This dark wood and two-tone woven khaki fabric bench exudes an understated country charm, with its upholstery nails and carefully reupholstered second-hand seat underneath. Its high back and back supports give it an elegant presence in a living room or conservatory, while offering comfortable seating for several people. The combination of wood and fabric creates a warm piece that is easy to pair with a raw wood table, linen cushions, or a few throws draped in the entryway. It readily welcomes books, an everyday tray, or a bouquet of dried flowers on its seat. As a second-hand item, it bears the mark of its past: one of the four front legs is slightly angled forward.
Length: 152 cm
Width: 70 cm
Height: 107 cm
Seat height: 45 cm
Seat width: 141 cm
Seat depth: 58 cm
A brief history of the bench
Appearing in the 17th century, the bench is the elegant, upholstered version of the seat, designed for the living rooms of high society. Unlike a sofa, it is distinguished by the absence of a backrest or arms, favoring an airy silhouette and a Louis XVI or Empire style. Whether called a "piano bench" or "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.
