Is the google_product_category attribute mandatory?

It is optional, but highly recommended. Google will auto-assign categories if it is missing, but manual assignment prevents incorrect classification.

Can I use my own internal category names?

Yes, you should use the product_type attribute for your own custom labels. The google_product_category must strictly follow the official Google taxonomy.

Should I use the ID or the full path in my feed?

Both are accepted. Using the numeric ID 6850 is preferred as it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Google product category

Kitchen & Dining Benches

Category ID6850

Full path for the feedFurniture > Benches > Kitchen & Dining Benches

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Upholstered Armless Banquette Dining Bench Solid Oak
Better Homes & Gardens Windsor Upholstered Dining Bench
Ashley Haddigan Dining Bench
West Elm Hargrove Banquette Bench Performance
TMS Verdon Dining Bench
Boraam Rasmus Dining Bench
Pottery Barn Reclaimed Parquet Dining Bench
IKEA MÖRBYLÅNGA bench
Dorian Custom Slipcovered Dining Bench Performance
Castlery Sloane Dining Bench
Ashley Moriville Upholstered Bench
Baxton Studio Giovanni Upholstered and Wood Dining Bench
Sesslife Velvet Dining Bench with Back
Threshold Astrid Mid Century Dining Bench
Anthropologie Kahlo Paper Cord Dining Bench

About Kitchen & Dining Benches (ID: 6850)

The Kitchen & Dining Benches category, identified by ID 6850, encompasses furniture pieces specifically designed for use at dining tables or within kitchen breakfast nooks. This category is a sub-level of the Benches group and provides a dedicated classification for long-form seating solutions meant for communal meals.

Products that belong in this category are intended to seat multiple people at a table. Examples from the US market include upholstered armless banquettes, Windsor-style dining benches, mid-century modern wooden benches, and custom slipcovered benches. You will also find various materials here, such as solid oak, reclaimed parquet wood, paper cord, and velvet-upholstered units with or without backrests.

This category does not include benches intended for entryways, hallways, or vanity areas. If you are selling a bench designed for a mudroom or a specific storage-focused piece, you must use the Storage & Entryway Benches category instead. Similarly, seating intended for makeup tables or dressing areas belongs exclusively under Vanity Benches.

As there are no subcategories below this level, 6850 is the most specific choice for your dining furniture. Always use the most granular category possible to improve ad performance.

To categorize your items, provide either the numeric ID 6850 or the full path Furniture > Benches > Kitchen & Dining Benches in your google_product_category attribute. While this field is technically optional, manually providing the ID ensures higher accuracy than relying on Google’s automated system. Remember that product_type remains a separate, free-form field for your internal organization and does not substitute for the required taxonomy entry.

Frequently asked questions

Is the google_product_category attribute mandatory?: It is optional, but highly recommended. Google will auto-assign categories if it is missing, but manual assignment prevents incorrect classification.
Can I use my own internal category names?: Yes, you should use the product_type attribute for your own custom labels. The google_product_category must strictly follow the official Google taxonomy.
Should I use the ID or the full path in my feed?: Both are accepted. Using the numeric ID 6850 is preferred as it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

This category in other languages

ru: Мебель > Скамьи > Кухонные и обеденные скамьи
uk: Меблі > Лави > Кухонні та обідні лави