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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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Regency Window Seat
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency gilded wood window seat, the panelled frieze inset with carved paterae, supported by a naturalistically carved ‘x’ frame base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Benches
Materials
Giltwood
$10,080
Robert Adam Window Seat
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine carved giltwood window seat after a design by Robert Adam. Upholstered in client’s own material.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Adam Style Stools
Materials
Giltwood
$8,988
Painted oval window seat
Located in Cheshire, GB
French oval window seat, having shaped cane work seat, within a channelled frame.
Category
Early 20th Century French Stools
Materials
Wood
$2,005 Sale Price
20% Off
An 18th Century Window Seat
Located in Tetbury, England
A 18th century upholstered window seat of great scale, raised on exuberant gilt cabriole leg.
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chairs
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Window Seat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French mahogany window seat / ottoman with lovely detailed arms and lift seat to provide storage.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
The Etruscan Window Seat-Ebonized Oak and Patinated Bronze Mounted Window Seat
By Benedikt Bolza Design, B.B. for Reschio
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
An ebonized oak and patinated bronze mounted window seat of neoclassical form, the cushion and bolsters covered in silk taffeta.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Materials
Bronze
