Will it go with a new table?
Building both pieces together allows the height, length, and base position to be set as one design.
Custom dining benches
A bench can add seating without lining one side of the table with more chairs. Its height and length are set from the tabletop, overhang, and base.
Ask about dining benches- What to send
- Table measurements and a photo
- Build timing
- Confirmed after project review
- Made in
- Maine
Size the bench to the table
A bench should be easy to sit on, easy to move, and able to tuck away when that is part of the plan. A few measurements keep it from catching the table legs or sitting at the wrong height.
Height, length, table clearance, and movement
A useful bench is sized from the table rather than guessed from a standard seat count. Height, leg position, and tuck-under clearance matter most.
What table do you already have?
Send its height, the distance between the legs, and a straight-on photo if the bench will be added later.
Should it tuck underneath?
A bench that stores below the top needs enough clearance around aprons, legs, or a trestle.
How will it be moved?
Long benches can be heavy. The room and delivery path help determine the best construction.
What the written proposal covers
The proposal confirms the bench dimensions, wood, finish, base, and whether it is being matched to a new or existing table. Delivery is included when needed.
See how commissions work- Bench height, length, and depth
- Clearance around the table base
- Wood, leg shape, and finish
- Delivery with or without a table
A completed table and bench project
Each project shows the dimensions, wood, and construction details that are known. Compare them with your available space and preferred materials.
Questions about custom dining benches
Can a bench be made for a table already at home?
Yes. The table height, distance between the legs, overhang, and a straight-on photo provide the measurements needed to begin.
Can the bench tuck beneath the table?
Yes, when the apron and base leave enough clearance. That space is checked before the bench length and leg position are finalized.
Check the table fit and delivery path
Ask about a custom dining bench
Share a straight-on photo of the table, its height, and the distance between the legs. For a new table, both pieces can be planned together.
- What to send
- Rough size, ZIP, and photos
- Typical build time
- 6–10 weeks after approval
- Written quote
- Before any deposit