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Antique Setee

Pair of Vintage Crewlwork Setee Pads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing seat pads are in fine condition and were probably custom-made for a long antique settle bench. The backing is in a old cotton blue linen. The condition are very good. S...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Setee

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Textile

Pair of Antique Crewlwork Setee Pads
Pair of Vintage Crewlwork Setee Pads
$895 / set
H 1 in W 44 in D 15 in
French Early 20th Regency Style Wood Scroll Arms Sofa or Setee
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Regency style with fluted scrolled wood arms sofa or setee. Reupholstered.
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Early 20th Century French Regency Revival Antique Setee

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Mahogany

Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Setee, Late 1800s A
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade mahogany quilted veneers. It featur...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Setee

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Setee, Late 1800s A
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Setee, Late 1800s A
$4,339 Sale Price
36% Off
H 39.38 in W 70.48 in D 27.56 in

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Antique Hand Painted Wood Setee with Open Fret Work & Plaid Upholstery
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Unicorn hand painted Setee of unknown European origins. Stately yet accessible piece will fit in
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Early 20th Century European Gustavian Antique Setee

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Italian Hand Painted Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand Painted Italian Setee. New Upholstery
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Setee

Materials

Wood, Silk, Upholstery

Antique Italian Hand Painted  Settee
Italian Hand Painted  Settee
H 35 in W 58 in D 33 in
Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Secessionist Bentwood 3 Piece Suite, 1900
By Gustav Siegel, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York, NY
1900 Wold Expo. The Setee and Chairs have been reupholstered with Backhausen Fabrick.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Setee

Materials

Brass

Pierre Chareau '1883-1950, ' Settee and Two Armchairs in Walnut, Early 1920s
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Bern, CH
Walnut Setee "MP174BIS," re-upholstered in velours de soie, by Pierre Chareau, designed circa
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1920s Art Deco Antique Setee

Napoleon III Setee
Located in New York, NY
Curved back setee with turned arms.
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19th Century French Antique Setee

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Setee
Napoleon III Setee
H 23 in W 53 in D 32 in
Napoleon III Setee
Located in New York, NY
Small Napoleon III setee with turned arms and a curved back.
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19th Century French Antique Setee

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Wood

Napoleon III Setee
Napoleon III Setee
H 36 in W 50 in D 24 in
Napoleon III Setee
Located in New York, NY
Small Napoleon III setee with curved arms. Built in back and seat cushion.
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19th Century French Antique Setee

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Wood

Napoleon III Setee
Napoleon III Setee
H 36 in W 54 in D 25 in
Napoleon III Small Setee
Located in New York, NY
Curved back Napoleon III setee.
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19th Century French Antique Setee

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Small Setee
Napoleon III Small Setee
H 31 in W 55 in D 30 in
1910-1920 ADIRONDACK SETEE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE AND GREAT FORM ADIRONDACK SETEE WOVEN RATTAN BACK AND SEAT GREAT CONDITION.
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19th Century American Antique Setee

Materials

Rattan

1910-1920 ADIRONDACK  SETEE
1910-1920 ADIRONDACK  SETEE
H 40 in W 43 in D 30 in
French 19thC Napoleon III Setee
Located in New York, NY
Classic Napoleon III setee with a tufted curved back. The circular legs are on casters for easy
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19th Century French Antique Setee

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Wood

French 19thC Napoleon III Setee
French 19thC Napoleon III Setee
H 34 in W 49 in D 25 in
19THC NEW ENGLAND UPHOLSTERED SETEE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC RARE FORM NEW ENGLAND SETEE- UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC HOMSPUN LINEN WITH DOWN&FEATHER CUSHION
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19th Century American Antique Setee

Materials

Wood

Setee Louis Seize Carved Pink Bench
By Louis Seize
Located in Sofia, BG
Louis Seize bench, 18th-19th century massive hardwood frame, richly carved in the bas-relief, gold leaf, turquoise version later, freestanding papered with pink fabric cover, height ...
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Early 1900s French Baroque Antique Setee

Setee Louis Seize Carved Pink Bench
H 37.8 in W 59.85 in D 27.56 in
Napoleon III Setee Covered In Belgian Linen
Located in New York, NY
Turned arm Napoleon III setee. Center tufted back cushion. Curved brown legs. Very comfortable.
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19th Century French Antique Setee

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Art Nouveau Setee with Iris Inlay
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Mahogany upholstered setee or couch with graceful legs, carved and fruitwood inlays depicting
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19th Century French Antique Setee

Early 19th C Louis XVI Style Setee
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Early 19th C Louis XVI Style Setee with loose seat cushion, natural wood frame. Sold As
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19th Century French Antique Setee

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Early 19th C Louis  XVI Style  Setee
Early 19th C Louis  XVI Style  Setee
H 37.5 in W 52 in D 27 in
19THC SHAKER STYLE SETEE WITH ORIGINAL BLUE/GREY PAINT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL BLUE/GREY PAINTED SETEE ( SHAKER STYLE)THE SURFACE IS ALIGATORED AND IS IN PRISTINE
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19th Century American Antique Setee

Materials

Pine, Linen

Vintage Coastal 19th Century Brazil Mahogany Caned Setee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal settee. A brilliant 19th Century piece in Brazilian Mahogany with inset cane panels. Gorgeous striped Colefax and Fowler Down filled cushion. Acquired from ...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Setee

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Cane, Mahogany

19THC ORIGINAL BLACK PAINTED SETEE FROM NEW ENGLAND
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL BLACK OVER RED PAINTED SETTLE,FROM NEW ENGLAND WITH BAMBOO STYLE WINSOR LEGS-GREAT FORM ,SPINDLE BACK AND FOUR AND FOUR CONTAINED LEGS ,GREAT SIMPLE NEW ENGLAND STYLE
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19th Century American Antique Setee

Materials

Wood

19THC SHAKER STYLE SETEE/BENCH IN ORGINAL BLUE/GREY PAINT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL BLUE/GREY ALIGATORED PAINTED SETEE OR BENCH IN A SHAKER STYLE WOVEN TAPE SEAT.THE
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19th Century American Antique Setee

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Pine

19THC ADDRONDACK LOG BENCH OR SETEE WITH HOMSPUN CUSHION
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC LOG BENCH WITH ORIGINAL BARK COVERED IN GREAT CONDITION FOUND IN PENNSYLVANIA
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19th Century American Antique Setee

Materials

Wood

Antique French Provincial Bird Motif Mahogany Setee in Original Blush Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian French Provincial Bird Motif Mahogany Tufted Settee in Original Blush Velvet Antique Victorian Rococo settee, mahogany, original upholstery, triple arched back wi...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Setee

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

19THC GINNY LIND STYLE SETTEE ON CASTERS IN LINEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC GINNY LIND STYLE SETEE UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC HOMSPUN LINEN WITH ORIGINAL PORCELAIN CASTERS IN
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19th Century American Antique Setee

Materials

Walnut, Linen

Leather Settee, France, 1890
Located in New York, NY
1890 French leather with brass stud detailing setee Angled side arms Spindle legs and arms New
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1890s French Antique Setee

Materials

Leather

Leather Settee, France, 1890
Leather Settee, France, 1890
H 27 in W 69 in D 35 in
19th Century Upholstered Bobbin Settee, England
Located in New York, NY
19th century English classic 19thc English setee with bobbin turned legs on casters Bobbin arms
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Early 19th Century English Antique Setee

19THC MAMMY ROCKER/SETTLE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED AND STENCILED MAMMY ROCKER THESE ROCKING SETEES WERE USED FOR MOTHER
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19th Century American Antique Setee

Materials

Wood

19THC MAMMY ROCKER/SETTLE
19THC MAMMY ROCKER/SETTLE
H 24 in W 62 in D 16 in
Daybed with Rattan Top
Located in Chicago, IL
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19th Century Antique Setee

Materials

Cane

Daybed with Rattan Top
Daybed with Rattan Top
H 27 in W 78 in D 30 in
RARE & EARLY 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED WINDSOR SETTLE/BENCH
Located in Los Angeles, CA
IS FROM A NEW ENGLAND COLLECTION AND IS IN GREAT AS FOUND CONDITION.THIS IS A VERY UNUSUAL SETEE.
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19th Century American Antique Setee

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Setee
Located in San Marino, CA
Swedish gilded settee, Gustavian in period and style, turned and tapered back and legs with an upholstered seat. Made of Pine. Excellent antique condition, re-polished, with no signi...
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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Antique Setee

Materials

Pine

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Setee
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Setee
H 34.5 in W 77 in D 26 in
Vintage Belgian Linen Upholstered Armless Settee, Italy, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century French armless setee. Spindle detailing along base of back. Newly reupholstered in
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19th Century Italian Antique Setee

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Old Style Settee
Located in Pasadena, TX
strips Very sturdy and durable setee
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Early 20th Century Antique Setee

Vintage Old Style Settee
Vintage Old Style Settee
H 42 in W 42 in D 28 in
Louis XVI Style 19th Century Hand-Carved Giltwood Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XVI style setee, of carved giltwood, having a reed-and-ribbon carved frame. Its arching
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Setee

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Venetian 3 seat Setee
Located in Natchez, MS
Green painted with blue floral motif on a 19th c Venetian cane setee with cane seat and panels in
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19th Century Italian Antique Setee

Materials

Wood, Paint

Venetian 3 seat Setee
Venetian 3 seat Setee
H 33 in W 72 in D 22 in
George II Walnut Setee
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A George II walnut chairback settee with finely carved crestrail and backsplats. Also with blind fret carving on the seat rail and the front legs
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Setee

Materials

Walnut

George II Walnut Setee
George II Walnut Setee
H 37 in W 57 in D 22.5 in
Louis Phillip Leather Tuffed Setee
Located in Hudson, NY
A small Louis Phillip tuffed Red Leather setee.
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19th Century French Antique Setee

Materials

Leather

Louis Phillip Leather Tuffed Setee
Louis Phillip Leather Tuffed Setee
H 45 in W 50 in D 32 in
1920's Ivory Lacquered Setee
Located in New York, NY
1920's Ivory Lacquered Setee, newly lacquered and reupholstered in khaki cotton fabric
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Early 20th Century French Antique Setee

1920's Ivory Lacquered Setee
1920's Ivory Lacquered Setee
H 31 in W 50 in D 22 in
Italian Walnut Setee and Bench
Located in Natchez, MS
Fabulous Italian Walnut Shaped Back Setee wlith 17th c Tapestry and Matching stool
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19th Century Italian Antique Setee

Materials

Walnut

Italian Walnut Setee and Bench
Italian Walnut Setee and Bench
H 47 in W 49 in D 24 in
Wild Chinese Opium Den Setee
Located in Pasadena, CA
Lavishly detailed with dragons etc decoration, done with crisp carving and a great color.
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Early 20th Century Antique Setee

Wild Chinese Opium Den Setee
Wild Chinese Opium Den Setee
H 50 in W 60 in D 25 in
19th C French Giltwood Setee
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Very pretty little settee with great caarving and wonderful patina on the gilt finish
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19th Century French Antique Setee

Materials

Wood

19th C French Giltwood Setee
19th C French Giltwood Setee
H 34 in W 49 in D 20 in
czech setee in viennese style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
solid bent-wood body and upholstered seat and back
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Early 20th Century Antique Setee

czech setee in viennese style
czech setee in viennese style
H 30.25 in W 55 in D 19.5 in
Primitive Italian Setee , Circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a massive settee from italy in beautiful italian oak.
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19th Century Italian Antique Setee

Materials

Wood

Setee with Pair of Matching Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Two Walnut Chairs and Matching Setee Setee Dimentions 61"W x 30"H x
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Early 20th Century French Antique Setee

An Irish Double Chair Back Setee
Located in New York, NY
A fine mid 18th century George II double chair back settee. The shaped top rail with carved foliate decoration. The double splats with intertwining c-scrolls, diamonds and a double e...
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18th Century and Earlier Irish Antique Setee

An Irish Double Chair Back Setee
An Irish Double Chair Back Setee
H 38.8 in W 47.8 in D 20.9 in
Elegant 19thC French LXVI Style Setee/Loveseat
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 19th Century French, LXVI Style Setee/Loveseat. Elegant carving, traditional lines and
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19th Century French Antique Setee

Materials

Walnut

Small French Louis XV Style Canape/Setee
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gracefully carved and painted two seater canape or small sofa. Seat depth is 22" at center.
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19th Century French Antique Setee

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Set of Chairs
Located in New York, NY
setee (2 chairs not pictured). Measurements are for setee, please call or email for detailed
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Early 20th Century Philippine Antique Setee

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Set of Chairs
Art Deco Set of Chairs
H 32 in W 55.5 in D 27 in
HIGH-BACK AMERICAN BENCH
Located in Los Angeles, CA
high-back american setee with storage under seats.
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19th Century American Antique Setee

HIGH-BACK AMERICAN BENCH
HIGH-BACK AMERICAN BENCH
H 61.5 in W 72 in D 19 in
18TH C WALNUT SETTEE W/ 17TH C TAPESTRY COVER
Located in Natchez, MS
18th c Walnut provencial setee with down cushion covered in 17th c. verdure tapestry. Great size.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Setee

Materials

Walnut

Nouveau period Parlor Set by Camille Gauthier
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Nouveau Parlor set by Camille Gauthier consisting of a Setee, 2 Armchairs and 2 Side chairs
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19th Century French Antique Setee

Materials

Mahogany

Queen Ann style high back settee
Located in Hudson, NY
A Queen Anne style high Back Setee, with scroll back and sides, with a scalloped apron. With a down
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19th Century English Antique Setee

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Queen Ann style high back settee
Queen Ann style high back settee
H 50.5 in W 60 in D 33 in
19th Century French Five Piece Parlor Suite
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
deep, 45 high/ setee 45 high, 25 deep,58 wide
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19th Century French Antique Setee

Materials

Giltwood

Regency Style Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Regency style upholstered setee with exposed hardwood frame, tapered fluted front legs
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Early 20th Century English Antique Setee

Materials

Hardwood, Silk, Upholstery

Regency Style Settee
Regency Style Settee
H 28 in W 50 in D 24 in
Pair of Fauteuils
Located in Lambertville, NJ
. Companion canape (setee) and pair of side chairs also available. Note
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Early 20th Century French Antique Setee

Pair of Fauteuils
Pair of Fauteuils
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 19 in
Set of Six 19th Century Carved French Salon Suite with Gilt Wood
Located in Pasadena, CA
. Chairs (seat height 17") 18.5" wide x 16"deep x 36" high. Setee (seat height 17") 21"deep x 36"high x
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Setee

Materials

Cane, Wood

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Light green Floral French Provincial square needlepoint pillow. Made of wool with an ivory cotton cloth backing. It is new and has never been used. Measures: 16 x 16 inches. Kindly ...
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1990s Chinese French Provincial Antique Setee

Materials

Wool

Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Guimard chandelier with nickel finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Antique Setee

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier
Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier
$3,087 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 9.85 in
Cocktail Side Table Modern Round Handmade Sculpted Blackened Waxed Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
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2010s American Modern Antique Setee

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Steel, Iron

Table with Faceted Edge Motif and Fluted Panel Legs, Italy, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular table in Oak veneers and solids. This stylish table has rich, beautiful Cognac color and a striking presence. The proportions are extremely pleasing and well balanced. ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Antique Setee

Materials

Oak

Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat.
By Trouvailles Furniture Inc.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat 20th century Regency style armchair from the cabinet maker Trouvailles, Watertown Massachusetts. It is black lacquered with go...
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20th Century American Regency Antique Setee

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat.
Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat.
$720 Sale Price
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H 35 in W 20 in D 22 in
Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mounted Mirror
Located in Oxford, GB
This beautifully crafted wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room whil...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Antique Setee

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mounted Mirror
Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mounted Mirror
$640 / item
H 20.48 in W 15.56 in D 1.78 in
19th Century Antique Italian Louis XV Style Natural Walnut Dining Table Ca 1890
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th Century Antique Italian Louis XV Style Natural Walnut Dining Table. Beautiful formal table with solid walnut shaped cabriole legs and apron, skillfully hand-carved details, thic...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Setee

Materials

Walnut

Antique Traditional Spanish Polychrome Wardrobe, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Polychrome wardrobe. By unknown artisan from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material: W...
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1930s Spanish Rustic Antique Setee

Materials

Wood

'Mole' Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil, 1960s, Signed
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare signed example of the 'Mole' sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, produced by OCA Brazil in the 1960s (see image gallery for a photo of the OCA stamp). This Mole sofa has an expansive am...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Setee

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Japanned Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A sleek black lacquer coffee table with Japanese lakeside scenes of cranes and bamboo in gold, with two sections of Japanese script, the inset panels mounted on a rectangular top ove...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Setee

Materials

Lacquer

Japanned Lacquered Coffee Table
Japanned Lacquered Coffee Table
$8,900
H 17 in W 48 in D 30 in
French 19th Century Massive Empire Gueridon
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A massive French white marble top Empire Gueridon made of mahogany. The solid pedestal base has a painted and gilt collar above three splayed feet, the whole raised on working caster...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Setee

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Massive Empire Gueridon
French 19th Century Massive Empire Gueridon
$3,200
H 27.75 in W 46 in D 46 in
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Oxidation present to brass Overall Dimensions (inches): 14" Height x 6" Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard)...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Setee

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase By Flavio Poli, Italy 70s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare murano sommerso glass vasse from the 70s era. Designed by Flavio Poli. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 31 cm D 12 cm Hole 0.8 cm
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Setee

Materials

Murano Glass

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
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Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Setee

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
$130,446 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco style lamp with cat EQUILIBRE signed Gaillard for Max Le Verrier.
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2010s French Art Deco Antique Setee

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Belgian Black Marble, Metal

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Early 2000s French French Provincial Antique Setee

Materials

Brass, Steel

Distinctive Steel Chaise Longue
Distinctive Steel Chaise Longue
$3,600
H 29 in W 25 in D 76 in
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Antique Setee For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique setee you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique setee for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and pine. Your living room may not be complete without an antique setee — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique setee is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Baroque and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique setee has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Louis Seize are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Setee?

Prices for an antique setee can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $575 and can go as high as $81,600, while the average can fetch as much as $3,600.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.