The appeal of benches and their versatility.

Upholstered benches come in all shapes and sizes. They can be long, short, some have backs, but not all. They complement larger furniture. Benches serve important purposes. Put your feet up on them, sit on them to tie your shoes, put a suitcase on one to pack, put one in a corner and pull it out for extra seating or put a tray on top and use as a cocktail table. Some incorporate storage compartments that are useful for smaller spaces or have a shelf underneath. Benches have the great advantage of adaptability.

This bench is upholstered in faux-sheepskin bouclé which makes the bench very cozy. It has solid natural rubberwood legs and measures 18.5” H x 42” W x 18.5″ D. On sale for $223.

I love X benches. I love two X benches put together even more. They look great across from a couch, or at the end of a bed. This one is from Ballard Designs and has pewter or aged brass nail head trim. There are over 250 fabrics to choose from. It measures 21” H x 20.25” W 20.5” D and the frame is constructed of hardwood. It comes padded and fully upholstered. On sale starting at $449.24 depending on fabric choice.

Here is the Ballard Design X Bench without nail heads. This one is on sale for $374.25.

This is a Scandinavian streamlined bench. It is made from solid rubhberwood on a frame that can support 250 pounds. With its simple style, it can go anywhere in your home. It can go in a mudroom or a bedroom. It measures 18” H x 42” W x 16” D. It is on sale for $104.99.

This is the Severin Upholstered Bench in sage. It also comes in four other colors. This adds a modern element to your living room or bedroom. It is wrapped in textured polyester fabric and has an outrigger design full of plush padding. It measures 58.5” W x 17” D x 20” H. $176.00.

This is the Seadrift Natural Woven Bench. It is relaxed and casual with a mahogany base in a chestnut finish and a tightly woven water hyacinth seat. Some assembly is required. It can hold 300 pounds. It measures 45’ W x 17” D x 18” H. $251.

This is a colorful Chindi Bench with blue legs. It is stylish and comfortable. It has a bright chindi pattern and quality workmanship. It is charming. It measures 47” W x 16” D x 18” H. $247.

This Cream Tufted indoor bench is an over-tufted piece that is stylish and comfortable. The tufting adds a wonderful texture. The bench has great workmanship, stylish legs, and a beautiful pattern. It is 47” L x 16” W x 18” H. $209.

This ACME Charla Bench would be useful in a mudroom or a walk-in closet because of the additional storage shelf underneath. It comes in four colors – light gray, beige, gray, and blue. It has a button tufted full box seat. The wood legs and shelf are oak, and the legs have an attractive taper. It measures 18” H x 40” W x 16” D. $143.

Jonathan Adler has an X bench that can be customized. There are many fabric choices, and nail heads can be added as a single or double trim. The bench measures 21” W x 21” D x 18” H. $895.