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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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Arnold Madsen Attribution, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige floral-embroidered fabric and wood settee or sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Design attributed to Arnold Madsen.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.5"H x 49.7...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Curved Settee in the manner of Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Long Island City, NY
Italian curved settee with box pleats in the manner of Cesare Lacca, newly reupholstered.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Materials
Cotton, 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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Biedermeier Settee, circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant ash wood settee featuring openwork side panels and a straight, accentuated backrest adorned with fine inlay decoration. Upholstered in a simple, neutral fabric that enhances ...
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Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Settees
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Loveseat c. 1960's
Located in Long Island City, NY
Danish Mid Century Modern Loveseat by Frits Henningsen. Newly reupholstered in Newly reupholstered with Kvadrat blended boucle navy fabric with contrast light blue piping.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition as webbing been repla...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
