3 Tier Shoe Bench for Small Entryways: Sizes and Picks

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For a small entryway, depth decides most of the fit, and the 3-tier shoe benches here are 11 to 13.78 inches deep. Two are 11 inches deep, the Pipishell and the YATINEY, and the SONGMICS is 11.3 inches. The YATINEY is the widest of those three at 29.5 inches and has a cushioned seat. The APRTAT is the only one here with doors, and it is the deepest at 13.78 inches. The IUNVR is the widest at 31.5 inches and has a flip-up storage compartment in its seat. Pick the depth first, then choose between open shelves, doors and a cushion. Specs on this page come from each seller’s listing data. We have not tested any of these benches.

Quick compare: the products in this guide

Bamboo, rubberwood or metal: what the listings say

Four of the five are bamboo or rubberwood, and the YATINEY is metal with a PU leather seat. Bamboo and rubberwood are both wood-based. The listings do not give a hardness or a moisture rating for either, so the material name is the only detail you can compare. Bamboo benches are the lightest in this group. The Pipishell weighs 3.4 lb, while the IUNVR is about 22 lb.

How many pairs fit

Only some listings give a pair count. The IUNVR lists 6 to 10 pairs. The SONGMICS lists at least 6 pairs. The YATINEY bullet says two layers under the seat, with 3 to 4 pairs in each layer, so 6 to 8 pairs. The APRTAT and the Pipishell do not give a pair count. Boots take more height than sneakers, and none of the listings gives a shelf height, so measure a pair of your tallest boots against the space.

Depth: the number that decides your entryway

The depth figure is the one that decides whether a bench fits a narrow hall. Two benches are 11 inches deep, the SONGMICS is 11.3 inches, the IUNVR is 11.8 inches, and the APRTAT is 13.78 inches. Subtract the depth from the space you have to see how much clearance is left. For example, in a 12 inch deep space, an 11 inch bench leaves 1 inch, while a 13.78 inch bench would stick out 1.78 inches past the same wall.

Weight and tip-over

The maximum weight recommendations in the listings run from 286 to 550 lb, and the listings do not say how the figures are measured. The listings do not describe an anti-tip kit or a wall anchor for any of the five benches, so check the packaging or the product page. The SONGMICS listing says its top supports 286 lb, and its spec field also says 3 shelves while its bullet says 2 wide shelves. Confirm the shelf count before you rely on it.

Worked example: fitting the bench in a 4 ft entry

Suppose a hall is 4 feet (48 inches) wide. A 27.5 inch bench leaves 20.5 inches of the wall’s length beside it. A 31.5 inch bench leaves 16.5 inches. These are simple subtractions from the listed widths. They do not account for a door swing or a coat hook, so measure the actual wall before choosing.

Closed doors, open shelves and dust

Open shelves show the shoes and keep them ventilated. The APRTAT’s grille doors hide the shoes but still allow airflow through the slats. The YATINEY uses fine mesh shelves under its seat. The IUNVR has adjustable shelves and a flip-up seat compartment, and its listing does not say whether the shelves are open or closed. Choose doors if the shoes are on show from the front door, and open shelves if you want to see each pair and grab it quickly.

Assembly

The listings give different detail. The IUNVR lists about 15 minutes. The Pipishell says a few minutes with illustrated instructions. The YATINEY bullet says the parts are numbered, with tools included. The SONGMICS listing gives easy-to-follow instructions but no time. The APRTAT listing does not say how long it takes.

Quick buying checklist

• Measure the wall depth and width of the spot, then subtract the bench depth and width.
• Decide between open shelves and doors. Only the APRTAT has doors.
• Check the seat height against the people who will sit on it. The seat heights range from 17.5 to 20.5 inches.
• Check the weight recommendation against the use. The range in the listings is 286 to 550 lb.

Keep reading

For benches with a seat and a shoe rack in one piece, see our shoe rack with seat guide. For a taller storage option, see our shoe storage cabinet guide.

Frequently asked questions

How many pairs of shoes fit on a 3-tier shoe bench?

The listings give different figures. The IUNVR lists 6 to 10 pairs, the SONGMICS lists at least 6 pairs, and the YATINEY lists 6 to 8 pairs from its two layers.

How deep should a shoe bench be?

For a narrow entry, the 11 inch deep benches are the shallowest here. Measure the clear depth first, because a bench that projects past the wall can block a door or a walkway.

Should you anchor a shoe bench to the wall?

The listings do not describe an anchor kit for any of the five. If the bench is tall, or if children will climb on it, check the product page and use a wall fixing that suits your wall type.

Is a cushioned shoe bench strong enough to sit on?

The YATINEY lists 330 lb and the APRTAT lists 500 lb as maximum weight recommendations, and both have a cushioned seat. The listings do not say how the cushion holds up over time.

Can a 3-tier shoe bench go in a closet?

Yes, if the closet floor has room for the bench’s depth and width. The open-shelf benches here are 11 to 11.8 inches deep, so check the closet depth before you choose.

Products worth checking

The five products are in the cards above.

APRTAT Shoe Storage Bench with Cushioned Seat, 3-Tier with Doors

• Dimensions: Product Dimensions 13.78 in deep, 28.35 in wide, 18.5 in high. Seat height 18 in.
• Weight: item weight 11 lb; maximum weight recommendation 500 lb.
• Material and notes from listing: bamboo frame, fabric and foam seat cushion that can be removed, grille doors with vertical slats, three interior shelves.
• Gaps: the listing does not say how many pairs it holds, the shelf spacing, or how the doors open.

APRTAT Shoe Storage Bench with Cushioned Seat, 3-Tier with Doors Affiliate link

YATINEY Shoe Bench, 3-Tier Shoe Rack with Storage and Cushion, Black

• Dimensions: Product Dimensions 11 in deep, 29.5 in wide, 18.9 in high. Seat height 18.9 in.
• Weight: item weight 12.6 lb; maximum weight recommendation 330 lb.
• Material and notes from listing: metal frame with a trapezoidal shape, PU leather seat over a 1.8 in sponge, mesh shelves in two layers under the seat, adjustable feet, numbered parts and tools included.
• Gaps: the listing says each layer holds 3 to 4 pairs, but it does not give the shelf height. It does not say whether the leather is genuine.

YATINEY Shoe Bench, 3-Tier Shoe Rack with Storage and Cushion, Black Affiliate link

IUNVR Shoe Rack Bench, 3-Tier Rubberwood Storage Bench

• Dimensions: Product Dimensions 11.8 in deep, 31.5 in wide, 20.5 in high. Seat height 20.5 in.
• Weight: item weight 9.98 kg, about 22 lb by conversion; maximum weight recommendation 550 lb.
• Material and notes from listing: rubberwood frame and seat, flip-up storage compartment in the seat, adjustable shelves, holds 6 to 10 pairs, assembly with included tools in about 15 minutes.
• Gaps: the listing does not say the shelf spacing or the depth of the flip-up compartment.

IUNVR Shoe Rack Bench, 3-Tier Rubberwood Storage Bench Affiliate link

SONGMICS Shoe Rack Bench, 3-Tier Bamboo Entryway Bench, 27.6 Inches Wide

• Dimensions: Product Dimensions 11.3 in deep, 27.6 in wide, 17.8 in high. Seat height 17.8 in.
• Weight: item weight 8.8 lb; maximum weight recommendation 286 lb on the top.
• Material and notes from listing: natural bamboo, no cushion, top panel for bags, reeded legs, easy assembly with the included instructions.
• Gaps: the spec field says 3 shelves, but a bullet says 2 wide shelves that hold at least 6 pairs. The listing does not say the assembly time.

SONGMICS Shoe Rack Bench, 3-Tier Bamboo Entryway Bench, 27.6 Inches Wide Affiliate link

Pipishell 3-Tier Bamboo Shoe Rack Bench for Entryway, Brown

• Dimensions: Product Dimensions 11 in deep, 27.5 in wide, 17.5 in high. One field gives the seat height as 17.5 cm, which does not match the 17.5 in height, so check the figure.
• Weight: item weight 3.4 lb; maximum weight recommendation 300 lb.
• Material and notes from listing: bamboo frame and panels, three shelves, reeded legs, illustrated instructions, the listing says it can also serve as a plant stand.
• Gaps: the listing does not give a pair count or the shelf spacing. It does not say whether the bamboo is treated.

Pipishell 3-Tier Bamboo Shoe Rack Bench for Entryway, Brown Affiliate link

Sources checked

All dimensions, seat heights, weights and pair counts come from the seller’s listing data for each product on this page. Where a listing gives two different values, this post says so. We have not tested these benches.

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