Collection: Dining Benchs

Why choose a dining bench?

A dining bench seats more people in less space and suits several households. A big family fits three kids along one kitchen bench seat where two chairs would go. A small dining room gains room because a bench tucks fully under the table when not in use. A casual, relaxed look comes easily with a timber or upholstered bench on one side and chairs on the other. And a storage bench doubles as a spot to stash table linen or games. Decide if you're after seating capacity, space-saving or a relaxed look, and the style follows.

How do you size a dining bench?

Match the bench length to your table and the seat height to the chairs. A bench should be about 10 to 15 cm shorter than the table edge it sits along, so it tucks under without sticking out. Seat height needs to match any chairs at the table — around 45 cm for a standard 75 cm table — so everyone sits at the same level. Allow about 40 cm of width per person along the bench. Measure the table before buying, since a bench that's too long won't slide under.

Timber, upholstered or storage — which bench?

Each suits a different need. A timber dining bench is hardwearing and wipes clean, the practical pick for a family. An upholstered bench adds comfort and a softer look for longer meals, and pads easily. A storage bench lifts or opens to stash linen, games or seasonal items, earning its space twice over. A backless bench tucks away neatly; one with a back adds support if the bench sits against a wall. Match the bench to whether you want durability, comfort or hidden storage.

What we'd tell a friend before they buy a dining bench

Here's the honest bit. A bench is comfortable for a casual meal but less so for a long dinner, since there's no back support unless it sits against a wall — so it suits kids and quick meals more than lingering dinners. Check the seat height matches your chairs exactly, or one side of the table sits higher than the other. If you go upholstered, choose a wipe-clean cover for a family. Buy the bench to tuck under the table, and match its height to the chairs.

FAQs – get the answers you need

How long should a dining bench be?
About 10 to 15 cm shorter than the table edge it sits along, so it tucks under without overhanging. Allow around 40 cm of width per person.

What height should a dining bench be?
Match it to the chairs at your table — around 45 cm for a standard 75 cm dining table — so everyone sits at the same level.

Is a dining bench comfortable?
For casual and quick meals, yes. For long dinners it's less supportive than a chair unless it has a back or sits against a wall, so it suits kids and everyday use.

Does a dining bench save space?
Yes. A bench seats more people in less width and tucks fully under the table when not in use, freeing up floor space in a small dining room.

What is a storage dining bench?
A storage bench has a lift-up or opening seat that stashes table linen, games or seasonal items, giving you seating and hidden storage in one piece.

Complete the dining room

A bench pairs with a table and chairs. Match it to a dining table, add dining chairs on the other side, and store linen in a sideboard.

Paying over time is easy — a $149 dining bench is four fortnightly payments of $37.25 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 work the same way. Everything ships from our Australian warehouse within 1–2 business days, carries a 12-month warranty, and comes with 30 days to change your mind. We're family-run and Australian, at this since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.