Black Bed Bench: Size, Load and Lid Compared

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The smallest black bed bench here by listed floor footprint is 30-INCH Ottoman with Storage at 2.71 sq ft, and the largest is AmasSmile Footrest Ottoman Storage Bench at 3.07 sq ft. 30-INCH Ottoman with Storage lists 13″ D × 30″ W × 13″ H, AmasSmile Footrest Ottoman Storage Bench lists 34″ D × 13″ W × 13″ H, and JIUYOTREE 31.5 Inch Foldable Storage Ottoman lists 13″ D × 31.5″ W × 13″ H. These specifications come from Amazon listing data checked October 9, 2026, and we have not tested these products. Recheck the selected variant on Amazon before ordering, because titles and specification fields can change.

Quick compare: the products in this guide

Sizes come from the Amazon listings as we read them; check the product page for the current details before you buy.

Product	Listed details	Link
30-INCH Ottoman with Storage, Footrest Storage Bench, End of Bed Bench Coffee…	13″D x 30″W x 13″H	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
AmasSmile Footrest Ottoman Storage Bench,34″ Leather Folding Chest,Black	34″D x 13″W x 13″H	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
JIUYOTREE 31.5 Inch Foldable Storage Ottoman Bench for Bedroom, Black	13″D x 31.5″W x 13″H	See details on Amazon Affiliate link

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank
30-INCH Ottoman with Storage	13″ D × 30″ W × 13″ H	390 sq in (2.71 sq ft)	Smallest
AmasSmile Footrest Ottoman Storage Bench	34″ D × 13″ W × 13″ H	442 sq in (3.07 sq ft)	Largest
JIUYOTREE 31.5 Inch Foldable Storage Ottoman	13″ D × 31.5″ W × 13″ H	409.5 sq in (2.84 sq ft)	Middle

1. 30-INCH Ottoman with Storage, Footrest Storage Bench, End of Bed Bench Coffee Table for Living Room, Bedroom, Entryway (Black) — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 13″ D × 30″ W × 13″ H; item weight 9 pounds; material Oxford cloth; frame Wood; color Black.

The 30-INCH Ottoman from Snuvid is the smallest of the three, listed at 13 inches deep by 30 inches wide by 13 inches high, or 2.71 sq ft, in black. The listing names a wood frame, Oxford cloth top, and a 4-layer exterior of linen-look fabric, high-density foam and non-woven lining over MDF panels with metal corner guards. A split-top lid lets you open one side while sitting on the other. The item weighs 9 pounds, and the bullets call it collapsible. They suggest the foot of the bed, the entryway as a shoe-changing seat, and a footrest.

Pros

• Smallest listed footprint at 2.71 sq ft (13 x 30 inches)
• Split-top lid opens one side while the other side is in use
• Lightest of the three at 9 pounds, versus 20 pounds for the SNOWDROP

Cons

• The listing states no maximum weight recommendation, unlike the 150 pounds and 330 lbs of the others
• Oxford cloth top is a different surface from the leather and velvet of the other two
• At 30 inches it gives the least seating length, 40 – 30 = 10 inches less than the SNOWDROP

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if the bed end is short and you want one side of the lid to stay shut. Skip it if you want to sit a lot and need a stated limit.

2. AmasSmile Footrest Ottoman Storage Bench,34″ Leather Folding Chest,Black — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 34″ D × 13″ W × 13″ H; listed maximum weight 150 pounds; material Leather; frame Engineered Wood; color Black-leather.

The AmasSmile is a black leather folding storage bench listed at 34 inches long by 13 inches wide by 13 inches high, 3.07 sq ft, which puts it in the middle for footprint. The spec line gives the same size as 33.86 x 12.99 x 12.99 inches. The frame is engineered wood and the maximum weight recommendation is 150 pounds. A bullet says it can hold up to 2*9.5 Gal and that it folds flat, with set-up in 30 seconds. The listing suggests a bed footstool, small seat, coffee table or leg rest. The color is listed as Black-leather, and no item weight is given.

Pros

• Folds flat, and the listing claims set-up in 30 seconds
• Storage volume is stated: 2*9.5 Gal
• States a 150 pound maximum weight recommendation

Cons

• 150 pounds is less than half the 330 lbs the SNOWDROP listing states
• The listing does not give the item weight
• Leather top is a different care task from the Oxford cloth and velvet of the other two

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want a gallon figure for storage and a bench that folds flat. Skip it if more than one adult will sit on it, or if you want a stated weight.

3. JIUYOTREE 31.5 Inch Foldable Storage Ottoman Bench for Bedroom, Black — Middle listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 13″ D × 31.5″ W × 13″ H; item weight 7.9 pounds; listed maximum weight 600 pounds; material Linen; frame Engineered Wood; color Black.

The SNOWDROP is the longest and tallest of the three: 40 inches long, 14 inches wide and 17 inches high, listed as 3.89 sq ft. The title says velvet with gold metal legs and button tufting, and the color field reads Black. It has a wood frame and padded high-density foam seat, and the listing describes hidden storage, reinforced metal hinges and a limit of 330 lbs. Item weight is 20 pounds. The listing says assembly needs no tools: attach the legs, and it is ready in under 5 minutes. It names shoes, blankets and toys as storage items.

Pros

• Highest stated capacity: 330 lbs, with a wood frame and metal hinges
• Longest seat at 40 inches, plus the tallest at 17 inches
• Tool-free assembly in under 5 minutes, just attach the legs

Cons

• Largest footprint at 3.89 sq ft, which is 3.89 – 2.71 = 1.18 sq ft more than the 30-INCH
• Heaviest at 20 pounds, and no storage volume is stated
• Gold metal legs and velvet are a decorative look, not plain black

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want the longest seat and a stated 330 lbs limit and have 40 inches at the foot of the bed. Skip it if the gap is tight or you want a lighter bench.

What to check before buying black bed bench

Measure the free width at the foot of the bed first. The three benches differ most in length: 30 inches for the Snuvid 30-INCH, 34 inches for the AmasSmile and 40 inches for the SNOWDROP. Listed footprints are 2.71, 3.07 and 3.89 sq ft. Depths are 13, 13 and 14 inches, so the extra area is mostly length. Allow room to walk around the bench and to open its lid. Next, check height. The first two are 13 inches high and the SNOWDROP is 17 inches. If your mattress is low or your bed frame has a footboard, compare these before choosing. Third, load. The AmasSmile states a 150 pound maximum weight recommendation and the SNOWDROP states 330 lbs. The Snuvid listing gives no figure, so do not assume it matches either. If two people will sit on it to put shoes on, favor a stated limit. Fourth, storage details. The AmasSmile gives a volume of 2*9.5 Gal. The Snuvid has a split lid and the SNOWDROP lists hidden storage with metal hinges but no volume. Pick by how you open it as much as how much it holds. Fifth, surface and look. All three list black, but the Snuvid is Oxford cloth, the AmasSmile leather and the SNOWDROP velvet with gold legs and tufting. The SNOWDROP adds the most decoration.

Worked example: fit math for these three options

This worked example is our own planning arithmetic from the listed dimensions, not test results. The wall length and walkway width are assumed example values; replace them with your measurements.

Wall example. Assume 48 inches of clear wall.

• 30-INCH Ottoman with Storage: 48 − 30 = 18 inches spare; centred, 9 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• AmasSmile Footrest Ottoman Storage Bench: 48 − 13 = 35 inches spare; centred, 17.5 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• JIUYOTREE 31.5 Inch Foldable Storage Ottoman: 48 − 31.5 = 16.5 inches spare; centred, 8.25 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.

Walkway example. The US Access Board gives 36 inches as the minimum clear width for an accessible route. That figure is a yardstick, not a rule for private homes. To keep 36 inches clear beside each product, the walkway between it and the opposite obstacle must be at least 36 inches plus its depth:

• 30-INCH Ottoman with Storage: 36 + 13 = 49 inches of total path width.
• AmasSmile Footrest Ottoman Storage Bench: 36 + 34 = 70 inches of total path width.
• JIUYOTREE 31.5 Inch Foldable Storage Ottoman: 36 + 13 = 49 inches of total path width.

Footprint. Depth × width, converted at 144 square inches per square foot:

• 30-INCH Ottoman with Storage: 13 × 30 = 390 sq in, or 2.71 sq ft.
• AmasSmile Footrest Ottoman Storage Bench: 34 × 13 = 442 sq in, or 3.07 sq ft.
• JIUYOTREE 31.5 Inch Foldable Storage Ottoman: 13 × 31.5 = 409.5 sq in, or 2.84 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Measuring only the bed width. The 30-INCH is 30 inches long, the AmasSmile 34 and the SNOWDROP 40. Check the walkway beside the bench as well as the width at the foot of the bed.
• Assuming every lid opens the same way. Only the Snuvid describes a split-top lid. Check how the others open before placing them near a wall.
• Inventing a load limit. The Snuvid listing states none. The AmasSmile lists 150 pounds and the SNOWDROP 330 lbs.
• Treating all black benches as one surface. Oxford cloth, leather and velvet clean differently, and the SNOWDROP has gold legs.

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Frequently asked questions

Which black bed bench has the smallest footprint?

The Snuvid 30-INCH at 2.71 sq ft (13 x 30 inches). The AmasSmile is 3.07 sq ft and the SNOWDROP is 3.89 sq ft. The first two are 13 inches high, while the SNOWDROP is 17 inches.

Which bench lists the highest weight recommendation?

The SNOWDROP states that it supports up to 330 lbs. The AmasSmile states 150 pounds as its maximum weight recommendation. The Snuvid listing does not state a limit, so check the current page before using it as seating.

Do these benches fold flat?

The AmasSmile listing says it folds flat for storage and sets up in 30 seconds. The Snuvid bullets call its design collapsible. The SNOWDROP has attachable legs and a padded seat, and the listing does not describe folding.

What are the three upholstery materials?

The Snuvid lists an Oxford cloth top, the AmasSmile leather, and the SNOWDROP velvet. All three are listed in black. Check the care instructions for the material you choose, since each surface cleans differently. 30-INCH Ottoman with Storage’s listing also states that smallest listed footprint at 2.71 sq ft (13 x 30 inches).

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• US Access Board guide to clear width
• Amazon listing for 30-INCH Ottoman with Storage, Footrest Storage Bench, End of Bed Bench Coffee Table for Living Room, Bedroom, Entryway (Black)
• Amazon listing for AmasSmile Footrest Ottoman Storage Bench,34″ Leather Folding Chest,Black
• Amazon listing for JIUYOTREE 31.5 Inch Foldable Storage Ottoman Bench for Bedroom, Black

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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