19th Century Giltwood High Back Canape
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Giltwood Canape with a high back. The arms have a channeled scroll and are typical of the Louis XV style. Carved, swagging stretchers drape between supports across the...
French High-Back Settee with Barley-Twist
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French high-back settee with barley-twist base and stretcher, from the first half of the 20th century.
Brass
High Back Upholstered Settee, France, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
18th century French high back settee has been recently reupholstered in vintage Belgian linen.
French 1920's High Back Settee
Located in New York, NY
This settee has been recently reupholstered in a menswear flannel stripe. The settee is accented with decorative nail heads throughout. There is a single cushion and tufted back. Nic...
Wood
Small French Settee with High Back
Located in Buchanan, NY
Small French NAP III high back loveseat in muslin, circa 1900. Sold as is. Upholstery services available, price on request.
French Country High Back Upholstered Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful French Country style settee with high back, upholstered in a rich teal blue dragon fly motif velvet.
high back settee in french linen
Located in Seattle, WA
jacobean-esque frame with heavy french linen upholstery. comfortable, stately, great presence
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Carved Fruitwood Upholstered High Back Settee
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Louis XVI style settee offers upholstered high back and seat with carved fruitwood frame having scroll form arms draped with carved acanthus, skirt decorated with foliate an...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
French Style High-Back Upholstered Settee W/New Belgian Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French style high-back settee designed by US Furniture maker Yale R.
Upholstery, Wood
Wonderful High Back Settee in Faded Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Settee, late 19th C, unusual high back, upholstered in a vintage faded red velvet.
Sold
H 46 in W 27 in D 53 in
Antique French Empire Mahogany Figural High Back Swan Settee Tufted Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Empire figural high back settee. Features tufted modern vibrant paisley upholstery with tall rounded back, gilt accents, and carved swan / bird head arms.
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted High Back Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted high back settee.
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted High Back Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted high back settee.
Upholstery, Wood
Ornately Carved Mahogany High Back Settee with Donghia Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ornately carved mahogany high back settee that has been reupholstered recently (about 2 years ago) in an updated luxurious fabric which perfectly plays off the elegant original frame...
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
A French Regence Style High Back Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A French Regence style high back sofa with arched back and headrest on either side, the serpentine front apron supported by 4 cabriole legs upholstered in Scalamandre silk brocade.
Silk, Wood
French Settee
Located in Pomona, CA
French settee with high back and walnut frame. Newly upholstered in linen.
Walnut
Pair of 1920s French Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Settees
By Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1920s French Louis XVI style high back settees/loveseats in the manner of Jansen.
Fabric, Wood
Ligne Roset Ploum Medium Settee High Back
By Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Ploum Medium Settee High Back: This Ploum medium settee by Ligne Roset, crafted in 2020, offers a blend of modern design and luxurious comfort. The high back and fabric upholstery pr...
Fabric
Semi-Antique Louis XV Style Settee in Damask Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic French High Back Settee with a finely carved frame with a center back oval and carved leafy crest.
Wood
Early 20th Century High Back Upholstered Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Lovely high back Louis XV style upholstered settee, upholstery is clean, shows minimal signs of use. A champagne colored velvet, and damask compliment the dark walnut legs. A plump s...
Silk, Velvet, Walnut
19th-Century French Provincial Oak Pub Settee Settle Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic 19th-century French Provincial high-back pub settee bench, expertly crafted from solid timber with a rich, dark roasted-chestnut patina.
Chestnut
French High Back Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
French High Back Settee, circa 1930's. To see more items from Foxglove Antiques, please visit our website: www.foxgloveantiques.com
Wood
High Back Settee
Located in Southampton, NY
High Back Settee, beautiful walnut frame, so comfortable.
Walnut
French Tufted Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French tufted settee with high back, newly upholstered in a lilic linen.
Linen
Outstanding 19th Cent Eight Leg High Back Walnut Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality, and recently reupholstered, late 19th century French high back walnut sofa, with great detail, on eight legs terminating in hoof feet. This elegant sofa has been reu...
High Back Regence Style Settee
Located in New York, NY
Carved scrolled arms and legs with X stretcher.
Wood, Upholstery
French Cheetah Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a high-back French settee reupholstered in cheetah fabric by Old World Weavers.
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