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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 “Velin” Dining Seating
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
banquette.
The color of the leather is blue/grey with black oak legs.
This is the Velin model. Purchased
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
$16,000 / set
Christian Liaigre Misaine Dining Table
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
banquette and four leather Liaigre Velin chairs available in separate listings. They were used by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Green Faux Leather Tight Seat Banquette, Customizable
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern tight seat banquette custom made for kitchens, dining rooms, etc. Easy to clean and maintain
Category
2010s Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple
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
Christian Liaigre Velin Banquette
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Velin Banquette by renowned designer Christian Liaigre. This piece exudes
Category
Late 20th Century French Minimalist Benches
Materials
Leather, Oak