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Victorian Conversation Settee Gossip Seat Couch 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful Victorian conversation settee
Sometimes referred to as a gossip seat as
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Antique 1880s Victorian Settees
Materials
Wood
E W Godwin (attributed). An Anglo-Japanese ebonized duet or conversation settee.
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
E.W. Godwin attributed, an Anglo Japanese ebonized duet or conversation settee with curved back
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Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Settees
Materials
Walnut
H 29.53 in W 38.19 in D 21.66 in
Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident.
Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English vintage giltwood love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee" mid 20th
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Vintage 1950s English Settees
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Modern Circular Banquet Sofa Settee Custom Made Brown Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
used as a conversation settee in a hotel lobby, salon, or office waiting area, but it would be equally
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Late 20th Century American Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
19th Century Carved Conversation Borne Settee Tête-à-tête
Located in Culver City, CA
, beckoning you to indulge in the splendor of the past.
This borne settee or conversation sofa would look
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Antique 1860s European Napoleon III Settees
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête
Located in Paris, FR
19th century confident in rosewood.
France, circa 1860.
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Antique 1860s Napoleon III Settees
Materials
Rosewood
Ico Parisi Settee, 1950's
By Ico Parisi, Ariberto Colombo
Located in New York, NY
Settee by Ico Parisi, c. 1950. This tailored sculptural settee is as stylish as it is comfortable
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wood
Antique French Aubusson Boudeuse / Divan de Milieu 'Conversation Chair', Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Aubusson "Boudeuse" or "Divan de Milieu" (Conversation Chair), Circa 1890. Very
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Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Materials
Giltwood
French 18th Century Style Leather Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
striking visual appeal. Transform your living space into a haven of sophistication. This settee isn't just
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Renaissance Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Art Deco Mahogany Wrapped Settee, 1940's
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Culver City, CA
—this stunning 1940s French Art Deco settee is exactly what they'd sit on. With sleek, angular lines
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Windsor Style Settee Bench from Nichols and Stone
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into the world of classic charm and modern comfort with this Vintage-inspired Windsor Settee
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Late 20th Century American Country Settees
Materials
Wood
Antique French Parlour Settee in Tropics 'Fan Palm' Fabric
Located in Hastings, GB
A very rare antique French Parlour Settee, upholstered in our exclusive Tropics 'Fan Palm' fabric
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Antique Dutch Colonial Settee with Original Leather and Carved Wood Details
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial teak wood settee from circa 1880-1920 with original brown leather and carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Settees
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 35.5 in W 79 in D 24 in
Dutch Colonial Wooden Settee with Carved Crest and Out-Scrolling Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period wooden settee from the early 20th century with carved crest, out-scrolling
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Dutch Colonial Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distressed Paint Decorated Settee Love Seat
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Decorated Settee whispers tales from a bygone era! If you take a look at the photos provided you will see
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Rococo Style 19th Century Painted Settee with Out Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style settee from the 19th century with gray green painted finish, out-scrolling
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Old Hickory Hoop Settee with Woven Rattan Back and Seat
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Old Hickory hoop settee from the mid 20th century with woven rattan back and seat. This mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Zelig, love seat with resin backrest, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini, Italy
By Dainelli Studio, SOMASCHINI
Located in Cabiate, IT
composition that invites
imaginative ways of seating capable of facilitating conversation and exchange
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Resin, Rubber, Plywood
H 25.6 in W 72.45 in D 31.5 in
French Victorian Tubular Tete-a-tete
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian style tubular upholstered conversation seat/tete-a-tete (by YVES MARTHELOT circa
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20th Century French Victorian Settees
Materials
Upholstery
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in GB
circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee
What a find, I have never seen another and to be honest
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Antique 1740s Italian George II Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
Hepburn Settee
By Ashley Yeates
Located in Carmel, CA
The Hepburn Settee is part of the Modern Hepburn collection that sets a standard in sophisticated
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2010s American Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Rosewood Tete A Tete Conversation Chair Bench Loveseat
Located in Dayton, OH
An Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tete A Tete Conversation Chair / Courting Bench
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
H 28 in W 24 in D 59 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas. Iconic Mid-Century design, 1970’s America
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
French Mid Century Walnut Tete a Tete Double Seat Settee Parlor Bench 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French walnut Tete A Tete / sofa settee / lounge chair featuring art deco styling with
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Joe Colombo Pair of Black Multichair Settees for B-Line '70s
By Joe Colombo, B-Line
Located in Turin, Turin
into a chair, conversation chair or relaxation chair.
This is a product made with great care and with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 41.74 in
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier 'Silver Cast Bronze Legs'
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conversation piece. We have used white bronze legs and added a modern
touch to the upholstery. The settee has
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2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conversation piece. This version has turned wooden legs with the traditional Napoleon III design and a more
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2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of 1970s Italian Mario Bellini Style Slipper Chairs in Blush Pink Fabric
By Mario Bellini
Located in Saint Louis, MO
sexy backdrop for long conversations. Perfect for the Living Room, Bedroom or Dressing Room. Modern
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
H 30 in W 28 in D 30 in
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conversation piece. We have used white bronze legs and added a modern
touch to the upholstery. The settee has
Category
2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conversation piece. This version has turned wooden legs with the traditional Napoleon III design and a more
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2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Giorgetti Royal Sofa by Antonello Mosca, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
; sectional sofa; 1970s; sofa; settee; couch; modular seating system; the royal series; Postmodern.
Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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
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20th Century English Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Sofa and Two Armchairs Set by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
transfers to a two-seat settee the versatile, sophisticated design of the chair in the same family designed
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
C. 1840's Antique American Classical Mahogany, Tapestry Style Upholstery, Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
carved stiles that add to its elegant appearance. The seating area is perfect for conversation and can
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 35 in W 87 in D 25 in
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Sofa by Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
two-seat settee the versatile, sophisticated design of the chair in the same family designed by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Patricia Urquiola Dudet Armchair by Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designed by Patricia Urquiola, primogenitor of this family that also includes a two-seat settee. The
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
French Empire Period Billiard Room Bench openable Dry Bar Columns and Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
settee dating back to late 18th – early 19th century that furnished the billiard room in a dreamy castle
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
H 49.61 in W 92.13 in D 41.34 in
Exceptional Karl Springer Free Form Table Set, 1980's
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
and the hum of sophisticated conversations as you entertain guests around these substantial works of
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
80s Postmodern Oscar Tusquets Blanca for Casas Model Alibaba Sofa Settee
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Elloree, SC
Tusquets Blanca is a rare and beautiful postmodern conversation piece. Spain, 1989.
Measures: Width 80
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
19th Century Antique Victorian Walnut Conversation Settee
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN WALNUT CONVERSATION SETTEE
A NOW DIFFICULT TO FIND BUTTON BACK
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Antique 19th Century English Settees
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian love seat, "Conversation Settee" which dates from
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Upholstery
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
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Settees
Materials
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
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Conversation Settee, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian mahogany conversation " Sociable Settee" which dates
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Settees
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut framed conversation seat, also known as a
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Oak Conversation Settee Sofa c.1880
Located in London, GB
This a fantastic English antique Victorian oak conversation sofa which dates from around 1880
Category
Antique 19th Century English Settees
19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut Conversation Settee Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
High victorian conversation sofa circa 1870.
3 carved pierced gothic influenced arms which flow to
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Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Settees
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Walnut Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut love seat, "Sociable Settee" which dates from
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Walnut
H 33.47 in W 49.61 in D 24.41 in
Conversation Settee or Borne Settee from the Napoleon III Period
Located in Paris, FR
A central seat, also called “borne” from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Painted white wood frame, upholstered with "moiré" blue fabric.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Love Seat Conversation Settee Sofa 19th C
Located in London, GB
conversation seat, also known as a "Sociable Settee", which dates from Circa 1850.
It is of quatrefoil
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rare High Victorian Large Conversation Settee Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb Quality Victorian Conversation Museum Settee Circa 1870.
This Sofa Has Just Been
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Antique 1870s British Sofas
Walnut Framed and Upholstered Conversation Seat
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut framed upholstered conversation settee of shaped circular cruciform construction, each of
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Antique 19th Century British Settees
Materials
Walnut
1980s Italian Wood Gold Leaf Red Velvet Conversation Borne Settee Round Sofa
Located in Carimate, Como
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Round circular sofa, borne settee, tete a tete, confidante or conversation seat, over the centuries it’s
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Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 57.09 in Dm 64.97 in L 57.09 in
Antique George III Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This George III settee is a conversation starter in any space. Crafted with timeless style in mind
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Antique 19th Century English George III Settees
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Pair of Original Art Deco Period Oak Conversation Seats
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and highly unusual pair of Art Deco period conversation seats. These were made in
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Materials
Oak
19th Century French, Rococo Settee
Located in High Point, NC
Elegant and refined, this antique wooden settee is a Rococo gem. Made in France in the 1800s, this
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
STUNNING ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONVERSATION "TETE A TETE" SOFA BENCH CHAIR
Located in GB
1860-1880, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat with an ornately carved Mahogany
Category
Antique 1880s European Victorian Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.04 in W 46.86 in D 46.86 in
Antique French Walnut Backless Settee, 19th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusual, backless French settee, made of walnut. Beautifully solid and with graceful lines
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Settees
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Charles X Style Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant settee is upholstered with a stunning blue fabric that brilliantly contrasts with the
Category
Antique 18th Century French Charles X Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the conversation settee you’re looking for. A conversation settee — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the conversation settee you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A conversation settee, designed in the Victorian or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one conversation settee that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Smith produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Conversation Settee?
Prices for a conversation settee start at $1,770 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $4,500.
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 Conversation Settee
- Who named the settee?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first person who called a settee a settee is unknown. Historians have traced the name back to the Middle Ages when the furniture first came into production. Settee comes from the Old English word “setl,” which described a long wooden bench. On 1st 1stDibs, find a selection of antique settees.
- What is a settee used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A settee is a padded seat with a back and armrests (which are often cushioned) that may accommodate two or more people sitting or reclining. Settees aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage settees.
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