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Bespoke Banquettes and Fixed Seating Solutions for Hospitality
Kirkdale Studios is a trusted supplier of contract furniture in the hospitality industry
Your Vision brought to life.
At Kirkdale Studios, we specialise in crafting bespoke banquette and fixed seating tailored perfectly to your space and style. Whether you’re after sleek, modern lines for a high-end restaurant or cosy corner booths for a boutique café, we work closely with interior designers to bring their ideas to life. Our fixed seating can be made in any shape or size — straight runs, curved sections, L-shapes, U-shapes, and more — to suit the flow of your floor plan and maximise your seating capacity.
We offer a wide range of backrest styles, from classic deep-buttoned and fluted designs to clean, minimalist panels. You can also choose from various seat depths, foam densities, and upholstery finishes to create the exact level of comfort and character you’re looking for. Need something truly one-of-a-kind? We can design and build custom plinths, kickboards, cappings, or trims to match the architectural detailing of your venue — whether that’s timber, brass, powder-coated metal, or something completely out of the box.
Deep Button Back.
A classic choice, deep buttoned backrests bring a sense of luxury and traditional charm. Often associated with the timeless Chesterfield look, this style adds depth and texture to your seating with its distinctive diamond pattern. Perfect for more formal or heritage-inspired interiors like boutique hotels, speakeasy bars or upscale restaurants.
Roll Back.
Roll back seating offers a soft, rounded silhouette that feels inviting and comfortable. The gently curved top edge gives a more relaxed, elegant look, often found in cafes, brasseries or venues wanting a touch of softness without going too traditional. It pairs beautifully with plush fabrics like velvets and boucles.
Plain Back.
Clean, simple and endlessly versatile; plain back seating is a popular choice for modern, minimalist spaces. With no additional detailing or stitching, it offers a sleek, unfussy finish that lets the upholstery or the overall shape do the talking. Ideal for contemporary restaurants, co-working lounges or office breakout spaces.
Fluted Back.
Fluted backs add a touch of Art Deco-inspired glamour with their vertical channel stitching. This style creates texture and rhythm along the seating, and can be scaled up or down depending on the look you want. Slim flutes give a more refined feel, while wider channels can feel more relaxed and retro.
Chesterfield.
The Chesterfield back is a statement in its own right. Fully upholstered with deep buttoning across the entire height of the backrest, it creates a plush, enveloping feel. Best suited for cocktail bars, members’ clubs or anywhere looking for a touch of old-school sophistication and drama.
Horizontal Panels.
Horizontal panelled backs give a more structured, architectural look. With clean, layered lines running across the backrest, this style works well in corporate or high-end hospitality settings where a contemporary but detailed finish is key. It also helps visually widen a space.
Vertical Panels.
Similar to fluting but often wider and more structured, vertical panels bring height and rhythm to a room. They’re great for making ceilings feel taller and creating visual interest without overpowering the design. Popular in both hospitality and workplace environments looking for a smart, modern touch.
Removable Cushions.
For a flexible, casual look, removable back cushions offer a soft and inviting feel. They can be tailored to match or contrast the seat base, and are easy to clean, replace or refresh as needed. Great for relaxed dining spaces, hotel lobbies or anywhere you want a more informal, home-from-home atmosphere.
Get Creative.
Personalise your fixed seating by combining different backrest styles and shapes to match the tone of your restaurant. Shadow plinths and kick plates can be customised with metal or timber finishes to tie in with furniture details like brass slipper cups or the warm wood stains found on your dining chairs.If you really want your banquettes to shine, incorporate LED strip lighting in the back capping or under the seat to highlight the interior details that make your project pop. We’ll support you every step of the way to ensure your fixed seating vision comes to life.
Finding the perfect style to fit your hospitality interior.
Every piece is made to order in the UK by our skilled team, ensuring your fixed seating not only looks great but stands up to the demands of busy hospitality or workplace environments.
Banquette or fixed seating is a perfect piece to create a comfortable atmosphere in any hospitality space. The various designs allow the seating to be fitted to the venue in a way that best makes use of the space. It can be paired with loose furniture such as tables, chairs or stools to differently alter the aesthetic of the space. At Kirkdale Studios we create contract furniture that will best suit the individual needs of your project.
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Design Support & Precision Planning.
Every bespoke piece we create starts with a clear and detailed design process. Our in-house design team produces precise technical drawings and 3D renders, giving both our clients and our factory full confidence in the final product. This helps to visualise how the seating will look and function in the space, and allows for any design tweaks before we go into manufacture. We carefully consider every element; from materials and finishes to dimensions, fixing methods, and site-specific requirements. Need help with measurements? No problem. We’re happy to carry out site surveys to measure up ourselves, ensuring your fixed seating fits perfectly from day one.
Once the design is approved, we take care of the rest, from production to delivery and installation. Our experienced logistics and installation teams work across the UK and internationally, ensuring your bespoke fixed seating arrives safely and is fitted to the highest standard. We coordinate closely with site teams to ensure smooth delivery access and efficient installation, keeping disruption to a minimum. And while we always aim for a seamless fit, we know real sites can throw up unexpected challenges. That’s why our experienced joiners are on hand to make any final adjustments on site, retrofitting as needed so everything looks spot on come opening day.
Latest Projects.
In collaboration with leading designers and hoteliers, we’ve delivered exceptional fixed seating projects, crafting bespoke new solutions and reupholstering existing banquettes to elevate interior spaces.
In collaboration with award-winning interior design studio Run for the Hills, Kirkdale Studios recently undertook one of our most ambitious projects yet: supplying almost 400 pieces of furniture, including over 70 bespoke products, for Wolves of Tokyo, a striking new Japanese restaurant and rooftop bar located in the newly refurbished Kensington Olympia.
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Discover the furniture we supplied to Paulie’s, a retro-inspired restaurant channelling the raw energy of Lower East Side slice shops to serve up authentic, crispy New York City pizza in the heart of London.
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irkdale Studios proudly supplied a curated mix of bespoke and contract furniture for Arcade, the newest culinary destination to hit Covent Garden.
Working hand-in-hand with the visionaries at Red Deer, we are thrilled to be part of yet another chapter in Arcade’s unfolding story, following our successful collaboration at Battersea Power Station.
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How can we help?
Start a conversation and see how we can bring your vision to life with quality contract furniture, from concept to final installation.