Very rare sofa by Movéis Gerdau
By Móveis Gerdau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très rare banquette par Moveís Gerdau, vers 1960. Entièrement retapisé en velours de Mohair Pierre Frey
Metal
French 18th Century Solid Elm Tavern Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The thick, heavy legs and stretcher provide ample support for the tabletop while the tavern design makes the table perfect for bench or banquette seating. Along the stretcher bar, w...
Oak
Canapé/Daybed dans le goût d'Eugène Printz 1940's
By Eugene Printz
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Canapé/Daybed dans le goût d'Eugène Printz 1940's Élégant daybed/banquette de repos dans l’esprit des créations d’Eugène Printz, années 1940.
Velvet, Oak
French 19th Century Tavern Table with Oak Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The trestle frame makes this table a great choice for bench or banquette seating. Gently cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, ready for use in your interiors.
Cast Iron
French 19th Century Bistro Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Its trestle frame is made of sturdy cast iron, and it is perfectly suited for bench or banquette seating. Small square pegs can be seen inserted in areas of loss or damage in the wo...
Iron
Carved Wood And Wickerwork Bench/stool, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant carved wood banquette, resting on four tapered and fluted legs, in a refined neoclassical spirit.
Wicker, Wood
20th C. French Neoclassical Iron Tête-À-Tête Garden Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A beautifully crafted 20th century wrought iron tête-à-tête banquette garden bench crafted in a dramatic French Neoclassical style.
Wrought Iron
LO7 Sofa/Daybed Base or coffee table by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ancienne banquette dite L 07 par Pierre Chapo.
Elm
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Canapé
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Here is the perfect little banquette for a small kitchen or nook, and the regal details make a fine addition to bedrooms and living areas.
Gold Leaf
MP 123 modular sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare banquette modulable par Percival Lafer vers 1973.
Stainless Steel
Pair of 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry and Velvet Bolster Pillows
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
The elongated rectangular form makes them ideal for styling across a settee, at the ends of a banquette, on a French daybed, or layered with larger pillows on a bed.
Tapestry, Velvet, Down, Trimming
Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Painted Pine Settee with Storage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Swedish 18th century Gustavian style settee/banquette with its original hand-scraped & painted finish over the carved pine frame.
Muslin, Pine, Paint
Antique French Church Pew Bench Double Seat Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
UNIQUE Carved Oak Antique French Double Church Pew, Entry Bench, Settee or Banquette c.1900-20 ~~Classic French flair decorator piece~~ Perfect for living area seating, entry, hall...
Oak
18th Century Spanish Work Table/Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
The age and patine is stunning its a versatile piece and size for a small dining table, banquette breakfast space table or a great choice for an office desk.
Wood
Antique Rustic European Wooden Pew Bench
Located in Las Vegas, NV
The bench is long and narrow making it the perfect piece for an entry way, a focal wall with a beautiful piece of art hung above or even add a cushion and make it cozy banquette seat...
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge
Located in Houston, TX
Unusually shaped French Louis XVI style painted and gilt banquette, chaise lounge, bench, daybed or loveseat with Greek key design, ready for your own fabric selection.
Fabric, Wood
Sofa by Branco & Preto circa 1960, Brasil
By Branco & Preto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare banquette par la manufacture brésilienne Branco & Preto Branco & Preto est une entreprise de mobilier créée en 1952 par les architectes d’avant-garde Miguel Forte, Jacob Ruch...
Leather, Imbuia
Restored 1960s Chinoiserie Parsons Bench with Dove Gray Upholstery
By Billy Baldwin, Bunny Williams Home, Dorthy Draper, Milo Baughman, Dorothy Draper
Located in Round Top, TX
This would make a fabulous “end of the bed” spot, a luxe ottoman with a nice tray and a stack of books in front of a loveseat, or a great banquette seating option.
Textile, Wood
19th Century Venetian Silver Gilt Grotto Seahorse Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Chic and unusual Venetian Baroque silver gilt Grotto bench, settee, canapé or banquette with seahorses from the 19th century. This Italian carved silver leaf bench has been upholster...
Fabric, Wood
A Dining Set by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Set complete with two banquette chairs and four side chairs.
Wood
Canapé modulable vintage Snake composé de 11 modules chauffeuses et 3 poufs
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Les modules peuvent être utilisés pour former un immense canapé de multiples formes ou plusieurs banquettes. Confort ferme, très bon état général avec des signes d’usage.
Fabric
Biedermeier Settee, Solid Maple, Hand-Carved, Bavaria, Circa 1857
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous Biedermeier style settee from 19th century Bavaria made from exceptionally beautiful, solid maple in a sheltering design like a banquette to enclose the upholstery. Some a...
Upholstery, Maple
French Restauration Settee, Hand-Carved Fruitwood, Jacquard, 1800s
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
These qualities would also make this adaptable to a banquette for an eat-in kitchen/breakfast nook. The current upholstery is a fantastic jacquard of botanical theme in a muted, past...
Textile, Fruitwood
L01 or « Godot » daybed by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Le meuble peut être utilisé en espace de couchage, en version banquette ou en lit de repos.
Elm
Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet sofa circa 1925
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paris, IDF
The gilt wood structure elegantly highlights the design of the furniture and reinforces the architectural reading of the piece. The banquette rests on tapered, slightly curved legs, ...
Velvet, Giltwood
Reclaimed Extra Large Industrial Linear Pendant Lights By Thorlux
By Thorlux
Located in Nottingham, GB
DESIGN APPLICATION These extra-long linear fittings are particularly suited to: Large kitchen islands in warehouse conversions Hospitality bar counters Restaurant banquette runs St...
Enamel, Steel
19th Century French Louis XV style piano bench or stool
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Its padded cushion has its original upholstery in a delicate needlepoint tapestry featuring a design of roses and leaf sprays and secured all round with a nailhead trim. The banquett...
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Entry Bench Settee Trunk Renaissance Revival Dark Walnut c1890s
Located in Tyler, TX
Versatile size easy to place in almost any room in today's traditional home~~use as an entry or end of bed bench, under a stairwell, as a banquette for a farm or breakfast table or f...
Walnut
Suite de 3 fauteuils chauffeuses Roche Bobois vintage en cuir jaune moutarde
By Roche Bobois
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Ref 221 218 Hauteur : 73 cm Largeur : 64 cm Profondeur : 89 cm Hauteur assise : 35 cm Largeur en mode banquette : 192 cm
Leather
Set of 3 bamboo and Lucite Mid-Century modern dining chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sturdy and comfortable, perfect use as dining chairs with a banquette, accent chairs, or occasional seating in a sunroom or lounge.
Bamboo, Lucite
Painted Empire Stool or Bench, Sweden, Late 19th Century
Located in Skanninge, SE
Very stylish stool/bench or banquette. Late 19th Century. Painted wood and recently reupholstered.
Birch
Italian Murano Glass Pendant Light, Bell-Shaped with Gold Flakes, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elevate any luxury entryway foyer, stairwell landing, kitchen island colonnade, breakfast banquette, or vintage nineties Italian lighting collection with this authentic Murano pendan...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$16,000 / set
Dining Set for Six by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Set complete with two banquette chairs and four side chairs.
Walnut, Upholstery
Desk by Alain Richard edited by TFM, 1974
By Alain Richard
Located in Saint Ouen, France
Together they designed the Banquette 195 (1954). A success among others rewarded by the Milan Triennial Prize in 1954 and, ten years later, by the René Gabriel Prize.
Aluminum
$3,736Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Os de Mouton Louis XIV Oak Stools New Upholstered in French Linen
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Os de Mouton Oak Stools, Pair Os de Mouton Louis XIV Pair of Oak Stools / Benches with French Linen Upholstery Pair of Louis XIV style Os de Mouton legs stools in french vinta...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Linen
Scarce original M4 floorlamp by Joseph André Motte
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Motte apporte un nouveau style, dit « Andreu-Motte », caractérisé par un carrelage blanc, des banquettes et des lignes d'éclairages de couleurs le long des quais cassant radicalement...
Brass
Swedish Late 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Stool
Located in Skanninge, SE
The mahogany frame is in a good unrestored condition. This stool/banquette is free standing and will make a great impression.
Bronze
19th Century Upholstered Spanish Catalan Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century Louis XIV style hand carved Spanish bench or banquette having original deep red velvet upholstery with metallic gold trim tape, brushed fringe, and nailhead trim, circ...
Walnut
Maison Jansen Painted and Parcel-Gilt Console Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The unmistakable edges of the consoles appear in a watercolour by famed Russian artist Serebryakov of the entrance to the Banquette Room. The consoles reappear in the dining room of ...
Marble
$261Sale Price|40% Off
23x54 in Vintage Handmade Tulu Rug with Checkered Design. Custom Options Availab
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Whether displayed as a centerpiece in a living room or draped over a banquette in a cozy corner, this rug brings a touch of Anatolian elegance to any home, serving as a timeless remi...
Wool
$418Sale Price|40% Off
3.7x5.6 Ft Antique Turkish Tulu Rug with Checkered Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Whether displayed as a centerpiece in a living room or draped over a banquette in a cozy corner, this rug brings a touch of Anatolian elegance to any home, serving as a timeless remi...
Wool
Louis XIII Style Turned Wood Long Bench / Stool by Valenti, Spain 1940s
By Valenti
Located in Barcelona, ES
This original Valenti low bench or banquette has a turned wood base and an upholstered seat in vintage condition.
Brass
Louis XV Style Hand-Carved Walnut Bench with Velvet Multicolor Upholstery
Located in Barcelona, ES
Finely hand carved Louis XV style walnut bench with colorful velvet upholstery, France, 1920s-1930s. This stylish banquette stands up on graceful cabriole shaped legs with hoof feet ...
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
$219Sale Price|40% Off
21"x37" Vintage Handmade Turkish Tulu Rug in Brown & Beige with Zig Zag Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Whether displayed as a centerpiece in a living room or draped over a banquette in a cozy corner, this rug brings a touch of Anatolian elegance to any home, serving as a timeless remi...
Wool
$743Sale Price|40% Off
3.5x8.4 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted "Tulu" Rug in Blue, Red & Light Brown. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Whether displayed as a centerpiece in a living room or draped over a banquette in a cozy corner, this rug brings a touch of Anatolian elegance to any home, serving as a timeless remi...
Wool
$291Sale Price|40% Off
26"x52" 1970s Handmade Turkish Blue Tulu Rug with Light Brown Zig Zag Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Whether displayed as a centerpiece in a living room or draped over a banquette in a cozy corner, this rug brings a touch of Anatolian elegance to any home, serving as a timeless remi...
Wool
$2,341Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Vintage Modernist Brutalist Style Solid Wood High Back Settee Benches
Located in Firenze, IT
This vintage Mid-Century Modern period solid wood banquette settee was probably a chapel pews benches.
Metal
Coffee Table by Alain Richard, Charron Group 4, 1954
Located in Saint Ouen, France
Together they designed the Banquette 195 (1954). A success among others rewarded by the Milan Triennial Prize in 1954 and, ten years later, by the René Gabriel Prize.
Oak
Pair of 4 Drawer Commode in Ash by Alain Richard, Charron Groupe 4, 1954
By Alain Richard
Located in Saint Ouen, France
Together they designed the Banquette 195 (1954). A success among others rewarded by the Milan Triennial Prize in 1954 and, ten years later, by the René Gabriel Prize.
Metal
Vintage Modern Oak Bentwood & Chrome Two-Seat Settee or Bench Attr to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Looking for a modern bench or settee for an entry hall or maybe a banquette? Look no further! This one is fabulous! Comprised of two upside down U-shaped arm/leg combinations with tw...
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Guillerme et Chambron, Banquette Grand Repos, Two-Seater Settee, Circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934. After the Second World War he moved to Lille, in the north of France, where he decorated home...
Upholstery, Oak
Os de Mouton Louis XIV Style Walnut Stool or Bench
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Louis XIV style Ottoman, Beautiful Louis XIV style bench or stool raised on four Os de Mouton hand carved walnut legs with stretcher, Spain, 1930s. This stylish banquette ha...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Leather, Walnut
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.
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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.
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