Banquette FAQs

Can banquettes be made to fit my space?

Banquettes are made to measure. This means each banquette is manufactured to suit the space it will be installed in, lengths can be millimeter precise and be scribed around fitout elements like skirting or posts. Our banquettes have three basic pieces that can be customised to any length or radius

• Straights
• Corners – curved or square
• Planters

They can be made with a ‘seen back’ which means an infill panel finishes the rear of the banquette when it is installed freestanding (not against a wall). Banquettes can also have ‘seen ends’ where the end of the pieces are finished with upholstery, panel and overhang, for situations where they aren’t nested between walls.

You can also adjust the profile of your banquette, adjusting the seat height, back height, vertical seat depth and kick overhang.

Banquette Modifications

How much does a banquette seat cost?

Banquette seating is priced per lineal meter (ln), and influenced by a number of factors. Price variability factors include:

• Straights, corners, curves – straights will be less expensive than curves due to the construction complexities
• Fabric selection – the cost of the fabric you choose has a significant impact and is a useful lever to adjust price;
• Upholstery finishing – details like fluting and deep buttoning add fabric and labour costs;
• Integrated power – add power outlets or charging points;
• Planters –  integrated into the back of the banquette seating.

A typical straight section of banquette will start from $1,400 per lm. For a more in depth guide to banquette seating costs, check out how much does a banquette seat cost.

How durable are banquettes?

Banquettes are built to commercial standards for daily use in high-turnover environments such as workplace cafes, airports and tertiary facilities. Typical construction includes:

• Commercial grade joinery – robust internal framing designed to withstand frequent use;
• High-density foam – specified for comfort and support over extended sitting periods;
• Upholstery craftsmanship – reinforced stitching, precision patterning and durable finishing designed to perform in high-use environments.

Can I choose my own upholstery and finishes?

Yes, the beauty of Harrows banquettes is that you choose your own finishes completely:

• Fabric – select from any commercial-grade fabric, vinyl or leather;
• Upholstery finishing – specify any stitch detail for bank squabs
• Edge details – choose from a piped edge, rolled edge or square edge
• Kickpiece material – ash veneer or birch ply stained in a wide range of colours, or HPL

Explore more about finishes and options in our Banquette Upholstery Options pdf.

What lead times should I expect for banquettes?

Standard lead time for banquettes is 8 weeks, or 10 to 12 weeks for a bespoke banquette design. The process typically includes a site measure, then shop drawings are supplied by Harrows for client approval, before manufacturing commences, followed by freight and installation.

Do banquettes arrive fully assembled?

Banquettes are fully manufactured offsite, and then freighted KD (knocked-down) and installed onsite. Timber carcasses are freighted in sections for efficient freight and installation access. They are then connected and fixed down onsite, ensuring alignment and long term stability. The removeable squabs slot on to complete the install. This streamlined process of offsite manufacturing minimises the time and disruption on site for installation.