THE HALL bench may seem BASIC, but its origin story is far from one-note. In Medieval times, they were used for dining and even sleeping; in the Victorian era, ornate benches were placed in the foyer to impress visitors. Though today’s hall benches typically have more discrete proportions, our choices are also meant to make a splash while still being eminently functional.

Nickey Kehoe Swiss Back Bench
$4,800, nickeykehoe.com

Nelson Cane Bench by George Nelson
From $1,595, dwr.com

Paxton Bench by Jamb
Price upon request, jamb.co.uk

Oscilla Bench by Beata Heuman
From $6,245, beataheuman.com

Low Settle Bench by Ilse Crawford for De La Espada
From €3,110, delaespada.com

Scallop Bench by Bunny Williams HOME
$2,500, bunnywilliamshome.com

Philadelphia Sofa by Mulligan’s
Price upon request, mulligansusa.com

Luis Bench by Sika Design
$1,155 sikadesignusa.com

Bumblebee Bench by SawkillE
Price upon request, sawkille.com

Foyer Bench by Vilhelm Lauritzen
$4,906, undomus.com

3-Seat Double Rail Rush Bench by Milwood Design
$4,400, 1stdibs.com

MOISSU BENCH by Christian Astuguevieille
Price upon request, hollyhunt.com

Merida Bench by Casamidy
Price upon request, casamidy.com

Glyph Bench by Anna Karlin
From $15,000, annakarlin.com

Brodgar Straw Back Bench by Gareth Neal & Kevin Gauld
Price upon request, thenewcraftmaker.com

Piazza Bench by Formations
Price upon request, formationsusa.com
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