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Georgian Walnut Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early George III walnut settee of very graphic form, the square back over deep seat having
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1760s English George III Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Georgian Walnut Settee
Georgian Walnut Settee
H 39 in W 64 in D 27.5 in
19th century settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century settee, the well-carved shaped frame, having sweeping arms and foliated carved seat
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19th Century British Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th century settee
19th century settee
H 36 in W 69.5 in D 36.5 in
Antique French Settee
Located in New York, NY
Antique carved fruitwood settee with upholstered seat. French, circa 1910 with later upholstery
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Settee
Antique French Settee
H 35.5 in W 42.5 in D 24 in
Anglo - Indian Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
arm rests. The seat is elaborately caned; and the piece is finely and dramatically scaled. The settee
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Anglo - Indian Settee
Anglo - Indian Settee
H 39 in W 90 in D 29 in
Mahogany framed settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed settee, the rectangular slatted back with reeded moulding and acanthus carved
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Late 19th Century British Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Wood

Antique Mahogany framed settee
Mahogany framed settee
H 34 in W 46 in D 28 in
Satinwood Framed Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood and line inlaid settee, the carved top rail with scrolling decoration, to the upholstered
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Late 19th Century British Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Satinwood Framed Settee
Satinwood Framed Settee
H 36.5 in W 54 in D 26 in
Bavarian Antler Settee
Located in New York, NY
Rare late 19th century Bavarian deer antler settee. A three-section settee with large fallow deer
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique Antique Settee

Antique Bavarian Antler Settee
Bavarian Antler Settee
H 38 in W 30 in D 69.5 in
Restauration Mahogany Settee
Located in New York, NY
19th century restauration mahogany settee, upholstered back with show-wood, scrolled arms and loose
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19th Century French Restauration Antique Antique Settee

Antique Restauration Mahogany Settee
Restauration Mahogany Settee
H 41.75 in W 70 in D 26 in
Pair of Settees
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of Victorian high-back settees with Queen Ann style legs on paw feet. Original
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19th Century English Antique Antique Settee

Antique Pair of Settees
Pair of Settees
H 47 in W 53 in D 25.5 in
Antique Victorian Settee
Located in Doylestown, PA
This love seat is made of carved mahogany in the Victorian style and has been reupholstered with a beautiful Antique Uzbek Suzani textile. The carved frame highlights the rich mahoga...
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Settee
Antique Victorian Settee
H 46 in W 79 in D 23 in
Edwardian Mahogany Settee
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J08 Elegant Edwardian sofa in mahogany, having shaped and inlaid top rail with satinwood inlaid carved uprights, open arms and newly recovered seat, standing on shaped, string inlaid...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Settee
Edwardian Mahogany Settee
H 30.32 in W 42.52 in D 21.65 in
Belle Epoque Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderfully executed French Piece with a rich patina. A perfect love seat built for two. Gilded frame with white upholstery. Dated early 1900's.
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Belle Epoque Settee
Belle Epoque Settee
H 38 in W 50 in D 29 in
19th Century Painted Settee
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Paint decorated settee. Beautiful design
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19th Century Italian Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

19th Century Painted Settee
19th Century Painted Settee
H 35 in W 51.5 in D 22 in
19th century Tuscan settee
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Beautiful 19th century Tuscan settee with remains of the original paint. Nice proportions with
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Pine

19th century Tuscan settee
19th century Tuscan settee
H 36.23 in W 64.18 in D 17.33 in
19thc. Itailian Settee
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Painted and Gilded Italian Canape
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19th Century Italian Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Giltwood

19thc. Itailian Settee
19thc. Itailian Settee
H 36 in W 65 in D 21 in
Marquetry Inlaid mahogany settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Marquetry inlaid settee. Having a shaped back with fine marquetry and pen-work inlaid panel above
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Late 19th Century British Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Wood

Marquetry Inlaid mahogany settee
Marquetry Inlaid mahogany settee
H 31.5 in W 46.5 in D 22.5 in
Dutch Marquetry Empire Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Marquetry inlaid settee, the inlaid top rail above watermark silk upholstery enclosed by scrolling
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Late 19th Century British Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Marquetry Empire Settee
Dutch Marquetry Empire Settee
H 34 in W 90 in D 24 in
Antique Edwardian Settee Bench
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Edwardian settee. This was made in England, it dates from the 1900-1910 period
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Edwardian Settee Bench
Antique Edwardian Settee Bench
H 38.19 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
Woven Rattan Antique Settee
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Javanese teak wood three-seat settee from the Turn of the Century with inset woven rattan
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Early 20th Century Javanese Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Woven Rattan Antique Settee
Woven Rattan Antique Settee
H 35.5 in W 57 in D 23.5 in
Bar Harbor Wicker Settee
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a Bar Harbor Wicker settee that dates to the first half of the 20th
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Early 20th Century American Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Wicker

Bar Harbor Wicker Settee
Bar Harbor Wicker Settee
H 51 in W 31 in D 21 in
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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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Settee
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Settee, hand carved and Painted Louis XVI Style This stunning blue settee
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Settee
19th Century French Settee
H 39 in W 76 in D 30 in
18th c. Chairback Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century mahogany settee having double Chippendale chair backsplats on rectangular padded
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1780s English George III Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Mahogany

18th c. Chairback Settee
18th c. Chairback Settee
H 40 in W 47.5 in D 18 in
Carved mahogany framed settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Two seater mahogany settee, having three-part splat back to the upholstered seat enclosed by
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Early 20th Century British Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Upholstery

Carved mahogany framed settee
Carved mahogany framed settee
H 36.5 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Kaare Klint Leather Settee
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint settee designed in 1935 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Leather Settee
Kaare Klint Leather Settee
H 36 in W 52 in D 30 in
Inlaid Mahogany Framed Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
String inlaid mahogany framed settee the twin shield and crossover splat back above open arms and
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Early 20th Century British Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Wood

 Inlaid Mahogany Framed Settee
 Inlaid Mahogany Framed Settee
H 38 in W 46 in D 23.5 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Settee
Located in Middletown, MD
the late 19th Century. Circa 1870-1880 this classic settee is nearly 150 years old. Professionally
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Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Eastlake Settee
Antique Victorian Eastlake Settee
H 37 in W 64 in D 32 in
Art Deco Leather Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather settee from France circa 1930. Dimensions: 51" W x 27" D x 31.5" H x 16" seat height
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Leather Settee
Art Deco Leather Settee
H 32 in W 51 in D 27 in
English Ribbon Back Settee
Located in New York, NY
Rare English mahogany settee, delicately carved with a tied ribbon back splat, on scrolled cabriole
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19th Century English Antique Antique Settee

English Ribbon Back Settee
English Ribbon Back Settee
H 38 in W 70 in D 24 in
American Victorian Rosewood Settee
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian carved triple oval back rosewood settee with beige upholstery.
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

American Victorian Rosewood Settee
American Victorian Rosewood Settee
H 48 in W 69 in D 31 in
Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully painted and gilt settee with neoclassical laurel wreath carving on the crest rail. New
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19th Century French Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Settee
Louis XVI Style Settee
H 41.75 in W 79 in D 29.5 in
Asian Burmese Rosewood Settee
Located in New York, NY
Asian Burmese style (19th Cent) carved filigree rosewood open X design settee with green seat.
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19th Century Burmese Anglo Raj Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Asian Burmese Rosewood Settee
Asian Burmese Rosewood Settee
H 41 in W 65 in D 34 in
Napoleon III French Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III French settee upholstered in off-white ticking and burlap. Ready to be re-covered in
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Napoleon III French Settee
Napoleon III French Settee
H 31 in W 50 in D 32.5 in
American Empire Mahogany Settee
Located in New York, NY
American Empire mahogany daybed/settee with 1 back and 2 side panels with 4 carved pineapple
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19th Century American American Empire Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Mahogany

American Empire Mahogany Settee
H 44 in W 72 in D 28.75 in
American Victorian Mahogany Settee
By George Hunzinger
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian faux bamboo mahogany settee with spindle trim and cross thatched seat with 3
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mahogany

American Victorian Mahogany Settee
American Victorian Mahogany Settee
H 44 in W 83.5 in D 25 in
Eastlake Carved Blue Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
An Eastlake period settee surmounted with a pierced crest rail is carved with a simple floral motif
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Early 20th Century American Eastlake Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Eastlake Carved Blue Settee
Eastlake Carved Blue Settee
H 38.75 in W 57.5 in D 26.5 in
English Regency Mahogany Settee
Located in New York, NY
English Regency mahogany settee with gilt carved dolphin arms & shells on back with beige
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19th Century English Regency Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood

English Regency Mahogany Settee
English Regency Mahogany Settee
H 35 in W 77 in D 25 in
Italian Green Velvet Settee
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1940s style (modern) large settee / sofa with camel back design and flaired arms
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Velvet

Italian Green Velvet Settee
Italian Green Velvet Settee
H 36 in W 96 in D 36 in
Jacobean Carved Oak Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
A richly carved Jacobean three seat settee made of oak. Square seat cushions and oval back cushions
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Early 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Jacobean Carved Oak Settee
Jacobean Carved Oak Settee
H 48.75 in W 54 in D 20 in
18th Century Gustavian Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This eye-catching 18th century Swedish painted settee is a jewel of a find. The hand carved details
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Metal

18th Century Gustavian Settee
18th Century Gustavian Settee
H 39.75 in W 57.25 in D 25.63 in
French Carved Needlework Settee
Located in Wilson, NC
French carved needlework settee has a carved serpentine crest rail with a scallop shell carved in
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Late 19th Century French Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Wool

French Carved Needlework Settee
French Carved Needlework Settee
H 35 in W 73 in D 29 in
Antique Louis XIV Settee
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an original French antique bench frame that has been newly reupholstered. The new fabric mixes bright yet unobtrusive blue, green, and white tones in a plaid/tweed pattern. T...
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Early 1800s Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique Louis XIV Settee
Antique Louis XIV Settee
H 38 in W 42 in D 29 in
Louis XVI 19th Century Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Indulge in the elegance of a Louis XVI wood carved settee, a timeless piece that epitomizes the
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Louis XVI 19th Century Settee
Louis XVI 19th Century Settee
H 32 in W 65 in D 27 in
French Petite Restauration Upholstered Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite carved Restauration period settee made in France. This comfortable settee has a
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19th Century French Restauration Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Anglo-Japanese Settee
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak framed settee Raised on brass square castors Re-upholstered Anglo-Japanese
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1890s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Anglo-Japanese Settee
Arts & Crafts Anglo-Japanese Settee
H 41.34 in W 60.24 in D 23.63 in
Victorian Settee With Inlay Decoration
Located in Petworth, GB
Victorian mahogany veneered settee with stylised satinwood inlay decoration Awaiting re-covering
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1880s English Victorian Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Victorian Settee With Inlay Decoration
Victorian Settee With Inlay Decoration
H 33.08 in W 59.06 in D 25.99 in
Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Settee
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5181 Stylish Victorian mahogany shield back sofa, having inlaid and finely carved with swags, bows and acanthus leaves back, generous serpentine seat flanked by open and reeded arm...
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19th Century Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Mahogany

Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Settee
Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Settee
H 40.157 in W 43.307 in D 23.228 in
1910 Art Nouveau Inlaid Settee
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1910 Art Nouveau inlay settee. Some marks in the finish.
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1910s Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Wood

1910 Art Nouveau Inlaid Settee
1910 Art Nouveau Inlaid Settee
H 31 in W 49 in D 22 in
Olive Marie vintage French settee
Located in Franklin, TN
A vintage 1800s French provincial settee. Sanded down to her natural tones, finished with a matte
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Wool, Linen, Wood

Olive Marie vintage French settee
Olive Marie vintage French settee
H 36 in W 34 in D 21.25 in
French Napoleon III Style Settee
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome small French sofa or settee in the Napoleon III style. The classic “chapeau de gendarme
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Upholstery

French Napoleon III Style Settee
French Napoleon III Style Settee
H 32 in W 57 in D 31 in
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally designed by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret "Fledermaus" in Viennas city centre. Beech bentwood bench manufactured by: Jacob & Josef Kohn, or Thonet Vienna (model NR. 423 F/ C)...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
H 31.5 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Originaly designed by Josef Hoffmann for Cabaret "Fledermaus" in Viennas city center. Beech bentwood bench manufactured by: Jacob & Josef Kohn, or Thonet Vienna (model NR. 423 F/ C)....
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
Josef Hoffmann Bentwood Settee
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.23 in
French Early 20th Century Settee
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This settee has an amazing back made of strong wood, rustic look and so different.
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Straw, Walnut

French Early 20th Century Settee
French Early 20th Century Settee
H 32.5 in W 46.5 in D 22.5 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Framed Settee
Located in Petworth, GB
Exceptional quality oak framed, bobbin turned settee with decorative brass stud work. This settee
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Framed Settee
Arts & Crafts Oak Framed Settee
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
19th Century Queen Anne Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Queen Anne settee. Features Wonderful bleached wood with lovely French blue seat
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19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Textile, Wood

19th Century Queen Anne Settee
19th Century Queen Anne Settee
H 40 in W 42 in D 19.5 in
German 19th Century Rococo Settee
Located in London, GB
A German early XIX Century settee in the Rococo manner. In beautifully carved bleached fruitwood
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1830s German Rococo Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Fruitwood

German 19th Century Rococo Settee
German 19th Century Rococo Settee
H 47.25 in W 48.82 in D 24.41 in
Biedermeier Period Rounded Upholstered Settee
Located in Houston, TX
The Biedermeier Period Rounded Upholstered Settee is a splendid representation of the classic
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19th Century Biedermeier Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Walnut Framed Two Seater Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut framed two-seater settee the shaped top rail above upholstered back and seat enclosed by
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Early 20th Century British Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Framed Two Seater Settee
Walnut Framed Two Seater Settee
H 37 in W 56.5 in D 28 in
Walnut framed two-seater settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut framed two-seater settee, the finely carved shaped frame above upholstered back and seat
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Early 20th Century British Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Walnut

Walnut framed two-seater settee
Walnut framed two-seater settee
H 40 in W 56 in D 28 in
Italian Walnut Settee, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1920's settee from the early Art Deco period of Northern Italy. The rich walnut is
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Antique Settee

Materials

Walnut

Italian Walnut Settee, circa 1920
Italian Walnut Settee, circa 1920
H 34.5 in W 49 in D 28 in
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Antique Antique Settee For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique antique settee you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique antique settee — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique antique settee you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique antique settee, those designed in Louis XVI, Victorian and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique antique settee over the years, but those crafted by Josef Hoffmann, Thonet and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Antique Settee?

Prices for an antique antique settee start at $1 and top out at $213,345 with the average selling for $4,501.

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.

Questions About Antique Antique Settee
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    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Generally, an antique toy is any toy made over 100 years ago. A toy made more than 20 years ago is vintage. Shop an assortment of toys on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One simple way to identify antique ironstone is to pick it up. Because of the thickness of the vitreous pottery, it will usually feel much heavier than expected. Pieces free of cracks and chips ring like a bell if you strike them with your finger while gripping them by the handle. Find a variety of expertly vetted vintage and antique ironstone on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.