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Samantha Entryway Collection
Bring order to busy entryways with a well-designed system that's expertly constructed for years of everyday use. Besides offering handsome storage, the bench provides a comfy spot to sit and relax, and the shelf makes a great display space for decorative objects. Bench has cubbies for shoes, sports gear and more. Shelf compartments and hooks provide easy, convenient storage. Edge-distressed finish for vintage appeal. See available wood and hardware finishes below. Wood swatches, below, are available for $25 each. We will provide a merchandise refund for wood swatches if they're returned within 30 days. Catalog / Internet Only. Simple assembly. 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 Samantha Entryway Collection
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Joeandajsmom
,New Castle
,PA
Joeandajsmom
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What was I waiting for?
June 8, 2013
I had contemplated buying this entryway set forever. I wish I would of bought it sooner. It was shipped and packaged well. The shelf was easy to hang on the wall. I was impressed at how sturdy the bench is. I purchased it in the cream color. I added the baskets and the bench seat cushion. It keeps shoes organized and looks fantastic!
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Review 2 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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etsdvm
,Lincoln
,NE
etsdvm
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Nice entryway piece , a few issues
June 1, 2013
This is a nice piece for an entryway. A person should seriously consider the appropriate height prior to install. Once it is placed, you will not want to re-drill and set the piece again. I did a lot of measuring and scaling to the catalog to come up with the final height prior to placement. Also keep in mind that anything placed on the hooks will hit the wall - this includes wet coats, which will / may drip on the bench and cover seat. Also, one area of concern is the seagrass baskets, depending on the desired finish (natural, mahogany, etc...) you may see the rub marks from the baskets as you slide them in and out. Also, not all seagrass baskets fit the same in the openings - some are tight and some are loose. Overall, we are happy with the item.
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Review 3 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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Molua
,Perry
,Ga
Molua
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Perfect storage
March 29, 2013
Exactly what I wanted. Good quality construction. Easily assembled.
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Review 4 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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fran824
,Alexander City
,AL
fran824
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great-looking!
March 28, 2013
I ordered this piece for our lake cabin for storage and a place to sit as we come in from the lake. It looks great and fits the bill perfectly! My husband put it together and it was not difficult at all, but he did have a problem with the back piece to the bench. It would not fit in the slot, so we had to it cut off a bit...after that it went together fine. So excited to have it and know we will enjoy using it for years to come! I always love the quality of Pottery Barn pieces!!!
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Review 5 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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woeb0614
,Loveland
,OH
woeb0614
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Great storage option!
February 8, 2013
The entry from our garage leads directly into our kitchen so we had to get creative when pulling together a "mudroom" space. This bench was the perfect fit for the corner we had available. Putting this together was a snap and it seems very sturdy. We also got the baskets and they are a really nice touch and keep all our stuff neat.
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Review 6 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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LongLegz
,Los Angeles
,CA
LongLegz
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Useful
January 30, 2013
Pros:
I have a small entryway and this piece fills the space perfectly. Solid and sturdy, it provides a place for me to sit and lace up my running shoes or remove them. I looked at benches elsewhere and did not want particle board, so although you pay a bit more, it's well worth it. I had no problem assembling the unit on my own (I'm in my forties).
I have a small entryway and this piece fills the space perfectly. Solid and sturdy, it provides a place for me to sit and lace up my running shoes or remove them. I looked at benches elsewhere and did not want particle board, so although you pay a bit more, it's well worth it. I had no problem assembling the unit on my own (I'm in my forties).
Cons:
I ordered the Samantha tufted bench cushion and it does not quite fit the dimensions of the bench. One end pops over the side ever so slightly, rather than lying flat on the bench top. It really bothers me as the precision should be right on, especially considering the pricing.
I also ordered two of the Samantha baskets, and felt that the tough seagrass would scratch and scuff the wood, so I opted to place clear shelve paper on the bottom. Not optimal, but a good solution.
I ordered the Samantha tufted bench cushion and it does not quite fit the dimensions of the bench. One end pops over the side ever so slightly, rather than lying flat on the bench top. It really bothers me as the precision should be right on, especially considering the pricing.
I also ordered two of the Samantha baskets, and felt that the tough seagrass would scratch and scuff the wood, so I opted to place clear shelve paper on the bottom. Not optimal, but a good solution.
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Review 7 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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RachB
,Scottsdale
,AZ
RachB
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Samantha Entryway
January 29, 2013
I do love this piece and it was fairly easy to put together. I just wished the things from PB, this piece in particular, would be made from wood. Yes, I know it would bring the price up some but it would improve the quality as well. I have several things in this type of collection including the Cameron kids shelves. Real wood would be amazing because the style of PB is spot on.
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Review 8 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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Anonymous
,Houston
,TX
Anonymous
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Love, Love, Love!!!
January 28, 2013
This piece is amazing! Easy and quick to assemble, about an hour for the shelf and bench. Very well made! I highly recommend this piece.
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Review 9 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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JackandSnoopysMom
,Minneapolis
,MN
JackandSnoopysMom
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Great Quality at a Good Price
January 7, 2013
I ordered the Samantha Entryway bench and shelf for a closet I converted into a mudroom. I ordered it in the dark wood. It arrived promptly, and was very easy to put together. It probably took me an hour or so. It is very nice looking and very sturdy feeling. It looks like it cost more than it did! It's a great solution for a closet-turned-mudroom if you don't want to spend a fortune on custom woodwork. My only criticism is I think the bench could be a little deeper. If you have coats hanging on the shelf, they can get in the way when you sit down. I think a deeper bench would alleviate that. Also note that you have to order the baskets and the bench cushion separately. They are all very nice too.
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Review 10 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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PBLoverforlife
,San Diego
,CA
PBLoverforlife
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Functional and beautiful
December 11, 2012
I have admired this set for years, but didn't really have space for it in our old house, but after purchasing a new home with a large entry way, I knew this would be perfect. It is incredibly well built and much larger than I expected, which was a bonus. The baskets are an adorable touch and are great for hiding slippers and some toys. The only drawback was the fact that it needed quite a bit of assembly. For the price I would have liked it to come more assembled, but the end result was well worth the labor and price.
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Review 11 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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DianaYC
,Suwanee
,GA
DianaYC
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Lovely Entryway
August 17, 2012
Really loved this item since I first saw it online.
Very nice quality (combination of solid woods and engineered woods) The color of the piece matches my kitchen perfectly!
The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is the mounting style for the top piece still makes me really nervous (it is basically a piece of wood that you're hanging the top piece on it) ...
this is popular style of mounting shelves now, so it shouldn't be a problem.
this is popular style of mounting shelves now, so it shouldn't be a problem.
I wish the cushion didn't cost an extra $80 :)
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Review 12 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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K974
,St Paul
,MN
K974
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Not worth the money
July 15, 2012
I ordered the 'cream' which is pictured as a crisp white but, beware, it is very off white, almost yellow. And the material is very cheap. I definitely feel like I could have gotten a similar product for 3-4x less at a mega store. I was hoping this bench would be a higher quality than what I could find there but is not. Definitely NOT worth the money.
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Review 13 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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Tamara530
,Silver Spring
,MD
Tamara530
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Has held up well
June 6, 2012
I've had this for about 7 years and it has held up nicely. I have it in black and it only has a few chips on it. I have cute red cushions on it, but am looking to change it up with a bench cushion.
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Review 14 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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Pickysally
,Gambrills
,MD
Pickysally
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More Color Options for Cushions, please!
May 24, 2012
I LOVE this bench; it's the perfect "Launchpad" for my kids and I each day. But, I'd also love a wider selection of cushion fabrics from which to choose. A couple of yours ago, there was a red and cream striped one available before Christmas. I wanted it but did not buy it, and I have not seen them since! It wold be great to have more than tan and sage to choose from. Thank you!
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Review 15 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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Laney43
,Mobile
,AL
Laney43
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Great entryway collection
May 17, 2012
This entryway collection looks great in our laundry room. It arrived well packaged and it was easy to assemble. We love it and would recommend it!
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Review 16 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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Digsma
,Chicago
,IL
Digsma
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Perfect Entryway bench and shelf
April 30, 2012
I must say that PB furniture is overall great. The wood is such a beautiful, rich, dark cherry color. I was skeptical about purchasing this at first because there are so many different entryway cabinets/coat racks out on the market, but I am so glad I went with this 1. It is very convenient. I am able to store a LOT of shoes/slippers in the baskets below and I store hats, scarves, gloves and even the dog leash in the baskets above. Anything that needs to be grabbed on the way out or put down on the way in :)
The only thing I would suggest is having 5 hooks instead of 3. My husband is actually screwing in 2 more hooks in between the 3 that are there in order to have more coat storage. Would def suggest this furniture!
The only thing I would suggest is having 5 hooks instead of 3. My husband is actually screwing in 2 more hooks in between the 3 that are there in order to have more coat storage. Would def suggest this furniture!
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Review 17 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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duckhouse
,lawrenceville
,nj
duckhouse
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entry way
April 10, 2012
the catalog stated that the cream color collection was to be distressed and it wasn't
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Review 18 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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christinamarie
,clio
,mi
christinamarie
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My favorite storage
March 15, 2012
I love this! The look is what I have been searching for. The storage is great, couldn't ask for anything good. The workmenship is very nice, the best that I have seen in a long time.
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Review 19 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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Cvillehome
,Charlottesville,
,VA
Cvillehome
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Perfect Fit
February 15, 2012
This collection was a perfect fit for my home in every way! It is functional without being overbearing and it matched our furniture as if by design. I was a little disappointed that it required assembly (especially since that's why I buy from Pottery Barn), but it was simple and it feels very solid. I love the double hooks and the cubbies for shoes! Excellent purchase!
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Review 20 for Samantha Entryway Collection
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Lindybird
,Huntsville
,AL
Lindybird
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Beatuiful Finish great product
February 9, 2012
The Bench and shelf were easy to put together. The mahogany finish is a rich deep color that complements my dark hand scraped wood floors. It turned my mud room in to an organized, beautiful space. Everyone has their own basket/ niche to drop their phone, keys, text books, etc., into.
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