Organization doesn’t have to be at odds with your home decor. That’s where the best storage benches come in. These multifunctional furniture pieces are interior design staples that stealthily keep clutter at bay. An entryway bench is a popular option because it serves as a mini station for transitioning in and out of your home. Plus, it’s the perfect perch for sitting down when you put shoes on. A bedroom bench with an interior cavity can even double as a petite settee that stores your throw collection. Ottoman benches, meanwhile, cameo as foot rests but can easily serve as a coffee table, especially if you put a tray on it.
We’ve highlighted our top choices for the best storage benches that span all design styles, from midcentury modern to classic velvet silhouettes with hidden storage. Plus, a scalloped version from Design Within Reach that might just be your favorite piece of furniture in the entire house.
Our Top Picks for the Best Storage Benches
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Best Midcentury Modern Storage Bench
Specs
- Dimensions: 19.25"H x 53"W x 16"D
- Materials: Frame: veneered American black walnut, MDF, powder-coated iron legs; foam filling; polyester fabric
- Weight: 69.5 pounds
- Assembly required: No
The Article Thari storage bench, with its tray-like section for keys and phone is more than a bench. Sure, the hinge mechanism opens up into a storage space for shoes, but it also serves a perch for lingering guests. The Scandinavian silhouette works perfectly in an entryway nook, perhaps near a staircase. And with the upholstery withstanding up to 50,000 rubs, you don’t have to worry about it looking worn any time soon.
Best All-Wood Storage Bench
Specs
- Dimensions: 19"H 47¼"W 17⅞"D
- Materials: Panga panga hardwood; veneered plywood top
- Weight: 55 pounds
- Assembly required: Yes
Consider placing the beautifully crafted Mabeo Studio Lesire in a dining room. With its scalloped design that evokes a Mozambique crochet technique, it’s almost too lovely to sit on. Unlike other wooden benches with a lift top, this piece envisioned by Botswana-based designer Peter Mabeo has two doors with an internal shelf. The cone-shaped legs further distinguish it from its peers.
Best Storage Bench With Cushions
Specs
- Dimensions: 59”W x 23”D x 22”H
- Materials: Plywood, MDF, burlap and coir, antique brass-finished hardware
- Weight: Not listed
- Assembly required: No
Maximalist aesthetes and those who prioritize practicality can unite in their admiration for this splashy storage bench upholstered in handwoven Indian textiles. We picture this design livening up entryways, bringing some personality to the foot of your bed, or creating a more dynamic seating arrangement in your living spaces. Each end is equipped with a removable bolster pillow to create a cozy spot to undo your laces at the end of the day, while the interior cubby is spacious enough to hold anything from vibrant bedding to seasonal decor.
Best Upholstered
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Specs
- Dimensions: 59.4"W x 21.6"D x 18.5"H
- Materials: Wood, polyester
- Weight: 68 pounds
- Assembly required: Yes
The elongated curves of the West Elm Leroy upholstered storage bench is distinguished by its circular legs, which are solid ash wood to ensure that it will serve you for years and years. Like most West Elm furniture, you can select the custom fabric, like neutral linen, jewel tone tweed, and lush performance velvet that is stain resistant for unexpected spills as you run out the door.
Best Storage Ottoman
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Specs
- Dimensions: 18.5"H x 31.5"W x 22.5"D
- Materials: Kiln-dried hardwood, sinuous springs, 50/50 blend of feather / down, and recycled polyfiber fill, velvet upholstery
- Weight: Not listed
- Assembly required: No
Though most ottomans would be too small to be considered bench-size, this 2.5-foot option could most certainly fit the bill. It’s stuffed with a cushy combination of down feathers and polyfiber fill, then wrapped up in lush velvet upholstery. Plus, true to Quince’s name, it’s also reasonably affordable for budget shoppers.
Best Skirted Storage Bench
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Specs
- Dimensions: 54"W x 18"D x 18"H
- Materials: Padding made with soy-based foam; fabric content varies
- Weight: N/A
- Assembly required: No
Leave it to Serena & Lily to woo you with its skirted Harrison bench. The seat cushion is sleek and tapers out just so, allowing it to work as a dining bench and with more than 130 fabric options, you should have no trouble coordinating with the rest of your interiors. Some of the fabric options are Oeko-Tex certified, including Belgian linen (take a peek at the chartreuse fern!), and the Perennials colorways include plenty of stripes and gingham prints.
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Specs
- Dimensions: 19.7"H x 59.4"W x 17.7"D
- Materials: Wood, polyester
- Weight: Not listed
- Assembly required: Yes
Though you might not have the right architecture for a full-on, built-in window seat in your home, this linen-upholstered bench seating with interior storage has the right idea for a romantic approximation of the same setup. With enough room for you to prop your feet up and read a book, and elephantine pillows on each end for extra comfort, you’re looking at one cozy place to curl up for an afternoon.
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Specs
- Dimensions: 48.5"W x 17"D x 19"H
- Materials: Acacia wood, MDF
- Weight: 66 lbs
- Assembly required: No
An open storage option like Pottery Barn’s Scarlett bench offers the opportunity to proudly display your overflowing coffee table book inventory or burgeoning record collection. If functionality is your intention, the spacious cubbies are equally ideal for stowing away winter accessories (PB stocks some particularly attractive storage bins for a streamlined look) or making sure pairs of shoes aren’t strewn around the entryway. The classic-looking wood frame and cozy upholstered cushioned seat culminate in a design that can easily blend in with most traditional decor schemes.
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Specs
- Dimensions: 58"W x 18.75"D x 18.25"H
- Materials: Solid parawood, polyester/acrylic blend, polyurethane foam
- Weight: Not listed
- Assembly required: No
McGee & Co’s Rowley trunk speaks to the bouclé enthusiast in all of us. Its rounded edges and pudgy bun feet feel playful, but still sophisticated—like something that would elevate a child’s nursery or supply extra seating in a living room with a casually elegant aesthetic. Selecting pieces with similar upholstery is also a surefire way to create cohesion, so if the rest of your furniture accents are upholstered in bouclé, this bench is a no-brainer.
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Specs
- Dimensions: 12.9''H X 29.5''W X 17.2''D
- Materials: Solid and manufactured wood
- Weight: Not listed
- Assembly required: No
We’re suckers for a scalloped edge, a detail that shines in this bench thanks to the simple, yet sophisticated silhouette. A slightly textured foam-filled cushion adds some coziness and provides the foundation for a comfortable seat. We especially like that the interior storage portion is separated into dual compartments, meaning the kids’ toys won’t get jumbled up in a mess of spare throw blankets.
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Specs
- Dimensions: 15½"H x 48”W x 19¾"D
- Materials: White oak (shown), also available in solid American walnut, or painted ash veneer over MDF
- Weight: N/A
- Assembly required: No
Completely conceal your tucked-away items in this modern slatted storage bench designed by Singapore-based Nathan Yong. It’s made with MDF (medium-density fibreboard) but looks high-quality and you can choose between three veneers: walnut, oak, or black painted ash. You can also opt for a larger, 60-inch-wide size if you need more space for closed storage.
