Indoor Benches: Furniture or Heirloom?

 

You may not take your interior decorating cues from consideration about whether you might be able to pass a particular piece of furniture on to your children or grandchildren, but the truth is, the right piece of furniture can make a beautiful heirloom for the next generation, and still for the generation after that. This is especially true when considering indoor benches and chests, which not only last over time, but truly seem to grow even more beautiful over the ages.

A foyer storage bench, with its beautiful antique look, and solid wood structure, lasts over time, and makes a perfect special gift for a loved one. A classic hall tree bench has a back, often used for hanging coats and hats, and a storage compartment underneath the bench itself, perfect for stowing away extra blankets for the winter, or a pillow and sheet set for company. An entryway storage bench also comes in a variety of styles and colors that is sure to flow given the décor in any home.

A storage bench makes another excellent heirloom. A storage bench, like a cedar chest, conjures the image of a girl’s dowry chest in early America, but it is just that classic image that keeps cedar chests popular even today. Consider filling the chest with other heirlooms, woven blankets and vintage clothes. A cedar bench is sure to be a great gift for any of your loved ones. Cedar chests also come in a variety of sizes and styles, and you can actually find upholstered and unupholstered versions.  Upholstered benches offer a nice seating space in a bedroom at the foot of a bed, whereas an upholstered bench tends to be used as a low-level table. Either way, it is a beautiful piece that is sure to stay in your family for generations and can be used as a bedroom bench or even in the hallway.

Finally, vanity stools and vanity benches make great heirloom gifts for your daughter or granddaughter. For a special feel, find a set with a classic vintage look that young women everywhere will love. There is no better way to ensure that she will be thinking of her family, her heritage, and her past every day, as she uses the vanity mirror to get ready in the morning, and you will feel at ease knowing that it’s made from  quality materials that will last as she passes it down to her daughter.

The most important part of an heirloom gift, however, is knowing that it’s given with love. Certainly, you’ll also understand that it is received with all the love in the world. Trying to start an heirloom tradition isn’t always easy, so be sure that your recipient knows to pass the indoor benches on to her children and so forth, and keep the family ties that bind, in perpetual motion.