1800 Wood Settee
Antique Louis XIV Settee
Located in Nashville, TN
with the dark wood of the bench, and the hand carved design on the arms and legs add the perfect touch
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Antique Early 1800s Settees
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Settee
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully elaborated c. 1800 Swedish Gustavian bench or settee. The bench retains its
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
French 19th Century Painted Directoire Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
in the early 1800’s, this settee is sturdy and is sure to bring a lot of character to your space. The
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Ram's Head Settee
Located in New York, NY
Italian neoclassical ram's head settee. A neoclassical parcel-gilt and parcel ebonized carved wood
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Cherry
19th C Early Windsor Settee from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early hand made New England Windsor settle / bench in fine condition.This surface has such an amazing patina.The Windsor benches are very rare to find. When you see them they a...
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Settees
Materials
Wood
18thc Hand Made Wooden Bench/Settee With Custom Cushions
Located in Pasadena, CA
18thc Hand Made American Wooden Bench With Custom Cushions. Wonderful patina to he wood with
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Antique Late 18th Century American American Classical Settees
Materials
Wood
19th c. Swedish Rococo Settee or Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
northern Sweden. This beautiful settee has been hand-scraped back to reveal the original paint. There are
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Carved Walnut French Country Louis XV Style Settee on Casters
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Country Louis XV style settee, unbranded. Frame made in the 19th Century of
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Antique 19th Century American Louis XV Settees
Materials
Metal
Antique French Mahogany Loveseat or Settee, Lion Paw Feet Unrestored c1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French settee or loveseat deconstructed and probably made in the late 1800's. When you take
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Settees
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 44 in W 67 in D 32.5 in
Antique Louis Style Carved Ornate Parlor Set Newly Upholstered - 2 piece set
Located in Chicago, IL
Piece Set
This beautiful set includes a settee and armchair in a beautiful purple Mohair.
Circa 19th
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Antique 19th Century Louis XIV Settees
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Antique Black Forest Sofa from French Chateau in the South of France, Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s and although most people believe Black Forest originated in
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.25 in W 60 in D 32 in
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee
Located in Houston, TX
This Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee exudes timeless elegance with its intricate giltwood frame
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
18th C Original Painted Hired Hands Bed / Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hired hands or settee comes with a custom made homespun linen cushion and custom made linen pillows.We
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Antique Late 18th Century American Adirondack Loveseats
Materials
Linen, Wood
Large 19th Century Spanish Catalan Settee Bench
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A very handsome early 19th century painted bench from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from pine. Wonderful aged patina and wear.
No repairs, completely original.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Painted Livingroom Suite, Settee, 4 Side Chairs, Center Table, Pedestal
Located in Stamford, CT
A seven piece parcel gilt and painted Italian salon set circa 1900.
Comprised of a settee, four
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
H 33.5 in W 61 in D 21 in
Black Forest Bergère Chairs c1800's Huge Collection of Black Forest Pieces Avail
Located in Chicago, IL
late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. Although most people think of Black Forest as originating in Germany
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
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H 43.71 in W 69.3 in D 27.17 in
19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental 19th century country French provincial farmhouse trestle dining table or refectory table hand-crafted from walnut. The massive table has a 1.25 inch thick plank top with b...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
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Iron
Four Arm Chandelier in Brass with Silk Shades , 1930's, Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
This is a beautifully proportioned brass chandelier from the 1930's, with a poetic form .
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
18th Century Painted Boiserie Panel
Located in Washington, DC
A 18th century painted boiserie panel.
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Antique 18th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Rey Bedside Tables, in Summer Aged Oak, by August Abode
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Multiple Indoor Outdoor Italian Holophane Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Polished Brass Ibex Rams Head Hollywood Regency Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
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Brass
19th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine gold painted 19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa with it's original padding. Currently in muslin and un upholstered. Ca 1810 Sweden.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Black Metal and Satin Glass Ceiling Mount, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
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Located in Pembroke, MA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
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Oak
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
LUte OD Out/Indoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
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Brass
New Custom Stone Washed Irish Linen Slip Covered Sofa with Down Alt Cushions
Located in Brea, CA
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Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 19th century Italian painted settee.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Settees
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Wood, Fabric, Paint
Exceedingly Rare Pair of Upholstered and Handpainted Sicilian Late 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The whole retaining its original and charming patina.
Sicily, circa 1800.
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Settees
Materials
Wood
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Swedish Banquette
Located in New Orleans, LA
Swedish Bench/Banquette with spindle arms. Could be used as daybed.
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Antique 19th Century French Settees
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Wood, Upholstery
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Located in Southampton, NY
Serpentine Banquette with Wood Frame, Marseilles, C. 1880
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees
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By Ephraim Stahl
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional and fine Gustavian Klismos settee attributable to Ephraim Stahl (1767-1820), furniture
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
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Upholstery, Wood
Settee and Two Armchairs Palisander Wood 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid , ES
Settee and two armchairs
in wood of saint - palisander.
Hollow backs and upholstered seats.
Dim
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Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Romantic Armchairs
Materials
Palisander
Portuguese Canape Two Armchairs and Four Chairs Palisander, 19th Century
Located in Madrid , ES
wood of saint wood - Palisander
Apricot seat and back.
Minor defects
Dim (settee): 120 x 178 x 56 cm.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Romantic Armchairs
Materials
Palisander
H 47.25 in W 70.08 in D 22.05 in
Duncan Phyfe Federal Period Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Woodbury, CT
The Phyfe Shop's earliest (prior to 1800) Sheraton-Adam inspired, masterfully carved mahogany SIX
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Antique 1790s American Federal Sofas
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Italian Fruitwood Neoclassical Settee, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Italian fruitwood neoclassical settee featuring carved wood and gilt bronze back-splat
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Settees
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Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Fruit Wood Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Louis XV Style carved fruit wood with original upholstered settee. Beautifully carved
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
George II Walnut Two Chair Back Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
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Antique Early 1800s English George II Settees
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Wood
Antique 19th Century French Gilt Wood Velvet Navy Blue Settee
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Settees
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Velvet, Giltwood
Italian Neo-Classical Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
an Italian neo-classical paint and parcel gilt settee with striped upholstery
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Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
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Wood, Paint
19th Century French, Rococo Settee
Located in High Point, NC
Elegant and refined, this antique wooden settee is a Rococo gem. Made in France in the 1800s, this
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Settees
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Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Louis XV Walnut Settee
Located in Hixson, TN
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
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Rare George III Mahogany Saddle Seat Settee of Unusual Gothic Design
Located in London, GB
show-wood frame carved in low relief with gothic quatrefoils and raised overall on inverted sabre legs
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Antique Early 1800s British Gothic Settees
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Mahogany
Antique Petite French Louis XVI Settee, Original Aubusson Upholstery, Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite (less than 4' in width) French Louis XVI fruit wood canape´, upholstered with it's
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Settees
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Fruitwood
H 39.25 in W 47.5 in D 25.75 in
French Louis XV Period Settee in Black Silk
Located in New York, NY
French settee in new Shantung black silk. France, circa 1800.
Original carved wood
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Antique 19th Century French Settees
18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sette
Located in Madrid, ES
Louis XVI sofa with green lacquered patina, carved wooden frame, burnished gold.
Having a lovely age finish and fluted tapered legs, classic and elegant lines and decorative elements.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
This exceptional Swedish Gustavian sofa or settee has exquisitely carved details along back and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Materials
Linen, Pine, Paint
Louis XVI Blue and Gold Painted Sofa Settee, Italy circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant Louis XVI sofa settee with original pale blue painted finish and gold trim raised on turned
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Pair of Louis XVI Chairs, South Germany 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
This pair of Louis XVI chairs dates back to around 1800 and comes from the southern part of Germany
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Antique Early 1800s German Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Yew
French Early 19th Century XV Canape / Settee Creme-White Painting, Linen Fabric
Located in Salzburg, AT
Louis Quinze sofa with a puristic note - curved frame elements with reduced decor in a cream-white color painting.
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Canapes
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Linen, Upholstery, Wood
H 36.23 in W 80.71 in D 29.53 in
French Antique Restoration Period Settee
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique 19th Century French Sofas
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Walnut
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Located in Austin, TX
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Located in Fayetteville, AR
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Daybeds
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Silk, Walnut
H 38 in W 72.5 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Exquisite Italian Wood Comodini Tables from the Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair Italian wood comodini, circa 1800. This pair of Italian comodini, from the early 19th
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Antique 19th Century Italian Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 15.25 in D 12 in
Period Empire Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted and Gilded Empire Settee
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Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Materials
Wood
Large Jansen Style Louis XVI Living Room Suite Couch and Two Lounge Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
measure 42.63 H, 26.25 W, 25.63 D and would cost $1800 each. The sofa / settee, measurements below, would
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
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Wood
Cushman Colonial Maple Country Farmhouse Shoreham Eagle Back Bench
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Cushman Colonial Creations settee bench. Made of maple featuring slatted back with sloped
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Late 20th Century American Colonial Benches
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Maple
Antique William and Mary Wingback Settee White Faux Leather Ornate Wood Feet
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful Antique William and Mary Wingback settee with white faux leather upholstery and solid
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Antique 19th Century Unknown William and Mary Settees
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Italian Neoclassical Ram's Head Settee
Located in New York, NY
Italian neoclassical ram's head settee. A neoclassical parcel-gilt and parcel ebonized carved wood
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
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Cherry
French Louis XVI Cane Settee Canape en Corbeille
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant French Louis XVI cane settee or canape en corbeille. Featuring an intricately carved frame
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
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Cane, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Settee Bench Gustavian Swedish 19th Century White, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Settee bench Gustavian Swedish 19th century white Sweden. A settee bench made during the Gustavian
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassical 1800s Settee with Original Paint and Gilt Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
lines, exquisite decor and lovely patina, this Italian neoclassical settee circa 1800 will bring a touch
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
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Upholstery, Wood
Period Gustavian Banquette 94"L
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful period Gustavian banquette carved in the Directoire style with original paint. Measures: 94"L.
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Antique Late 18th Century Directoire Settees
Materials
Pine, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Trundle Bed Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish sofa with pull-out trundle bed from the Gustavian period hand scraped to original paint with a newly upholstered linen seat. The frame with a high, carved, camel back featu...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
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Wood, Paint, Linen
H 45.88 in W 71.5 in D 24.25 in
1800's Belgian Settee with silk upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
1800's Belgian Settee with wooden base and silk upholstery
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Settees
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Wood, Silk
Primitive Italian Setee , Circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a massive settee from italy in beautiful italian oak.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Materials
Wood
A Neapolitan Empire Giltwood Settee
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A rare and important Neapolitan Empire giltwood settee. Reupholstered with the original fabric.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Settees
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Wood, Gesso, Upholstery
Directoire Period Settee
Located in New York, NY
A natural wood Directoire period settee with detached turned column arms, with rounded tapering
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees
Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in New Orleans, LA
Louis XVI style settee with painted wooden frame. Fluted legs and Louis XVI style carvings accented
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
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Wood
19th Century Painted French Provincial Settee with Rush Seat
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a very nice painted French provincial settee from the mid 1800's. It has a great look
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Antique 19th Century French Country Settees
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Wood
Duncan Phyfe Federal Period Settees RARE COLLECTOR'S PAIR
Located in Woodbury, CT
VIRTUAL PAIR OF PHYFE SHOP EARLY SPECIMEN (prior to 1800) Sheraton-Adam inspired, masterfully
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Settees
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Poplar, Mahogany
French Consular Cherry Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 19th century French Consular period cherry canape, circa 1800
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Antique 19th Century French Settees
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Wood
Empire Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine Northern Italian Empire sofa
white painted frame with wood carved gilded Swans , leaves and
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1800s Italian Renaissance Settee Sofa Couch with Two Chairs in Carved Walnut
Located in Hialeah, FL
Description: Nice pair of chairs and sofa in solid walnut carved and shaped ebonized 19th century, in Renaissance style.
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French suite of settee and chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
settee is $1800 ,price of pair of chairs is $ 2400. Located in dealers warehouse.
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Vintage 1950s French Sofas
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Italian Carved Wood Canape
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Italian Carved Wood Sofa / Canape / Settee in the Louis XVI Style, circa 1800.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
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Wood
Duncan Phyfe New York Federal Sofa - Single or Collector's Pair
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Woodbury, CT
Extremely rare pair of the Phyfe Shop's earliest (prior to 1800) Sheraton-Adam inspired
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Sofas
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Poplar, Mahogany
Swedish Settee / Daybed
Located in Houston, TX
. The primary wood is pine.
Established in 1979, Joyce Horn Antiques, Ltd. continues its 36 year
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
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Pine, Upholstery
English Regency Paint Decorated Hall Bench
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An early 19th century English Regency black lacquer and paint decorated settee or bench, the back
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
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Cane, Wood, Paint
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1800 Wood Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1800 wood settee for your home. A 1800 wood settee — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1800 wood settee — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. A 1800 wood settee made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular.
How Much is a 1800 Wood Settee?
Prices for a 1800 wood settee can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $695 and can go as high as $35,650, while the average can fetch as much as $4,900.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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Round Banquette
Genoa Velvet
Day Bed With Bolster Cushion
Louis Frey
Black Forest Carved Sofa
Barrel Chest
Trundle Beds
Trundle Bed
Used Trundle Bed
19th Century Metal Loveseats
Antique Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Antique Duncan Phyfe Couch
Regency Natural Fiber Benches