How long should a bench be for a dining table?

How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal single long bench for your home. A single long bench — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Find 233 options for an antique or vintage single long bench now, or shop our selection of 61 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect single long bench — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A single long bench made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made single long bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris, Figure Ground and Edward Wormley are consistently popular.

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A single long bench can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,211, while the lowest priced sells for $321 and the highest can go for as much as $46,500.

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How long should a bench be for a dining table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.

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