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What is a window seat called?
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A window seat is called a window bench, window nook or alcove. It is a mini sofa without a backrest for filling the gap of a window. Window benches are a great way to utilize extra or unused space for seating.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Gustavian Window Seat
Located in Salisbury, GB
A very beautiful Swedish period gustavian window seat - window seats are differentiated by stools
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Chinoiserie Window seat
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique English Chinoiserie window seat in the Chippendale style circa 1910 with black lacquer work
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Benches
Materials
Beech
Robert Adam Window Seat
By Jonathan Sainsbury, Robert Adam
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine carved giltwood window seat after a design by
Robert Adam. Upholstered in client’s own
Category
Antique 18th Century British Regency Settees
Materials
Giltwood
Swedish Carved & Painted Window Seat
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A hand carved hall or window bench made in Sweden. This sturdy window seat is made from hand
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Other Benches
Materials
Cane, Wood
19th Century leather window seat
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century window seat, having a rectangular deep buttoned leather seat to the moulded freeze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Stools
Materials
Wood
18th Century Mahogany Window Seat
Located in London, GB
An unusual late 18th century Adam period carved mahogany window seat, having serpentine back and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Adam Style Benches
Materials
Mahogany
