Elegant Antique Neoclassical Rush Seat Settee Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant vintage neoclassical loveseat having curved back and X motif backrests with gilded medallions. Seat is original rush with custom striped linen cushion.
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Rush
Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Bench With Rush Seats By Heals
By Heal's
Located in Petworth, GB
Aesthetic Movement ebonised beech settle with rush double seat Heals - after the ‘Sussex’ design by Morris & Co Previously unrecorded settle version Circa 1890 Height 90cm. W...
Beech
French Provincial Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming French country rush seat settee, newly rushed.
Large Rush Seat Carved Back Settee
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking carved settee with a pickled finish and great condition rush seat panels--This may be Swedish or Scandinavian
Wood
Cherry Settee
Located in Houston, TX
French provincial cherry wood settee with rush seat and scalloped top back rail.
Cherry
19th Century Gustavian Bench Settee with Rush Seat
Located in Cardiff, CA
This antique settee is in very sturdy condition with a replaced rush seat and beautiful painted distress.
Rush, Wood
19th Century Neoclassical Style Polychrome Painted Rush Seat Settee
Located in Houston, TX
19th century neoclassical style polychrome painted rush seat settee. Beautiful patina. Seat shows some wear. 21"D x 80"W x 35" H
Rush, Wood
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.
Rush Seat Settee with Swan-Lyre Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Settee, of walnut, with three carved lyres on back, rush seat, raised on stylized square section cabriole legs.
Wood, Rush
French Country Rush Seat Settee or Radassier
Located in Birmingham, AL
Charming French Country walnut settee or radassier, circa 1930s. This double arm bench from Provence seats three and features a handwoven rush seat and ladder-back.
Walnut
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H 21.5 in W 68 in L 21.5 in
Spanish Carlos IV Period Walnut & Rush Seat Settee/Bench, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an open back with shaped details, the sides flared and mostly closed, with a drop-in rush seat, decorative brass details, ebonized lozenges, raised on square tapering legs.
Rush, Walnut
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.
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
Vintage Scenic Paint Decorated Distressed Rush Seated Painted Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The seat is a hand-woven natural rush seat. This is a charming addition to a country farm house where you take a vacation from the city or perhaps a great piece to put at the foot of...
Rush, Wood
Rare 19thc Two Seat Settee w/Original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19thc settee from Pennsylvania ,some would call buggy seat.This folky and early primitive sits two adults in a love seat format style.This is a double ladder back with a arm re...
Pine
Vintage Beautifully Painted Country Settee W/ Rush Seat
Located in New York, NY
Vintage painted country settee w/ rush seat: Measures: 38" X 19" x 39" Weighs: 20 LBS.
Wood, Paint
Pair of Italian Walnut Lyre Back Settees with Rush Seats, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian walnut settees with central lyre backs, flanking scrolled arms, rush seats, frontal turned ringed legs, rear splayed blocked legs, and the original cross stretchers.
Rush, 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. The silk fabric is in very good condition, and the rush shows slight wear.
Silk, Rush, Oak, Down
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H 31 in W 63 in D 22 in
Morris & Co. an Arts & Crafts Museum Quality Ebonised Sussex Three-Seat Settee
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
The condition is outstanding, no restorations in its life and all of the joints are still as tight as when it was made, retaining its original fine rush seat which is a joy to see, i...
Rush, Beech
Early 19thc New England Childs Settle Bench W/original Rush Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY AND VERY UNUSUAL 19THC NEW ENGLAND CHILDS DOUBLE SEATER SETTLE BENCH.THIS MOST UNUSUAL CHILDS SETTEE IS GREAT FOR CHILDREN OR BEARS.WONDERFUL MAPLE WOOD W/THE ORIGINAL HAND RUS...
Maple
Arts & Crafts 2 Seater Settle By William Birch
By William Birch
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak framed 2 seater settle Ergonomic back slats with stylised tulip decoration Turned legs and drop-in rush seats By William Birch of High Wycombe Circa 1900 Heigh...
Rush, Ash
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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
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
Beautiful Carved Pine Swan Neck Bench Settee with Rush Seat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
We love the swan shapes on the front. Original rush seat cushion in great shape. #4714 Measure: Seat height 17.5.
Rush
Country French Ladder-Back Walnut Settee or Radassier with Rush Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
Country French settee or radassier in walnut, circa 1930s. This double arm Normandy bench seats three and features a handwoven rush seat and ladder-back.
Rush, Walnut
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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. It is marked and in very good condition.
Rush, Maple
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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
The hand woven rush seat is raised on six legs with the front three having a graceful cabriole shape and foliate carved motifs at the knees and feet.
Rush, Wood
French Love seat/Settee
Located in Miami, FL
Perfect country love seat/settee. Circa 1880, hand carved. Rush seating in perfect condition.
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
19th Century Buggy Seat / Settee Handmade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Original salmon painted & hand woven rush seat. This Children's settee is in fine condition and very sturdy.
Wood
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