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What is a banquette?
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A banquette is an upholster bench that sits along a wall. Typically, banquettes are found in restaurants and bars. This type of seat, however, is also popular in at-home breakfast nooks. A banquette can be freestones or built-in to the wall.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Shop for Leather Banquette on 1stDibs
Christian Liaigre Leather “Velin” Banquette
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a Christian Liaigre blue/grey leather banquette, purchased from the NYC
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches
Materials
Leather
Christian Liaigre Misaine Dining Table
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
banquette and four leather Liaigre Velin chairs available in separate listings.
Table has been lightly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Banquette Centerpiece Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in art deco manner with brass colored feet, black leather and velvet trimming. This is a magnificent
Category
20th Century Art Deco Benches
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Vintage Boho Custom Faux Leather and Tweed Banquette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Boho Custom Faux Leather and Tweed Banquette offers a stylish blend of texture and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Banquette Bench by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Banquette bench by Plumbum
Collection by Vincent Le Bourdon.
Dimensions: 31.5" x 102.36" x H
Category
2010s French Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool
$25,141 / item
French Louis XVI Style Banquette in Blue Leather
Located in Buchanan, NY
A classic French early 20th century ebonized banquette upholstered in blue leather. Discover the
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Upholstery
$2,240 Sale Price
53% Off