Skip to content

Cart

Your cart is empty

Behind the Velvet Rope with Marge Carson

Embrace the luxury lifestyle you deserve. By subscribing to our newsletter, you're not just staying informed; you're enhancing your world with beauty and inspiration.
Elegant Foyer Bench at Curved Staircase – The Arlette Bench
Shop the Room

Elegant Foyer Bench at Curved Staircase – The Arlette Bench

The Arlette Bench tucks gracefully beneath a sweeping iron staircase, its tall winged sides in dark wood framing a generous cushioned seat in pale linen — an invitation to pause, sit, and take in the beauty of a well-designed entry.

“classic transitional refinement with neutral linen and dark wood framing”

I am a…
Mood Board PDF Email to Client
THE DESIGN STORY

A Grand Bench for the Art of the Entrance

The Arlette Bench is designed for the foyer, the hallway, the foot of the staircase — those transitional spaces where a single piece of furniture must carry the entire design statement. At 70 inches wide with a 48-inch back height, this is a bench of substance. Its tall winged sides slope inward, framed in dark wood that traces the bench's silhouette with architectural precision. The seat is generously cushioned in pale linen with bolster pillows and a patterned accent pillow arranged with casual elegance, while decorative nailhead trim outlines the upholstered panels.

The Arlette's construction features a hardwood frame with precisely mitered wood trim, each joint flush and seamless. The high back and winged sides create a sense of enclosure that transforms an open hallway into an intimate moment — a seated alcove in the open. The base features a tailored skirt with nailhead border, concealing the legs and creating a unified upholstered volume. This is the kind of piece that guests notice and remember — a signal that every corner of the home has been considered.

A Grand Bench for the Art of the Entrance

Featured Pieces

Upholstery Collection

Arlette Bench

ARL48

This elegant bench showcases a sophisticated transitional aesthetic with strong neoclassical influences, featuring dramatically curved high backs that create a striking silhouette reminiscent of French Empire styling. The piece is expertly upholstered in luxurious light gray linen with contrasting dark charcoal or black painted wood trim that's accented with precise nailhead detailing, creating beautiful visual definition and elevating the overall refinement. The neutral color palette of soft grays against the bold dark framework, complemented by coordinating bolster pillows and a geometric accent pillow, would serve as a stunning statement piece in formal living rooms, master bedrooms, or sophisticated entryways with traditional, transitional, or even contemporary interiors seeking a touch of classical grandeur.

Dimensions70W x 29.5D x 48H, Seat: 21.5H
Pave Button
Cashmere Silver Finish trim
Vulnerable Pearl Fabric Similar to original specification Order Sample
PAUSE HERE

A Bench That Defines Every Transition

The Arlette Bench transforms hallways and foyers into designed moments. Its tall winged profile and generous cushioning create an instant sense of place.

Shop the Arlette
Design Presentation

Elegant Foyer Bench at Curved Staircase – The Arlette Bench

Elegant Foyer Bench at Curved Staircase – The Arlette Bench
Arlette Bench
Specifications

Item Schedule

Item Dimensions COM Lead Time Materials As Shown Resources
Arlette Bench
Upholstery
Arlette Bench
ARL48
70W x 29.5D x 48H, Seat: 21.5H 8 yds 4–8 weeks Aquatic Linen (Fabric)
Pave (BUTTON)
Almighty Shadow (Fabric)
Glitterati - Small (Nailhead)
Bronzed Silver (FINISH)
Cashmere Silver (FINISH TRIM)
Vulnerable Pearl (Fabric)
Material Selections

Material Palette

Aquatic Linen · Fabric
Pave · BUTTON
Almighty Shadow · Fabric
Glitterati - Small · Nailhead
Bronzed Silver · FINISH
Cashmere Silver · FINISH TRIM
Vulnerable Pearl · Fabric

Add all 3 fabric & leather samples from this room to your cart

Fabric
Used on: Arlette Bench
Order Sample
BUTTON
Used on: Arlette Bench
Fabric
Used on: Arlette Bench
Order Sample
Nailhead
Used on: Arlette Bench
FINISH
Used on: Arlette Bench
FINISH TRIM
Used on: Arlette Bench
Fabric
Used on: Arlette Bench
Similar to original specification
Order Sample
Designer Tools

Resources & Contact

Save samples from multiple rooms to build your project order.

TRADE RESOURCES

Specify an Architectural Entry Bench

The ARL48 Arlette Bench at 70W x 29.5D x 48H provides dramatic scale for foyers, hallways, and master bedroom seating areas. COM/COL accepted. Wood trim finish customizable.

Download Specs