EASEN manufactures custom banquette seating for restaurants, cafes, hotels, and commercial interiors. Built-in wall banquettes, freestanding configurations, curved and L-shaped designs — all made to your specifications in Foshan, China.
Banquette seating — also called built-in seating, fixed seating, or wall banquettes — is a space-efficient, high-capacity seating solution for restaurants, cafes, and hotels. Unlike standalone booth seating, banquettes are typically fixed along walls or used as room dividers, maximizing seating density while creating a cohesive, upscale aesthetic.
EASEN Furniture, based in Foshan, Guangdong Province, specializes in manufacturing custom commercial banquette seating for the global hospitality market. Our banquettes are engineered for durability, comfort, and style — designed to withstand heavy daily use in high-traffic dining environments.
EASEN produces a full range of banquette configurations to suit different restaurant layouts, seating capacities, and design concepts:
The most common type — a continuous upholstered bench fixed along a wall. Ideal for maximizing capacity along perimeter walls.
Typical specs:
Best for: Casual dining, cafes, fast-casual restaurants
Two straight banquette runs joined at a 90-degree angle, creating a corner seating area. Maximizes corner space and creates intimate seating zones.
Design considerations:
Best for: Boutique restaurants, wine bars, bistros
Three-sided seating creating a semi-private dining alcove. Often paired with a single large table to seat 6-10 guests.
Configuration:
Best for: Fine dining, private dining rooms, VIP sections
Banquette seating following a curved wall or creating a circular/oval seating area. More complex to manufacture but creates dramatic visual impact.
Technical requirements:
Best for: Upscale restaurants, hotel lobbies, statement seating areas
Two banquettes placed back-to-back, functioning as a room divider or creating two-sided seating rows. Space-efficient for open floor plans.
Construction:
Best for: Large dining rooms, food halls, cafeterias
Not attached to walls — standalone banquette units that can be positioned anywhere in the space. More flexible but require structural base for stability.
Features:
Best for: Flexible seating areas, event spaces, hotel restaurants
EASEN's commercial banquettes are built to withstand years of heavy restaurant use. Here's how we construct them:
The foundation of durable banquette seating is a properly engineered frame:
Comfort and longevity depend on proper cushioning specifications:
We offer three primary upholstery categories for commercial banquettes:
Small details that elevate the quality and appearance of custom banquettes:
Effective banquette design balances comfort, capacity, and aesthetics. Here are key considerations:
| Dimension | Standard Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Height | 18-19 inches | 18" is standard for dining; match table height (table surface should be 10-12" above seat) |
| Seat Depth | 18-24 inches | 20-22" is most comfortable; shallower for tight spaces, deeper for lounge-style seating |
| Back Height | 18-42 inches | Low back (18-24") for open feel; high back (36-42") for privacy and sound absorption |
| Table Clearance | 6-8 inches | Distance from banquette edge to table edge; 6" minimum for ease of entry |
| Aisle Width | 24-36 inches | Minimum 24" for single-sided access; 36"+ for main aisles with server traffic |
How many diners can you seat per linear foot of banquette?
Note: Most restaurants use 24-inch spacing (standard) as the baseline for capacity calculations.
Best for: Steakhouses, taverns, classic diners, traditional bistros
Best for: Modern cafes, fast-casual chains, contemporary restaurants
Best for: Brewpubs, gastropubs, farm-to-table restaurants
Best for: Fine dining, hotel signature restaurants, wine bars
Here's how to order custom banquette seating from EASEN:
Send us your restaurant floor plan showing:
We can work from architectural drawings, dimensioned sketches, or even site photos with measurements.
Our team will recommend:
We provide 3D renderings or CAD drawings showing banquettes in your space.
Choose from our extensive material library:
We can send physical sample boards for approval before production.
You'll receive a detailed quote including:
For large projects, pre-production samples can be made for on-site testing (2-3 weeks, sample cost applies).
Your banquettes are manufactured in our Foshan factory:
We provide progress photos during production and notify you when QC inspection is complete.
Banquettes are carefully packed and shipped:
For complex curved or multi-section installations, we can arrange factory technician site visits (additional cost).
Pre-production sample: 2-3 weeks
Full production (after approval): 4-6 weeks
Sea freight to North America: 4-6 weeks
Air freight (for urgent orders): 7-10 days
Total project timeline: 10-14 weeks from order to installation (12-16 weeks if sampling)
Booth seating is a complete unit — a table surrounded by upholstered benches on two or more sides. Booths are freestanding and can be moved (though they're heavy). Banquette seating refers only to the upholstered bench portion, typically fixed to a wall or used as a room divider. Banquettes are paired with separate tables and chairs/benches opposite.
In practice, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably in the restaurant industry.
It depends on the installation method:
If you anticipate frequent layout changes, consider freestanding banquettes or modular booth units instead of fixed wall banquettes.
For custom banquette seating, our MOQ is typically 20-30 linear feet (about one small restaurant or cafe). For larger standard configurations or repeat orders, we can accommodate smaller quantities. Contact us with your project size for a specific MOQ.
Yes. Curved banquettes require precise radius measurements and templating. The manufacturing process is more complex (curved frame, carefully patterned upholstery), so curved banquettes cost approximately 30-50% more than straight runs of equivalent length. Provide us with the radius or send a dimensioned drawing of the curve.
Vinyl upholstery:
Leather upholstery:
Fabric upholstery:
Under-seat storage is available as an optional feature. We can build hinged seat tops that lift to reveal storage compartments underneath — useful for storing extra napkins, condiments, or high chairs. This adds approximately $50-100 per linear foot to the cost, depending on hardware quality.
Yes. Send us clear photos of your existing furniture, ideally with a color swatch or fabric sample. We'll do our best to match the upholstery color, texture, and finish. For wood trim, send us a wood species and stain sample if possible. Keep in mind that exact color matching can be challenging (dye lot variations, aging), so slight differences may occur.
With proper construction and materials, commercial banquettes should last 7-12 years in a high-traffic restaurant environment. Factors affecting lifespan:
Banquettes in lower-traffic cafes or hotel lobbies can last 15+ years. High-turnover fast-casual restaurants may need replacement in 5-7 years.
EASEN's commercial banquettes are engineered to support 300-350 lbs per linear foot of distributed load. For example, a 6-foot straight banquette can safely hold approximately 1,800-2,100 lbs total — comfortably seating 3-4 adults with a significant safety margin.
This assumes proper wall mounting (for built-in banquettes) or a robust base frame (for freestanding banquettes).
Yes. All of our upholstery options can be manufactured with flame-retardant materials meeting:
Specify your jurisdiction's requirements when ordering, and we'll ensure compliance.
Get factory-direct pricing on commercial-grade banquettes built to your exact specifications. Send us your floor plan and we'll provide a detailed quote within 3 business days.
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