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The story

For the hallway: somewhere to sit, set down a bag and lace your shoes.

A hallway is a place you pass through, with a few moments of stopping: to sit and lace your shoes, to put down a bag, to wait while someone finds their keys. The Choiseul is slim enough for it, only 15.7 inches deep, and long enough for two people side by side. At the foot of a bed, it holds a folded blanket or tomorrow's clothes.

Its seat is woven from wide straps of cognac genuine leather in a basket weave, on a solid wood frame in a dark walnut-brown finish. At each end the frame turns down into a sled leg, a closed rectangle of wood, so nothing crosses under the seat and the floor stays open beneath it.

Choiseul woven cognac leather bench on dark walnut-brown solid wood sled legs in the entrance hall of a Lake Como villa

The design

Three details that make the Choiseul.

The Choiseul is woven leather on a plain wooden frame. These three details explain the seat, the legs and the size.

Woven Cognac Leather

Woven Cognac Leather

Wide straps of cognac genuine leather cross over and under each other in a basket weave, with small gaps between them, and wrap around the rails of the frame.

Sled Legs in Solid Wood

Sled Legs in Solid Wood

The frame is solid wood in a dark walnut-brown finish. At each end it turns down into a sled leg: two square posts joined at the floor by a flat runner, in one closed rectangle.

Slim Enough for the Hall

Slim Enough for the Hall

At 55.1 inches long and only 15.7 deep, the Choiseul seats two at the foot of a bed or along a hall wall. It needs no assembly and weighs 41.5 lb.

Material samples of the Choiseul bench: woven cognac genuine leather straps and dark walnut-brown solid wood

Materials

What the Choiseul is made of.

  • SeatGenuine leather straps, cognac, in a basket weave
  • FrameSolid wood, dark walnut-brown finish
  • Legs2 sled legs, one at each end: two square posts joined by a floor runner; removable
  • CareNon-abrasive cleaning solution, then a microfiber cloth

Living with the Choiseul

Cognac leather and dark wood, by the door or the bed.

In a lakeside entrance hall: woven cognac leather against walnut panelling.
In a lakeside entrance hall: woven cognac leather against walnut panelling.
By the glass wall above Lake Como, the sled legs cast long afternoon shadows.
By the glass wall above Lake Como, the sled legs cast long afternoon shadows.
At the foot of the bed in a Vancouver condo, the leather warm against white linen.
At the foot of the bed in a Vancouver condo, the leather warm against white linen.
Choiseul woven cognac leather bench on dark walnut-brown solid wood sled legs dimensions: 55.1" W x 15.7" D x 18.5" H

Dimensions

Will it fit?

Width 55.1″ 140 cm
Depth 15.7″ 40 cm
Height 18.5″ 47 cm

Planning tip. The Choiseul is 55.1" (140 cm) long, 15.7" (40 cm) deep and 18.5" (47 cm) high. In a hallway, allow a wall of about 5 ft (152 cm) and keep about 36" (90 cm) clear in front of it. At the foot of a bed, it fits a queen (60", 152 cm, wide) or a king (76", 193 cm) with space on each side; leave 2" to 4" (5 to 10 cm) between the bench and the bed frame.

Seat
Genuine leather straps, cognac, in a basket weave
Frame
Solid wood, dark walnut-brown finish
Legs
2 sled legs, one at each end: two square posts joined by a floor runner; removable
Color
Cognac leather, dark walnut-brown wood
Seats
2
Weight
41.5 lb
Care
Non-abrasive cleaning solution, then a microfiber cloth
Assembly
None required
Use
Indoor only

Good to know

Questions, answered.

Is it real leather?

Yes. The seat is woven from straps of genuine leather in cognac, on a solid wood frame in a dark walnut-brown finish.

Does it need assembly?

No. It is ready to use out of the box. The legs are removable, which helps when moving it through tight spaces.

How many people does it seat?

Two. It is 55.1" long, 15.7" deep and 18.5" high (140 x 40 x 47 cm) and weighs 41.5 lb.

How do I clean it?

Use a non-abrasive cleaning solution on the leather, then wipe it with a microfiber cloth.

What if it isn't right for my room?

Eligible items can be returned within 30 calendar days of delivery, unassembled and in their original packaging. See our shipping & returns policy for the details.

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