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Collection by Marianne Colahan

Simply Designed Modern Benches

Adding a bench to an entryway can completely redefine the first impression of a home. A dining bench gives personality to a dining room interior, and cushioned benches provide a low-key seating option in living rooms and hallways. This assortment of benches from the Dwell Store includes colorful options, classic designs, and benches that use innovative materials.

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Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1945, Bench 153 features Aalto’s trademark bent legs. Available in two sizes—Size A can seat two people comfortably and Size B can seat one person—the bench is both sculptural and light.
Designed by Alvar Aalto in 1945, Bench 153 features Aalto’s trademark bent legs. Available in two sizes—Size A can seat two people comfortably and Size B can seat one person—the bench is both sculptural and light.
The Brandywine Bench from Philadelphia-based Lostine features a solid oak top resting on a steel frame. The frame has an industrial feel, which is apparent in the trestle-like flared legs. The steel legs are finished with oak feet, giving the bench an unexpected, sophisticated detail.
The Brandywine Bench from Philadelphia-based Lostine features a solid oak top resting on a steel frame. The frame has an industrial feel, which is apparent in the trestle-like flared legs. The steel legs are finished with oak feet, giving the bench an unexpected, sophisticated detail.
The Cain Maple Bench 2 from Staach is comprised of clean lines and a simple silhouette. Available in many color finishes, the bench can be used in an entryway, as additional seating in a living room, or even at a dining room table.
The Cain Maple Bench 2 from Staach is comprised of clean lines and a simple silhouette. Available in many color finishes, the bench can be used in an entryway, as additional seating in a living room, or even at a dining room table.
Danish designer Christina Liljenberg Halstrøm’s Georg series for Skagerak was named after her son. Halstrøm’s choice of materials in the Georg Bench—oak, leather, and wool—is a celebration of her Nordic roots. The bench is crafted from solid oak and holds a slim wool cushion.
Danish designer Christina Liljenberg Halstrøm’s Georg series for Skagerak was named after her son. Halstrøm’s choice of materials in the Georg Bench—oak, leather, and wool—is a celebration of her Nordic roots. The bench is crafted from solid oak and holds a slim wool cushion.
The Kiki collection of furniture was created by legendary Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1960. For the Kiki Bench, Tapiovaara envisioned a clean, modern, multipurpose seating option that could fit seamlessly into any environment. It is available in two-seater and three-seater options.
The Kiki collection of furniture was created by legendary Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1960. For the Kiki Bench, Tapiovaara envisioned a clean, modern, multipurpose seating option that could fit seamlessly into any environment. It is available in two-seater and three-seater options.