19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely 19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat, sofa, canapé or settee. This antique sofa would work well in an entrance hall, living area, dressing room or bedroom.
Giltwood
Italian Modernist Woven Cord Bench Attributed to Giuseppe Pagano, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Details Designer: Attributed to Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig Period: 1940s Country of Origin: Italy Style: Italian Modernist / Italian Rationalist Type: Bench / Settee / Two-Seat Sof...
Metal
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Metallic and Chenille Appliqued Linen Pillows by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant as a pair on a sofa, bed, or settee, they bring an understated sense of European history and craftsmanship to both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Metallic Thread
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Painted and Parcel Gilt Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian Louis XVI painted and parcel gilt loveseat. 18th century Italian Louis XVI painted and parcel gilt loveseat, sofa, settee or divanetto. This stunning Italian lo...
Wood
Mid-Century Folding Suite of Raffia Furniture - Mexico - Circa 1960
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid century woven raffia folding furniture set with wood frames - light weight - featuring a two seat sofa/settee, two side chairs and a coffee table with Klismos style legs, raffia ...
Raffia, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning elegant and rare early 19th century Swedish Gustavian style loveseat, sofa or settee with exquisite carving and original paint.
Upholstery, Wood
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Restored MCM Rattan & Formica Skinny Arch 3-Strand Wedge Side Table w/ 2-Tiers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made in circa 1940, this seven-piece living room set showcases the iconic 3-strand 3/4 pretzel arm design. The set includes one sofa, two settees, two side tables, one coffee table, ...
Rattan, Formica
Niels Bendtsen "Lotus" Chair for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1974
By Niels Bendtsen, Neils Eilersen
Located in Chicago, IL
Original fabric in excellent condition. Sofa and Settee sold in separate listing.
Upholstery
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Rattan Three-Strand Loop Leg Coffee Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made in 1950, this seven-piece living room set showcases the iconic 3-strand 3/4 pretzel arm design. The set includes one sofa, two settees, two side tables, one coffee table, and on...
Rattan, Glass
$499Sale Price|39% Off
Pair of 19th Century French Needlepoint Pillows with Petite Tassels
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in New York, NY
A pair of down filled French Provincial Needlepoint pillows from the 19th century with petite tassels that will brighten up any sofa, canapé or settee! They are in very good condi...
Tapestry
$11,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Living Room Set, 6 Pieces
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Comfortable and soft 5" thick deep seat cushions. -Measurements- Sofa: 81" wide, 38" deep, 35" high, Seat height: 18" Loveseat: 57" wide, 38" deep, 35" high, Seat height: 18" Chair...
Rattan
$1,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Measurements: 35" Tall X 32" Wide X 38" Deep Seat Height: 18" Tall United States, 1990 Also available in any quantity are matching: Lounge chair and ottoman: Lounge chair: Ottoma...
Rattan
20th Century Catalan Bench in Walnut with Caned Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Rare midcentury sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style with cane back.
Cane, Walnut
$1,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modernist 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel "Kauai" Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Measurements: 35" Tall X 33" Wide X 38" Deep Seat Height: 18" Tall 1990, United States Also available in any quantity are matching: Lounge chair and ottoman: $3918 Lounge chair: ...
Rattan
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
Restored MCM Rattan & Formica 2-Tiered High Arch 3-Strand Wedge Side Table, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Made in 1950, this seven-piece living room set showcases the iconic 3-strand 3/4 pretzel arm design. The set includes one sofa, two settees, two side tables, one coffee table, and on...
Rattan, Formica
Elegant Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Loveseat with Silk Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An elegant French Louis XV painted carved sofa settee from a salon set also having two armchairs but listed separately here, upholstered in a neutral pale yellow silk blend, found i...
Silk, Wood
Chippendale Style Leather Loveseat from Ft. William Henry Hotel Lake George N.Y.
By Thomas Chippendale, Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Chippendale settee, loveseat, sofa, in leather upholstery with decorative nailhead stud trim, and gutsy ball and claw feet.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Pillows with Trim and Tassels Made with 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
Both pillows are in excellent condition, with vibrant colors and minimal wear, offering a timeless accent for a sofa, settee, or bed. Perfect for traditional, cottage, or shabby chic...
Tapestry, Velvet, Down, Trimming
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Console with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
This feature makes it useful behind a sofa, settee or large chair as well. Each leg is elegantly tapered and fluted, with a large plinth on the upper section adorned with detailed r...
Carrara Marble
$396Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage French Aubusson Tapestry Style Needlepoint Lumbar Pillow
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
With its sweet decor and subtle colors, this French Aubusson style pillow will brighten up any sofa, canapé or settee. DIMENSIONS: 24ʺW × 6ʺD × 16ʺH.
Cotton
Pair of 19th Century French Tapestry Pillows with Foliage Petite Tassels
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Provincial Aubusson pillows from the 19th century, with foliage decor and petite tassels that will brighten up any sofa, canapé or settee! They are in excellent cond...
Tapestry
Authentic Rare Eastlake Aesthetic Movement Ornate Carved Walnut Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An Eastlake period sofa loveseat or settee centered with a stunning pierced crest having a pierced floral motif with the shape mirrored in the arm pediments.
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni
Located in New York, NY
The pieces are modular, multi-functional and will form a sofa / settee. It is decorated in a bright orange rubberized plastic upholstery reflecting its pop culture energy and hip sty...
Plastic, Rubber
$5,400 / set
Stick Wicker Porch or Patio Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
Three-piece Art Deco stick wicker / split reed set consists of two-seat sofa/settee and two matching club chairs. Wonderful design with wide arms, light yellow paint and green accent.
Wicker
$9,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Restored Mid-Century Frankl Style Rattan Three-Strand Full Pretzel Livingroom Se
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand full pretzel arm living room set featuring a 3-seat sectional sofa, a settee, lounge chair, ottoman, and two side tables.
Rattan
Pair of French Pillows Made of 19th Century Aubusson Tapestries with Foliage
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Atlanta, GA
With their skillfully woven decor, this pair of 19th century Aubusson tapestry pillows will bring a touch of French elegance to any sofa, canapé or settee.
Tapestry
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair
Located in Hanover, MA
It is most unusual to find seating of this period and style in this size. Sofas and settees were prevalent but I have never seen another example of the form as a one person arm chair.
Mahogany
Wood Frame Low Back Lounge Chair in Walnut Black Oil Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The Wood Frame series includes a low back, a high back, and a reinterpretation of a Classic wing back, all available in club chair, settee, and sofa versions. Comfort is also of u...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$9,680 / item
+ 5 moreWood Frame Low Back Lounge Chair in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The Wood Frame series includes a low back, a high back, and a reinterpretation of a classic wing back – all available in club chair, settee, and sofa versions. Comfort is also of...
Leather, Wood
From $10,670 / item
+ 15 moreWood Frame High Back Lounge Chair in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The Wood Frame series includes a low back, a high back, and a reinterpretation of a classic wing back – all available in club chair, settee, and sofa versions. Comfort is also of...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron, Banquette Grand Repos, Two-Seater Settee, Circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934. After the Second World War he moved to Lille, in the north of France, where he decorated home...
Upholstery, Oak
Billy Baldwin Style Two Part Cane Basketweave Parsons Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish cane basketweave two-part parsons sofa or settee made in the style and manner of Billy Baldwin.
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
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