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Matteo Thun Tufted Black Leather Banquette Bench Materassi, Wittmann
By Karl Wittmann, Matteo Thun
Located in Vienna, AT
80” tufted black leather banquette or sofa-bench by Matteo Thun for Wittmann, Austria, designed and
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1990s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lotus Banquette - Handcrafted Black Leather Banquette with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
upholstered leather seat which can be completely customized to order by our team of experienced craftsmen. The
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Lotus Banquette - Handcrafted White Leather Banquette with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
upholstered leather seat which can be completely customized to order by our team of experienced craftsmen. The
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Lotus Banquette - Handcrafted Brown Leather Banquette with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
upholstered leather seat which can be completely customized to order by our team of experienced craftsmen. The
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Leather Banquette, Chair / Sette Italian 18th Century Lombardi
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Italian Lombardi small wide chair or banquette or marquis with deeply carved “rams head” armrests
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lotus Banquette - Handcrafted Black Leather Banquette with Stainless Steel Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
upholstered leather seat which can be completely customized to order by our team of experienced craftsmen. The
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lotus Banquette - Handcrafted Brown Leather Banquette with Stainless Steel Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
upholstered leather seat which can be completely customized to order by our team of experienced craftsmen. The
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lotus Banquette - Handcrafted White Leather Banquette with Stainless Steel Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
upholstered leather seat which can be completely customized to order by our team of experienced craftsmen. The
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Banquette Centerpiece Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in art deco manner with brass colored feet, black leather and velvet trimming. This is a magnificent
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20th Century Art Deco Benches

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Banquette Centerpiece Sofa
Banquette Centerpiece Sofa
H 31 in W 78.5 in D 54.5 in
Vintage Boho Custom Faux Leather and Tweed Banquette
Located in west palm beach, FL
This Vintage Boho Custom Faux Leather and Tweed Banquette offers a stylish blend of texture and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Banquette Bench by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Banquette bench by Plumbum Collection by Vincent Le Bourdon. Dimensions: 31.5" x 102.36" x H
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2010s French Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool

Banquette Bench by Plumbum
Banquette Bench by Plumbum
H 29.52 in W 102.36 in D 31.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Banquette in Blue Leather
Located in Buchanan, NY
A classic French early 20th century ebonized banquette upholstered in blue leather. Discover the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Low-backed Banquette in Argentine Leather from Costantini, Santos In Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Santos Low Banquette from Costantini in Argentine Leather is in stock and available as shown or
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2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Style Banquette/Bench
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Petite banquette/bench made of solid hard maple is inspired by Mid-Century Modern design. The tight
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Linen, Faux Leather

Two Banquettes William IV Style, Mid-20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Four Banquettes William IV style, mid-20th century in birchwood with bronzes and leather
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Mid-20th Century British Stools

Materials

Bronze

Banquette canapé-lit vintage avec éclairage intégré, design italien Beka Tortuga
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Banquette canapé-lit vintage des années 60, design italien Beka Tortuga style Space Age, modèle
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Canapes

Materials

Faux Leather, Fiberglass, Palisander

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Contemporary Leather Banquette in Deep Teal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W84 D84 H30 SW73 SD18 SH18 Aria Leather Banquette by Sixpenny in the color North Atlantic
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2010s Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Banquette, Empire, circa 1820, Sweden
Located in Malmo, SE
Banquette, Empire, circa 1820, Sweden New leather seat.
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Antique 1820s Swedish Empire Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Banquette, Empire, circa 1820, Sweden
Banquette, Empire, circa 1820, Sweden
H 18.9 in W 37.01 in D 30.32 in
Four Banquettes William IV Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Four Banquettes William IV style. In birchwood with bronzes and leather upholstered. It can buy
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Mid-20th Century English William IV Stools

Materials

Bronze

Four Banquettes William IV Style
Four Banquettes William IV Style
H 18.12 in W 20.48 in D 16.15 in
Directoire-Style Banquette by Jansen
Located in New York, NY
This is a very chic directoire-style bench by Jansen. Ebonized frame upholstered in leather with
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Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Wood, Leather

Directoire-Style Banquette by Jansen
Directoire-Style Banquette by Jansen
H 20 in W 51 in D 13.75 in
Amphitheatre banquette, 1953 by Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Paris, FR
Amphitheatre banquette, 1953 Bent steel, wood and leatherette Provenance : Faculté de lettres
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Amphitheatre banquette, 1953 by Jean Prouvé
Amphitheatre banquette, 1953 by Jean Prouvé
H 34.85 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Sentient Upholstered Banquette Bench in Maple Hardwood
By SENTIENT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eastern United States and shown upholstered in a subtle black vinyl. Many fabric and leather options are
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2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple

French 1930 Art Deco Leather Banquette
Located in Austin, TX
French 1930 leather banquette/meridienne, upholstered in a beautifully patinated cognac leather
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Leather

French 1930 Art Deco Leather Banquette
French 1930 Art Deco Leather Banquette
H 28.75 in W 68 in D 29 in
Christian Liaigre Modern Leather Banquette
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern leather-upholstered banquette designed by Christian Liaigre. The piece has wooden legs and
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20th Century French Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Banquette Stool, William IV, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique William IV mahogany and leather banquette or stool, circa 1835 in date
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Antique 1830s English William IV Stools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Art Deco Period Leather Banquette
Located in Austin, TX
Unique French Art Deco period banquette with lambskin leather upholstery, bolster pillow, brass
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Vintage 1930s French Sofas

French Art Deco Period Leather Banquette
French Art Deco Period Leather Banquette
H 63 in W 55.5 in D 27.5 in
Antique Pair of Leather Banquette Stools, Circa 1800
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, large, antique pair of George III mahogany banquettes or stools, circa 1800 in
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Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Leather

A Very Lovely, Double-Drop Arm, French Leather Banquette circa 1930’s
Located in Hastings, GB
This charming banquette has the rare feature of having its original, leather cushions. The cushions
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Velvet

French Leather and Chrome Banquette
Located in Aspen, CO
Elegant French leather banquette with chrome detailing. Leather is stitched and banquette is
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Vintage 1970s French Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

French Leather and Chrome Banquette
French Leather and Chrome Banquette
H 28.75 in W 50 in D 21 in
Tall Tufted Black Suede Leather Settee Sofa Banquette Loveseat by Shlomo Haziza
By Shlomi Haziza
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, signed Shlomi Haziza one of a kind suede leather banquette sofa loveseat with crystal
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Early 2000s Sofas

Materials

Crystal

Custom Leather Channel Tufted Banquettes by Steve Chase, Pair Available
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Invest in a piece of design history with these channel tufted leather banquettes by Steve Chase
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Leather Chesterfield-Style Corner Sofa Banquette
Located in Atlanta, GA
soft deep brown leather and seat in a thick, more durable cow hide - in almost the same color - barely
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

Hollywood Glam Vegan Leather and Gem Set Banquette
Located in Astoria, NY
Hollywood Glam vegan white leather tufted curved banquette with scroll back and splayed tapering
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Leather, Lucite

Pair of Dakota Jackson Leather Dining Banquette Benches
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish pair of dining banquette benches or settees designed by Dakota Jackson. The benches feature
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Campana Brothers 'Alligator Banquette'
By Campana Brothers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An 'Alligator Banquette' by Fernando & Humberto Campana. From Estudio Campana, Brazil, 2011.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Century Furniture Brown Leather Tufted Camelback Banquette Bench Love Seat
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture Camelback banquette/bench. Made from a warm brown leather with tufted kidney
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Late 20th Century Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Pair Of Banquettes by Arne Vodder
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of white leather padded banquettes, rosewood frame,
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair Of  Banquettes by Arne Vodder
Pair Of  Banquettes by Arne Vodder
H 15.75 in W 78.75 in D 36.23 in
Large French 19th C Walnut & Embossed Leather Billiard Room Bench 'Banquette De
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare French walnut and original embossed leather billiard / snooker bench measuring over 7ft long
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Contemporary High Backed Wood Settee Bench Seat Banquette
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, high backed, wood settee Banquette with a brown leather seat
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Late 20th Century Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Zebra Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
A 1900s Italian Louis XIV style giltwood banquette newly upholstered in a faux "antique zebra
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Benches

Materials

Leather, Zebra Hide

19th Century Spanish Leather Sofa or Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome Spanish Baroque style leather sofa - banquette - constructed from walnut with hand
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Settees

Materials

Iron

19th Century Spanish Leather Sofa or Bench
19th Century Spanish Leather Sofa or Bench
H 37.5 in W 65.5 in D 21.5 in
Modern French Riviera Disco Club Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
A French leather sofa banquette from a disco club in Nice on the French Riviera. This sofa offers
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather, Mirror

Modern French Riviera Disco Club Sofa
Modern French Riviera Disco Club Sofa
H 39.5 in W 65.25 in D 26.5 in
Roche Bobois Sectional Sofa, 6 pcs.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
leather channel-sewn banquette pieces comprising: four armless sections, and two hemispherical pieces
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20th Century French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Roche Bobois Sectional Sofa, 6 pcs.
Roche Bobois Sectional Sofa, 6 pcs.
H 29 in W 145 in D 36 in
Retro White Leather Banquette
Located in North York, ON
Armless, four-seat white leather banquette with thick, ribbed pattern stitched onto inside back
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Retro White Leather Banquette
Retro White Leather Banquette
H 39.25 in W 99.75 in D 28 in
Vintage Leather Banquette/Bench, Early 1900s
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage leather Banquette/bench, early 1900s.
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Early 20th Century Victorian Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather Barrel Tufted Banquette on Walnut Base by ROOM
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary leather barrel tufted banquette on a walnut base, custom made by ROOM. The Niall
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique French Walnut and Original Tooled Leather Corner Banquette Bench
Located in Centennial, CO
A truly rare find! This antique French banquette bench was carved out of walnut and upholstered
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Antique Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Benches

Materials

Brass

French Louis XIII Style Banquette
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming mid-19th century Louis XIII style banquette from the South of France. Beautifully
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French Louis XIII Style Banquette
French Louis XIII Style Banquette
H 17.25 in W 52 in D 13.75 in
Midcentury French Steel, Bronze, and Leather Maison Jansen Banquette or Bench
By Maison Jansen
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This midcentury French bench or banquette, attributed to Maison Jansen, features a seat formed by
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Leather Banquette
Located in St. Helena, CA
Tasty Chocolate Leather Banquette with two Tootsie Roll Pillows. Simple & Sweet!
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather Banquette
Leather Banquette
H 14 in W 61 in D 33 in
leather banquette
Located in St. Helena, CA
green leather banquette, seating on all sides
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21st Century and Contemporary English Benches

leather banquette
leather banquette
H 15 in W 79 in D 55 in
Custom Built Orange Leather Banquette
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A buttery soft custom built fine leather orange banquette. This piece is in very good
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Late 20th Century American Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Italian Banquette
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian Custom made leather Banquette.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Italian Banquette
Italian Banquette
H 60 in W 75 in D 30 in
Large builder's model of Art Deco motor launch 'Duke'
Located in London, GB
details such as red leather banquette seats and dashboard instrumentation. Bearing the ship’s name
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Linen Banquette with Leather Tufting
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Banquette Upholstered in Flax Linen with Leather Button Tufting 78"L x 33"H x 36"D
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Late 20th Century American Benches

Materials

Linen

European plaited leather bench/banquette
Located in New York, NY
woven leather
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20th Century English Benches

An Oversized Set of Tufted Chesterfield Banquettes
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An Oversized Set of Tufted Chesterfield Banquettes. This enormous pair of banquettes would be
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Vintage Corner Dining Set - Table + Banquette Seating + 2 Chairs, 1970s
Located in Ely, GB
Vintage corner dining set, which includes a dining table, a banquette corner seat and 2 dining
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

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A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as a couch or a freestandin...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Wool, Pine

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' wall or ceiling lamp for Artemide. Executed in nickeled brass and opaline glass, Italy, circa 1960s. Clean and architectural, these hardwired lamps emi...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, leather, laminated wood, brass, Italy, 1968 Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Ci...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench Black Lacquered by HOMMÉS
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Velvet, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

French Napoleon III Walnut Sofa Banquette French Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Napoleon III walnut banquette or sofa. France circa 1890, The upholstery and the fabric has been recently changed. Very good antique condition. A little stain on the fabri...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
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Mamun Bedside
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
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Wood, Oak

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
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LUtern Indoor Outdoor Sconce BR
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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Brass

LUtern Indoor Outdoor Sconce BR
LUtern Indoor Outdoor Sconce BR
H 12.25 in W 9 in D 11.5 in
Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Leather Top Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Leather Banquette For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic leather banquette available at 1stDibs. Each leather banquette for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are 18 variations of the antique or vintage leather banquette you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the leather banquette you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A leather banquette is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Campana Brothers, Century Furniture and Christian Liaigre each produced at least one beautiful leather banquette that is worth considering.

How Much is a Leather Banquette?

Prices for a leather banquette start at $995 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $3,675.

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.

Questions About Leather Banquette
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.