Bench dining seating

Brit_Chick

Does anyone know where I can get bench style seating for a dining table instead of individual chairs. I don't want anything pine which is all I have been able to find, either that or outdoor benches. I have a kitchen/diner and figure I can get more seating from having two long benches either side of the table rather than chairs.

Alternatively, I do like the booth diner style seating as I could have it run right along the corner in an L shape which would save even more space - this is my first choice but I'm guessing that kind of thing is very expensive (and it also has to be freestanding as it's rented accomadation)

ella_ella_ella

I have 2 x Ikea benches, think they are beech but they are pretty solid and a bargain at £35 each. Will just find you a link!

Edited to add; they are solid birch not beech!

ella_ella_ella

Ooopps, now £49 each....

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40059296

Brit_Chick

Thanks ella, I did have those bookmarked as an option funnily enough - do they look okay IRL for indoor use and are they sturdy? I'm assuming you can get around three people on a bench?

Ideally I wanted something like this as I feel it would utilise the space a bit more efficiently:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Espresso-Breakfast-Nook-Dining-Set-Kitchen-Nook-booth_W0QQitemZ160356681735QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item255600c807&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

ella_ella_ella

I love mine and got them to go with the matching table. They are really solid and sturdy and would easily fit three people. They have that sort of laquared finish on them which is nice but are solid wood rather than coated chip board or that MDF cheap stuff!

Funnily enough Im looking for some chairs for my table so I can attatch a booster seat as my daughter isnt so keen on her highchair now

I would imagine those corner seats are really, really pricey everywhere

Will check if I have a pic of them.....

Brit_Chick

Thanks Ella. Looks like I will have to get the benches then - do they fit underneath the table? Also, do you have any cushions on them? I think I would get a long bit of padded upholstery to go on them.

ella_ella_ella

Mine fit perfect under the table but I have the Norden table too. They are 150 cms long and the Ikea website gives the other measurements so you could check the fit. I just have mine plain, same with the table as my daughter would just pull it all off (she is 18 months)

ella_ella_ella

ella_ella_ella

Hope that helps!

Brit_Chick

Yes it certainly has - thanks ella! It's amazing how much nicer they look IRL than on the Ikea websie

Elsewhere

This is the sort of thing we have in our kitchen http://www.lawton-imports.co.uk/unitrader/shop/category/American-Retro-Diner-Booth-Seating/121, but these people do Austrian booths too http://www.lawton-imports.co.uk/unitrader/shop/category/112. The latter are very expensive, though.