Banquette Seat
2010s English George II Benches
Gesso, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats
Wood
2010s American Other Benches
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Rush, Wood
2010s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Empire Sofas
Birch
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Other Benches
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Zebra Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Bronze, Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Fabric, Acrylic
2010s American Modern Sofas
Cotton, Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Cotton
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Linen, Faux Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery
2010s French Benches
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century French Directoire Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Ash
Early 20th Century French Directoire Benches
Wood
Antique 1790s Italian Louis XVI Benches
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Textile
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Mohair
2010s American Modern Sofas
Linen, Maple, Trimming
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
1990s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
2010s American Benches
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rush, Ash
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Textile, Foam
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Other Dining Room Tables
Cast Stone, Marble
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 1790s Spanish Primitive Benches
Pine
Antique 1890s Spanish Louis XIV Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Stools
Brass
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Banquette Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Banquette Seat?
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What is a seating banquette?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A banquette is a bench that accompanies a table to provide more seating for guests. They usually come upholstered and are different from a booth, which you typically sit in, not on. You can shop a collection of banquette seating from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is banquette seating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Banquettes are a bench-like seat that can be either freestanding or built into a wall. They're similar to a booth in a restaurant in that they can seat multiple people.
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