Benches

Who am I? It's on the tip of your tongue… a bench, of course!

Both functional and decorative, the bench is THE perfect piece to enhance your interior decoration or furnish your garden lounge. Fitted with armrests, a footrest or ergonomic storage space, this comfortable seat slips easily into the narrowest of spots thanks to its compact dimensions and lets you make the most of empty spaces for a considerable space saving. Its seat height means you can lounge on it or put your shoes on in comfort. Small hallway bench, garden bench or storage chest bench — you'll find a wide selection of designer furniture at The Cool Republic.

Handmade from authentic, natural materials, the stunning pieces in natural wood and woven palm leaf from French brand Cosydar are sure to enhance your interiors! Cosydar benches and bench seats boast a rustic look that will go wonderfully with Scandinavian-style decoration or more minimalist urban furniture. Whether you opt for the Amina wooden bench seat or the Lyad black wooden bench seat, these comfortable seats will be perfect for creating an end-of-bed seat in the bedroom or decorating the hallway. Arrange dark brown or taupe velvet cushions on the bench, or light grey fabric or white ones, to add a cosy touch to your lounge area.

A change of scene with the industrial-style bench from the Designer Andrea Croonenberghs collection for the brand Serax. The steel frame of this designer bench is set off by a leather seat and extends into a side table whose wooden surface will elegantly hold magazines and coffee table books. The black metal legs give this piece with its contemporary design an asymmetric, graphic silhouette. At 140 cm long and 45 cm wide, you can easily picture it running along the walls of a large loft to create a relaxation area for reading and taking a break. This wood and metal furniture piece will also find its place in public spaces, in a waiting room for example.

The Nordic, cosy look of the hallway bench from the Gabin collection by Hartô will win over every Scandinavian design enthusiast! Made from MDF and standing on solid oak legs, the Gabin bench features sliding doors in attractively perforated lacquered metal that reveal handy shelves for storing pairs of shoes, bags, umbrellas and more. The hidden storage and the cushion on this seat make it a perfect bench for arranging an ergonomic, design-led entrance hall. This stunning piece is available in dark grey and light grey, neutral shades that will enhance any interior. We love the finishes and the gentle curves of this timeless bench, created by Mathieu Galard, artistic director at Hartô.

For outdoor use, it's important to choose suitable, weather-resistant furniture. Chic and sturdy, the Isabelle bench is part of the outdoor furniture collection by Danish brand Sika Design. This rattan creation with its vintage style comes with comfortable rounded armrests and backrest. The polystrand synthetic fibre weave of the Isabelle bench gives it great sturdiness, allowing it to be used outdoors as well as indoors. You'll find the matching armchair, bar stool, bistro chair and garden table at The Cool Republic.