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Small Country Settees

Pair of Country French Provincial Settees by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
down. The front apron has a serpentine shape and the settees are supported by small cabriole legs. Very
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20th Century American French Provincial Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Down

Restored 3/4 4-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-born architect and interior designer whose work spanned eight decades and many countries. László built
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Vintage 1950s Settees

Materials

Rattan

Restored Vintage Paul Laszlo Rattan Three Strand Sectional Settee Sofa
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1948 Paul Laszlo three-strand sectional settee featuring three-strand staple
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Vintage 1950s American Settees

Materials

Rattan

Restored 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Settee w/ Barkcloth Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
pretzel arms and the classic stacked rattan base. This settee features original red barkcloth cushions
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Vintage 1950s American Settees

Materials

Rattan

Restored 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Settee w/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
designer whose work spanned eight decades and many countries. László built his reputation while designing
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Vintage 1950s American Settees

Materials

Rattan

Rare Restored Museum Quality Paul Laszlo Arched 3-Strand Rattan Settee
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare museum quality Paul Laszlo three-strand rattan settee. This loveseat dates from 1941 and
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Rattan

Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- EXCEPTIONALLY, RARE, MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE, THE COWDRAY PARK KNOLE SETTEE, INVENTORY NUMBER D2029
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

McGuire Late 20th Modern Rattan Woven Rawhide Green Chenille Cushion Sofa Settee
By McGuire
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage modern rattan & woven rawhide sofa or settee with loose green chenille cushions
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Chenille, Rattan

Restored Rattan 6 Strand Full Pretzel Curved Settee, in the style of Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Experience enduring sophistication with this exceptional six-strand rattan full pretzel settee
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Vintage 1950s Settees

Materials

Rattan

Antique French Country Louis XV Style Walnut Burgundy Small Wingback Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Louis XV style carved mahogany settee. Item features partial down filled
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century French Country Long Sofa/Settee With Carved Arms, Legs & Back
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a lovely settee with carved dark wood framing the pale beige velvet upholstery and down
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Restored Paul Laszlo Rattan Four Strand Sectional Settee Sofa
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1948 Paul Laszlo four-strand sectional settee featuring four-strand staple-shaped
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored Modernist 3-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored mid-century era round full pretzel two-seat settee Loveseat with a three-strand round
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Art "Hawaii" Rattan Fan Arm Two-Seat Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Harveys Collection features the famous Art Deco fan arm 2-seater sectional settee featuring mostly
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored "Triple Triangle" 3-strand Sectional Settee W/ Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare 3-strand "Triple Triangle" arm rattan 2-seat sectional settee featuring an arch looped base
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored 3-Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Settee, Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
designer whose work spanned eight decades and many countries. László built his reputation while designing
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Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
countries. László built his reputation while designing interiors for houses in the 1950s to 60s, Including
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan 3-strand 3/4 Pretzel Arm Sofa and Settee Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
sectional settee loveseat with 2 seats and 2 pieces. 1950, United States Couch: 32" H x 76" W x 38" D
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Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Un Cafecito en Oaxaca
Located in Wenham, MA
constraints between our countries, we are limited to showing her small works, but we hope one day to be able
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Interior Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Restored Rattan 3/4 Pretzel Arm 4 Piece Sofa Lounge Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-seat sectional sofa, an adjustable lounge chair and ottoman, and a 2-seat sectional settee loveseat
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Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Rattan Single Strand Half Moon Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Single-strand half moon living room set featuring a pair of half moon chairs, a matching settee, a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Art Deco Style "Hawaii" Rattan Fan Arm Three-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
= 34" H X 35" D X 89" Wide Also available in any quantity are matching: settees = $4340 three
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored Child Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
lounge chairs and a matching settee with fancy wicker wrappings, along with 2 ladder style side tables
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Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored Art Deco Style Rattan Fan Arm Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
available in any quantity are matching: settees = $4340 three-seat sofas = $5480 four-seat sofas
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1990s American Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored Three-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" 3 Seat Rattan Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Ottomans = $780 Three-seat sofas = $4200 Loveseat/Settees = $3200 Sleeper Sofa= $4460 Coffee table=$660
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1990s Sofas

Materials

Rattan

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Restored Rattan Single Strand Set of Three Bar Stools
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Upgrade your bar area with this charming set of three Restored Single-Strand Rattan Bar Stools. These vintage beauties feature stacked pyramid backs, offering a blend of style and co...
Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Rattan

Bona Lilium Chair
By House of VLAdiLA
Located in București, RO
Bona Lilium Armchair Step into the enchanting world of the Bona Lilium armchair. Every brushstroke weaves a captivating narrative of a royal lifestyle. Within its intricate design li...
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2010s Romanian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Beech, Feathers

Bona Lilium Chair
Bona Lilium Chair
H 35.44 in W 41.34 in D 37.41 in
George Smith Signature “Standard-Arm” Large 3-Seat Sofa in Bernini Damask
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a superb, immaculate George Smith Signature “Standard-Arm” Medium Fixed-Back, 3-Seat Sofa, dressed in beguiling, elegant, top-grade and sensationally-tactile “Bernini” Damask...
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Early 2000s British Sofas

Materials

Damask

Small Side Table, Kidney Shaped, Black-White Stripes, 3 Elegant Legs, 50s Style
Located in Berlin, BE
Exclusive offer of one small kidney shaped side table. Very decorative in black-white colored stripes (see other offers: optional in 4 different colours and patterns avaiable). The...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Small Side Table, Kidney Shaped, Pink-Taupe Stripes, 3 Elegant Legs, 50s Style
Located in Berlin, BE
Exclusive offer of one small kidney shaped side table. Very decorative in Pink-Taupe colored stripes (see other offers: optional in 4 different colours and patterns avaiable). The...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare 20th century French walnut between Louis XV and Louis XVI style four poster bed. The bed is upholstered with pink silk fabric but we think it needs to be changed. ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Walnut

French 19th-20th Century Belle Époque Louis XVI Style Bergère Giltwood Salon Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Belle époque Louis XVI Style bergère giltwood carved three-piece salon or parlor set, comprising of a two-corps settee and two armchairs, all upholstered i...
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Living Room Sets

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Curved Sofa, Ico Parisi / Federico Munari, Italy, 1950
By Federico Munari, Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
An original and authentic Italian 1950s curved comma sofa, designed by either Ico Parisi or Federico Munari. The sofa retains its original fabric and tassles and is of curved organic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Raffia Sofa Settee
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome rattan sofa settee made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The sofa features a thick pole rattan frame with double-walled sides and back of woven can...
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Grasscloth, Cane, Raffia, Rattan

Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rose Tarlow Painted Parcel Gilt Brighton Armchairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of lacquer painted armchairs by Rose Tarlow, Melrose House, Hollywood, CA. Known as Brighton armchairs they feature a carved decorative frame with a dramatic scrolled sl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Bespoke Modern Sofas Atrributed to Gregorius Pineo
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant pair of large custom-made matching sofas attributed to Gregorius Pineo, Los Angeles, CA. The sofas feature ebonized Oak frames topped with thick down filled cushions upholste...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Down, Oak

Country English Style Hump Back Crewel Work Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming William and Mary or country English style walnut settee custom made by Louis Mittman. The settee features a beautifully crafted walnut frame upholstered in a Brunschwig and ...
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20th Century American William and Mary Settees

Materials

Brass

De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th Century Scandinavian Birch Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Scandinavian Empire/Biedermeier secretary in beautiful birch wood with mahogany interior, Denmark, circa 1820. The highly sculptural form makes this piece an outstanding ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Secretaires

Materials

Birch

2-Strand Pretzel Shape Arm Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 2 strand wicker/rattan club chair has rounded arm that comes with green and white wide striped canvas seat and back cushions. The side has pretzel shape x design. This lounge ch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rattan

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Pair of Carved Giltwood Settees, 18th Century Attributable to Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
An important pair of carved and giltwood settees of attractive small size showing several features
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Antique 1780s English George III Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Rare Miniature Settee, Pennsylvania, circa 1850
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This miniature settee is a very unusual size, likely a cabinetmaker's sample, a little too small
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

Country French Provincial Walnut Upholstered Wingback Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning country French provincial wingback settee crafted from walnut featuring a dramatic blue
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20th Century French French Provincial Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Country French Louis XV Style White Paint Decorated Settees Sofas
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an exceptional pair of antique Country French Louis XV style settee's or sofa's. The frames
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Louis XV Settees

Materials

Walnut

"Japan" Settee by Finn Juhl
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
Finn Juhl regularly studied the art, design, and culture of other countries, often incorporating
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

"Japan" Settee by Finn Juhl
"Japan" Settee by Finn Juhl
H 29 in W 50 in D 27 in
French Walnut Settee, circa 1690-1720
Located in High Point, NC
country French furniture. It's a lovely small settee with hand carved decoration on the back, legs and
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Antique Early 17th Century French Louis XIV Settees

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Settee, circa 1690-1720
French Walnut Settee, circa 1690-1720
H 32.75 in W 38.13 in D 16.5 in
Restored Scrolling Stick Rattan and Wicker Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hungarian-born architect and interior designer whose work spanned eight decades and many countries. László
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Vintage 1970s American Settees

Materials

Rattan

Rare Museum Quality Paul Laszlo Arched 3-Strand Rattan Settee
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare museum quality Paul Laszlo three-strand rattan settee. This loveseat dates from 1941 and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Rattan

Restored 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Settee with Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
designer whose work spanned eight decades and many countries. László built his reputation while designing
Category

Mid-20th Century American Settees

Materials

Rattan

Carved Anglo Indian or Burmese Sette
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This is a wonderful small scale Anglo Indian carved settee. The carving is a bit primitive, which
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Antique 19th Century Indian Settees

Small French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Pink Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful vintage French Louis XV / country style carved walnut and pink upholstered settee. Item
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Vintage 1950s Louis XV Loveseats

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Breton Brittany Small Settee Pew Chest
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Breton Brittany Small Settee Pew Chest. Direct from France, a
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Oak

American Period Windsor Settee, Bamboo Turned Spindles, Early 19th Century
Located in Wells, ME
American rare period Windsor settee of the early 19th century, New England origin, bamboo turned
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Country Benches

Materials

Ash, Pine

Settee Sofa 3-Seat Howard Parker & Farr Red-Wine Gold Mulberry Paisley
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A striking 1998, 3-seat, Parker & Farr, Howard-Style Sofa or Settee. This settee recreates the
Category

Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas

Materials

Textile

Settee Sofa Pair of 3-Seat Howard Parker & Farr Red-Wine Gold Mulberry Paisley
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A striking pair of 1998, 3-seat, Parker & Farr, Howard-Style Sofa’s or Settees These settees
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Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas

Materials

Textile

Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl style ten-strand square pretzel rattan settee sofa with custom-made cushions available
Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Rattan

APPLE GREEN SETTEE WITH EXCEPTIONAL FOLK STYLE PAINT DECORATION.
Located in York County, PA
: When it comes to paint-decorated, plank-seated, country Windsor settees of the mid-19th
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

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

Materials

Maple

Restored "Triple Triangle" 3-Strand Sectional Settee w/ Arched Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare 3-strand "Triple Triangle" arm rattan 2-seat sectional settee featuring arch looped base with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
countries. László built his reputation while designing interiors for houses in the 1950s to 60s, Including
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Restored 3/4 4-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Ottoman, Settee Chair Livingroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
decades and many countries. László built his reputation while designing interiors for houses in the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Brutalist Lounge Armchairs and Ottoman by Sonja Wasseur, Amsterdam, circa 1970
By Sonja Wasseur
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
settee when put right next to each other. The pillows can either be used as neck support or lumbar
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Restored 3-Strand Child Size Round Full Pretzel Rattan Sofa Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare three-strand round full pretzel arm rattan living room set with a lounge chair and a settee
Category

Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Art Deco Style Rattan Fan Arm Four-Seat Sectional Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
available in any quantity are matching: settees = $4340 three-seat sofas = $5480 four-seat sofas
Category

1990s American Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Morel and Hughes Regency Carved Giltwood Daybed Likely Made for Badminton House
Located in Benington, Herts
a silk upholstery and fine matching piping. Some very small areas of original gilt work were
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Daybeds

Materials

Giltwood

Knole, Settee, Sofa, Aubusson, Tapestry, Wool, 3-Seat, Country House, Victorian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This settee exudes the Victorian country house style. It is unusual to be upholstered in Aubusson
Category

Vintage 1980s English Rococo Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Wool

21st Century Custom Pile-on-Pile Velvet Floral Upholstered Sofa
Located in Morristown, NJ
" Condition: Good, fabric looks as new, plump seating and cushions. Small repairable fabric tear to one arm
Category

Early 2000s American Country Settees

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Foam, Wood, Down

Herta-Maria Witzemann Settee for Schörle & Gölz, Stuttgart, Germany, 1950s
By Herta-maria Witzemann, Schörle & Gölz Stuttgart
Located in Utrecht, NL
manufacturers. The settee is a multifaceted type of furniture, most often crafted from wood and fashioned to
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Austrian Bentwood Small, Rectangular Table by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York City, NY
designs for chairs and settees. Stylistically of the Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Brooklyn vintage spirit
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bentwood

18th Century Oak Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
character, retaining original features, are just a small selection of the reasons to purchase this
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Dresser Base
18th Century Oak Dresser Base
H 33.5 in W 82.5 in D 17 in
Georgian Oak English Antique Dresser Base Sideboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
features, are just a small selection of the reasons to purchase this beautiful dresser base. It retains
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Magnificent Howard & Sons Large Portarlington Sofa Three Seater, Circa 1880
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
19th century Howard & Sons ‘English Country House’ Portarlington Sofa circa 1880, this superb large
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Settees

Materials

Mahogany

French Country Settee With Painted Finish
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Well made carved wood settee or canape shown without cushions. This carved beech wood small sofa
Category

20th Century French Sofas

Mid-Century Retro Vintage Danish Tan Brown Leather Three-Seat Sofa Settee, 1970s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Designer: Danish Design Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Denmark Date: 1970s Material
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa 19th Century circa 1850 No: 2
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons chesterfield button back settee England circa 1850, superb petit and elegant country house
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa 19th Century circa 1850 No: 2
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons chesterfield button back settee England circa 1850, superb petit and elegant country house
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

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Small Country Settees For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of small country settees available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of natural fiber, rattan and fabric, all small country settees available were constructed with great care. Small country settees have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Small country settees bearing louis xv or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many small country settees are appealing in their simplicity, but McGuire Furniture Company and Paul Laszlo produced popular small country settees that are worth a look.

How Much are Small Country Settees?

Prices for small country settees start at $1,260 and top out at $25,122 with the average selling for $5,136.

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.