Levi Linen Storage Ottoman Bench - Dark Grey

The Levi Storage Ottoman Bench measures 44 x 106 x 43 cm overall, so you need a clear 106 cm wall run plus a little breathing room at each end. The 44 cm depth is the number that decides whether a hallway still works with it in place. Measure both before ordering, and remember the lid needs clearance above to open.

The Levi uses soft-close hinges, which means the lid slows itself down over the last part of its travel and settles instead of dropping. On a bench used at a front door, where people reach in one-handed with an armful of bags, that is the difference between a controlled close and a bang. It also protects the frame over years of use.

The Levi stands on ash wood legs in a dark finish matched to the upholstery, shaped in a mid-century taper. Ash is a hardwood, which is what you want under a bench that carries both a person and a full storage compartment. The legs also lift the body off the floor so a vacuum head can pass underneath.

The Levi arrives in one carton measuring 112.5 x 44.5 x 35.0 cm at 16.5 kg. The weight is manageable, but the length is the problem - 112.5 cm is awkward to steer through a doorway on your own. Arrange a second pair of hands for the carry in, then a single person can position the 14.5 kg bench once it is unpacked.

The compartment under the Levi lid runs the length of the bench and is intended for bulky soft items: spare blankets, throws, seasonal decorations, bags. Deep open storage suits things you retrieve occasionally rather than daily. If you need small items sorted, add a couple of fabric boxes inside so they do not end up loose at the bottom.

The Levi arrives with the body, the dark grey linen upholstery, the button-tufted seat and the soft-close lid already assembled. You fit the ash legs to the base, and that is the last step. Most orders ship the next business day, so from unboxing to a usable bench is generally a job of a few minutes.