andrew-in-austin Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'm in the middle of building a L shaped built-in seat to go with the kitchen table I built. I have completed the base, which will also provide storage for some boxes, but I am still working on the bench seat portion. The seat consists of, well, what you'd expect a seat to have: a seat bottom and a seat back. I planned on having the seat back tilted back 5 degrees, and have the base be flat (parallel to the floor). However, I am wondering recently if the seat bottom should also be angled just a bit. I've notice many chairs do have a slight angle for the seat bottom, but not necessarily all of them. Benches? I am not really sure. Anybody got any ideas? I am at the point where I am about to cut the seat and back panels, so I kind of need to make a decision very soon. Attached is a picture of the completed table and the base of the built-in bench seat. Thanks -Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 If it were mine, I would leave them flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 If it were mine, I would leave them flat. I agree with Tiods. Maybe add some cushions for comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minorhero Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I grew up with a similar setup. The bottom was definitely flat. you will want the seat bottom to extend out past the storage unit by a few inches though so the back of your legs don't rub up against them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 You just want to be sure that the seat doesn't angle forward. That would make the users feel like they are sliding out of their seats. Useful for chairs in front of the boss' desk, keeps the visiting employee on their toes. Uncomfortable, to say the least... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Flat and a 5 degree back is fairly typical. When you tilt the seat it's 2 degrees with a 7 degree back. I used to build custom restaurant banquette frames for an upholstery company. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew-in-austin Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks for all the replies! Glad to hear flat is the consensus. I'll go with flat seat and back angled 5 degrees back. The front of the seat will stick out and inch or two beyond the storage area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 I wouldn't change it now but personally I like Wdwrkers' approach with just a slight tilt to the seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Either approach works but a padded seat is a big plus ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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