Farmhouse Bench - Charred Ember on Alder
Farmhouse Bench - Charred Ember on Alder
Custom, American Hardwood Furniture
A Welcoming Seating Piece for the Home
Create an inviting entryway or complete your dining space with a seating piece designed to bring family and friends together. The Farmhouse Bench in our deep Charred Ember finish on solid Alder wood brings the organic beauty of natural hardwood into your daily routines. At 4 feet in length, this bench is thoughtfully sized to offer versatile seating without overwhelming your space, making it as functional as it is beautiful.
Honest Materials & Timeless Design
Crafted from solid Alder, this bench showcases the natural grain, unique knots, and enduring character inherent to real wood. The Charred Ember finish highlights these organic details, offering a rich, sophisticated tone that grounds a room. Its classic farmhouse silhouette provides a sturdy, balanced foundation that feels right at home in both traditional and modern spaces.
Built for the Rhythms of Daily Life
We believe furniture should be lived in, not just admired. Hand-finished by our team of builders, this bench is designed to withstand the daily flow of a busy home—from quick shoe changes in the mudroom to long, lingering conversations around the dinner table. Pair it with a matching dining table, or place it in a hallway as a quiet, functional statement piece.
- Length: 4' (48")
- Wood Type: Solid Alder
- Finish: Charred Ember
Every bench is hand-finished with care, ensuring your piece carries its own unique character and is ready to serve your home for generations.
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Solid hardwood furniture, made by hand in Arkansas since 2011
James & James is an American furniture brand founded in 2011 in Springdale, Arkansas. We design and build custom furniture in our Arkansas woodshop, using solid American hardwoods — knotty alder, red oak, and black walnut. Every piece is made to order, fully customizable in size, stain, and finish, and built to be passed down for generations.
100% solid American hardwood — no veneer, no particle board
Made to order in our Arkansas woodshop
Built to last — designed to be passed down for generations
Inside Our Arkansas Workshop
Solid American Hardwoods
Every piece begins with premium American hardwoods — knotty alder, white oak, and black walnut — hand-selected, dried, and processed in our Arkansas facility before a single cut is made.
Precision-Shaped Components
Legs and pedestal bases are shaped to exacting specifications in our Arkansas woodshop, then hand-inspected and refined by our craftsmen before they ever reach the assembly floor.
Built by Hand & Made to Order
Each piece is built one at a time by our artisans to your specifications, using solid hardwood construction and time-tested joinery designed to hold up for generations of real family life.
Hand-Finished for Life
Our in-house finishers apply your chosen stain and protective topcoat by hand, ensuring even color, rich depth, and a durable finish that ages beautifully with use.

