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Settees For Sale
Period: 1950s
Pair of Maison Jansen's Settees - Banquettes
Located in Paris, FR
Unusual pair of curved Maison Jansen's settees, lacquered carved wood with silk blue velvet upholstery. In the style of Louis XVI, circa 1950.
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood

Marco Zanuso Style Mid-Century Modern Velvet Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Marco Zanuso style armchair. The armchair has been restored and reupholstered in blue velvet, the feet are in beech wood.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Fir

Mid Century Italian Settee in Mohair by Isa Bergamo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1950's Italian settee or loveseat attributed to ISA Bergamo. Newly reupholstered in a high quality luxury mohair. A soft high pile fabric with a color that reads as both a creamy n...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Newly upholstered Kvadrat Jens Risom settee or two seater USA - 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Kvadrat Jens Risom settee or two seater. Oak frame
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa with wood legs and arms . Acid green new upholstery in perfect condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Jens Risom Armless Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
An early Jens Risom armless sofa with maple frame. Older restoration in Knoll boucle.
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1950s Vintage Settees

Materials

Maple

Small sofa mod. "Saturno" by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1958
Located in Rivoli, IT
Sofa mod. Saturno by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima. Cream-colored upholstery, lacquered metal frame and brass details. Excellent Overall Condition.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Settee from Mid-1950's in Beech and Wool by Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming and very elegant small settee made in Denmark around mid 1950's by Fritz Hansen. It's similar but a bit more linear and modern than his well-know model 8112. Solid and ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Isa Bergamo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa Collection designed in the style of Gio Ponti for the manufacturing company Isa Bergamo in the late 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and the upholstery has been redone in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Beech, Bouclé

Rare Three Seat Sofa by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Located in New York, NY
In very fine original condition, the whole is wrapped in braided raffia over an oak frame. - Seat H. 17.32" - Matching Pair of Arm Chairs Available The French Modernist Designer-duo Adrian Audoux and...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Raffia

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Settee, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1950s, completely restored with new padding and covered in Bouclè fabric, as shown in the photo, the armrests and feet are in curved walnut, also restored and polished. Guglielmo Ulrich. Born in Milan in 1904 to Alberto and Luisa Battaglia. Coming from a noble family...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Scandinavian Sofa in Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, leather, wood, Scandinavia, 1950s A beautifully sculpted sofa in the style of Danish designer Arne Vodder. The high back is slightly curved and runs smoothly over in...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Rare Sofa bed designer Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Costela
Located in Rovereta, SM
Beautiful and iconic Costela sofa by legendary Brazilian designers Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma, Brazil. Very good condition, Il nome "Costela", che si traduce come cost...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Iron

Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and green velvet fabric settee designed and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1950s. Seat height 16”  
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and green mohair fabric settee designed and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1950s. Seat height 18.5” Reupholstered in brand new mohair
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Mohair, Maple

Danish 1940's Bench-Style Settee in Carved Oak with Open armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1950s Settee in red wool and beautifully carved oak base and open armrests. Very refined clean lines and an almost benchlike style to the settee. It's an unusual piece and ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak

Giulio Moscatelli Bench in Teak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giulio Moscatelli, bench, teak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1950. This bench by Giulio Moscatelli is distinctive in its execution. The legs are beautifully sculpted, showing concave carvings...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler 'Divina' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler, 'Divina' sofa, fabric, stained beech, Sweden, late 1950s This 'Divina' sofa is designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell. The seat is characterized ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian design sofa 1950s. Metal structure with sponge padding and red bouclé wool covering. The sofa has a perfect 1950s style line that recalls the design of Gigi Radice. Th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and green velvet fabric settee designed and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1950s. Seat height 16”
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Maple

Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, France 1950
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural carved oak settee is designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The design duo is known for their sculptural, crafted solid oak furniture. This comfortable sofa has an interestin...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Modern Sofa, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish Modern sofa attributed to Svend Skipper, 1950, with earthy multicolor striped upholstery on teak legs and with sculptural teak hand rests.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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, meticulously restored to its former glory. Its distincti...
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1950s Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan

Restored 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Settee w/ Barkcloth Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this Five-strand rattan sectional setee features square pretzel arms and the classic stacked rattan base. This settee features original red bark...
Category

1950s American Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan

Maison Jansen Rare Stamped Silver Leaf Settee in Black Raw Silk
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and elegant Directoire style silver leaf settee with black raw silk upholstery on tufted back, seat and padded arms, France, 1950s. This settee was likely designed as a spe...
Category

1950s French Directoire Vintage Settees

Materials

Silk, Wood

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Orignal production iconic Marshmallow Sofa designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson Office therefore attributed to George Nelson. Manufactured by Herman Miller and signed who...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English vintage giltwood love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee" mid 20th century in date. It is of clover leaf outline and has four individual seats with...
Category

1950s English Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Hans J. Wegner "JH 555" Pair of Oak Settees for Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of settees by designer Hans J. Wegner for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Model no. "JH555". Early examples in quarter sewn oak, possibly the first production. They have been r...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but it is in very ...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

ISA Bergamo, Settee, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and light pink fabric settee, designed and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. 14.5" seat height
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee by Niels Vodder, Circa 1950's
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare example of the stunning, sculptural settee by Danish design pioneer Finn Juhl. The NV-53 is named after its cabinetmaker, Niels Vodder, and the year of its design, 1953. Its b...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Joseph Inco, Settee, Iron, Mohair Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and beige mohair fabric settee, designed by Joseph Inco and produced by INCO, USA, 1950s. 15.5" seat height
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Iron

Restored Vintage Paul Laszlo Rattan Three Strand Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1948 Paul Laszlo three-strand sectional settee featuring three-strand staple-shaped arms and arched bases. 1940, United States We only purchase and sell only the ...
Category

1950s American Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Elizabeth" Settee, Leather, Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black leather and rosewood settee, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, 1950s.
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Joseph Inco, Settee, Iron, Mohair Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and beige mohair fabric settee, designed by Joseph Inco and produced by INCO, USA, 1950s. 16" seat height Recently upholstered, show...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Iron

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s. Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Teak

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair for Isa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid Mid-Century Modern armchair, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for Edizioni ISA, Bergamo. The armchair has been restored and has a new light ivory velvet upholstery.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Casa e Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair produced by Casa e Giardino in the style of Gio Ponti, the upholstery needs to be redone, while the structure is robust and solid.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Wing back settee or sofa, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and coveted settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, circa 1950s, with reupholstered white bouclé fabric cushions, refinished elm frames with incredible wood grain, sig...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Mid Century two-seater sofa in lilac leatherette and iron
Located in Premariacco, IT
Modern two-seater sofa made of lilac-colored skai (leatherette) and iron frame with height-adjustable feet. Vibrant and modern color, adaptable anywhere. Despite its age it has bee...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Iron

Restored 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Settee w/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this Five-strand rattan Sectional Setee features square pretzel arms and the classic stacked rattan base. 1950, United States We only purchase...
Category

1950s American Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan

Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut
Located in Stamford, CT
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut Johannes Andersen for Trensum Møbelfabrik Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Walnut and Fabric Curvaceou...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Fledermaus Seating Group by Josef Hoffmann Ex. by Wittmann Wien
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann ex. by Wittmann Wien circa 1950. Original vintage condition with signs of use. Sofa: wxdxh 119x50x74 seat height 44cm Armchair: wxdxh 56x50...
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1950s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Settees

Materials

Beech

Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of iconic armchairs designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Cantù. Very elegant and comfortable, with upholstery redone in recent years but new upholstery is recommended.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Grete Jalk Sofa in Teak for France & Daverkosen Danish Mid-Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Grete Jalk sofa for France & Daverkosen Denmark, circa 1955 Teak frame, upholstery. Measures: 80.5" W x 30.5" D x 32" H 'John Stuart Inc' distributors label attached to inte...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Italian Two-Seater Red Sofa, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, Att. Gio Ponti, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Italian two-seater red sofa, produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, Att. Gio Ponti. Rare and elegant 1950s Italian sofa produced by I.S.A. of Bergamo, a company for which Gio Ponti worked fo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s. The upholstery has been redone in velvet.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare pair of settees designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Settees feature an armless profile complete with two mahogany "sled" like legs. These occasionally come up in so...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bentwood

2 Seats Sofa /Settee in the Style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and original vintage sofa designed in the 1950s and attributed to the craftsmanship of Paolo Buffa, of fine Italian manufacture. It features sculpted sinuous hardwood arms with sleek and delicate legs. They rise on the armrests taking a very soft bend, which seems to echo those of a very gentle and sinuous tree branch. The seat is very comfortable, The backrest is very high precisely to give a unique comfort to the sitter. Reupholstered in a neutral grey tone. Paolo Buffa was an Italian architect and designer best known for his designs of mid-century furniture. Characterised by a melding of tradition and modernity, he used a combination of low-profile, rectilinear, and hardwood forms to produce his most classic pieces. Born in 1903 in Milan, Italy, Buffa studied at the Polytechnic Institute of Milan before working for the prominent Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. After opening a firm with his frequent collaborator Antonio Cassi Ramelli...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1950's Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1950’s cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in lightly restored condition with fully buttoned base and solid walnut turned feet...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Beech, Oak

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs by Isa Bergamo, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Margherita model armchair with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, upholstery in good condition, spring cushions. The velvet is original ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Finn Juhl Japan Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: France & Søn, Denmark, 1953 Material: teak, upholstery, brass Size: 50 w × 27.5 d × 28 h inches Description: Metal manufacturer's label to back stretcher ‘Fd Charle...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

NV53 Two Seater Sofa by Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
An NV53 two-seater sofa designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 and made by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Denmark, shortly after 1953. The frame is carved out of the highest quality teak w...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Teak

George Nakashima Settee with American Bison Hide Cushions
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Nakashima's settee is a design lover's dream. Simple wood craftmanship at its finest. The cushions are custom and crafted of thick and soft bison hide. Each is generously filled with feathers for a most comfortable seat. We love how the chocolate brown bison hide complements the American cherry wood. This two-seat settee is incredibly handsome and destined for an equally beautiful room. Details Manufacturer Nakashima Studio, USA Date 1954 Dimensions 48 W × 35 D × 30.75 H x 15 SH in Material Cherry, American Bison...
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1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Settees

Materials

Fur, Cherry

Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, iron, brass, Italy, 1950s This eccentric sofa features an interesting composition. The seating area and the backrest are organically sha...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass, Iron

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Two Seater Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze two seater settee by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The settee has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has one rounded support at the middle of the sofa and a stretcher that runs the length of the piece. The arm rests carry the same curved detail with double bronze tubing. This piece has been newly reroped. All Walter Lamb patio furniture at DEN has been restored with the utmost attention to the designer’s original specifications. We rope all seating...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Bronze

Vintage, New and Antique Settees

Vintage, new and antique settees are a smart and stylish choice for adding more seating to a room.

Settees first appeared in 17th-century Europe. A very famous settee, known as the Knole settee, was actually used by a monarch in South East England to receive visitors. This seating furniture was often part of a set that included matching chairs. While settees were popular in parlors, you could also find similar seating, such as daybeds and chaises longues (both of which derive from the settee, as does the chesterfield), where you might relax with guests in your home.

Today, a settee is still furniture that invites socializing. They’re common in living rooms and other shared areas because they allow you to cozy up to someone and have a conversation with them.

Settees are typically small seats that can fit two or more people, but they aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. Settees often have a backrest for optimal support and are frequently upholstered.

Are you looking to add more seating to an entertainment room but working with limited space? We promise that your vintage settee will look great next to your coffee table in your main seating area. You can also add a settee to your mudroom so that guests have a comfortable spot to sit down and take off their shoes. If you have a small space in your home that you’re still figuring out how to use, add a settee to turn it into a comfortable reading nook. They work in bedrooms too; a tufted settee designed by Danish modernist Finn Juhl makes perfect sense at the foot of your bed.

Most settees come with an upholstered seat, but you can find variations that aren’t upholstered. There are antique wood settees and benches that will look right at home in a rustic decor.

The backrest is an important consideration when choosing a settee. You can find pieces with low seat backs that look discreet and don’t provide a lot of support. If you want more support, we recommend choosing a settee with a high back.

A settee with a high back can become a statement piece, especially if you choose an item with a unique upholstery print or decorative frame.<a href=https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/settees/style/victorian/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Victorian settees are ideal for introducing an air of sophistication to your living room. These pieces often feature frames of walnut or mahogany, a seat upholstered in chintz fabric (Victorians appreciated that the glazed finish made it easy to wipe clean) and sculptural hand-carved cabriole legs.

If you want something that feels more contemporary or will work better with your mid-century modern side tables and lounge chair, consider Space Age settees or mid-century modern versions. In your main seating area, tie the elements together with a large rug. (Find more tips on how to arrange furniture here.)

On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage, new and antique settees from different eras to match any furniture style.

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