The Nave Wooden Church Pew Bench offers the perfect balance of tradition, craftsmanship, and dignity. Designed to complement our popular Nave Church Chair, this all-wooden bench provides a beautiful and cohesive seating solution for churches seeking elegant, durable alternatives to fixed pews.
Inspired by centuries of ecclesiastical design, the Nave Pew Bench honours traditional craftsmanship while allowing for the flexibility of modern worship spaces. Its solid beechwood construction, contoured seating, and understated design lend a sense of reverence and warmth to any setting – making it ideal for listed buildings, chapels, or community churches that require high-quality, versatile seating without compromising heritage aesthetics.
Key Features
• Elegant Design: Clean lines, solid wood slats, and a sculptured back rail offer both visual harmony and practical comfort.
• Comfortable Seating: Ergonomically shaped wooden seat and back for enduring comfort during worship, weddings, or community gatherings.
• Underseat Storage Shelf: Discreet shelf beneath the seat for hymnbooks, Bibles, or kneelers.
Flexible Seating Combinations
The Nave Bench is designed to work harmoniously alongside our Nave Church Chair, allowing you to create mixed seating layouts. Some members of the congregation prefer the more personal spacing of individual chairs, while others appreciate the shared seating feel of a bench.
• Benches and chairs can be used together within the same space for flexibility and comfort.
• End arms can be added to benches for those needing extra support when sitting or standing.
• Consider placing a single Nave armchair at the ends of aisles or pew runs — a practical and dignified solution for those with limited mobility.
Build Quality
• Premium Hardwood Construction: Made from solid, sustainably sourced beechwood for long-lasting performance and a timeless finish.
• Traditional Joinery: Built using comb and blind mortise-and-tenon joints for exceptional strength and stability – the same time-honoured techniques used in historical ecclesiastical furniture.
• Smooth Finish: Carefully pre-sanded and double-lacquered to deliver a refined surface that resists wear and retains its beauty for years.
Customisation Options
The Nave Pew Bench is available in multiple lengths and can be customised to match your church’s existing interior:
• Choice of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6-seater lengths
• Optional solid oak upgrade for an enhanced premium look
• Custom stains to match your existing pews, furnishings, or floor finishes
• Upholstered seat pads in a wide variety of fabrics and liturgical colours
• Rush seat for a heritage-style finish
• Felt or PVC feet for floor protection and reduced noise
• Optional kneelers available for added worship functionality
• End arms for accessibility and support where required
Frame Finishes
As standard, the bench is finished in a durable clear lacquer, showcasing the natural beauty of the beechwood grain. Stained finishes are also available on request to match or complement your church interior.
Specifications
• Material: Solid Beechwood
• Standard Heights: H820mm x SH450mm
• Depth: D490mm
• Widths Available: Customisable – choose from 2 to 6-seater configurations
• Backrest: Sculptured solid wood
• Feet: Fitted with floor-friendly glides (PVC or felt available)
• Storage: Integrated book and hassock shelf under seat
• Guarantee: Supplied with a 6-year structural guarantee
Why Choose the Nave Wooden Church Pew Bench?
• Complements our Nave Church Chair for a unified aesthetic
• Ideal for churches seeking flexible seating with a traditional appearance
• Provides the reverence of fixed pews with the versatility of movable seating
• Can be combined with individual chairs for tailored seating layouts
• Optional end arms for enhanced accessibility
• Built to endure daily use while preserving historical character
• Offers outstanding value, comfort, and craftsmanship
Enquire Today
Contact us to request a quote or to discuss your church’s specific requirements. Our team is ready to help you create a beautiful, practical seating arrangement that honours tradition and enhances worship.
For larger quantities, please call the sales team for “larger” quantity discounts.
Please call Winscombe for more help 01623 427 596 or email us sales@winscombefurniture.com
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