With its white-painted wooden frame and white and pink fabric, this second-hand Louis XVI banquette exudes a soft, refined country elegance. Its generous seat is perfect for a quiet reading moment in a living room, by a window or in a bedroom, offering understated comfort. The clean lines of the wood and the contrast of the fabric create a decorative presence that is easy to pair with a side table, a few cushions or a linen throw. Whether in an entryway or a living space, it adds a delicate, polished touch without overwhelming the room. Placed near a natural-fibre rug and a bouquet of dried flowers, it creates a charming country-house feel. As a second-hand piece, it bears the marks of its history, with traces and stains on the fabric.
Width: 165 cm
Depth: 80 cm
Height: 90 cm
Seat height: 35 cm
Seat width: 135 cm
Seat depth: 60 cm
A brief history of the banquette
Emerging in the 17th century, the banquette is an elegant, upholstered version of the bench, designed for the drawing rooms of high society. Unlike a sofa, it is distinguished by the absence of a backrest or armrests, favouring an airy silhouette and a Louis XVI or Empire style. Whether called a "piano bench" or an "end-of-bed bench", it is now part of a boudoir or vintage aesthetic and remains the ideal piece for dressing a window or an entryway.
