This bench, which evokes Spanish, or Colonial/Mission-style furniture of the 18th century, is the original sofa style. Most were upholstered in leather. The heavy, sturdy proportions speak to the Spanish influences, but the simple, functional silhouette with geometric designs give it a simplified, Santa Fe bent popularized in the 1920s through 1940s. It works beautifully as a landing pad in this entry.
Take care,
David