Ebonized Oak Christian Liaigre "Cordovan" Bench
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this ebonized oak luxurious bench by Christian Liaigre. This item was
Hardwood
Christian Liaigre Velin Banquette
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Velin Banquette by renowned designer Christian Liaigre. This piece exudes
Leather, Oak
Christian Liaigre Leather “Velin” Banquette
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a Christian Liaigre blue/grey leather banquette, purchased from the NYC
Leather
2010s Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Cordovan Bench, 1x Available
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cordovan Wooden Bench, designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. The listed price
Steel
$6,550
H 14.5 in W 69.75 in D 15 in
Christian Liaigre Pirogue Bench or Coffee Table Holly Hunt Art Deco Style 70"L
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural "Pirogue" Model Bench, designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, American, circa
Wood
Christian Liaigre Bench
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
Bench has a metal frame base and leather seat cushion.
Metal
Christian Liaigre Pirogue Bench
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pirogue bench is designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, France, circa 1999s. Hand finish in
Oak
Pirogue Bench by Christian Liaigre
By Christian Liaigre
Located in North Miami, FL
Pirogue bench is designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, France, circa 1999s.
Oak
Pair of Christian Liaigre Nankin Benches in White Leather
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of Christian Liaigre Nankin benches in white leather, black lacquer bases. These can
Leather, Wood
Dark Brown Christian Liaigre Pirogue Bench for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in New York, NY
A dark chocolate brown wood bench by Christian Liaigre, the elegant and simple top with tapered
Wood
"Pirogue Bench" in Hand-Finished Dark Oak by Christian Liaigre
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Pirogue Bench" in hand-finished dark oak by Christian Liaigre, France, 1990s.
"Pirogue Bench" in Hand-Finished White Oak by Christian Liaigre
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Pirogue Bench" in hand-finished white oak by Christian Liaigre, France, 1990s.
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
Leather, Wood
Velin Wood & Leather Bench by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in New York, NY
A Velin bench / settee by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. Featurs en espresso-finished wood frame
Leather, Wood
Modern Long Leather Bench in Pale Blue Attributed to Liaigre
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern long stretched rectangular bench attributed to Christian Liaigre. The piece is upholstered
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 16 in W 60 in D 14 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze Bench, Minimal Modern France
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze bench, Minimal Modern France. Cream leather top
Bronze
Christian Liaigre "Giacometti" Bench for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Hamburg, PA
A wonderful simple line "Giacometti" bench by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. Black supple
Iron
Nagato Table by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt
Located in New York, NY
A rare and early Nagato table designed by Christian Liagre for Holly Hunt. This signature small
Christian Liaigre "Sud" Hammered Bronze Bench
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Astoria, NY
Christian Liaigre "Sud" Hammered Bronze Bench, with brown striped seat covering, inspired by Diego
Bronze
Bench by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
Long bench by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. Stamped on underside. Beautiful bookmatched exotic
Christian Liaigre "Tribal" Bench by Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful slat bench by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt is crafted of African rosewood and is
Rosewood
Pair of Christian Liaigre Banquet Benches
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Christian Liaigre banquet benches for Holly Hunt, No longer in production this set has
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 14.5 in W 70 in D 14.5 in
Dark Brown Christian Liaigre Pirogue Bench for Holly Hunt, Pair Available
By Christian Liaigre
Located in New York, NY
A dark chocolate brown wood bench by Christian Liaigre, the elegant and simple top with tapered
Wood
Christian Liaigre Pirogue Bench or Coffee Table
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural "Pirogue" model bench or coffee table, designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt
Wood
Christian Liaigre Grume Bench for Holly Hunt, 2000s
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Hamburg, PA
A luxurious and very sturdy Christian Liaigre Grume bench with supple chartreuse leather on a
Stainless Steel
Christian Liaigre Pirogue Bench or Coffee Table for Holly Hunt
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural "Pirogue" Model Bench, designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, American, circa
Wood
Sold
H 16 in W 60 in D 14 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze Bench, Minimal Modern France
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze bench, Minimal Modern France. Cream leather top
Bronze
Christian LIAIGRE Doge" bench seat.
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian LIAIGRE (1943-2020) Doge" bench seat Epoxy metal frame, cream fabric upholstery Height
Metal
Christian Liaigre Ebonized Wood Bench / Low Table
By Christian Liaigre
Located in New York, NY
An original Christian Liaigre long bench or low table in ebonized wood. Dimensions: 72" L × 15
Wood
Designer Table & 4 Matching Benches by Christian Liaigre
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
An Amazing Find! Designer Table & 4 Matching Benches by Christian Liaigre is a splendid example of
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 18 in W 54 in D 18.5 in
Christian Liaigre Pirogue Wood Bench / Coffee Table for Holly Hunt, 1990
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Liaigre Pirogue wood bench/coffee table for Holly Hunt, 1990.
Wood
Christian Liaigre Round Ottoman for Holly Hunt, 1990s
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Hamburg, PA
A luxurious Christian Liaigre round ottoman, bench, or pouf for Holly Hunt. Upholstered in high-end
Leather, Oak
Bench / Table in Ebony wood
By Christian Liaigre
Located in New York, NY
Christian Liaigre, Circa 1990 Bench /Table in Stained Wood. Signed: Christian Liaigre for Holly
Wood
Christian Liaigre Pirogue Bench
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Stamford, CT
Pirogue bench by Christian Liaigre-France. Hand finished, custom colored cerused oak.
Oak
"Cordovan" Bench - Christian Liaigre
Located in Bridport, CT
Cordovan bench in wood & leather by Christian Liaigre, Holly Hunt.
Wood, Leather
Vintage Modern Bench with Red Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exactly like the Christian Liaigre "Cordovan" bench available at Holly Hunt. But this one is a vintage
$6,226Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Christian Liaigre Long Courrier Dining Table
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Christian Liaigre Long Courrier Dining Table, a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with high quality materials, this dining table feature...
Metal
Art Deco Style Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco Style Bench, a bold statement with a handsome tight back design featuring curved corners set upon a reeded carved frame and tapered legs. Dimensions: 55" W x 20" D x 24" H ...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,328 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 2.76 in
Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Italian Console / Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Splendid bright green Murano glass mirror. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. Rich but tasteful, the mirror has a truly particular design, with a very beautiful ...
Brass
$13,794 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$1,707 / item
H 9.1 in Dm 4.72 in
Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck '4723' Patinated Brass Plug-In Wall Light With White Shade. Designed in 1950, this versatile and minimalist Viennese lamp is executed in brass with a cast iron base and ...
Brass
$6,516 / item
H 18 in W 94.5 in D 16.5 in
Mountains Cedar Bench, Designed by Hsiao-Ching Wang, Made in Italy
By Hsiao Chin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Bench made from a single block of scented cedar. Unique wavy and sinuous movement that...
Cedar
$2,115 / item
H 23.6 in Dm 19.6 in
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi Paper & Stainless Steel Table Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer, Dagmar
Located in Glendale, CA
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi paper & stainless steel table lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed by Dagmar Mombach and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lightin...
Stainless Steel
$3,850
H 32 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Cyclade Slipper Chair by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, USA 1990's
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Cyclade slipper chair designed and manufactured in the 1990's by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. The chair has a solid wood frame with a dark walnut finish and it is upho...
Leather, Wood
$2,836 / item
H 26.4 in Dm 9.8 in
'Tekio Vertical P1' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Vertical P1' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara...
Metal
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$9,500
H 13 in W 67 in D 19 in
Majestic Restored Pagoda Coffee Table or Bench by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent coffee table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing: meticulous professionally restored and completely installation ready. An exquis...
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rocco Drinks Table is an organic modern side table that merges sculptural artistry with functional design. Hand-forged in the U.S.A., its iron top features decorative markings, w...
Iron
Set of 10 - Christian Liaigre Style Leather Chairs
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sensational custom Liaigre style dining chairs from a Hamptons estate. The chairs feature buttery soft leather in ivory and brown leather (on the back). Wood frame is dark brown ...
Leather
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Widdicomb, Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and brass nightstands designed and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. Dimensions: 22.25” H x 24” W x 16” D All items ship from High Point, ...
Brass
In his illustrious career, the French designer Christian Liaigre created furniture and private interiors with a minimalist and restrained sensibility that would become his trademark, but never at the cost of luxury. When he began designing furniture in the 1980s, Liaigre’s clean lines and no-frills approach caused a stir and was considered unusual for the era. But what Liaigre knew best was creating elegant, exquisite designs that would stand the test of time.
Liaigre studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. He initially began as a furniture designer, opening his studio in 1985 before he would move toward interiors. His bold, timeless pieces were made in France using luxurious materials such as marble and cashmere in a soothing palette of neutral tones that look fresh to this day. Later, Liaigre began to design private interiors — from homes of influential figures like Calvin Klein and Karl Lagerfeld to holiday homes, offices and the cabins of private yachts. He designed the interiors of the Art Deco–era Hotel Montalembert in Paris and became known in the United States for his design of the Mercer Hotel in New York City, which opened in 1997. Soon afterward, he found himself working for hotelier Ian Schrager.
To each of his interior design projects Liaigre brought his minimalist touch, which was born from his ability to distill a broad range of inspirations — from Brancusi sculptures and African art to Art Deco furniture — into simple, balanced forms. The modest beauty of his popular Nagato stool, a small and sculptural piece of seating designed in oak in 1986, represents this vision clearly and points to some more of Liaigre’s influences: the stillness found in Donald Judd’s minimalist art and many aspects of Japanese culture.
Liaigre, who earned comparisons to celebrated French designers Jean-Michel Frank and Jean Royère, was also known for his visionary use of natural and unconventional materials and is considered to be one of the first to use wenge, an African hardwood, in combination with traditional timber such as oak in his furnishings. Liaigre’s creative foresight has ensured that today he is one of the most influential and widely imitated designers of the 20th century.
Find a range of Christian Liaigre seating, tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.
Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.
Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.
For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.
Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.