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Early American Settee

Antique Swan Carved Claw Foot Mahogany Settee
Antique Swan Carved Claw Foot Mahogany Settee

Antique Swan Carved Claw Foot Mahogany Settee

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very rare early 1900's Empire/Classical swan carved mahogany settee. Featuring tall swan carved

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Early 20th Century North American American Classical Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

Delicate Hand Painted Early American Folk Settee
Delicate Hand Painted Early American Folk Settee

Delicate Hand Painted Early American Folk Settee

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

-painted early (American folk?) settee. We are uncertain and therefore can not verify that this piece is

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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

American Cast Iron Garden Suite Early 20th Century
American Cast Iron Garden Suite Early 20th Century

American Cast Iron Garden Suite Early 20th Century

$4,620 / set

H 41 in W 37 in D 23 in

American Cast Iron Garden Suite Early 20th Century

Located in Omaha, NE

, conservatory, or garden, this suite represents the strength and elegance of early American cast iron design

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Carved Wood Settee Leg Table Lamp
Carved Wood Settee Leg Table Lamp

Carved Wood Settee Leg Table Lamp

$685 / item

H 17 in Dm 7 in

Carved Wood Settee Leg Table Lamp

By Maison Baguès

Located in Denver, CO

Late 19th century hand carved settee leg fashioned as a table lamp. The primitive yet detailed

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Early 20th C American Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Mahogany Art Nouveau Bench
Early 20th C American Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Mahogany Art Nouveau Bench

Early 20th C American Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Mahogany Art Nouveau Bench

Located in New Orleans, LA

Early 20th c., American Art Nouveau settee with mother of pearl and satinwood inlay in a floral

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Brass

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19th Century American Federal Three-Seat Windsor Settee
19th Century American Federal Three-Seat Windsor Settee

19th Century American Federal Three-Seat Windsor Settee

Unavailable

H 34 in W 72 in D 18.25 in

19th Century American Federal Three-Seat Windsor Settee

Located in Houston, TX

A good antique American three-seat Windsor settee, probably Pennsylvania; with Canted horizontal

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Settees

Antique American Wooden Settle
Antique American Wooden Settle

Antique American Wooden Settle

Unavailable

H 59.25 in W 79 in D 21 in

Antique American Wooden Settle

Located in San Francisco, CA

I've been fascinated with settles since I was a young kid making antique buying trips with my father through rural Pennsylvania. The high backs are so perfect for keeping the heat ni...

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Early 20th Century American Settees

Materials

Wood

20th Century American Cast Iron "Scroll Settee"
20th Century American Cast Iron "Scroll Settee"

20th Century American Cast Iron "Scroll Settee"

Unavailable

H 30 in W 40 in D 22 in

20th Century American Cast Iron "Scroll Settee"

Located in Southampton, NY

Cast iron settee unsigned but thought to be made by Kramer Bros of Ohio We have another settee

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Gustav Stickley Oak Settee
Gustav Stickley Oak Settee

Gustav Stickley Oak Settee

Unavailable

H 36.25 in W 51 in D 19.5 in

Gustav Stickley Oak Settee

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Millbrook, NY

Nice Gustav Stickley oak settee. Having original label.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Oak

Three seater Wicker Settee
Three seater Wicker Settee

Three seater Wicker Settee

Unavailable

H 36 in W 73.5 in D 29.75 in

Three seater Wicker Settee

Located in Culver City, CA

A larger American wicker settee, from the first half of the last century, having newly upholstered

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Settee with Cast Iron Scroll Work and Wire Mesh Back in Regency Style
Settee with Cast Iron Scroll Work and Wire Mesh Back in Regency Style

Settee with Cast Iron Scroll Work and Wire Mesh Back in Regency Style

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Pretty two person loveseat with fancy floral motif iron scroll work and a wire mesh back. Seat height is 18 inches including the pad. Comes with pads that are outdoor foam covered in...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Early 20th-C. American Inlaid Mahogany Barrelback Settee in Green Velvet
Early 20th-C. American Inlaid Mahogany Barrelback Settee in Green Velvet

Early 20th-C. American Inlaid Mahogany Barrelback Settee in Green Velvet

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a beautiful classic piece. It is an early twentieth century inlaid mahogany barrelback

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Settees

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

American Green Oversized Painted Settee
American Green Oversized Painted Settee

American Green Oversized Painted Settee

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H 34 in W 132 in D 26 in

American Green Oversized Painted Settee

Located in Queens, NY

American green painted extend settee with a square woven panel back, sides, and apron with a single

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Early 20th Century American Mission Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

American Chippendale Style Carved Walnut Settee
American Chippendale Style Carved Walnut Settee

American Chippendale Style Carved Walnut Settee

Located in Cypress, CA

Lovely American Chippendale style walnut settee upholstered in beige with carved scrolling armrests

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A Handsome American Arts&Crafts Black Walnut Barrel-Back Settee
A Handsome American Arts&Crafts Black Walnut Barrel-Back Settee

A Handsome American Arts&Crafts Black Walnut Barrel-Back Settee

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Handsome American arts & crafts black walnut barrel-back settee; of pegged construction with

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees

1920s American Carved Oak Settee by Robert Irwin, Grand Rapids, MI
1920s American Carved Oak Settee by Robert Irwin, Grand Rapids, MI

1920s American Carved Oak Settee by Robert Irwin, Grand Rapids, MI

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920s American carved oak settee by Robert Irwin, Grand Rapids, MI Gorgeous early 20th century

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Early 20th Century American Settees

Materials

Oak

American Federal Period Mahogany Settee or Love Seat in Diminutive Size
American Federal Period Mahogany Settee or Love Seat in Diminutive Size

American Federal Period Mahogany Settee or Love Seat in Diminutive Size

Located in Milford, NH

American late Federal period mahogany settee or love seat of a diminutive size with classically

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Scroll Arm Settee
Vintage Regency Scroll Arm Settee

Vintage Regency Scroll Arm Settee

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H 29.5 in W 75.5 in D 21.5 in

Vintage Regency Scroll Arm Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Regency scroll arm settee. Beautiful paint over gesso frame with beautiful gilt detail

Category

Early 20th Century North American Regency Settees

Materials

Gesso, Silk, Upholstery

Antique West Indies Carved and Caned Settee or Sofa
Antique West Indies Carved and Caned Settee or Sofa

Antique West Indies Carved and Caned Settee or Sofa

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th Century West Indies settee handcrafted with mahogany in elegant form with caned back

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Antique Early 19th Century South American William IV Settees

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa
American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa

American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa

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H 33.25 in W 96 in D 26 in

American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa

Located in Bridgeport, CT

American Federal carved mahogany sofa, early 19th century. Flame mahogany crest rail and front

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Figural Eagle
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Figural Eagle

Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Figural Eagle

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique American Empire sofa or settee features mahogany construction with highly detailed carved

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique S. Karpen & Brothers American Empire Mahogany Parlor Settee & Chair Set
Antique S. Karpen & Brothers American Empire Mahogany Parlor Settee & Chair Set

Antique S. Karpen & Brothers American Empire Mahogany Parlor Settee & Chair Set

By Karpen & Bros.

Located in Dayton, OH

"S. Karpen & Bros (1880-1951) The 9 Karpen brother immigrated to America from Prussia in 1872

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Early 20th Century American Empire Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Original Primitive American Folk Art Painted Twig Settee
Original Primitive American Folk Art Painted Twig Settee

Original Primitive American Folk Art Painted Twig Settee

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

. The settee retains it's original paint and is very good condition, especially for it's age. Perfect in

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Early 20th Century American Country Painted Furniture

American Federal Birch-Inlaid Mahogany Settee Sofa, Massachusetts
American Federal Birch-Inlaid Mahogany Settee Sofa, Massachusetts

American Federal Birch-Inlaid Mahogany Settee Sofa, Massachusetts

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine work in mahogany and inlaid with panels of flamed birch, this settee is a remarkable

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas

Materials

Brass

Classic Original Early Plank Seat Windsor Spindle Back Hoop Bench or Settee
Classic Original Early Plank Seat Windsor Spindle Back Hoop Bench or Settee

Classic Original Early Plank Seat Windsor Spindle Back Hoop Bench or Settee

Located in Hopewell, NJ

turned slats, arms and uprights, the shaped plank seat above turned splayed legs. Remnants of early brown

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Benches

Materials

Oak

American Late Sheraton Painted Bench or Settee, c. 1820-40
American Late Sheraton Painted Bench or Settee, c. 1820-40

American Late Sheraton Painted Bench or Settee, c. 1820-40

Located in Shippensburg, PA

treasure of early Americana. Forms like this American settee or sofa would typically grace a long hallway

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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Benches

19th Century Carved Sofa or Settee
19th Century Carved Sofa or Settee

19th Century Carved Sofa or Settee

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H 33 in W 58 in D 30 in

19th Century Carved Sofa or Settee

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a unique, if not slightly funky, highly carved bleached mahogany small sofa or settee that

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Late 18th-Early 19th Century American Windsor Faux Bamboo Settee
Late 18th-Early 19th Century American Windsor Faux Bamboo Settee

Late 18th-Early 19th Century American Windsor Faux Bamboo Settee

Located in Queens, NY

Late 18th-early 19th century American Pennsylvanian pine Windsor style settee with an oak faux

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Antique Late 18th Century American American Classical Settees

Materials

Pine, Faux Bamboo, Oak

Early 20th Century Arrow Back Windsor Settee
Early 20th Century Arrow Back Windsor Settee

Early 20th Century Arrow Back Windsor Settee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a early 20th century version of a early 19th century arrow back Windsor settee from New

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Federal New England Windsor Spindle Back Cherry Bench Settee 1820
Antique Federal New England Windsor Spindle Back Cherry Bench Settee 1820

Antique Federal New England Windsor Spindle Back Cherry Bench Settee 1820

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique American Federal period cherry bench/settee, New England, Circa 1820. The bench

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Benches

Materials

Cherry

Early American Wood Slat Back Settee or Bench, Reupholstered
Early American Wood Slat Back Settee or Bench, Reupholstered

Early American Wood Slat Back Settee or Bench, Reupholstered

Located in Alhambra, CA

Early American settee with a Primitive American Folk Art aesthetic. Wonderful carved or organic

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Settees

Early 1900's American Settee with Adjustable arms
Early 1900's American Settee with Adjustable arms

Early 1900's American Settee with Adjustable arms

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very unique early 20th century sofa with arms that adjust to desired height.

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Early 20th Century American Settees

Colorful Native American Twig Settee
Colorful Native American Twig Settee

Colorful Native American Twig Settee

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H 42 in W 67 in D 26 in

Colorful Native American Twig Settee

Located in Damariscotta, ME

This exuberantly colored red and black settee has an eye-catching structural design created with

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Settees

Materials

Cedar

An American Federal Settee ca. 1790
An American Federal Settee ca. 1790

An American Federal Settee ca. 1790

Located in Vancouver, BC

An American Federal settee. Circa 1790. Made at the approximate time of the formation of the

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Settees

American Wicker Sofa
American Wicker Sofa

American Wicker Sofa

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H 31.75 in W 85.25 in D 36 in

American Wicker Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

This wonderful American wicker sofa is in fantastic condition. It has been recently painted. It

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Settees

Materials

Reed, Wood, Paint

American Antique Settee
American Antique Settee

American Antique Settee

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H 39 in W 70 in D 31 in

American Antique Settee

Located in Chamblee, GA

Beautiful American Settee Newport Rhode Island estate and was in the same family until recently

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Sofas

American Period Windsor Settee, Bamboo Turned Spindles, Early 19th Century
American Period Windsor Settee, Bamboo Turned Spindles, Early 19th Century

American Period Windsor Settee, Bamboo Turned Spindles, Early 19th Century

Located in Wells, ME

American rare period Windsor settee of the early 19th century, New England origin, bamboo turned

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Country Benches

Materials

Ash, Pine

American Vintage Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa / Settee
American Vintage Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa / Settee

American Vintage Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa / Settee

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a fantastic piece of Americana. The wicker settee is Bar Harbor in style yet it lends to a

Category

Early 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Reed, Paint, Wood

Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s
Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s

Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s

By Kem Weber

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Kem Weber three-seat chrome settee Art Deco design, USA, 1930s Magnificent Kem Weber three-seat

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s
Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s

Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s

By Kem Weber

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Kem Weber three-seat chrome settee Art Deco design USA 1930s Magnificent Kem Weber three-seat

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1900s Empire Ivory and Pink Silk Upholstered Settee
1900s Empire Ivory and Pink Silk Upholstered Settee

1900s Empire Ivory and Pink Silk Upholstered Settee

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elegant antique settee. Empire styled and dressed in Peau de Soie finery, this lovely settee

Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s
Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s

Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s

By Kem Weber

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Kem Weber three-seat chrome settee Art Deco design, USA, 1930s Magnificent Kem Weber three-seat

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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Early American Settee For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal early American settee for your home. An early American settee — often made from wood, fabric and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the early American settee you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An early American settee is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made early American settee over the years, but those crafted by Karpen & Bros. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Early American Settee?

The average selling price for an early American settee at 1stDibs is $3,111, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $14,500 for the highest priced.

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 Early American Settee
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.