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Rustic Bench
The streamlined design of our bench is accented with mortise-and-tenon joinery. Heavily distressed espresso-stained hardwood gives these benches a rustic look.Compact and sturdy, this decorative and functional bench provides extra storage and can double as a side or coffee table.Finished an all sides with a hand-applied espresso stain using a multistep process that includes sanding, glazing, and sealing with lacquer for moisture resistance.Crafted exclusively for Pottery Barn. View our {{link path='pages/popups/fb-media.html' class='popup' width='480' height='300'}}Furniture Brochure{{/link}}.
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Review 1 for Rustic Bench
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katalina2013
,St paul
,MN
katalina2013
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Bring back in stock!
February 24, 2013
Please bring back this classic item in stock in Espresso! It's a great piece that works as a bench or coffee table, and very aesthetic.
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Review 2 for Rustic Bench
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Terryb
,Fresno
,Ca
Terryb
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Great looking
December 24, 2012
I put the long bench in my entryway and I love it. I also pull it up to my dining table when we have to add the extra leaves for our family gatherings. A nice solid piece.
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Review 3 for Rustic Bench
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LucassMom
,somewhere
,IN
LucassMom
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Love it!
November 8, 2012
We are using this as a side table beside our couch. It is a little short for this, but I think it works perfectly. I didn't want to the space to seem crowded. Plus, it can be pulled and used as extra seating. I am thinking about purchasing the larger one for our upstairs hallway.
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Review 4 for Rustic Bench
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alik
,montclair
,NJ
alik
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versatile bench
October 29, 2012
This bench is beautiful. It's sturdy. It's a bench, a side table, a chair, so sturdy it can take any weight. A very smart purchase. I liked it o much I bought another!
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Review 5 for Rustic Bench
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MonaNYC
,NY
,NY
MonaNYC
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Great bench
September 20, 2012
I looked on all the major furniture websites for a bench to fit in a small entry way. This bench was the right size and sounded sturdy enough for my basic needs (just wanted a spot near my main entrance where I could sit to take footwear on/off and plop my purse down next to me as I did this.) I don't fully agree with the criticisms here about the color - yes it's a bit darker in person than on the website. However, if you click through all of the photos, you will see it appears in different shades of dark brown so I was expecting something pretty dark, especially because the spot I have it in does not get any natural light. It's a very dark brown, but I wouldn't call it black, at least not mine, maybe it's a varying dye lot sort of thing? That said, if you are concerned about it being too dark for your decor, it may not be the right product for you. Along with that thought, I do wish PB made it in several colors, because light wood or white was my first preference.
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Review 6 for Rustic Bench
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8Nik
,Black Diamond
,WA
8Nik
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Great Bench
May 28, 2012
This bench is beautiful. It is such a solid piece. I love that it will be so interchangeable thoughout the years, for now its seating at the entry way, but I can see using it as a coffee table, or seating at the table.
Expect it to be darker (almost black) and to have no storage space underneath.
Expect it to be darker (almost black) and to have no storage space underneath.
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Review 7 for Rustic Bench
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Ching
,Rancho Cucamonga
,CA
Ching
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Nice Bench
March 6, 2012
Very sturdy bench, just the right size for my hallway.
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Review 8 for Rustic Bench
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HorseshowSharon
,Denver
,CO
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Beautiful Bench
February 28, 2012
This bench fits perfectly in our mud room. I was looking for a narrow bench and this one fits the bill. I love the wood, finish and construction. Very sturdy bench.
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Review 9 for Rustic Bench
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Anniebee
,Redwood City
,CA
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Great Bench
December 20, 2011
I am really happy with this bench. It was just as I imagined.
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Review 10 for Rustic Bench
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Islandgirl1
,Gulf Shores
,AL
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Great Product!
December 10, 2011
This is a great item. Very well made and the staining is perfect. Just the right size for the entryway. I liked it so much I ordered another one in antique white for the bathroom.
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Review 11 for Rustic Bench
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KC68
,Timonium
,MD
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Rustic Bench
September 29, 2011
I like the bench, but it is much darker than shown in the picture. The color is listed as espresso, which is what it is- the photo is deceiving and looks lighter. I just ended up not being able to use it for the area that I intended because the color was too dark.
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Review 12 for Rustic Bench
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jenjenm
,Mount Juliet
,TN
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Eclectic furniture
July 20, 2011
The bench is perfect. I can always depent on PB for quality.
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Review 13 for Rustic Bench
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elzieim29
,Springfield
,MO
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Excellent Quality
July 18, 2011
Not a light weight item, and it's not too heavy either, but yet it's heavy enough to make it a quality bench. I bought a couple of the smaller size Rustic Benches. I liked them so much that I bought four more, now that should be proof that I liked them. I recommend the Rustic Bench!!!
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Review 14 for Rustic Bench
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Beautiful
May 13, 2011
Exactly what I wanted - well-made, heavy bench - love it.
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Review 15 for Rustic Bench
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Phlox
Jackson Hole Wyoming
Phlox
Jackson Hole Wyoming
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Rustic Bench
May 2, 2011
We received the bench very quickly. It is perfect for our house and our decor - we live in a small cottage / cabin with a narrow and long living room, so we wanted a thin yet long type of coffee table. This bench works wonderful and fits perfectly into or modern / rustic theme. The color was a bit darker than I could tell from the internet, but it still works. So far it seems that it is made of solid construction and has not scratched or gotten marked up easily. It gets a lot of use. It is also quite light and easy to move around if we need extra seating, or need to pull out the hide a bed. So far we love this piece of furniture.
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Review 16 for Rustic Bench
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juanie
Lompoc, CA (Santa Barbara County)
juanie
Lompoc, CA (Santa Barbara County)
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Elegant Bench
April 25, 2011
The rustic bench adds the perfect touch to the entry way. It sets off the shoe area and lends its beauty to the larger room too. Couldn't be happier with the choice. It may be titled rustic but it is beautifully finished and looks quite elegant! Thank you!
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Review 17 for Rustic Bench
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gemhay
conway, ar
gemhay
conway, ar
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perfect in every way
March 25, 2011
purchased two in the small. one is in my son's bedroom with a red pottery barn kids lamp on it. the other rustic bench is in the master bedroom with just a pottery barn spirout linnen decorative pillow sitting on it. these benches add just the perfect touch in any room. love the color, the size, and the look. this is a great buy!!!
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Review 18 for Rustic Bench
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pboholic
Seattle WA
pboholic
Seattle WA
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Very dark
March 21, 2011
As always great piece of furniture but.....
If I was concerned about the woodfinish having to match other funiture it would be going back. The stain is VERY dark almost black, rather than what I'm use to seeing with other expresso stained pieces.
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Review 19 for Rustic Bench
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Eangel
Aurora, CO
Eangel
Aurora, CO
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Cute Bench
February 8, 2011
I find the bench to be sturdy and of good quailty. Fits prefect in my mud room. I also enjoy shopping PB...they have outstanding customer service.
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Review 20 for Rustic Bench
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tucan
houston, tx
tucan
houston, tx
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Fantastic!
February 4, 2011
Great Bench! Fabulous espresso color!! simply gorgeous!!
Bought a year ago - still looks great, held up to repeated use!
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