Open the front door. What do you see first—somewhere to land, or a pile that follows you in? The entry sets the tone for the whole house. A good bench or hall tree turns keys‑and‑coats chaos into calm, and it does it without begging for attention. That’s exactly what we build at TN Farmhouse Furniture: solid‑wood pieces that look right, hold up, and make everyday life simpler. You can try them in our Clinton, TN showroom or order online and have one shipped, fully assembled, anywhere in the continental U.S.
What these pieces actually fix
A bench gives you a place to sit and tie a shoe. Hooks catch the jacket before it hits the chair. Cubbies take the sting out of school mornings because every backpack has a home. None of that is fancy; it’s just the kind of quiet help that makes a weekday feel less scrambled.
If you’ve ever bumped the door into a wobbly metal rack or watched a flat‑pack bench start to sag, you already know why we build in hardwood. Oak and maple shrug off daily use; pine brings a warmer look when that suits the room. Joints are tight. Edges are eased. Tops are finished to wipe clean and move on.
Two pieces we recommend (and you can buy today)
Storage Bench, solid wood. Looks simple on purpose. The seat is strong enough for real weight; the base can be open for baskets or closed for hidden storage. It’s the piece you use ten times a day and stop noticing because it just works.
Hall Tree with bench and hooks. When the entry is narrow or the wall is begging to be useful, this is the answer. A sturdy seat, a row of real hooks, a top shelf for hats and baskets—done. No more coats drifting across the banister.
How to choose the right size (without overthinking it)
Measure the wall you’ve got and leave the room it needs to breathe.
- Tight entry or apartment: 36–42″ wide feels right for one or two people coming and going.
- Family entry: 48–60″ gives you hooks for everyone and storage that actually holds the pile.
- Mudroom or garage pass‑through: 60″ and up. If you’ve got sports gear, pick closed storage so the room still looks tidy.
Leave 36″ of clearance in front so doors swing and people pass. If your painter’s tape on the floor trips you as you walk around it, size down a notch.
Finishes that belong in real houses
You won’t see fake distressing here. We keep the grain visible and the surface smooth. Chestnut on oak brings warmth; a weathered gray on maple softens the room; a two‑tone; painted base with a clear‑sealed top, brightens small spaces. Hardware is solid metal, not flimsy. If you send a daylight photo of your floors and trim, we’ll steer you to a finish that feels like it was chosen with the room, not against it.
Little details that make a big difference
We set hook rails high enough for long coats and low enough for kids to reach their own. Seat edges are rounded so knees don’t catch. If your floors are old and charming (and not exactly level), ask us to tuck adjustable levelers into the feet. Want lidded storage but hate a slamming seat? We can fit soft‑close supports so fingers stay safe.
A quick layout that looks intentional
If the door opens toward the wall, park the bench on the latch side so it’s the first thing you hit—sit, shoes off, done. Hall tree on the opposite wall keeps the flow clear. Got a corner near the garage entry? Bench goes there with two baskets underneath: one for shoes that go back out, one for the randoms—mittens, dog leash, sunglasses—that always need a place to land.
We’ve seen this work in all kinds of homes. A Knoxville family sent a photo of their hall tree loaded after soccer practice—hooks full, shoes under the bench, floor still open. That’s the goal: everyday mess, contained.
Ordering online: what to expect
- Choose your bench or hall tree, size, and finish on the site.
- We confirm details by phone or email so there are no surprises.
- Your piece is built and finished in Clinton, TN.
- We pad it, crate and insure it, and ship anywhere in the continental U.S.
- It arrives fully assembled. Uncrate, set in place, and put it to work.
If something doesn’t look right after shipping, you call us—not a call center. We’ll sort it out.
See it in person, or call from anywhere
Showroom: 732 S Charles G Seivers Blvd, Clinton, TN 37716
Phone: (800) 677‑1058
Walk the floor, try the door swings, and see finishes in real light. Shopping from out of state? The same pieces are online with the same build quality—and we’ll ship them to you.
Quick answers you can ask your phone
Do you ship entryway benches nationwide? Yes. Fully assembled to any address in the continental U.S.
Are these solid wood? Yes. Oak, maple, or pine—no MDF, no paper veneers.
Can I choose color and hooks? Absolutely. Pick from our options online or ask for something specific.
What if my wall is narrow? Send a photo with measurements. We’ll recommend a size that won’t jam the door swing.
An organized entry doesn’t have to be fancy. It just has to work. Add a bench or hall tree that looks like it belongs—and makes leaving and coming home a little easier.