Banquette Seating For Sale
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Fabric, Paint, Wood
Antique 18th Century Belgian Gustavian Benches
Linen
2010s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Tapestry, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Zebra Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Bronze, Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Oak
2010s French Modern Benches
Leather, Fabric, Wool
2010s American Modern Sofas
Cotton, Maple
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Other Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Textile
Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Tapestry, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Velvet
Early 20th Century Victorian Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Sofas
Brass
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Linen, Faux Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Benches
Walnut
2010s American Modern Benches
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Stools
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Chestnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Late 20th Century European Stools
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats
Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XIII Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Linen
2010s French Benches
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Chestnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century French Directoire Benches
Wood
2010s American Benches
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Mohair
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Benches
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Other Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Benches
Wood, Giltwood
1990s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Canapes
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
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Banquette Seating For Sale For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Banquette Seating For Sale?
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 antique, new and vintage 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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