Wright bench product image (primary)
A low, rectangular wooden bench finished in distressed off-white paint with a plank-style top, rectangular vertical supports, and a low horizontal slatted shelf beneath the seat.

Springwater Woodcraft

Wright Bench

4.1/5 (13)
CA$198.00CAD
In Stock

The Wright Bench is a handmade modern vestibule bench crafted from solid pine with a water-based non-toxic finish. It features a slatted lower shelf for storing shoes, bags, and baskets, making it suitable for entryways or organized seating areas. The bench measures 32 inches long, 13 inches deep, and 18 inches high, and weighs 12 pounds.

Color
Natural Wood
Material
Solid pine
Category
Furniture > Benches > Storage & Entryway Benches

Color

BlackIvory/Cream BeigeLight Brown Wood

Size

ONE SIZE

Specifications

Modern park bench with shelf storage, handmade from solid pine with a water-based non-toxic finish.

Shelf under seat for storage; solid pine slats; water-based non-toxic finish; handmade in Canada.

Color
Natural Wood · brown
Material
Solid pine
Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Dimensions
32x13x18 in
Category
Furniture > Benches > Storage & Entryway Benches

Additional Attributes

  • modern version of a vestibule bench
  • urban character
  • block lines lightened by wire effect of solid pine slats
  • shelf under seat for storage
  • handmade in Canada
  • solid pine
  • water-based non-toxic finish
  • wipe clean with damp cloth
  • apply wax to wood occasionally
  • natural wood
  • each piece unique

Product Insights

The Wright Bench is an affordable, handcrafted pine storage bench from Springwater Woodcraft ($198, in stock, fully assembled). It fits small entryways but requires wall backing for stability due to its 13-inch depth and 12 lb weight, which can cause tipping if weight shifts. The slatted seat and shelf provide ventilation for shoes, preventing musty odors, making it suitable for indoor use with a non-toxic finish safe for children and pets. However, the natural finish may appear paler and greyer than photos, and some units arrive with damage or missing parts despite being fully assembled. While firm for brief sits, it serves as a decorative accent in modern spaces and clinic seating, though the tipping hazard remains a key tradeoff.

Verified claims

Entryway fit
32'' x 13'' footprint fits small entryways, but requires wall backing for stability.
Weight
Handcrafted pine bench at 12 lbs is sturdy and great quality per owners.
Delivery
Buyer reports on shipping are mixed: one review describes fast delivery, while another says the bench had not arrived after more than a month.
Arrives fully assembled
Arrives fully assembled and handcrafted, ready to use right out of the box.
Safety
Pine wood with water-based non-toxic finish, safe for children and pets.
Storage
Open slatted lower shelf stores shoes, bags, or baskets and allows air to circulate, helping dry damp footwear and prevent stale, enclosed odors.
Indoor use
Intended for indoor use only because the solid pine and water-based finish are not weather-resistant; moisture or sunlight can damage the wood and finish.
Tipping hazard
The 13-inch seat depth creates a forward tipping risk for anyone who shifts weight while seated.
Color accuracy
Natural finish appears paler and greyer than product photos.
Arrival inspection
At least one buyer reports receiving a defective bench, even though the bench ships fully assembled.
Seating
A buyer reports using the bench for patients at an entrance, while a separate review cautions that shifting weight can tip it forward.
Decorative accent
Reviewers describe the bench as beautiful and well designed for entryways and front entrances.
Finish safety
The water-based non-toxic finish is safe for homes with children and pets, including if they come into contact with or chew on the wood.
Handcrafted origin
Handcrafted in Canada.
Entryway suitability
Reviewers describe the bench as suitable for front entrances, hallways, and small entryways.

Product record

Title
Wright Bench
Brand
Springwater Woodcraft
Price
198 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

2 images
Wright bench product image (primary)
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Product

A low, rectangular wooden bench finished in distressed off-white paint with a plank-style top, rectangular vertical supports, and a low horizontal slatted shelf beneath the seat.

  • Top surface constructionFlat rectangular top made from several wooden planks laid side by side with visible seams between planks and slightly rounded outer corners; painted finish shows light surface texture.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.48 · w 0.78 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Paint finishDistressed off-white painted finish on all visible bench surfaces with subtle brush or grain texture and small visible nail or screw head indentations.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.48 · w 0.78 · h 0.28 (medium)
  • Leg supportsTwo visible vertical rectangular wooden legs at the left and right supporting the top; legs are the same painted material and thickness as the top.
    2 regionsx 0.05 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.69 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Lower shelfLow horizontal slatted shelf composed of narrow painted wooden boards spanning between the legs and positioned close to the floor beneath the seat.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.72 · h 0.08 (medium)

Other

Lifestyle scene with decorative props: two ceramic vessels and dried grasses on the bench, a woven basket on the floor in front, a broom hung on the wall to the right, a large mirror partially visible above, and a textured rug and painted floor beneath. Soft side lighting casts distinct shadows of the grasses on the wall.

  • Vases on benchTwo decorative vessels rest on the bench: one taller jug-shaped ceramic vessel in a warm beige and one round textured brown vase holding tall dried grass stems.
    2 regionsx 0.29 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Woven basketRound-handled woven straw bag placed on the floor partially in front of the bench at the right foreground.
    1 regionx 0.64 · y 0.70 · w 0.25 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Broom on wallNatural-fiber broom with a wooden handle hung on the wall to the right of the bench; broom bristles include dark blue wrapped bands near the top.
    1 regionx 0.88 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (medium)
  • MirrorPartial rectangular mirror with a wooden frame visible at the top edge of the image above the bench; only the lower portion of the mirror and frame are shown.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Rug and floorTextured woven natural-fiber rug in the foreground over white-painted floorboards; floorboards run horizontally under the bench.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.84 · w 0.99 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from the right creates distinct, slightly blurred shadows of the dried grasses on the wall behind the bench.

Colors

distressed off-white· bench painted wood
Wright bench product image 2
02

Product

Close-up of the bench's painted wooden top, vertical leg, and lower slatted shelf; a small sprig of green foliage and tiny white flowers rests on the top surface.

  • Top plank surfaceHorizontal wooden top composed of several planks with a distressed white paint finish, visible wood grain texture, and slightly worn edges where underlying wood shows through.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.83 · h 0.19 (high)
  • Vertical legRectangular vertical bench leg in the foreground, made of painted wood with the same distressed white finish and visible vertical grain; leg edges show slight wear exposing raw wood color.
    1 regionx 0.11 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Lower slatted shelfTwo horizontal wooden slats forming a lower shelf, painted the same distressed white, with visible screw or nail heads at the ends and slightly rounded plank faces.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.64 · w 0.62 · h 0.23 (high)
  • Joinery detailButt joints where the tabletop planks meet the apron and where the vertical leg meets the top, with visible fastener heads (small dark dots) on the apron face.
    2 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.09 · w 0.74 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.42 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium)
  • Decorative foliageA sprig of green fern-like foliage with small white flowers laid across the top planks; stems and leaves lie mostly on the right half of the tabletop.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.03 · w 0.48 · h 0.17 (high)

Other

Studio still-life composition with a neutral plaster wall background, soft diffuse lighting from the left, and a small portion of a woven rug and painted floor visible at the bottom edge.

  • BackgroundNeutral light gray textured wall behind the bench, occupying the upper-right background and providing soft contrast to the white bench.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.00 · w 0.49 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Floor and rugWhite painted floorboards visible under the bench and a woven natural-fiber rug visible in the bottom-left corner of the image.
    2 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.83 · w 0.72 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.88 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting from the left creates gentle shadows on the right side of vertical leg and slight shadowing beneath the lower shelf.
  • Shot compositionTight crop focusing on the bench corner and lower shelf, shot at a slight downward angle showing tabletop surface and leg detail.

Colors

distressed off-white· painted wood#BEBDB9medium leaf green· foliage

Customer Reviews

13 total
4.1

13 reviews · out of 5

Great piece for our front entrance!

Shelley S.

Well made piece and looks great! Only caution would be that due to the shallow depth, anyone sitting on it that might not be stable or tends to shift forward while seated could tip the bench forward.

Still have not received product been over a month

Samantha N.

Where is the product??

Perfect little bench

Colleen C.

It’s the perfect size for my small entryway. Great quality, light weight yet sturdy.

Pas mal

Louise M.

Je l’aime assez , mais je le trouve pâle contrairement à la photo…. J’avais choisi la couleur naturel! Il est bien mais sans plus.

Banc

Marie-Claude C.

Très beau, design parfait

Banc d’appoint

Elaine M.

Parfait avec sa petite tablette et la couleur noire est très belle !

Excellent produit

Syndie G.

Petit banc magnifique, solide et livraison très rapide

Colours are off

Tara W.

This bench has a different finish than what the picture displays. It looks like it has a hint of grey or a light wash over it.

Great bench!

jenn t.

Needed something for my front hallway and this was perfect! Sturdy but light!

Livré défectueux pas solide

Louise L.

Livré défectueux pas solide

Beautiful

Joan C.

Beautiful

LOVE the colour, the size

Elizabeth T.

LOVE the colour, the size , the design. Perfect !

Alliage du pratique et du rustique

Diane G.

Ce banc sert à mes patients pour se déposer à l'entrée. Merci.

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/furniture/chairs-stools/benches/wright-bench--15678-1192028?colourId=12
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