decor. This functional piece of furniture can be reduced to its simplest expression, as it can be designed with a multitude of storage options. Today, it is imagined with an aesthetic dimension that plays with materials and shapes. The entry bench visually dresses up the entrance to give a good first impression of a well-kept home.
Discover these 22 models, from contemporary design to industrial style including Scandinavian décor.
1. Old entrance bench with shoe storage
Vintage-inspired furniture to decorate your entrance hall. This bench consists of two large sliding doors that allow you to store and keep shoes. Two open shelves add a decorative touch. The seat is marked with a black rectangular cushion.
Here it is associated with a quadruple wall hook that can hold coats, bags and scarves. Find it at La Redoute.
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2. Lounge unit with bench and coat rack
Chic and elegant, this entryway bench plays the card of contrasting colors and materials. So the gold blends with the royal blue velvet of the seat. A “brass” note that brings a bit of sophistication to your entryway. Practical with a shoe rack, it also combines a coat rack and storage compartment.
An idea to copy: do not hesitate to create reminders in the decoration, here gold acts as a common thread, we find it in the pot that houses a succulent plant. To find it on MADE.COM.
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3. Design entrance bench
Imagined in Scandinavian design, this bench with clean lines displays very modern textured charcoal gray details. When you sit at the bench, you are in a good place to take off your shoes and slide them onto the bottom shelf. Find it on MADE.COM.
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4. Industrial style entry bench
Beautifully presented in its distressed white paint, this industrial-style entry bench offers plenty of storage space organised around four numbered doors with pull-out handles. The top is decorated with a cushion along its entire length for a very comfortable seat. It traces its style to the famous factory dressing room. To be found at Made in Meubles.
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5. Small raw wood bench in the entrance hall
The handmade design of this raw wood bench almost feels like a home creation. An irregular natural look that makes it unique and even more lovely. A bench to be placed in the living room as an invitation to dream.
In this interior we find rattan accessories next to play the card of softness of bohemian decor. It will be found at Maisons du Monde.
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6. Reed bench for the entrance hall
The combination of the grey mouse fabric with the natural cane shelf brings a nice contrast to this entry bench. It fits perfectly in elegant, contemporary interiors. We love the finish with rounded corners for added softness. To find on MADE.COM.
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7. Industrial entry crate made of recycled wood
Resolutely in line with the times, this bench made of recycled wood and metal panels invites us to travel. The wrapping of used industrial ads takes us back to the past. Its presence? A large storage box under the seat!
With its colourful and aged look, it can find its place in an industrial loft décor or in an interior in the spirit of an artist's studio. Find it at Made in Meubles.
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The particular attention paid to the selection of soft tones such as almond green, mouse grey and blond wood gives this bench a Scandinavian influence. Functionality, comfort and aesthetics form a winning trio.
The small drawer to the left of the seat is ideal for storing small items that are currently left in the entry area. Find in the drawer.
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9. Entrance hall with school benches
Inspired by the highly functional design of school desks, this model made of metal and wood reclaims the letters of nobility with a contemporary natural and bohemian decor. Its timeless look takes us back to the past with a nostalgic brown.
A decorating tip: combine it with a large kindergarten coat hanger to store all the family's clothes or create a dedicated space for the children. To find at La Redoute.
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10. Originally designed bench in the corridor
Slim and elegant, this bench has refined aesthetic codes. Black metal and light wood give birth to a sober model that naturally finds its place in a hallway or entrance hall. Its originality: the storage box integrated into the seat. You can use it to store your glasses, your books… Find it on MADE.COM.
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11. Entrance cloakroom with counter
This more imposing entrance furniture consists of a cloakroom column with drawers and a bench section with shelves. Its natural look in wood and fine reed fits perfectly into bohemian atmospheres and the colours of the past. To be found at La Redoute.
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12. Bench with shoe shelf and fabric seat
Raw and industrial, this wire mesh shelf seems to logically become a bench with the addition of a long bed to make the seat comfortable. This design combines 15 compartments of different sizes to store shoes, bags, accessories, etc. Find it on PIB.
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13. Entryway bench with leather and mango wood drawers
A bench that takes on the appearance of a console to blur genres. The combination of mandrin leather and black mango wood brings a touch of contrast, both in color and touch. The curved legs also add sophistication to this piece of furniture. Find it at Maison en Vogue.
14. Metal and black leather bench
A bench that invites you to sit down by leaning against an island or a wall. A beautiful interpretation of the bench based on a combination of quilted black leather and a light grey metal base. A design inspired by gyms and reinterpreted in a feminine wardrobe universe. To be found at Made in Meubles.
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15. Rattan bench for bohemian decor
Poetic and bohemian furniture that drags us back to the 70s. This rattan bench displays beautiful curves and natural colors that harmonize with a peaceful universe. An invitation to take time for dreams. Find it on Tikamoon.
16. Small entry bench in vintage style
Its vintage style brings us back to the nostalgia of some furniture from yesteryear. In its reinterpretation, this little bench combines current decorative codes such as fur, natural fiber planter, objects in ethnic style … It has a space where you can sit, two very practical drawers at hand to store the secret objects of our little ones. To be found at Maisons du Monde.
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17. Entrance bench with storage for industrial decoration
This industrial-inspired storage bench, placed between a mood mirror and another wall, helps create a practical space at the entrance to the house. We sit down on our comfortable cushion to get ready in the morning. Shoes and other essential accessories for a good start to the day are at hand. Available at Maisons du Monde.
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18. Solid teak countertop
With its raw and immense charm, this teak bench responds wonderfully to the poetic objects that surround it. When used as a console, it adds a warm and friendly atmosphere to the decor. It can also be used in its fully functional size. Find it on Tikamoon.
19. Living room bench with shoe rack
Comfortable and stylish with its curved wooden armrests, this bench is perfect for the hallway. We sit comfortably in a fabric armchair. And you slide your shoes onto the lower shelf. A very practical decorative ally. Find it in the drawer.
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20. Small white and wooden entry cabinet
An entry bench designed as a storage box! Its solid oak top serves as a seat. Just below, two doors reveal a very large storage area where shoes and other accessories can be slipped in. Curved design for a clean look. To find on La Redoute.
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21. Shoe entrance bench
This conveniently organized entryway bench is divided into 6 stackable cabinets. A set of labels makes it possible to personalize the boxes so everyone can tailor their own storage space. Designed from wood in a classic style, the product transcends wrinkle-free fashion.
To create the best effect and maximise storage space, also choose the appropriate coat rack. Find it at La Redoute.
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22. Cloakroom unit with bench
This very practical coat rack unit offers three advantages. It can sit on the counter, you can store gloves, hats, shoes in the drawers, and you can hang coats on hooks. Whether it's a hat or a decoration, a shelf for more space covers everything.
It is aesthetic, combining wood and black metal to bring an industrial touch. To find on MADE.COM.
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Also discover our products dedicated to industrial style entry furniture or this backrest on a bench that includes a storage box.