0 a long seat covered with cloth or similar material and put against a wall, especially with tables and chairs facing it in a restaurant:
She sat on the banquette because she likes to look at everyone in the restaurant.
1 a long seat covered with cloth or similar material and put against a wall, esp. with tables and chairs facing it in a restaurant:
She sat on the banquette because she likes to look at everyone in the restaurant.
The bar comes from the 1800s, and luxe leather banquettes in purple and oxblood will provide seating to guests.
The bar features curved ceilings, white walls, blue and purple accent lighting, silver bar stools, and winding banquettes.
Her head is framed by the decorative grille behind her, above the red upholstered banquette on which she sits.
Six tiers of banquettes ("illustration, right") permitted space for the deputies, ranged on either side of the central tribune, initially planned for the orators' podium.
A banquette may also be an upholstered bench or a footbridge.
The dcor was opulent, with plate glass windows and red velour banquettes.
There were banquettes for three facing each side, and one for two facing the rear.
Padded banquettes and armchairs added to the comfort.
