$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.75 in W 51.5 in D 31 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Rosewood Oval Back Medallion Settee C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Rosewood Oval Back Medallion Settee C1880. Measures - 38.75'' H x 51.5'' W x 31'' D; seat height 14".
Rosewood, Upholstery
$2,396Sale Price|40% Off
H 38 in W 61.75 in D 29 in
Incredible Adams Painted Decorated Triple Oval Back Settee Circa 1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The settee features a rare triple oval backrest, each with finely carved lyre and urn motifs, beautifully accented with hand-painted details in gilt and polychrome.
Walnut
19th century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare, 19th century French Louis XVI style double oval back settee with richly carved motifs, scrolling arms and uphostered in linen.
Linen, Wood, Paint
French Victorian Giltwood Settee, Hand-Carved, Circa 1890
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian carved gilt triple oval back settee with rope and tassel carving Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Giltwood
A George III Style Hand Carved Mahogany Settee, Late 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant hand carved mahogany George III double frame back settee. The oval backs with plume spalt in center with gently formed ridge arms and tapering legs.
Silk, Mahogany
$3,500
H 35.88 in W 47.88 in D 26.5 in
Neo-Classical Wrought Iron Garden Patio Bench or Settee with Stylized Arrows
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique stylized heavy wrought iron black garden bench or settee with ovals and scroll work, in the neoclassical style with Italian influence of Gio Ponti style gold Arrows and concen...
Wrought Iron
$3,706
H 21.26 in W 21.26 in D 58.67 in
Danish Modern Borge Morgensen Shaker series Model 5267 Oak Coffee table
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uccle, BE
His 1945 Spokeback Sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood bac...
Oak
Five-Piece Stick Wicker or Rattan Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Five-Piece Stick Wicker Set in dark colored finish with worn green painted trim. Settee, 2 armchairs, oval table & small cricket ottoman.
Rattan, Wood
Circa 1900 Louis XVI Style Oval Back Settee
Located in Troy, MI
Oval back rest, padded arms, carved details on frame, reeded and tapered legs.
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
French Oval Back Louis XVI Style Gilded Frame Settee
Located in Troy, MI
Turn of the century era French settee in class Louis XVI style with a carved and gilded frame.
Giltwood, Upholstery
19th Century Mahogany Framed Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
A mahogany settee, the oval upholstered buttoned back with scroll cresting, open arms above serpentine front.
Mahogany
19th Century, French, Louis XVI Style Salon Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A 19th century, French, Louis XVI style oval back salon settee retaining its original painted patina, newly upholstered in a natural linen.
Linen, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Oval Chaise Lounge Settee
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates oval chaise longue or sofa upholstered with Mexican striped textile and solid blue cotton, circa 1960s. Fabric is vintage, sho...
Upholstery
Pair of French Louis XV Style 1920s Era Oval Back Settees
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of French style walnut settees. They are in beautiful upholstery and have great lines. They each measure 49 wide x 31 deep x 37.5 tall x 14.5 inch seat height. ...
Walnut
19th Century Three-Piece Louis XVI Style Giltwood Parlor Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A very nice late 19th century three-piece Louis XVI style giltwood parlor set. Consisting of a settee and a pair of arm chairs, beautiful carved designs on the arms and legs, the ...
Fabric, Wood
French Sofa -Canape Luis xv Mink Color, Wood
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous Canapé- sofá en Corbeille, in Louis XV style, made of carved walnut wood with plant decorations and 19th century , recently re-upholstery in mink color loop wool or wool bo...
Silk, Wood
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H 47 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen
Located in West Hartford, CT
His 1945 Spokeback Sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood bac...
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Weesp, NL
His 1945 “Spokeback Sofa,” with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood b...
Wool, Oak
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H 35.5 in W 48 in D 23 in
Neoclassical Style Settee w/Pierce-Carved Back-Splat & Oval-Shaped Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Neoclassical style oval settee, will make a lovely seating addition for your entry foyer, living, or bed room.
Wood
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H 32.5 in W 53 in D 32 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Canapé Pink Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV style carved walnut settee. Features shapely oval frame, partial down filled cushion, solid wood construction, nicely carved details, cabriole legs, great sty...
Fabric, Walnut
1930s Era French Painted Oval Back Louis XVI Settee Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous distressed paint decorated settee. The settee is in good condition with its origina distressed painted finish. The settee measures 60 wide x 40 inches tall x 32 de...
Beech
Swedish Neoclassical Painted Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th century Swedish Gustavian painted neoclassical settee with oval padded back rests over lattice work lower back, the square tapered legs ending in spade feet, the whol...
Vintage Cane-Arm Louis XVI Style Settee With Carved Frame
Located in Trenton, NJ
The carved wood frame displays traditional Louis XVI motifs including turned legs and oval medallions, lending the settee a refined architectural quality.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
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H 41.5 in W 62.25 in D 31 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Green Upholstered Giltwood Sofa or Settee
Located in Milford, NH
A fine antique French Louis XVI style giltwood sofa or settee with oval upholstered back with small carved shell or fan center crest, padded arms, and a foliate decorated giltwood fr...
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall oval chaise settee. Fully restored and reupholstered in mohair over refinished walnut legs.
Walnut
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H 37.41 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Mid century modern scandinavian oak lounge chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Weesp, NL
His 1945 “Spokeback Sofa,” with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood b...
Oak
Oval Leather Settee
Located in New York, NY
Camel-color leather upholstered oval settee attributed to Selig of Denmark circa 1960
Oval back Louis XV 'Style' Painted Settee with Silk Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is an oval back Louis XV 'Style' painted settee with silk upholstery.
Borge Mogensen Armchair with Stool from Denmark Midcentury
Located in Singapore, SG
His 1945 “Spokeback Sofa,” with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood b...
Oak
Leather Hunting Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Megeve, FR
His 1945 “Spokeback Sofa,” with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood b...
Brass
Edwardian Chair-Back Settee
Located in Alexandria, VA
Charming Neo-classic or Hepplewhite-inspired settee. Beautiful oval sunburst inlays, string inlay and fretwork back.
Mahogany, Satinwood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$3,899
H 36.62 in W 65.95 in D 24.41 in
Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite This sofa comes with a matching pair of parl...
Giltwood
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$4,098
H 46.86 in W 84.26 in D 24.41 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...
Other
French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
By Limoges
Located in Newark, England
LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of casket form mounted in...
Enamel, Ormolu
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
Louis XVI Style White Painted Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with bowed front. Circular tapered fluted legs. Used purple velvet upholstery.
Wood
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$61,572
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
$4,950
H 37.2 in W 33.7 in D 30 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bleached Walnut Marquise Bergère Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style bleached walnut marquise bergère chair from the 19th century, with slanted rectangular back, petite carved finials, scrolling knuckles on the arms, fluted le...
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Jacobean Revival Oak Buffet / China Hutch
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Antique Jacobean Revival, 1920s, oak buffet. One piece. 61.5" high, 38.5" wide and 17.5" deep. The bottom part has two doors and one horizontal shelf. The upper part has one door and...
Oak
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
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.
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