Wooden benches can offer a stylish alternative to dining chairs while combining beautifully with our dining tables. A combination of benches and chairs can also offer a more relaxed feel and be easily tucked away when not in use. Benches are also a great way to create a casual dining look and can also save on space in smaller rooms where having lots of dining chairs could look and feel cluttered. A dining table with a bench on either side creates a dining area that feels inviting and cozy when the family tucks in around the table.