Country French Storage Bench

The Country French Storage Bench adds a seating option and additional storage to your home. This attractive bench is made of kiln-dried solid cherry wood and veneers and is available in a wide selection of antiqued finishes. It's style is reminiscent of a furnishings found in elegant country cottages in France with gracefully curved legs and a curvaceous design on the back. The hinged seat lifts to reveal ample storage. This storage bench is 20.25 inches deep, 45 inches wide, and 36.25 inches high.

Proudly Handcrafted
This item is handcrafted in a way few products are today. Master craftsmen hand-assemble each piece, using wooden dowels, tenon joinery, and other traditional methods to ensure the highest quality. Each item then undergoes a meticulous 16-step finishing process (read more about this process below) - all done by hand - resulting in a unique piece with incredible depth and beauty. From hand-rubbing with steel wool and oil, to physically distressing pieces for certain antiqued finishes, the item doesn't leave the company until it has been crafted with care, then thoroughly inspected and proudly sent to you, to enjoy for years to come.

The Unique 16-step Finishing Process

1. Case clean - hand-sanding of item.

2. Stain - spray on non-grain-raising stain for foundation.

3. Seal - spray on clear lacquer.

4. Sealer sanding - hand-sand with very fine grit sand paper.

5. Distressing - for finishes requiring distressed look, hand applied physical nicks, worm holes and worn edges.

6. Glaze - spray on dark tone.

7. Wipe - hand-wiping wet glaze off, leaving residue in pores.

8. Highlight - glazing that creates light and dark areas to accent grain.

9. First top-coat - spray on clear coat of lacquer.

10. Hand-sand.

11. Dry brush - applying thick glaze to edges to provide antique, mellow aged appearance.

12. Spatter - dark material applied with gun for spattered look.

13. Second top-coat - spray on clear coat of lacquer for more depth and protection.

14. Hand-sand.

15. Rub - hand-rubbing with very fine steel wood and oil for extra smoothness.

16. Polish - hand-applied polish and buffing for final gloss finish.