Victorian Wicker Settee/Loveseat
By Larkin & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
American victorian woven wicker high back settee/loveseat with apron. Underside has remnants of
Wicker
$2,200
H 33.5 in W 40.5 in D 23 in
Antique Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Settee Loveseat w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Settee Loveseat Sofa with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Rolling
Mahogany
English Victorian Black Lacquered Floral Settee
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache black lacquered and gold decorated floral painted settee with cane
Gold
$1,800
H 44 in W 67 in D 32.5 in
Antique French Mahogany Loveseat or Settee, Lion Paw Feet Unrestored c1800's
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French settee or loveseat deconstructed and probably made in the late 1800's. When you take
Fabric, Mahogany
$3,917
H 21.86 in W 48.23 in D 33.47 in
Antique Love Seat, English, Walnut, Duet Bench, Dog Bed, Small Settee, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
early Victorian period, circa 1840. Beautifully presented seat, with appealing upholstery and fine
Textile, Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee
Located in London, GB
This very attractive settee would sit well in many places in the home, including a bedroom. It’s
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut love seat, "Sociable Settee" which dates from
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian mahogany love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee
Mahogany
Sold
H 32 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Victorian Serpentine Oxbow Carved Mahogany Settee Loveseat Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Victorian era serpentine sette or loveseat, attributed to Hersee & Co of Buffalo NY. Features a
Mahogany
Victorian Loveseat
Located in Pasadena, CA
Victorian Walnut Loveseat from England. Newly upholstered in gold cotton velvet.
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 32.5 in W 50 in D 23 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Victorian Gold Giltwood Petite Loveseat Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI style Victorian gold giltwood petite loveseat settee. Item features a gold
Fabric, Wood
Handsome Ornately Carved Wood Two-Piece Settee Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of American Victorian mahogany corner chairs, circa 1890, that when pushed together make a
Mahogany
Sold
H 33.5 in W 54.5 in D 26 in
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Parlor Tufted Settee Loveseat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival parlor Settee. Made from walnut with a serpentine form
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Victorian Wicker Settee
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
This painted wicker fanciful Victorian settee features all the bells and whistles the Heywood Bros
Cotton, Wicker, Hardwood
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Parlor Settee Bench Love Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-late 19th century Victorian settee. Made from mahogany with ornate carved back. Featuring split
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 42 in W 33 in D 74.5 in
Antique Victorian Serpentine Wingback Parlor Snake Serpent Settee Bench Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian carved parlor sofa or settee. Made of mahogany with serpentine form featuring
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Parlor Settee Love Seat Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Eastlake parlor settee or love seat. Made of walnut featuring a flare of
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Settee / Loveseat / Sofa with Tufted Back
Located in Wilmington, DE
Antique Victorian carved settee/loveseat/sofa. Offered is a nice Antique Victorian carved settee
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 49 in D 29 in
Antique Victorian Green Mohair Fretwork Carved Mahogany Parlor Loveseat Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Green Mohair Fretwork Carved Mahogany Parlor Loveseat Settee. Circa Late 19th
Mohair, Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 53 in D 28.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Victorian Carved Mahogany Purple Loveseat Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Victorian carved mahogany purple loveseat settee sofa. Item features
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.5 in W 45 in D 25 in
Antique Wicker Camelback Rocking Chair and Settee Loveseat Bench Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Wicker Camelback rocking chair and settee loveseat bench rocker Vintage wicker rocking
Wicker
Sold
H 35.04 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut loveseat, "Sociable Settee" which dates from
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Wicker Settee Sofa Loveseat
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Victorian wicker settee, loveseat, sofa in natural finish, with rolled arms and carved
Wicker
Sold
H 36.5 in W 39 in D 23 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carve Fretwork Sofa Parlor Bench Settee Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carve Fretwork Sofa Parlor Bench Settee Loveseat. Circa Early 20th
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Garden Loveseat Settee
By Salterini, John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Antique Victorian garden settee loveseat. Intricate Wrought Iron Wireworks Detail Perfect for any
Wrought Iron
Victorian Style Wire Garden Bench Loveseat Settee
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian style garden settee having a wire and woven metal seat and back, with wrought
Wrought Iron, Wire
Sold
H 39 in W 45 in D 26 in
Ornate Wicker Settee Loveseat Sofa Attributed to Heywood Brothers Company
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ornate Victorian wicker settee, loveseat sofa, attributed to Heywood Brothers Company. This example
Wicker
Belter Victorian Settee by John Henry Belter
By John Henry Belter
Located in Long Island, NY
A Museum quality Victorian love seat by John Henry Belter New York, mid-19th century His furniture
Rosewood, Upholstery
Rare Walnut Victorian Period Love or Conversation Settee
Located in Darwen, GB
A rare walnut Victorian Period love/conversation settee. Having twin revolving seats with padded
Antique Sofa Settee Knoll Style Victorian 19th Century Red Velvet
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A breathtakingly beautiful 19th century Victorian upholstered Knoll style sofa, upholstered in
19th Century English Mahogany Loveseat or Double-Ended Victorian Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a very nice solid mahogany Victorian double ended chaise longue made in England, circa 1880
Sold
H 36 in W 33 in D 78 in
Antique Chaise Lounge, Victorian Loveseat, Vintage Settee, Scotland, 1870, B1528
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique chaise lounge, Victorian loveseat, vintage settee, Scotland, 1870, Antique Furniture, B1528
Walnut
$24,000 / set
H 35.5 in W 32.5 in D 26 in
Fabulous Pair of Caramel Rattan and Cane Club Chairs - 2 Pair Available
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert c...
Cane, Rattan
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
1940's Art Deco Settee Sofa
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Cygal Art Deco
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Art Deco / Mid-century settee loveseat for sale. Was previously reupholstered in a beautiful velvet, and still in incredible condition. The velvet is gray with pink and blue ...
Velvet
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...
Walnut
$8,400
H 33 in W 44 in D 28 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Upholstered Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood canapé en corbeille from the 19th century, with carved flowers and new upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, this gilded canapé fea...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish 18th century Gustavian banquette with its original hand-scraped, painted finish. The solidly constructed frame makes for a sheltering sofa as well, with a removable bench s...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,895
H 37.5 in W 53 in D 27 in
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved Wood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French L...
Alpaca, Wood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$5,500
H 42.5 in W 55 in D 36 in
Vintage English Upholstered Loveseat with Out-Scrolling Arms and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage English wingback loveseat / settee with brown upholstery, out-scrolling arms and casters. This vintage English wingback loveseat, or settee, is a testament to timeless eleg...
Brass
$6,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29 in W 73 in D 25 in
Custom Made to Order Outdoor or Indoor Iron Sofa with Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made to Order Iron Sofa for Indoor or Outdoor Size: 73”w x 25”d x 29”h SH:16”. SD:24” Can be made to your specifications. This collection also includes chairs, ottomans and ...
Iron
Early Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Gustavian (Swedish Rococo) sofa with two bolsters and seat cushion.
Wood
$1,295
H 38.5 in W 35.5 in D 20 in
Antique Wicker Heywood Wakefield Settee with Original Natural Finish circa 1900
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 1900s natural wicker Heywood Wakefield settee featuring a closely woven set-in caned seat, rolled arms and back with lattice work divided by two panels, the top employs the fis...
Wicker
Heywood American Victorian Wicker Settee
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker lovrseat with arched fan shaped back and scrolled arms with ball and stick uprights above a woven seat. (HEYWOOD BROS. WAKEFIELD CO.)
Wicker
$5,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Chairs by Jules Leleu, Walnut & Chenille, 1920s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Set of 8 chairs designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Walnut wood with inlay and chenille upholstery. Francoise Sirex (2008) "The House of Leleu: Classic French Style for a Modern Wo...
Chenille, Walnut
French Louis XVI Provençal Settee, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Provençal settee, 18th century Painted and patinated wood frame, recent Provençal upholstery in vintage pattern. A very beautiful, perfectly proportionned model in ...
Upholstery, Wood
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.
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