Would this work as a bench to have sitting by a door?
1359941
I don't think it would be sturdy enough. I have a martha stewart bench that has shoe storage by my door. Got it in Home Depot.
1359942
NO, I do not think it would hold much weight. Bed Bath and Beyond has a good storage bench- Real Simple Split-Top Bench Storage Unit and you can get 20% off it with a coupon code.
1359943
Yes, it is plenty strong, good depth, but it may be a little short as it is 17.25; where most benches are around 20"...
1359944
Maybe for a child, but there isn't enough support in each side of the center vertical piece for adults.
2161229
Yes, for the height. For the width you might have to remove panels or just leave it like it is if you don't require a 'smoothness' when the door is close.
402492
I would say yes. It is metal and very sturdy so sitting on it shouldn't be a problem.
897749
Yes. It isn't really designed as a bench, but it is on our deck and people sit on it all the time.
1124903
No it wouldn't the cushion will get damaged and the leather will get scratched and the door sides will probably too. I had the same problem.
1862477
I wouldn't put this outside unless on a covered porch. It ended up being too small to store my cushions, so I use it as an inside piece. It makes a good storage bench in the MBR closet...
952290
Yes it would, I may do that myself thanks for the idea. If there are wind gusts you may get some movement but overall it should be no different than you sitting it up in your own home. Except that it would be outdoors. Hope this helped you.
624854
Yes a doorway should work fine. You just need to be able to screw it into the frame solidly.
1942754
The bench has to be assembled and is sturdy. Remember that you raise the seat to put things inside. I would contact the manufacturer and ask the question. We purchased a separate outdoor waterproof cushion to put on top - if you do that - remember to measure accurately the area for the cushion.
509500
The top seems to be made somewhat like a hollow-core door. You could attach an under-desk tray to it using wood screws, but it might not stand up to heavy use.
2227236
It would work as long as there isn't a lot of detail on the door faces. All other surfaces would be okay.
954531
I think it would highly depend on your climate. Due to the fact that the majority of this storage bench is made of MDF (Medium density fiberboard) It would eventually swell and decompose in climates with a lot of humidity. Personally I do not recommend this as an outdoor item unless you live in a VERY dry area and keep it out of the elements where it cannot get wet, ie a covered porch area & even then it would certainly shorten the lifespan of said storage bench.
354320
Hi Patrick, you should be fine, this chair is great for narrow door ways. Don
1124530
Yes, put it over your door and then sit in a regular chair and you are good to go!
207773
Yes, Just know the bench is a little wobbly. You'll need to buy new screws at Home Depot or Lowe's.
402493
I think it would be sturdy enough to be a seat, but as this is not its intended use, not sure if I would personally use it that way.
75803
Definitely not designed for sitting! Get a proper bench for that. This would be structurally unsound.