We bought this bench originally to place at the end of our guest room bed, but when we realized it made the space a little too tight, we ended up using it as a coffee table in our loft. It worked out perfectly because it is just the right height, and it was much narrower than any coffee table we had looked at thus far. It was perfect for the space because we really couldn't accommodate anything wider. I would definitely recommend this product as a bench or a table! Whatever you need!