Alden Slim Entryway Storage Bench

A narrow bench for the few square feet by the front door, where shoes pile up and there is never anywhere to sit. At 100 centimetres long and slim from front to back, it slides along a hallway wall without stealing the walkway, and the upholstered top makes lacing boots a sitting-down job again. The proportions feel vintage, a long seat on a fine frame, so it looks deliberate rather than merely practical.

The seat is padded and upholstered over a slender frame, with an open shelf beneath sized for everyday pairs so the floor stays clear. Waxed Brown gives a warm, slightly aged tone that suits older homes; Matte Black is flatter and more graphic against pale plaster. Both finishes are chosen to take knocks in the busiest part of the house, and the surfaces come clean with a dry cloth. The feet sit flat so the bench does not rock on tile.

Use it in an entryway or hallway, at the end of a bed, along a wardrobe wall, or in a dressing room where you need a perch and a shelf. A basket on the lower shelf hides gloves and leads, and a mirror above finishes the arrangement. It also works as a low console in a small flat. Best for narrow homes where a full shoe cabinet will not fit. Simple assembly with a screwdriver.

• Length: 100 cm
• Finish options: Waxed Brown or Matte Black
• Seat: padded, upholstered top
• Storage: open lower shoe shelf
• Footprint: slim hallway depth
• Assembly: required, screwdriver needed
• Care: wipe with a dry cloth