Chartres Entrance Bench - 2 Door and 2 Drawer

Chartres Entrance Bench - 2 Door and 2 Drawer | Online8 New Zealand

Around 80 years of history, rebuilt for your hallway — the Chartres Entrance Bench is a full entryway station in distressed white reclaimed pine, 1390mm wide and 1920mm tall, with two doors and two drawers below and a tall back above. The crisp white finish gives it a neutral sense of age that works across bohemian, French country, Hamptons and beach house interiors. Because the pine is genuinely reclaimed, natural variation in grain, colour and marks is expected, so each bench is one of a kind. It arrives fully assembled.

Why It Stands Apart

• Reclaimed Timber (~80 years old): Salvaged pine with genuine age and grain variation, so the distressed finish sits on wood that has actually been used.
• Seating and Storage in One: A bench to sit on while removing shoes, with two doors and two drawers beneath — not a bench plus a separate cabinet.
• Distressed White Finish: Crisp rather than stark, lifting an entryway without the coldness of a flat painted finish.
• Generous 1390mm Width: Wide enough to be a genuine household entryway station, not a single-person drop point.
• Delivered Fully Assembled: Arrives ready to place — no flat-pack.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is the timber?
The pine is roughly 80 years old and genuinely reclaimed, so grain, colour and marks vary from piece to piece — that natural variation makes each bench unique.

Does it need to be anchored to the wall?
Yes. At 1920mm tall, with drawers that pull outward and people sitting on the bench section, it should be fixed into wall studs. An entryway is also where children are most likely to pull on a unit while getting shoes on.

Will it fit through my doorway and under my ceiling?
Measure the route before ordering, as it ships fully assembled as a single 1390 × 510 × 1920mm piece. The 1390mm width is the constraint on entry doors, hallway corners and stair turns; at 1920mm it clears a standard 2400mm ceiling with room to tilt it upright.

How do I care for the distressed white finish?
Dust with a soft dry cloth and use a barely damp cloth for marks. Avoid solvent-based cleaners, which lift a distressed finish faster than sealed paint. An entryway sees wet coats and shoes, so wipe moisture off promptly.

How is it shipped?
We ship New Zealand Wide. Shipping options available at checkout.

Can I see it?
Please give our showroom a call at 09 278 8881 to check if this is on display.