Description
Catania is a storage bench upholstered in white bouclé and raised on four slim black legs, with a lift-up lid over a hidden compartment. Bouclé takes its name from the French for 'curled': the yarn is made with small loops, and it is those loops that give the fabric its nubbly, textured surface. The black legs make a crisp contrast against it, and because the box stands clear of the floor, a 120cm bench looks lighter than its size suggests. It measures 120 x 40cm across the top, all of which is seat, and stands 47cm high.
In a hallway, it gives you a seat for taking your shoes off and somewhere to put them away. The 40cm depth is the figure that matters there, since it decides how much walkway is left. In a living room, it is extra seating around the coffee table, with room inside for throws and board games. At the end of a bed, it is narrower than a UK double (135cm), king (150cm) or super king (180cm), so it sits within the bed's width rather than overhanging it. A bench there looks neatest a little below the top of the mattress, so measure yours against the 47cm seat.
The lid lifts on hinges along the back, with a support arm at each end, and both the inside of the box and the underside of the lid are black. The storage space measures 114 x 33 x 25cm, and the 25cm height is the one to check: folded blankets, scarves and everyday shoes lie flat inside, but tall boots standing upright will not fit. It needs partial assembly, and a user guide is included. We like it against warm neutral walls with a chunky knitted throw over one end, adding a second texture beside the bouclé.
Specification
| Material |
Polyester 25%, sponge 25%, iron 15%, pine wood 15%, plywood 10%, MDF 10% |
| Design |
White bouclé with contrasting black legs and a black interior |
| Construction |
Lift-up lid hinged along the back, over a 114 x 33 x 25cm storage space; partial assembly required |
| Size |
120 x 40 x 47cm (width x depth x height); seat height 47cm |
| Included |
1 x storage bench, user guide |
| Country of origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How much can I fit inside it?
The storage space measures 114 x 33 x 25cm. The 25cm height is the limit to plan around: folded blankets, throws, scarves, board games and everyday shoes lie flat inside, but tall boots standing upright will not fit.
Will it fit at the end of my bed?
At 120cm wide, it matches the width of a UK small double (120cm) and is narrower than a double (135cm), king (150cm) or super king (180cm), so it sits within the footprint of any of those. On a single (90cm) it will be wider than the bed. It is 40cm deep, so check the gap between the foot of the bed and the wall or wardrobe.
How high is the seat?
The seat is the whole top of the bench, 47cm from the floor, which is also its overall height. At the foot of a bed, compare that with the top of your mattress: a bench usually looks neatest sitting a little below it.
Will it fit in a narrow hallway?
It is 40cm deep and 120cm wide. Measure the clear width of your hall and take off 40cm: what remains is the walkway you will have once the bench is against the wall.
What is it made of?
It is covered in white bouclé fabric and stands on black legs. The full composition is polyester 25%, sponge 25%, iron 15%, pine wood 15%, plywood 10% and MDF 10%, and it is made in China.
Does it need assembling?
Yes. Partial assembly is required, so it needs some putting together before you use it, and a user guide is included to work from.