The entryway is the hardest-working room in the house, and it rarely gets the furniture it deserves. The Dexter Storage Shoe Bench is designed to change that. Like everything at Gingko, the Dexter is built from solid wood by skilled carpenters and arrives fully assembled. There's no assembly required — and more importantly, no assembly compromise. When furniture is built by hand rather than put together with Allen keys, the joints are tighter, the structure is more stable, and the whole piece simply holds up better over years of daily use. The Dexter earns its place in three ways. The upholstered cushion on top gives you a proper seat for getting shoes on and off — not just a flat surface to balance on. The open lower shelf keeps frequently worn shoes accessible and off the floor, which goes a long way toward making an entryway feel orderly. And the drawer pulls closed on everything else: chargers, keys, dog leashes, mail, the things that pile up on every flat surface near a front door. The effect is an entryway that looks composed rather than lived-in. Which, of course, it still is — everything is just where it belongs. The Dexter works just as well in a hallway or bedroom, and multiple units can be placed side by side for larger spaces or shared households. Available in Azure, Mineral, and Olive Green cushion colors.