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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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20th Century, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Daybed mod. Califfo
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Oxblood Red Mid Century
Located in Tyler, TX
TIMELESS Vintage English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 4-Seat Sofa Oxblood Red
PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~upholstery is "oxblo...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
French Louis XV Green Damask Settee
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Cent) gilt settee with light green damask upholstery (See also: matching armchair 032770D)
Antique condition.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Damask
Modern Danish 1950s Sofa with Stained Birch Frame by Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Frits Henningsen is famous for his Classic sofa designs most of which were produced between 1935 and late 1940s. This sofa is supposedly one of his later designs a with sharper and m...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Continental Neoclassical Painted Settee with Orientalist Scenes, c. 1830
Located in Savannah, GA
Continental Neoclassical carved, painted, and parcel‑gilt settee with vasiform backs painted with Orientalist oil scenes, circa 1830. The scrolling frame with downswept arms and tape...
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Antique 1830s Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Adoni Sofa in Dark Blue Wool with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Adoni Sofa is a striking and beautifully prominent piece of furniture, with biscuit tufting that demonstrates fine skill of contemporary craft. Shown he...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
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