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The Bench That Belongs at Your Table Some furniture blends in. A bench built from solid walnut or white oak doesn't — it earns its place. The grain tells a story. The weight feels intentional. And ten years from now, it still looks like it was made for the room. Our dining benches are handcrafted in Missouri from American hardwoods, built to order, and sized to fit the way you actually live — not the way a showroom floor is arranged. Contact us at 1-800-674-0616 or chat with us anytime! Find a Fit for Your Kitchen A 48" bench tucks neatly into a breakfast nook or anchors one side of a smaller table. Step up to 60" and you've got the sweet spot for most 6-person dining sets. Going long? Our 72" and 84" benches were made for harvest tables, farmhouse dining rooms, and the kind of meals that stretch into the evening. Need something in between? We build to custom dimensions — just ask. Walnut or White Oak — Both Exceptional Walnut brings depth: dark, warm, and full of character that only gets better with age. White oak is the quiet achiever — pale, tight-grained, and tough enough to handle daily life without losing its good looks. Both species are sourced domestically and milled to show off what makes solid wood worth choosing in the first place. Wood Finish Options For a smooth, easy-care surface, clear satin polyurethane is a strong choice, especially on walnut. It gives the wood a protective topcoat with a soft sheen, helping the bench stand up to daily use, moisture, and frequent contact. For a more natural, matte appearance, Rubio Monocoat offers a penetrating oil finish that bonds into the wood fibers. Available in natural, white, cotton white, light grey, dark grey, and matte black, it preserves the tactile feel of real wood while allowing smaller worn areas to be refreshed without stripping the entire piece. Natural — A clean oil finish that enhances the oak’s original warmth, soft grain movement, and natural shifts in tone without making the surface look overly