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Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair
Located in Hanover, MA
period and style in this size. Sofas and settees were prevalent but I have never seen another example of
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1850s American Empire Revival Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Ebonised and Upholstered Art Deco Settee or Sofa
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1920s settee or sofa has a newly ebonised frame and is covered in
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Egyptian Empire style Settee Sofa
Located in Seattle, WA
Egyptian Empire style small sofa/settee with carved wood winged sphinx armrests upholstered in
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Velvet

Antique Egyptian Empire style Settee Sofa
Egyptian Empire style Settee Sofa
H 34.5 in W 45.5 in D 28 in
Regency Scroll End Settee/Sofa
Located in Folkestone, GB
A grand Regency scroll-end settee constructed in rosewood with panels of intricately cut ivory
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Regency Scroll End Settee/Sofa
Regency Scroll End Settee/Sofa
H 38.75 in W 80 in D 26.25 in
Victorian Settee Couch Walnut Antique, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Victorian walnut settee. Standing upon ring turned and carved legs with original brass
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1860s Victorian Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Antique Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa 77"W European Mid 19th Century in Original
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1850s European Biedermeier Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Painted French Régence Style Sofa Or Settee
Located in Free Union, VA
A very finely carved ca. 1890’s Régence style sofa or settee painted cream and freshly upholstered
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Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Sofas And Settees

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Hardwood

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
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Bronze

Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa, Black and Beige Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
19th-early 20th century settees / canapes or loveseats in Rococo style having a fine Fabric. This
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

GUSTAVIAN SETTEE SOFA 19th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
A particularly deep and generously sized Swedish settee. Wool upholstery and carved, cerused frame.
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19th Century Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

 GUSTAVIAN SETTEE SOFA 19th Century
 GUSTAVIAN SETTEE SOFA 19th Century
H 24.81 in W 77.96 in D 33.47 in
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the
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Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Velvet

Louis XVI Gilt Settee Loveseat Sofa with Fortuny Fabric
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional gilt settee with Fortuny fabric upholstery. We believe the frame is period Louis XVI
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

19th Century, Set of French Settee Sofa and an Armchair in Louis Philippe Style
Located in Sofia, BG
and see them first! This is an antique set of French walnut three-seat settee sofa and an armchair in
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sofas And Settees

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Walnut

18th Century French Directoire Settee - Antique Beechwood Two-Seater Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 18th Century, an exceptional original Directoire settee from France, in good condition. The
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Late 18th Century French Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Late 19thC French Giltwood Settee Sofa
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC French Giltwood Settee Sofa the rectangular upholstered back, arms and serpentine feet
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Giltwood

Fine Quality Victorian Sofa, Walnut Settee
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3818 Fine quality, substantial Victorian sofa in walnut, having elegant shaped back with
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Walnut

Fine Quality Victorian Sofa, Walnut Settee
Fine Quality Victorian Sofa, Walnut Settee
H 39.38 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
19th c. Swedish Rococo Settee or Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A richly carved, 19th century Swedish sofa bench in the Rococo style. A rare piece found in
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Cuban Empire Carved Mahogany Hand Caned Sofa / Settee, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Notable Cuban Empire Mahogany caned sofa, circa 1820, featuring Flame Mahogany veneers and opposing
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Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Italian Settee Sofa with Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian settee, circa 1810. Cabriole legs and back detailed with hand carved acanthus leaves
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19th Century Italian Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Wood

Italian Settee Sofa with Gilt Finish
Italian Settee Sofa with Gilt Finish
H 38 in W 77 in D 26.5 in
19th Century Danish Canapé Sofa Settee Loveseat in Walnut with Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
A small and comfortable canapé or settee in figured walnut with ebonized inlaid banding. Legs are
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Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Walnut

Andrea Brustolon Carved Venetian Baroque Walnut Settee Sofa Bench Brown Leather
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Besarel
Located in GB
walnut throne settee or bench, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner
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1850s Italian Baroque Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Settee Sofa/ Loveseat in Cuban Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, Denmark, c. 1900
Located in Miami, FL
A fine canapé or settee sofa with clean lines in French-polished Cuban mahogany with banding and
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Antique Sofas And Settees

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Upholstery, Mahogany

18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Settee or Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A richly carved, 18th century Swedish sofa bench from the Rococo period, newly upholstered linen
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofas And Settees

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Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Swedish Settee or Sofa
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s small Swedish sofa with walnut frame, tall back and brass capped front legs. Sleek
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa with Heraldic Motif in Black & Beige
Located in Plainview, NY
19th-early 20th century settee / canape or loveseat in Rococo style having a fine Fabric. This is
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Double Spoon Back Settee, English, 3 Seat, Sofa, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique double spoon back settee. An English, rosewood three seater ornate sofa, dating
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Sofas And Settees

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee or Sofa with Carving Detail, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Louis XVI style painted settee or sofa with carving detail and ending in hoof feet, early
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Art Deco Settee or Sofa in Original Dark Brown Leather
Located in Birmingham, AL
A wonderful 20th century French Art Deco two seater settee or sofa in original dark brown leather
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Leather

Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and
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Late 19th Century Queen Anne Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century English Regency Style Upholstered Mahogany Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive late 19th century upholstered mahogany sofa or settee made in the English Regency taste
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19th Century English Regency Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Swedish Sofa Couch Settee Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 1800s Empire
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Birch

Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa Chaise Longue Settee 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique Victorian chaise longue which dates from Circa 1860. This sofa was
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1860s Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th- C Regency Style Carved and Hand Painted Sofa / Settee Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! It is a large scale Regency style carved and hand painted sofa. The custom
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Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Yellow Birch Sofa Settee
Located in Round Top, TX
stunning antique sofa is made from polished yellow birch that seems to glow with life. Notice how the
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Wood, Birch

Louis XVI Settee or Sofa, Golden Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Louis XVI style sofa. Golden wood. Upholstery to restore or replace. Sofa on turned stipe legs
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Other

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
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1810s Federal Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Rare Antique 19th Century American Federal Mahogany Carved Sofa Settee
Located in Dayton, OH
A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1830. Features a bowfront frame
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1830s Federal Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Italian Venetian Leather Upholstered & Carved Wood Settee Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian leather upholstered sofa from the 19th century. This antique settee from Italy
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19th Century Italian Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Swedish, Early 1900s
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Birch

French Gold Giltwood Louis XV Sofa, Loveseat or Settee Newly Reupholstered
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Louis XV sofa, loveseat or settee from the early 20th century. Expertly carved in richly
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sofa, settee, or bench By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Leather, Oak

Edwardian Mahogany Settee
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J08 Elegant Edwardian sofa in mahogany, having shaped and inlaid top rail with satinwood inlaid
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Early 20th Century English Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Settee
Edwardian Mahogany Settee
H 30.32 in W 42.52 in D 21.65 in
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany and Fabric Sofa
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique mid-18th century style mahogany settee with later fabric coverings. The serpentine apron
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Late 19th Century English George II Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Canape Sofa, Continental, Wing Settee, 3 Seat, Louis XV, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique canapé sofa. A Continental, ebonised wing settee in Louis XV revival taste
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Fabric

Italian Green Velvet Settee
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1940s style (modern) large settee / sofa with camel back design and flaired arms
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Velvet

Italian Green Velvet Settee
Italian Green Velvet Settee
H 36 in W 96 in D 36 in
Late 19th Century French Country Long Sofa/Settee With Carved Arms, Legs & Back
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a lovely settee with carved dark wood framing the pale beige velvet upholstery and down
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Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Settee
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5181 Stylish Victorian mahogany shield back sofa, having inlaid and finely carved with swags
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19th Century Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Settee
Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Settee
H 40.157 in W 43.307 in D 23.228 in
French Napoleon III Style Settee
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome small French sofa or settee in the Napoleon III style. The classic “chapeau de gendarme
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Upholstery

French Napoleon III Style Settee
French Napoleon III Style Settee
H 32 in W 57 in D 31 in
Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee
Located in GB
bergère settee which is part of a suite This sofa comes with a matching pair of parlour armchairs
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Giltwood

Venetian Late 18th Century Painted and Gilt Sofa with Floral and Lyre Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Venetian 18th century painted and gilt wood sofa with new upholstery. This rare Italian sofa
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18th Century Italian Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early 20th Century Knole Settee
Located in Folkestone, GB
A beutiful early 20th century Knole Settee with drop ends in the traditional style, handmade with
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Early 20th Century English Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Fabric

Early 20th Century Knole Settee
Early 20th Century Knole Settee
H 34.65 in W 61.82 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Chippendale Revival Settees
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Irish Chippendale revival sofas, The profusely carved mahogany frames, upholstered in a
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Early 20th Century Irish Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Chippendale Revival Settees
Pair of Chippendale Revival Settees
H 40 in W 88.5 in D 31.5 in
Salon Set in Giltwood Comprising Four Armchairs and One Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sofa.Execptional model after jean batpiste sene famous cabinet maker specialist in seats this salon set call
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Giltwood

Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish Settee
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Egyptian black settee with spindle and ball design with triple Moorish arches inlaid
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19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Walnut

Rare Thonet Settee with Cushions
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Rare ebonised sofa by Thonet, having shaped top rail with kidney shaped back, generous seat and
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Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Bentwood

Rare Thonet Settee with Cushions
Rare Thonet Settee with Cushions
H 37 in W 46 in D 27 in
Stunning Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Settee
Located in Seaford, GB
A very rare Gustavian Swedish late 18th Century Sofa or settee. Having a fantastic look and still
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Pine

Stunning Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Settee
Stunning Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Settee
H 41.34 in W 76.78 in D 23.63 in
Mid-19th Century French Giltwood Settee
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous and suburb quality mid-19th century French settee features the original gilding on
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Mid-19th Century French Giltwood Settee
Mid-19th Century French Giltwood Settee
H 37 in W 49.75 in D 29.5 in
Dutch Colonial Javanese Teak Settee with Carved Décor and Inset Woven Rattan
Located in Yonkers, NY
. This type of Dutch Colonial settee is derived from the English Grecian sofa designed by Thomas Sheraton
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Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Rattan, Teak

19th Century English Inlaid Mahogany Settee
Located in London, GB
This very attractive and delicate late 19th century inlaid mahogany salon sofa is raised on
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1870s British Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Bone, Upholstery, Mahogany

Salon Set Comprising One Sofa and 4 Armchairs Giltwood Louis XVI Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the very high end for quality for salon set comprising a sofa and 4 armchairs in the style
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Settees

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Giltwood

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Antique Sofas And Settees For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique sofas and settees available for sale. The range of distinct antique sofas and settees — often made from wood, fabric and mahogany — can elevate any home. Antique sofas and settees have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique sofas and settees to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Arts and Crafts, Victorian and Louis XVI antique sofas and settees are of considerable interest. Howard and Sons, Charles Limbert and Charles Voysey each produced beautiful antique sofas and settees that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Sofas And Settees?

Antique sofas and settees can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,800, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

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.

Questions About Antique Sofas And Settees
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between a sofa and a settee is largely a matter of personal opinion. Technically, the two words refer to the same thing. However, settee is no longer a commonly used term. As a result, some people call antique couches “settees,” and newer examples of the furniture “sofas.” On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique and vintage sofas and settees.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa and a settee is the length. Both a sofa and a settee seat three or more people, but a sofa is generally longer.