French Provincial Oak and Rush Settee & Chairs Set, Circa 1945
Located in Kent, CT
A beautiful French Provincial oak and rush set comprised of a well-proportioned pair of armchairs and a two-seat settee.
Rush, Oak
Francis Jourdain Rush Settee
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Montecito, CA
French ashwood rush settee by Francis Jourdain (1876-1958), circa 1940.
Rush, Ash
19th Century French Provincial Banquette
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large French Provincial walnut 19th century banquette with rush seat. Would be wonderful sofa with large cushion and pillows. Has enough depth to be very comfortable.
Walnut, Rush
18th Century Provençale Radassier
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century Louis XVI style provençale mulberry rush seat radassier with six custom-made fabric cushions, circa 1790.
Fabric, Paint, Rush, Wood
French Provincial Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming French country rush seat settee, newly rushed.
Rush Seat Settee - France, 1960s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Deep and wide settee with a wooden structure and rush seat and back. Clean and unfussy lines. Warm tones. Would also look very nice with seat/back cushions.
French Country Rush Seat Settee or Radassier
Located in Birmingham, AL
Charming French Country walnut settee or radassier, circa 1930s.
Walnut
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H 41 in W 41 in D 21 in
19th-C. French Ebonized Carved Oak Settee With Rush Seat & Silk Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a rustic 19th century French ebonized carved oak settee with rush seat and plump down cushion.
Silk, Rush, Oak, Down
Antique French Triple Chair Back Walnut Settee
Located in Denver, CO
French Provincial triple chair back settee, late 19th/ early 20th c.
Rush, Wood
French Provincial Settee with Fauteuils, Painted, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful French provincial rush seat settee bench with a matching pair of fauteuils (armchairs), pair of armchairs, beechwood, hand carved and painted, circa 1780.
Rush, Wood
Provençal "Radassier" Settee, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
French wood and rush bench or settee (aka radassier) from Provence.
French Country Walnut Settee or Sofa with Rush Seat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful, shapely carved antique walnut bench from 19th century France having rush seat with exposed ladder back wooden frame and original rush. Graceful curved arms and subtle cabr...
Rush, Walnut
Country French Ladder-Back Walnut Settee or Radassier with Rush Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
Country French settee or radassier in walnut, circa 1930s.
Rush, Walnut
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H 41 in W 22 in D 48.5 in
Vintage French Country Chic 2 Seater Ladderback Settee Rush Seat & Cushion
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Country chic 2 seater ladderback settee rush seat & cushion.
Upholstery, Rush, Hardwood
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H 33.5 in W 45 in D 24 in
19th Century French Carved Beech Wood and Rush Settee Bench from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
The wide seating is made of hand woven rush, and dressed with a custom green velvet cushion.
Rush, Beech
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H 37.75 in W 42 in D 20.25 in
Antique French Provençal Louis XV Style Painted Settee or Radassier W/ Rush Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
An antique French Louis XV style carved settee or radassier from Provence, circa 1920s.
Rush, Wood
Midcentury Rush Seat Settee and Armchair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Settee and lounge chair with a wooden structure and rush seats and backs. Clean and unfussy lines. Warm tones. Very comfortable. Dimensions provided below are for the sette. The c...
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H 31.75 in W 75.25 in D 20 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Rush Daybed Settee Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant, antique bench against a wall between two windows for a traditional look. Crafted in Normandy, circa 1840, the timeless daybed sits on four carved tapered legs, an...
Rush, Walnut
Beautiful Carved Pine Swan Neck Bench Settee with Rush Seat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Carved pine settee or bench with elegant and graceful lines having open work backrest with carved patterns over a fluted apron, all resting on classic tapered cabriole legs. We love ...
Rush
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H 35 in W 44.5 in L 35 in
Late 20th Century French Style Faux Bamboo Settee with Rush Seat by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a nice little French style faux bamboo bench or settee with a rush seat by Sarreid out of Spain.
Rush, Maple
French Provencal Settee
Located in Houston, TX
This three-seat ladder back settee with handwoven rush seating, and a ladder-back, hand carved floral details, and sweeping arms.
Rush, Wood
French Love seat/Settee
Located in Miami, FL
Perfect country love seat/settee. Circa 1880, hand carved. Rush seating in perfect condition. Original patina. Padding and pillow done in a beautiful yellow and white with flowered...
Wood, Rush, Fabric
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H 33 in W 60 in D 24 in
French Country Three Seater Settee Bench with Rush Seating & Crewelwork Cushion
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant French Country style bench that features a beautifully carved cream painted wood frame, classic ladder back design and a sturdy rush seat. Includes a removable cushion done ...
Fabric, Textile, Wood
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H 39.5 in W 70.5 in D 21.5 in
18th Century French Directoire Period Cherry Ladder-Back Settee or Radassier
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome 18th century Country French Directoire period settee or radassier handcrafted in solid cherry near Marseille in the South of France, circa 1790s.
Rush, Cherry
Early 20th C. French Ebonised Settee with Rush Seat
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s French bench has eight legs, high curved sides, decorative carved backrest and woven rush seat. New black ebonised finish. Unknown maker. Very good antique condition with...
Rush, Wood
18th or 19th Century Rush Seat Settee or Radassier from France
Located in Stamford, CT
Country French Settee or Radassier in walnut, circa 1880s.
Rush, Wood
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H 40 in W 52 in D 29 in
20th-C. French Country Carved Maple Settee W/ Rush Seat Att. To Pierre Deux
By Pierre Deux
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century French country settee attributed to the manufacturer Pierre Deux.
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
Rush Seat Distressed French Louis XV Provincial Settee Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This beautifully distressed country French settee features high quality upholstered cushions and naturally distressed rush seating from use.
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Ladder Back Settee
Located in Pomona, CA
19th century French a 3 seat Ladderback Settee with rush seat and newly upholstered seat cushion.
Wood, Rush
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