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Gilded Age American Neo-Gothic Carved Settee in Mahogany, circa 1890
Gilded Age American Neo-Gothic Carved Settee in Mahogany, circa 1890

Gilded Age American Neo-Gothic Carved Settee in Mahogany, circa 1890

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An exceptionally beautiful settee with upholstered seat and carved mahogany frame embellished with acanthus and fleur-de-lys motifs, carved scroll arms and escargot feet.

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Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820
English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820

English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany camel back settee with flanking scrolled brass tacked arms, removable cushion, carved floral knees, and terminating on trifod splayed feet.

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1820s English George III Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee
19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee

19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and rare English 19th Century Victorian mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to head) Lovers or Kissing Settee, The rounded arched crests over S-shaped arms with lion mask termin...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany

Settee 3-Seat Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Upholstered in Horsehair
Settee 3-Seat Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Upholstered in Horsehair

Settee 3-Seat Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Upholstered in Horsehair

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

This handsome settee is in rare original condition retaining all the original timber and horsehair stuffings.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Walnut Settee
Georgian Walnut Settee

Georgian Walnut Settee

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine early George III walnut settee of very graphic form, the square back over deep seat having gentle scrolled arms, the square legs with original brass castors and having dramatic ...

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1760s English George III Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Federal Style Upholstered Settee
Federal Style Upholstered Settee

Federal Style Upholstered Settee

Located in Dallas, TX

Federal Style Upholstered Settee, Reeded Mahogany Frame with Gilded Acanthus Leaf & Swans.

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19th Century American Federal Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany

Charles X Style Settee
Charles X Style Settee

Charles X Style Settee

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Charles X style settee with mahogany veneers with burl veneered top rail and striped upholstery with brass tack nailhead trim.

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19th Century Charles X Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Brass

Liberty & Co Slatted Settee
Liberty & Co Slatted Settee

Liberty & Co Slatted Settee

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

An elegant Arts and Crafts slatted settee with arched ends and caped feet in mahogany.

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany

19th C. French Louis XV Style Mahogany and Needlepoint Tapestry Settee
19th C. French Louis XV Style Mahogany and Needlepoint Tapestry Settee

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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Mid-19th Century American Louis XV Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut

Biedermeier Settee, Germany, circa 1830
Biedermeier Settee, Germany, circa 1830

Biedermeier Settee, Germany, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier settee veneered in mahogany and accented with fine string inlay along the frame.

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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique British Colonial Settee or Couch
Antique British Colonial Settee or Couch

Antique British Colonial Settee or Couch

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century West Indies British colonial settee handcrafted with mahogany in classic elegant form with carved ocean inspired motifs, rolled arms and carved and turned legs.

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19th Century Caribbean Anglo-Indian Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Sheraton Style Three-Seat Settee
Antique Sheraton Style Three-Seat Settee

Antique Sheraton Style Three-Seat Settee

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Finely carved three-seat shield backs with a darker carved wheat sheaf motif at top of the curving openwork splats. The arms with carved bell flowers. Raised on front cabriole legs w...

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19th Century Sheraton Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Gothic Gilded Bergamo Velvet Settee
19th Century Gothic Gilded Bergamo Velvet Settee

19th Century Gothic Gilded Bergamo Velvet Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This large settee sofa is recovered in Bergamo Corded Velvet with brush trim. The gilded legs in the Victorian/Gothic pattern are stunning. Great condition!

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Dutch Marquetry Empire Settee, circa 1825
Dutch Marquetry Empire Settee, circa 1825

Dutch Marquetry Empire Settee, circa 1825

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Offers mahogany frame with inlays in satinwood of flowers and foliage along back crest, "S" scroll arms and slipper feet. Features upholstered seat, back and inside and outside arms....

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19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Cotton, Twill, Upholstery, Satinwood, Kingwood, Mahogany

Carved Chinese Chippendale Settee  This is a charming piece
Carved Chinese Chippendale Settee  This is a charming piece

Carved Chinese Chippendale Settee This is a charming piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Carved Chinese Chippendale Settee This is a charming piece, the frame has a curved shape with carved back supports and top rail matching the chunky carved cabriole legs The settee ...

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19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century French Empire style handcrafted gilt bronze mahogany framed upholstered settee / sofa. The settee features four straight mahogany legs, the front two of which are set on...

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features remarkable and fine carvings throughout, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, cabriol...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

19th Century Triple Ball & Claw Armchair Style Settee Bench Sofa Chippendale
19th Century Triple Ball & Claw Armchair Style Settee Bench Sofa Chippendale

19th Century Triple Ball & Claw Armchair Style Settee Bench Sofa Chippendale

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Rockaway, NJ

19th Century triple ball & claw armchair style settee bench sofa chippendale.

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19th Century American Chippendale Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Jugendstil Settee with Ebony, Birch and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Jugendstil Settee with Ebony, Birch and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Jugendstil Settee with Ebony, Birch and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Located in New York, NY

A solid mahogany loveseat with ebony, birch and mother-of-pearl inlays, this piece is part of a suit which included the aforementioned Armchairs. Created at the beginning of the twen...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Birch, Ebony, Mahogany

Large 19th Century English William IV Settee Attributed To Gillows Of Lancaster
Large 19th Century English William IV Settee Attributed To Gillows Of Lancaster

Large 19th Century English William IV Settee Attributed To Gillows Of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine and substantial late Regency early William IV mahogany three seater sofa attributed to Gillows of Lancaster in the Grecian manner. Standing on four large bulbous style tu...

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Carved Mahogany Window Seat
Early 20th Century Carved Mahogany Window Seat

Early 20th Century Carved Mahogany Window Seat

Located in Miami, FL

An unusual early 20th century Adam style carved mahogany window seat, having serpentine back and seat with scrolled out-swept arms, decorated with roundels, paterae and acanthus leav...

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Early 20th Century French Adam Style Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details
Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details

Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details

Located in King's Lynn, GB

A superb example of antique French Empire craftsmanship, this early 19th-century carved flame mahogany sofa showcases the strong, symbolic design language of the period. The shaped b...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Recamier with Flanking Lion Medallions, Circa 1810
English Regency Mahogany Recamier with Flanking Lion Medallions, Circa 1810

English Regency Mahogany Recamier with Flanking Lion Medallions, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency mahogany upholstered recamier with fluted scrolled inward arms, flanking lion medallions, carved molded reeded skirt, and terminating on the original winged lions paw...

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1810s English Regency Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany  tapestry Upholstered parlor suite, 6 pieces
Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany  tapestry Upholstered parlor suite, 6 pieces

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany tapestry Upholstered parlor suite, 6 pieces

Located in Houston, TX

A grand salon suite comprising a settee, four arm chairs and one side chair Each finely detailed with a crest rail centering a ribbon- tied berried branch and wreath pendant above a...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Biedermeier Style Open Armchair in Orchid Botanical Silk
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Style Open Armchair in Orchid Botanical Silk

Early 20th Century Biedermeier Style Open Armchair in Orchid Botanical Silk

Located in Lomita, CA

This beautiful pair is quite collectible, and it makes a wonderful complement to the maple or mahogany settee, reimagined and re-upholstered and also offered here.

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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Maple, Silk

Very Nice Upholstered Sofa
Very Nice Upholstered Sofa

Very Nice Upholstered Sofa

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good cream plush upholstered two seater couch with a mahogany frame, with curved arms and standing on small cabriole legs. In overall very nice condition. 36" high 57" wide ...

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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Settle Sofa Quilted Golden Birch Swedish, 19th Century Couch Settle
Biedermeier Settle Sofa Quilted Golden Birch Swedish, 19th Century Couch Settle

Biedermeier Settle Sofa Quilted Golden Birch Swedish, 19th Century Couch Settle

Located in Lewes, England

Beautiful and very unusual 19th century Swedish antique Biedermeier settle sofa in top grade quilted golden birch in a deep French polish finish with lovely carved detail. It has de...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Russian Empire Period Neoclassical Salon Suite
19th Century Russian Empire Period Neoclassical Salon Suite

19th Century Russian Empire Period Neoclassical Salon Suite

Located in Forney, TX

Featuring exquisite quality and craftsmanship, exceptionally executed design, crafted of solid mahogany with elaborately hand carved giltwood decoration, the settee - sofa loveseat h...

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood

Art Nouveau Salon Suite by Gauthier-Poinsignon
Art Nouveau Salon Suite by Gauthier-Poinsignon

Art Nouveau Salon Suite by Gauthier-Poinsignon

By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon

Located in Hanover, MA

Period French Art Nouveau salon suite consisting of a solid molded, ribbed and carved "aux pavots" settee and pair of side chairs in mahogany by Camille Gauthier & Paul Poinsignon wi...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

1 of 2 Vintage Victorian Style Restored Brown Leather Club Sofas Coil Sprung
1 of 2 Vintage Victorian Style Restored Brown Leather Club Sofas Coil Sprung

1 of 2 Vintage Victorian Style Restored Brown Leather Club Sofas Coil Sprung

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 lovely restored vintage Victorian club sofas This auction is for the second sofa which was made to match the original Victorian one in o...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chairback Settee
Georgian Mahogany Chairback Settee

Georgian Mahogany Chairback Settee

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine George III mahogany triple chair back settee, the foliate and scroll carved crest over three pierced carved splats with foliate and rocaille carving, the shaped arms simil...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts
Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts

Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts

Located in Dayton, OH

A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1810. Features a bowback frame with cross banding. Sloped arms lead to reeded supports in front of remarkable three-di...

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1810s Federal Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Barrel Back Parlor Suite Settee Chairs
Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Barrel Back Parlor Suite Settee Chairs

Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Barrel Back Parlor Suite Settee Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Charming 19th Century English Regency Parlor Suite. Features a barrel back form with flared arms. The set is made from mahogany with a foliate inlaid interlaced back, satinwood cro...

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19th Century Regency Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany

1920s Art Deco Period Mahogany Salon Set with Settee and Barrel Back Chairs
1920s Art Deco Period Mahogany Salon Set with Settee and Barrel Back Chairs

1920s Art Deco Period Mahogany Salon Set with Settee and Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This circa 1920s mahogany Art Deco salon set with lemonwood and sycamore inlay includes a settee and two club chairs.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Sycamore

French Empire Sofa Bench Settee
French Empire Sofa Bench Settee

French Empire Sofa Bench Settee

$6,000Sale Price|38% Off

French Empire Sofa Bench Settee

Located in New York, NY

French Empire settee late 19th century 1870- 1890. Ebonized mahogany frame, French polished (Black) with captivating carved female heads under armrest, legs terminating into animal...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Sofa
Victorian Mahogany Sofa

Victorian Mahogany Sofa

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very nice mahogany deep buttoned cameo backed settee,couch, standing on cabriole legs with original aqua plush upholstery, replacement castors, in overall excellent condition. 32"...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)
Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)

Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)

Located in Leimen, DE

This resplendent sofa is a testament to the timeless allure of classic design, meticulously constructed with a frame of mahogany. The attention to detail in this settee is truly spe...

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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Bronze

Superb Quality Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Sofa Settee Manner of Francois Linke
Superb Quality Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Sofa Settee Manner of Francois Linke

Superb Quality Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Sofa Settee Manner of Francois Linke

By François Linke

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Discover the epitome of French luxury with this exquisite Louis XVI style bronze-mounted sofa settee, crafted in the distinguished manner of the legendary furniture maker François Li...

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Bronze

A Very Rare L Irish Two Seater Settee In the Manner of 'Butlers of Dublin'
A Very Rare L Irish Two Seater Settee In the Manner of 'Butlers of Dublin'

A Very Rare L Irish Two Seater Settee In the Manner of 'Butlers of Dublin'

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare late 19th Century Irish well figured mahogany two seater settee in the manner of 'Butlers of Dublin'.

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19th Century Irish Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Josef Maria Olbrich Music Room Settee Cabinet Darmstadt Germany made c.1900
Josef Maria Olbrich Music Room Settee Cabinet Darmstadt Germany made c.1900

Josef Maria Olbrich Music Room Settee Cabinet Darmstadt Germany made c.1900

By Joseph Maria Olbrich

Located in Vienna, AT

Gorgeous Art Nouveau music room settee with cabinet of finest manufacturing quality.

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Other

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid three piece suite
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid three piece suite

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid three piece suite

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid three piece suite, consisting of a quality mahogany inlaid settee, arm chair and a pair of side chairs with open arms, turned tapering front...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid settee sofa which has a pretty inlaid shaped top rail, lovely inlaid shaped splats, shaped open arms, newly recovered seat, standing on square taper...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Other

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid settee sofa which has a lovely inlaid shaped top rail, lovely inlaid shaped splats, shaped open arms, newly recovered seat, standing on square taper...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Other

Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV
Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV

Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large drawing room sofa. An English, mahogany two seat settee with show frame, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.

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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century French Mahogany Sofa, George Jacob Manner, Circa 1796-1825
18th Century French Mahogany Sofa, George Jacob Manner, Circa 1796-1825

18th Century French Mahogany Sofa, George Jacob Manner, Circa 1796-1825

By Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Firenze, IT

Hand-carved from solid mahogany, this settee showcases exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

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18th Century French Directoire Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery, Wood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Among the range of fancy chairs was the 'Minnie Palmer' with an elegant light frame inlaid with marquetry; the 'Irving' chair made in inlaid mahogany; the 'Mexican' lounge (settee) a...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

George III Triple-chairback Settee, England, Early 19th Century
George III Triple-chairback Settee, England, Early 19th Century

George III Triple-chairback Settee, England, Early 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional settee is ornately carved, its splats formed by a repeated Prince-of-Wales three-feather heraldic motif. Sitting on 9 slender legs, the line of its open backrest jau...

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Early 19th Century Antique Mahogany Settee

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Antique Mahogany Settee For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique mahogany settee available at 1stDibs. An antique mahogany settee — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique mahogany settee you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique mahogany settee, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Empire styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique mahogany settee that is appealing in its simplicity, but Georges Jacob, Kaare Klint and Rud Rasmussen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Mahogany Settee?

An antique mahogany settee can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,250, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $117,006.

Finding the Right Settees for You

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.