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Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verde paint. The seat rails display c...
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18th Century French Louis XV Used Settees

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Rattan Lounge Chairs with matching Table, Mid-Century, Set of 3
Located in Munich, DE
Mid-century Italian design wicker lounge chairs with matching oval table. The original cushions of the chairs have been given a new look with geometric fabric. Very comfortable, ligh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Antique French Triple Chair Back Walnut Settee
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Provincial triple chair back settee, late 19th/ early 20th c. This settee features a walnut frame with turned finials, ladder back, woven rush seat, rising on turned legs join...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Used Settees

Materials

Rush, Wood

Louis XVI Painted Settee
Located in Essex, MA
Diminutive with rectangular back and seat upholstered in an orange mohair in excellent condition. Circular tapered fluted legs. Painted with a light cream color. Very sturdy and usea...
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1880s French Louis XVI Used Settees

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Used Louis XVI Painted Settee
Louis XVI Painted Settee
H 29.88 in W 47.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Régence Style Gold Leaf Settee, Circa 1885.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Régence Style Gold Leaf Settee, Circa 1885.
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Late 19th Century French Regency Used Settees

Materials

Gold Leaf

Two Seater Sofa made in England by George Smith LTD, England 1999
By George Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage two seater sofa designed and manufactured in England by George Smith LTD. The sofa is hand-made in the old fashion way, solid wood, metal springs, the cushions are plush wit...
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1990s English Art Deco Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian 19th Century Carved Walnut Circular Settee
Located in Montreal, QC
A fine hand carved walnut circular settee. This large 4 seat settee has intricately carved elements throughout. Its structure including the eight legs, the four large armrests and th...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Used Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Irish antique chair settees
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite 19th-Century Irish Antique Settee – Beverly Field Provenance, Upholstered in Elegant Green Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this rare 19th-century Irish ...
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Early 19th Century Used Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1950s Walnut Window Bench Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Southampton, NJ
A solid walnut Mid-Century Modern window bench or settee attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Lithe line design constructed of fully restored walnut frame with new fine scale can...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Vintage 2 Seater Sofa by George Smith LTD
By George Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 2 seater sofa designed and manufactured in England by George Smith LTD. The piece is upholstered in a beautiful reddish fabric, dark finish to the legs and brass hardware an...
Category

1990s Used Settees

Materials

Brass

Brown leather deep buttoned chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large brown leather Chesterfield sofa, having a deep buttoned back and seat, All raised up on turned feet. Good solid condition, and the leather is soft, and nicely worn in. Dimensio...
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Early 20th Century British Used Settees

Materials

Leather

Brown leather deep buttoned chesterfield
Brown leather deep buttoned chesterfield
H 30.5 in W 90.5 in D 39.5 in
Walnut framed two-seater settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut framed two-seater settee, the finely carved shaped frame above upholstered back and seat enclosed by out swept scrolling arms. All raised up on slender cabriole supports termi...
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Early 20th Century British Used Settees

Materials

Walnut

Walnut framed two-seater settee
Walnut framed two-seater settee
H 40 in W 56 in D 28 in
Regency mahogany brass inlaid settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 19th-century mahogany framed scroll end settee, the acanthus scrolling arched top rail with brass detail above back and seat flanked by scrolling upholstered arms. Standing on ...
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Early 19th Century British Used Settees

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Style Painted Settee in Blue Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant early 20th-century French Country three-seater settee in the Louis XV style, sourced from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from solid wood and finished in a creamy w...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Used Settees

Materials

Velvet, Maple, Paint

Lawrence Peabody for Selig Mid Century Settee Sofa
By Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Selig Mid Century Settee Sofa This settee measures: 52.5 wide x 32 deep x 27.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height of 21.5 inches All pieces...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jugendstil bench or settee done in solid walnut, reupholstered, Austria 1910s
By Otto Wagner
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful and warm Jugendstil bench or settee designed in style of Otto Wagner. It is done in solid walnut and reupholstered in fabric with geometric ...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Wooden sofa and armchair set with white cushions, 1960s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of small sofa and two wooden armchairs and cotton fabric cushions, 1960, Condition: Good - New cushions. Set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Cotton, Wood

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...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Used Settees

Materials

Rush, Ash

Arts & Crafts 2 Seater Settle By William Birch
Arts & Crafts 2 Seater Settle By William Birch
H 42.92 in W 53.55 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Victorian "Forget Me Not" Settee
Located in Omaha, NE
19th Century Blue Velvet and Mahogany Victorian Settee “Forget Me Not” – A Timeless Treasure Step into elegance with this exquisite Victorian settee, affectionately named “Forget Me...
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Mid-19th Century Used Settees

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Small Scale French Napoleon III Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A magnificent small scale 19th century French Napoleon III “chapeau de gendarme” style settee in red velvet with contrasting bullion fringe. This lovely small scale French Napoleon ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Used Settees

Materials

Upholstery

French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Settee
Located in Middleburg, VA
French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Settee. Made of Circassian Walnut with scrolled arms over eight carved and molded legs with cross stretchers. Recently reupholstered, great proporti...
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut

Elegant TRS Furniture Louis XVI Style Settee
By TRS
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Handsomely finished classic Louis XVI style settee. With fitted upholstered cushion. The sofa has a well carved and paint finished exposed wood frame. The whole is raised on tapered ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved Beech Case Sofa Settees
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent matched pair of upholstered French case sofas or settees crafted in the Grand Louis XVI style. The sofas feature a tuxedo style case hand-carved from beech with fluted corner...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features remarkable and fine carvings throughout, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, cabriol...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Used Settees

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Super French Curved Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice French deep buttoned walnut curved sofa with feather filled cushions, in original very good condition. You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ah...
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20th Century English Louis XIV Used Settees

Materials

Walnut

Super French Curved Sofa
Super French Curved Sofa
H 36 in W 72 in D 28 in
Antique hand-carved Bench done in style of Louis XVI with hand-woven cane seat
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Antique hand-carved bench or settee done in Louis XVI style. It features a hand-woven cane seat and rich ornaments carved into wood typical f...
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1870s French Louis XVI Used Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood

Jugendstil Bench or Settee done in bentwood, with cane seat, Austria 1910s
By J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular and extremely rare antique, Jugendstil settee or bench. It is done in bentwood, with a cane seat, featuring fans in the backrest. It was m...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Used Settees

Materials

Cane, Beech

Old Hickory Settee & Matching Side Chair ( Signed)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Signed Old Hickory settee & side chairs are in fine condition and we are having both pieces protected from bad weather protector ( boat varnish ). The settee & side chair are ...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Used Settees

Materials

Hickory

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period cut-out settle, sofa, or bench By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstery. Measu...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Settees

Materials

Leather, Oak

Federal Style Upholstered Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Federal Style Upholstered Settee, Reeded Mahogany Frame with Gilded Acanthus Leaf & Swans. Federal style is characterized by bold patriotic symbols such as eagles, shield-shaped chai...
Category

19th Century American Federal Used Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Upholstered Settee
Federal Style Upholstered Settee
H 34 in W 49 in D 20 in
Early 19th Century French Directoire Walnut Settee in Seaglass
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant early 19th-century French Directoire style settee, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid walnut, it showcases a naturally aged, characterful p...
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair Petite Chippendale Settee Window Seat Chairs Benches Vanity Stools Nailhead
Located in Wayne, NJ
Lovely matching pair of upholstered settees. Desirable to have 2 that match. Fabric accented with nail head design . Mahogany tone wood frame with fretwork trim work. The seat area ...
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1980s American Chippendale Used Settees

Materials

Wood

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Settee
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid settee having a quality mahogany inlaid shaped top rail supported by mahogany inlaid satinwood, newly reupholstered seat in a quality fabri...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Settees

Materials

Other

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Settee
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Settee
H 30.71 in W 41.74 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Large Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Settees
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive large scale pair of late 18th Century Italian giltwood settees. These settees are lovely examples of neoclassical Italian design. The head rail is serpentine in shape and ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

20th Century Swedish Vintage OH Sjögren Home Evening Settee by Carl Malmsten
By AB Stilarmatur Tranås, O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish three-seater " Home Evening " sofa or settee with two pillows, designed by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren and Stoppmöbler, Tranås in good ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech

Antique Mahogany Biedermeier Settee Sofa
By Biedermeier, Duncan Phyfe
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning antique mahogany settee sofa. This piece commands attention, so beautiful, it's like a piece of art. It maintains a narrow footprint, similar to that of a bench...
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20th Century Biedermeier Used Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Settee Sofa
Located in Pueblo, CO
Beautiful late Federal-early Empire settee sofa, flame mahogany with geometric inlaid wood throughout. Solid construction is sturdy and comfortable. The newer sage green stripe upho...
Category

1840s American American Empire Used Settees

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Empire Settee Sofa
Empire Settee Sofa
H 33 in W 65 in D 27 in
Leather/Chrome Sled Settee by Arthur Umanoff for Directional
By Directional, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Reupholstered/refoamed in tan leather
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Chrome

Large Chippendale Style Six Foot Hand Carved Mahogany Triple Back Settee
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning hand carved Chippendale six foot settee with gorgeous upholstery that is in mint condition. The large settee sits great and features ball and claw feet as shown.
Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Mahogany

Vintage Regency Tufted Settee
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this captivating vintage Regency tufted settee, a rare find that merges classical elegance with eye-catching character. The piece features a beautifully cu...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Tufted Settee
Vintage Regency Tufted Settee
H 32.75 in W 48.5 in D 14 in
Victorian Courting Chair
Located in Pueblo, CO
Stunning and rare antique Victorian Courting Chair / Sofa, solid walnut with carved details and vintage wine colored mohair upholstery with button tufted double high backs and a low...
Category

Late 19th Century American High Victorian Used Settees

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Victorian Courting Chair
Victorian Courting Chair
H 44 in W 69 in D 29 in
Italian Vintage Modernist Brutalist Style Solid Wood High Back Settee Benches
Located in Firenze, IT
This vintage Mid-Century Modern period solid wood banquette settee was probably a chapel pews benches. These original and rare high back seatings strike us with their sculptural sha...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Walnut & Upholstered Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This refined and timeless walnut-framed settee was crafted in France, early 20th century, at the rise of Art Deco, bearing transitional features from earlier styles to suit a number ...
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Used Settees

Materials

Textile, Walnut

French Art Deco Walnut & Upholstered Settee
French Art Deco Walnut & Upholstered Settee
H 32.75 in W 48.5 in D 26.63 in
George II Gilt And Polychrome Japanned Settee
Located in Essex, MA
With double chair back with vasiform splats. Out scrolled arms. Drop in seat and raised on cabriole legs and ending on pad feet. Decoration original.
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1730s English George II Used Settees

Materials

Giltwood

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Settee
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Settee This settee measures: 52 wide x 30 deep x 32.5 inches high, with a seat height of 15.75 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ca...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Settee
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Settee
H 32.5 in W 52 in D 30 in
French Louis XVI Painted Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI carved and painted settee. Circa 1870. This is a timeless classic. 50w x 25d x 39h
Category

19th Century Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis XVI Painted Settee
French Louis XVI Painted Settee
H 39 in W 50 in D 25 in
Early 19th Century Antique Anglo Indian Caned Seat Settee in Carved Ebony
Located in Peabody, MA
An early 19th century Anglo Indian caned seat settee (with down filled cushion) in extensively carved solid ebony from the British colony of Ceylon (Sri Lanka today). The exceptional...
Category

Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Used Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Ebony, Down

Late 19th Century Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Settee
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Elegant mahogany settee in the Hepplewhite style, featuring a shield-back design with carved floral and fan motifs, gently curved arms, and a stretcher base for added strength. The f...
Category

Late 19th Century British Used Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Victorian Oak Settle Bench Hall Carved Seat 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Oak finely carved settle with lions head arms and a lift up seat to reveal a storage area Circa 1850 Great piece for the hallway Intricately carved details include lions head handles...
Category

1850s Used Settees

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Spindle Back Walnut Settee by Heritage Henredon
By Heritage-Henredon, George Nakashima, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whether in the living room, dining room, or even waiting room- this vintage settee by North Carolina's Heritage-Henredon Furniture is sure to give a splash of mid-century modern styl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery

Rare Kipp Stewart for Summit Furniture California Outdoor Lounge Set – Settee
By Summit, Kipp Stewart
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and highly collectible four-piece slatted lounge set designed by celebrated American designer Kipp Stewart for Summit Furniture, Carmel, California, circa 1980s. This sculptur...
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Wood, Teak

Hollywood Regency Theodore Alexander Ebonised With Gold Gilt Connaught Settee
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant ebonized mahogany settee having gold gilt details inside of the backrest arches with a neutral cushion seat by Theodore Alexander of High Point, N.C. In Like New condition...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Used Settees

Materials

Cotton, Polyester, Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood

Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura Mid Century Modern Iron Patio Settee Bench
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura Mid Century Modern Iron Patio Settee Bench. Item features heavy wrought iron construction, very rare model, sleek sculptural form. Circa Mid 20th Ce...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

Louis XVI Style Ecru White Linen Settee
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the Louis XVI style, this settee is upholstered in an ecru linen. Structurally, its design is classic and simple, with straight lines and rounded arms. Metal studs outline...
Category

20th Century Louis XVI Used Settees

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bentwood Settee Bench in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern yet traditional spindle back bench from the 1960s. It is very well made from solid wood and finished in black satin lacquer.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Wood

Antique French Walnut Settee
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Used Settees

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Antique French Walnut Settee
Antique French Walnut Settee
H 34 in W 51 in D 30 in
American Victorian Carved Wood Caned Settee
Located in Astoria, NY
American Victorian Carved Wood Settee, with caned seat and back. 44" H x 67" W x 27" D; seat: 12" H. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Category

19th Century American Victorian Used Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Upholstered Carved Wood Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a statement with this stunning Antique Carved Wood Settee, beautifully reimagined with contemporary upholstery. The intricate, hand-carved wooden frame showcases the elegance an...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Wood

LLOYD FLANDERS Loom Wicker Settee
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1980s Used Settees

Materials

Aluminum

LLOYD FLANDERS Loom Wicker Settee
LLOYD FLANDERS Loom Wicker Settee
H 33.5 in W 47 in D 27 in
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Used Settees For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used settees for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used settees — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Used settees have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Scandinavian Modern used settees are consistently popular styles. Used settees have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, Knoll and De Sede are consistently popular.

How Much are Used Settees?

Prices for used settees start at $1 and top out at $215,599 with the average selling for $4,395.

Finding the Right Settees for You

Vintage, new and antique settees are a smart and stylish choice for adding more seating to a room.

Settees first appeared in 17th-century Europe. A very famous settee, known as the Knole settee, was actually used by a monarch in South East England to receive visitors. This seating furniture was often part of a set that included matching chairs. While settees were popular in parlors, you could also find similar seating, such as daybeds and chaises longues (both of which derive from the settee, as does the chesterfield), where you might relax with guests in your home.

Today, a settee is still furniture that invites socializing. They’re common in living rooms and other shared areas because they allow you to cozy up to someone and have a conversation with them.

Settees are typically small seats that can fit two or more people, but they aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. Settees often have a backrest for optimal support and are frequently upholstered.

Are you looking to add more seating to an entertainment room but working with limited space? We promise that your vintage settee will look great next to your coffee table in your main seating area. You can also add a settee to your mudroom so that guests have a comfortable spot to sit down and take off their shoes. If you have a small space in your home that you’re still figuring out how to use, add a settee to turn it into a comfortable reading nook. They work in bedrooms too; a tufted settee designed by Danish modernist Finn Juhl makes perfect sense at the foot of your bed.

Most settees come with an upholstered seat, but you can find variations that aren’t upholstered. There are antique wood settees and benches that will look right at home in a rustic decor.

The backrest is an important consideration when choosing a settee. You can find pieces with low seat backs that look discreet and don’t provide a lot of support. If you want more support, we recommend choosing a settee with a high back.

A settee with a high back can become a statement piece, especially if you choose an item with a unique upholstery print or decorative frame.<a href=https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/settees/style/victorian/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Victorian settees are ideal for introducing an air of sophistication to your living room. These pieces often feature frames of walnut or mahogany, a seat upholstered in chintz fabric (Victorians appreciated that the glazed finish made it easy to wipe clean) and sculptural hand-carved cabriole legs.

If you want something that feels more contemporary or will work better with your mid-century modern side tables and lounge chair, consider Space Age settees or mid-century modern versions. In your main seating area, tie the elements together with a large rug. (Find more tips on how to arrange furniture here.)

On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage, new and antique settees from different eras to match any furniture style.

Questions About Used Settees
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A settee is a padded seat with a back and armrests (which are often cushioned) that may accommodate two or more people sitting or reclining. Settees aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage settees.