Collection: Dining Benchs

A dining bench seats more people in less space and slides neatly out of the way when the meal's done. Melbourne Home & Living stocks over 70 dining benches, from $105, in upholstered and solid-timber styles, held in our Melbourne warehouse and shipped Australia-wide with a 12-month warranty and 30-day change-of-mind returns.

Why choose a dining bench?

A bench earns its place three ways. It seats more people than the same length of individual chairs, so it's great for families and gatherings. It tucks fully under the table, freeing floor space in a small dining room. And it's easy for kids to shuffle onto from the side. Many households run a bench along one side of the table and chairs on the other for a relaxed, flexible setup.

Upholstered vs timber benches

Upholstered benches are padded and comfortable for long meals, and a button-tufted top adds a soft, finished look. Solid-timber and oak benches are sturdy, wipe clean easily and take rough family use in their stride. If spills are a regular event, timber or a wipeable finish is the practical choice; for comfort, go upholstered.

What size bench for your table?

Pick a bench a little shorter than the length of your table so it slides underneath without catching on the legs. Measure the clear span between the table legs if you want the bench to tuck all the way in. Allow the same seat height as your dining chairs — around 45cm — so everyone sits level.

Quick buyer's checklist

• Space: a bench seats more and tucks under to free floor space
• Length: choose slightly shorter than the table to slide underneath
• Seat height: around 45cm to match your dining chairs
• Comfort: upholstered for long meals, timber for durability
• Clean: a wipeable or timber finish suits families
• Combo: pair a bench one side with chairs on the other

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dining bench cost?
Upholstered benches start from $105. Solid-timber benches and dining sets that include a bench typically run higher.

How long does delivery take?
Your order ships from our Melbourne warehouse and is delivered Australia-wide by our courier partners, with tracking emailed as soon as it's dispatched.

Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes — Afterpay, Zip, Klarna and PayPal. A $160 dining bench works out to four fortnightly payments of $40 with Afterpay.

What about returns and warranty?
Every dining bench comes with a 12-month warranty. Change your mind within 30 days and you can return it for store credit, provided it's unused and in its original packaging.

Complete your dining room

A dining bench pairs with a dining table and dining chairs, and a buffet or sideboard finishes the room.

Why shop with Melbourne Home & Living

We're an Australian family business based in Melbourne, online since 2016. We hold our range in our Melbourne warehouse and ship Australia-wide — no waiting weeks on an overseas container. Free shipping on most orders, plus Afterpay, Zip, Klarna and PayPal at checkout, a 12-month warranty and 30-day change-of-mind returns for store credit, and real help on 0412 607 153. Rated 4.8 out of 5 by Australian customers.