Be honest: how often do you actually curl up on that designer wooden bench in the hallway that cost you a fortune? That’s what I thought. Sure, it was the perfect choice to fill that once empty space, but it doesn’t exactly make for comfortable seating. Of course, pillows are a solution, but here’s one better.

Rustic and chic, the Suzani bench is crafted with an upholstered organic cushion to keep your tush comfortable while you read the latest New Yorker (or…gossip rag). We loved the striking red print version that debuted previously, but this gold embroidered version is also really distinctive. (Available at VivaTerra for $395.)