NY Good Questions: Seating For This Table?

6.4table.jpg Dear AT,

I found some nice, reasonably priced Mission furniture at Staples, of all places.

The set includes nesting side tables, a coffee table with a lift mechanism that brings the surface up to table/desk height, and a small desk/table that I've placed behind the couch in my living/dining room.

The only piece that I'm missing is seating for the table.

Since I'm trying to make the most of a small space, I'd like to purchase a bench with storage so that I can tuck it under the table when it's not in use and keep sheets and pillows for my sleeper sofa handy...

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Ideally I would be able to place a cushion on top for comfort, but I'm open to suggestions.

Hopefully there's an AT reader who knows of a retailer online or in the mid-Atlantic that can help me out!

Thanks! William

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The problem is going to be finding a bench at the right height to make it usuable as a desk 'chair'. Just something to keep in mind. Might be helpful to post the maximum width the bench could be, too.

posted by Enamorada on June 4th 2008 at 10:45am
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Actually, that image shows the nesting side tables. You can see the table I bought on the Staples website, though. It's called the Mission Small Desk and the dimensions are 30-3/4"H x 44"W x 22"D. The color and style are the same as the side tables that are shown above.

posted by murrayw76 on June 4th 2008 at 11:12am
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How about some sort of padded storage ottoman?

Or you can get an old piano bench and refurb it. Not exactly a crazy amount of storage but it might look cool.

posted by Chris M on June 4th 2008 at 11:18am
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