An Italian vintage wingback drop arm upholstered settee.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stylish Italian vintage wingback drop arm upholstered settee, resting on four angled wooden legs.
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Drop Arm Settee
Antique Charles LIMBERT Drop Arm Settle - Stickley Era - W2724 SALE SALE
$2,925Sale Price|25% Off
H 36.5 in W 81 in D 25.5 in
Antique Charles LIMBERT Drop Arm Settle - Stickley Era - W2724 SALE SALE
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Charles Limbert Drop Arm Settle - Stickley Era - W2724 ANTIQUE quality Charles Limbert
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Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
$3,360Sale Price|40% Off
H 30 in W 55 in D 42 in
Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Double Tear Drop Arm, two-seat sectional loveseat
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Knole Drop Arm Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Knole drop arm settee from France circa 1970 that has been newly upholstered in navy corduroy from
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Convertible Drop-Arm Velvet Art-Deco Settee, Chaise Longue and Daybed
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H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Convertible Drop-Arm Velvet Art-Deco Settee, Chaise Longue and Daybed
Located in Amsterdam, NL
a settee that transforms to a chaise lounge by taking out one arm and stick it in the side; by
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Materials
Fabric, Oak
Arts & Crafts Mission Style Oak Drop Arm Settee Sofa Day Bed
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful Arts & Crafts Mission style oak drop arm settee sofa day bed, sitting on castors. Circa
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Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Drop Arm Settee Blue Two-Seat, circa 1900
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H 32.68 in W 63 in D 32.29 in
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Drop Arm Settee Blue Two-Seat, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
two persons in comfort Benefiting from a 'drop-arm' allowing full stretch for the longer legged
Category
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Materials
Fabric
Good Quality Victorian Drop End Sofa Settee in a Grey Linen
Located in Benington, Herts
A good quality and well-proportioned Victorian drop arm settee/sofa newly reupholstered in a grey
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
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H 30 in W 55 in D 42 in
Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Double Tear Drop Arm, two-seat sectional loveseat sofa with six-strand round speed "Double
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Materials
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Quality Edwardian Drop Arm Tan Leather Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality Edwardian drop arm leather sofa / couch / settee upholstered in a tan leather
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Materials
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Knole Drop Arm Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
The Knole sofa is a classic English furniture piece that has been around since the 17th century. This particular Knole sofa, upholstered in burnt orange mohair, is a unique and styli...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
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Mid Century Modern, 3 seater Knoll Drop Arm Sofa in velvet orange, England.
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H 40.95 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in
Mid Century Modern, 3 seater Knoll Drop Arm Sofa in velvet orange, England.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful English sofa, upholstered in an orange velvet, mint condition, great garnish.
Category
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Materials
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L & JG Stickley Settee, circa 1915
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare drop-arm settee with thru-tenon in in center of front arms. Settee is marked.
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Edward Wormley Settee
Located in New York, NY
Classic drop arm settee designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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Materials
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By André Arbus
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Located in High Point, NC
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Drop Arm Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic drop arm settee available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every drop arm settee was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect drop arm settee — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each drop arm settee bearing Art Deco, Arts and Crafts or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one drop arm settee that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gustav Stickley, Peter Hvidt and George Nakashima produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Drop Arm Settee?
Prices for a drop arm settee can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,250 and can go as high as $17,923, while the average can fetch as much as $8,300.
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.
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