{"title":"Shoe Benches","description":"\u003cp\u003eNobody balances on one leg by choice. A \u003cstrong\u003eshoe bench\u003c\/strong\u003e — or a \u003cstrong\u003eshoe cabinet with a seat\u003c\/strong\u003e — puts somewhere to sit exactly where you need it, with the shoes stored in the same footprint. It is the single most useful piece in an entry with children, and the one most people only buy after living without it for a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Ways to Get a Seat in the Entry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoe-changing stool (43–60cm wide):\u003c\/strong\u003e a compact seat with an open rack or a lift-up lid underneath. Fits a landing or a narrow entry where a full bench will not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoe storage bench (80–100cm wide):\u003c\/strong\u003e seats two, with open shelving or a flip-top compartment below. The standard choice for a family front door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoe cabinet with a seat on top (80–110cm wide):\u003c\/strong\u003e a full enclosed cabinet with a cushioned or timber seat pad across the top. Most storage per square metre, and the doors keep the shoes out of sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting the Seat Height Right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comfortable bench for putting shoes on sits at \u003cstrong\u003e42–48cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — about the same as a dining chair. Lower than 40cm and getting back up is hard work for anyone with a bad knee; higher than 50cm and your feet do not sit flat while you tie laces. If the bench is also going to be used by small children, lean to the lower end of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlip-Top, Open Shelf or Doors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003eflip-top lid\u003c\/em\u003e gives the biggest single compartment and the cleanest look, but you have to stand up to open it. An \u003cem\u003eopen shelf\u003c\/em\u003e under the seat is the fastest for daily use and lets wet shoes dry, at the cost of the shoes being on display. \u003cem\u003eDoors\u003c\/em\u003e hide everything and hold the most pairs, and suit an entry that is visible from the living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Has to Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn entry bench gets sat on hard, several times a day, often by someone dropping onto it with a bag still over one shoulder. The seat rail and the leg joints carry that load every time. These are solid hardwood frames with proper joinery rather than cam-and-dowel flat-pack, because a bench that develops a wobble in the first year is a bench nobody uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What height should a shoe bench be?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"42-48cm, about the same as a dining chair. Below 40cm it is hard to stand up from; above 50cm your feet do not sit flat while you tie laces.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is a shoe cabinet with a seat?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A full enclosed shoe cabinet with a cushioned or timber seat pad across the top. 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A flip-top lid hides everything and gives one large compartment, but you have to stand up to open it.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Do you make a shoe bench with a coat rack?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes - several hall tree models combine a shoe bench base with a coat rack and mirror above, which suits entries where you want one piece doing all three jobs.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oakwalnut-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat height should a shoe bench be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e42-48cm, about the same as a dining chair. Below 40cm it is hard to stand up from; above 50cm your feet do not sit flat while you tie laces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a shoe cabinet with a seat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA full enclosed shoe cabinet with a cushioned or timber seat pad across the top. It gives you the most storage per square metre of any entry piece, with the shoes hidden behind doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much weight will a shoe bench hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur benches use solid hardwood frames with jointed legs rather than cam-and-dowel fixings, so they comfortably take two adults. Flip-top models are rated for the seat, not for standing on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a shoe bench fit in a narrow hallway?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 43-60cm shoe-changing stool fits most narrow entries. Full 80-100cm benches need a wider hallway or a corner, since you also need room to sit with your legs out in front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich is better, a flip-top lid or an open shelf?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn open shelf is faster for everyday shoes and lets damp ones dry out. A flip-top lid hides everything and gives one large compartment, but you have to stand up to open it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you make a shoe bench with a coat rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes - several hall tree models combine a shoe bench base with a coat rack and mirror above, which suits entries where you want one piece doing all three jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery, Showrooms \u0026amp; White-Glove Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship Australia-wide from our Silverwater (Sydney), Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses. Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane metro receive \u003cstrong\u003efree delivery on orders over $600\u003c\/strong\u003e; $50 flat rate under $600. Adelaide, Perth, Hobart and Darwin ship via Direct Freight Express with a live rate quoted at checkout — most orders arrive within 5–10 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer to see the timber first? Visit our showrooms at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/delivery-and-pickup\"\u003eSilverwater NSW, Melbourne VIC, or Brisbane QLD\u003c\/a\u003e seven days a week (Sydney closed Saturdays for pickup). Room placement, packaging removal and upstairs carries can be arranged as a paid extra, quoted on the day based on access and stairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReady to Furnish Your Home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Oak \u0026amp; Walnut piece is backed by a \u003cstrong\u003e10-year structural warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e30-day change-of-mind return window\u003c\/strong\u003e (return freight and a 20% restocking fee apply). If you would like timber samples posted before you buy, or you have a custom sizing enquiry, our team replies within one business day. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oakwalnut.com.au\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us here\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@oakwalnut.com.au\"\u003einfo@oakwalnut.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e — we’re happy to help you plan the room.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"courtney-0-9m-fas-graded-solid-american-oak-wood-two-door-entryway-shoe-cabinet-shoe-changing-stool","title":"Courtney Solid American Oak 2-Door Shoe Cabinet and Shoe-Changing Stool 90cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Courtney is built from FAS-grade solid American oak and has two doors with rattan, which cleans easily with a vacuum or duster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sized for entryway duty and holds shoes and everyday footwear. 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