the banquettes

Some pieces in a space are meant to stand out. Others are meant to serve a function and purpose. 

Our banquettes fall into the second category.

They were never intended to be just seating. From the beginning, they were designed to feel familiar: comfortable, grounded, and quietly intentional. Hand-crafted and thoughtfully placed, they anchor the room in a way that invites you to stay a little longer.

The material choice wasn’t accidental.

The vinyl and textures you’ll find on our banquettes are the same types of materials used on boats: durable, timeless, and built to withstand both sun and story. For Matt, that choice carries a deeper meaning. Some of his favorite memories live on the water: long days outside under the summer sun on the lake, surrounded by family and friends, laughter, and the kind of moments that don’t need much else to be memorable. 

That feeling of ease, connection, and unhurried time became the inspiration.

Each banquette was built by hand and installed with care, measured not just for fit, but for flow. How people move through the room. How conversations unfold. How a space can feel both open and intimate at the same time.

Paired with the one-of-a-kind tables, the banquettes create places meant to be returned to. Corners where friendships deepen. Seats that become “your spot.” Where conversations overtake time. Spaces that feel broken in, even on day one.

At Tiki Bird, nothing exists in isolation. Every element is part of a larger story, one that values craftsmanship, memory, and the moments that happen when people feel comfortable enough to be themselves.

This is seating with intention.

Built to last.

Built to hold & create memories.

And just like everything else behind these doors, it’s one more piece of the story we’re excited to share with you.