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Church Pews Reform the Classic Bench
It would be a sin not to consider repurposed pews for stylish, space-conscious alternatives to traditional benches at home
Houzz Contributor. Fresh out of journalism school, I fell into decorating media and immediately discovered a new passion. An Atlanta native, I spent several years as an editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine before making the leap to national publications and websites such as Houzz, Better Homes and Gardens and Southern Accents. I live in Birmingham, Alabama, with my husband and son, who’ve gotten used to coming home and finding the furniture rearranged. When I'm not dragging case goods across the floor, I enjoy good food and wine, college football, music of all kinds, and traveling.
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For a slightly more offbeat take on classic bench seating, consider church pews. You can find these beauties in all styles, from simple Shaker to neo-Gothic, at antiques stores, architectural salvage shops and flea markets. Local churches in your area may also sell or give away used pews; ask around. Or source them online via sites such as Used Church Furniture.
Because pews generally are designed to hold a crowd, they'll provide a major seating boost in your home. Check out these different church pew interpretations to get inspired.
Because pews generally are designed to hold a crowd, they'll provide a major seating boost in your home. Check out these different church pew interpretations to get inspired.
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The aged, patinated beauty of this vintage pew glows in a sunlit foyer. Its lines and curves are so striking that very little other ornamentation is needed to complete the space.
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Church pews are usually consigned to rustic, old-world or country-style interiors, but they can work equally well with more contemporary decor. Clean lines make this simple pew appear as fresh and modern as its setting.
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With Gothic-style arches on the ends and a weathered finish, this pew lends a note of vintage grace to a hallway.
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| A pew in this mudroom provides plenty of room to sprawl out and unlace muddy boots or plop down bags of produce from the market. The pitchfork on the wall contributes to the farmlike "American Gothic" overtones. |
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Pew-inspired benches framing a doorway are a clever, efficient take on corridor seating.
| A pew in this bedroom stands in for a headboard, complete with plenty of room to stack books or perch a glass of water. |
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| Who says a living space has to have a sofa? A comfortable upholstered pew anchors this fireside vignette. |
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Slid under a round dining table, a pew-style bench shakes up this traditional space.
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Madison Modern Home Lisa, Thanks for adding our vintage church pew to your photo mix. We were thrilled when we found it at an antique store because it was the perfect size and style for the room!
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suzyq2260 Would love to see more examples, my husband just bought 21 twelve foot pews. Phew!
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Architectural Antiques Fantastic ideas!! Check out our unique church pews we have for sale at www.archantiques.com 
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April Little Some really neat ideas! I am DYING for an antique or vintage pew to use either in my new mudroom or in our dining rooms! LOVE the ideas!
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woodward7807 I think they are great! Love it!
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jsksss I was prepared to say "leave them", but to my surprise some of them looked really nice..
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