Customer Reviews
Great bench for our kitchen!
I just received this bench today around 5 PM, and it's now 7:30 PM. The packaging was really good, and it actually arrived a day early. Putting it together was easy, and it came with all the bolts, washers, and even a small wrench. We got this for our kitchen table that we found and refurbished. It’s a six-seater, so we needed something practical for future kids and nieces/nephews. The bench fits perfectly under the table without having to shuffle any of the other chairs around. The space between the table legs is about 52 inches, and the bench itself is 47 inches long. It feels sturdy, too! I didn’t sand it before staining and didn’t run into any problems there. We used Minwax Special Walnut and sealed it with a Minwax finish. You won’t regret this purchase!
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Impressive Quality!
I bought this for my mom, and after checking prices for materials and factoring in my time, I thought I'd give this a shot. If it didn’t look or feel great, I could always send it back. But my first impression? Wow, it looks and feels really nice! The assembly was straightforward, and the packaging was top-notch—everything was included. I used a 1/4” ratchet with a 13mm deep well socket to put it together, but I didn’t crank it too hard. It was a breeze to assemble, taking just a few minutes. Now I’m considering getting one for myself!
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Great bench!
This bench is a great deal for what I paid ($86)! I noticed that most benches on sites like Wayfair and Target are over $100 and look pretty flimsy. After a lot of research, I decided to take a chance on this one, and I'm glad I did! It fits perfectly under my window, and I love the unfinished wood style. You could paint it if you want, but I think the natural look is really nice. It was easy to put together and feels sturdy enough to sit on. I can see it fitting well in an entryway, too.
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Great quality bench!
I’m really happy with this bench. It looks beautiful and is clearly well made. Unlike a lot of furniture I've bought, Hawkins Woodshop did a job packing it for shipping, so it arrived in condition. I was a bit skeptical at first since the price was low, but the all-wood construction exceeded my expectations. The legs were easy to put on. I decided to add a light stain to it; just mixed some paint with water and wiped it on, so the wood grain still shows through. Plus, the bench has a nice weight to it.
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Awesome Workbench!
This bench is really solid, sturdy, and looks.
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Solid and stylish piece!
This bench is incredibly sturdy and was easy to put together—only four legs and the top piece with a few bolts to fasten. The finish feels nice, and the wood grain is beautiful, almost like a mix of white pine and oak. The top has the look of finger-jointed pine boards. The dimensions were spot-on as advertised, so no surprises there. Overall, it’s a great addition. I added a couple of coats of water-based poly to protect it from scratches, which deepened the color just a bit, making it look even better. Definitely worth what I paid, and I might have snagged it on sale! I paired it with a console table from Hawkins Woodshop for my bedroom update, and I’m thrilled with both items. Five stars for sure—no complaints!
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Super solid and easy to assemble!
This bench is incredibly sturdy. It was a breeze to put together, just 5 pieces—4 legs and the top—with 8 bolts, all identical. The finish feels really smooth and the wood grain looks great, kind of like white pine or oak. The top has that finger-jointed pine vibe. Dimensions are spot on, just as described. Overall, it’s a lovely piece. I added a couple of coats of water-based polyurethane for protection, which deepened the color a bit and made it look even nicer. Worth the price; I might even catch it on sale. I paired this with a console table from Hawkins Woodshop for my bedroom makeover, and I'm thrilled with both. Had to give it 5 stars—couldn’t find anything to complain about!
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Sturdy, quality, solid wood. Love!
Update. Bought a third bench as the first two have served perfectly. Will try to include photos this time. Solid wood, strong, will certainly outlast the ikea expanding table I bought them for. My area is small, but using these benches & expanding table together, I can seat 10 easily, yet my set is compact & still useful when we’re not hosting a larger gathering. Benches are easy to put together, are sturdy and look great with my table. Since my benches are used on hardware floors I tapped in some of the nail in felt pads & they’re good to go. Love my little multi-function dining nook. Will definitely look to this Hawkins Woodshop first when purchasing next solid wood furniture. Prior post: I bought two of these benches and would definitely buy again. Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Highly recommended.
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Very nice well made bench, beautiful
I was very pleased to see the quality and beauty of this well made bench, And unlike a lot of furniture, this company did an outstanding job of protecting it by packing it well for shipping. For the low price, I was not sure if it would be well made. But it was. All wood, beautiful, not a scratch on it. The legs were so easy to attach. Even though the bench is very nice looking unfinished wood, I chose to take a little paint and dilute it with water - making a sort of stain that I wiped on, then wiped off the excess. The result is a little color but I can still see the wood grain through it. Very pleased with the weight of the bench too.
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