1. Kitchen benches are particularly helpful when you have a little more company than your chairs can accommodate. No need to send some people to the other room, just cozy up and dig in.

2. Most of our kitchen table benches are often made entirely of wood and designed to match popular styles seen in many dining sets.

3. A variation on the traditional kitchen bench is a combination storage unit and seat called the "gossip bench." It's perfect for chatting on the phone in comfort without having to leave the kitchen.