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. Features lovely green silk fabric.
Hardwood
Christian Liaigre Velin Banquette
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the Velin Banquette by renowned designer Christian Liaigre. This piece exudes sophistication, making it the perfect addition to any elegant interior. Crafted with the fin...
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 liaigre showroom around 2012.
Leather
$3,500 / item
H 33 in W 48 in D 21 in
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather Upholstered Bench, Pair Available
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in San Diego, CA
A refined and architecturally restrained upholstered bench designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt—an exemplar of understated luxury and disciplined modernism.
Leather, Wood
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.
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 Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural "Pirogue" Model Bench, designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, American, circa 1990s.
Wood
$3,200 / item
H 33 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
Christian Liaigre “Archipel” Style Dining Chairs for Holly Hunt, Pair
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant pair of dining chairs designed by celebrated French designer Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. These chairs embody Liaigre’s signature restrained luxury aesthetic, combining ...
Wood, Upholstery
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.
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.
Leather, Wood
Dark Brown Christian Liaigre Pirogue Bench for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Plainview, NY
A dark chocolate brown wood bench by Christian Liaigre, the elegant and simple top with tapered edges resting on four bulbous legs, made in France for Holly Hunt stamped underneath.
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 is in great condition with age-appropriate wear to the leather upholstery.
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.
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 in pale blue leather.
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.
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 leather, saddle stitched, with Giacometti designed iron base.
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 table is now of out of production.
Made of French oak and designed to ...
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 Giacometti. 18.5" H x 67" W x 16.5" D.
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.
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 perfectly scaled to be used in an entryway, at the foot of the bed, or anywhere an...
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 stained solid walnut with cotton poly great plains fabric.
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 Plainview, NY
A dark chocolate brown wood bench by Christian Liaigre, the elegant and simple top with tapered edges resting on four bulbous legs, made in France for Holly Hunt stamped underneath.
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, American, circa 1990s.
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 brushed stainless steel frame.
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 1990s.
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.
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 : 65 cm Width : 122 cm Depth : 52 cm
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.
Wood
Designer Table & 4 Matching Benches by Christian Liaigre
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Dallas, TX
Designer Table & 4 Matching Benches by Christian Liaigre is a splendid example of the designer's work, with clean lines, impeccable quality and surviving as a complete set!
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.
Leather, Oak
Bench / Table in Ebony wood
By Christian Liaigre
Located in New York, NY
Christian Liaigre, Circa 1990 Bench /Table in Stained Wood.
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
Aside from the beauty of this upholstered bench, it is interesting to note that it looks almost exactly like the Christian Liaigre "Cordovan" bench available at Holly Hunt.
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
Venfield Modern Sofa /Daybed
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Modern sofa with 6 back pillows and low, wide arms. This sofa's deep single seat cushion is perfectly sized to serve as a daybed or single bed for the occasional overnight gu...
Steel
Odyssey Bench in Natural Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Artfully balanced and handcrafted, this bench pairs a lightweight aesthetic with solid construction. The rectangular cushion rests atop a sculptural wood base with elegant, sloping c...
Velvet, Walnut
$16,722 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
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
$1,637
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
Pair of Bronze Floor Lamps
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of bronze floor lamps, American, in the manner of Christian Liaigre, unsigned, circa 2000s. The lamp shades are not included.
Metal, Bronze
Christian Liaigre Opium Lounge Chair by Holly Hunt, 21st Century
By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous lounge chair by Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt.
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padded bolsters on each end decorated with st...
Fabric, Walnut
Christian Liaigre Acier Table Lamp
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Liaigre Acier Table Lamp, Bronze-painted metal spine with exposed cord power source and original paper cone-shaped shade. This Bronze brass lamp blends in with all types o...
Metal
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Christian Liaigre Style Dining Chairs, 6
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Six Christian Liaigre Style Dining Armchairs, with taupe upholstery on wood legs. 33" H x 24.5" W x 25" D; seat: 19" H; armrests: 26" H. Provenance: From an 157 West 57th St...
Upholstery, Wood
$7,000 / set
H 22.35 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Set of 2 - Christian Liaigre "Pacha" Side Tables Ebonized Oak
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present a beautiful pair of Christian Liaigre "Pacha" black stained oak Geometric Side Tables. Purchased from Liaigre NYC showroom in 2012. The original retail ...
Oak
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.