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What is a banquette?

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What is a banquette?
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
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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

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

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

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