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What is a bench sofa called?
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A bench sofa is sometimes called a settee. However, you can also simply refer to it as a bench sofa. Both terms refer to an upholstered furnishing with a long seat and either an open back or a low backrest. Shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary settees and other sofas on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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19th C. French Louis XV Style Mahogany and Needlepoint Tapestry Settee
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Louis XV style Settee features walnut frame with carved foliate, floral and scroll decoration; upholstered in pictorial needlepoint tapestry depicting courting scene in gard...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Louis XV Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
$2,450 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Nouveau Style Wicker Settee / Tete-a-Tete in Natural Finish
Located in Nashua, NH
A rare early wicker settee also known as a Tete-Tete that is attributed to the Wakefield Rattan Company of Wakefield, Massachusetts. It was designed in the late 19th C. and is done i...
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Settees
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Reed, Wood
Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Oxblood Red Mid Century
Located in Tyler, TX
TIMELESS Vintage Mid-Century English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 3-Seat Sofa Oxblood Red
PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~upholste...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Napoleon III Style Settee With Skirted Base
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Compact upholstered settee in the Napoleon III style, featuring a rounded back, flared arms, and tailored silhouette. Upholstered in a geometric patterned fabric with a full fringe s...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Settees
Materials
Upholstery
Two Seater Sofa made in England by George Smith LTD, England 1999
By George Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage two seater sofa designed and manufactured in England by George Smith LTD.
The sofa is hand-made in the old fashion way, solid wood, metal springs, the cushions are plush wit...
Category
1990s English Art Deco Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Walnut Window Bench Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Southampton, NJ
A solid walnut Mid-Century Modern window bench or settee attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Lithe line design constructed of fully restored walnut frame with new fine scale can...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
