Many elements greet friends and families as they peek into your home. Along the way is the ever-important entryway bench. Ideal for hanging coats, purses and simply as a waiting area, these multifunction items serve as storage and stylish expressions of your home. Entry benches are steeped in tradition as a place to seat guests until the master or mistress is ready to accept a call. Tall and stately pieces feature hooks and shelves for coats and hats while lower profiles are comfortable and inviting.