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French Turned-Frame Brutalist Bench in Solid Elm, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
If you're looking for a unique bench that breaks away from traditional French designs, then this bench is the perfect choice for you. The bench dates back to the 1950s and this desig...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Wood, Elm

Italian Two-Seat Sofa with Curved Armrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric and wood, Italy, 1960s Highly theatrical sofa that features curved, upsweeping armrests. This piece is made in Italy in the 1960s. The slightly tapered backrest is scul...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

  • Italian Two-Seat Sofa with Curved Armrests
  • Used Italian Two-Seat Sofa with Curved Armrests
  • Italian Two-Seat Sofa with Curved Armrests
  • Used Italian Two-Seat Sofa with Curved Armrests
H 32.09 in W 56.7 in D 27.56 in
Danish Banana Sofa in Patterned Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, off white upholstery, wooden legs, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed in a wonderful off white fabric with a special looking pattern in it. The sofa has a...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early Production #920 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, c 1966, Signed
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production Model #920 modular four-seat sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina was designed in circa 1966 and this example is from the earlier years of production as ev...
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1960s Italian Modern Used Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

McGuire Late 20th Modern Rattan Woven Rawhide Green Chenille Cushion Sofa Settee
By McGuire
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage modern rattan & woven rawhide sofa or settee with loose green chenille cushions by McGuire. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Used Settees

Materials

Leather, Chenille, Rattan

French Napoleon III Settee in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
A wonderfully proportioned small French settee from the Napoleon III period with a gracious curved back. This late 19th century settee has been stripped down to the original muslin l...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Settees

Materials

Fabric

Colonial 2-Seat Sofa, Model OW149-2, by Ole Wanscher, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Colonial 2-Seat Sofa, Model OW149-2, a timeless creation by the revered designer Ole Wanscher in 1964, skillfully crafted by P. Jeppesen in the 1960s. This elegant sofa em...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Century Furniture Signature Settee French Inspired Black Flocked Loveseat Elkins
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture signature settee French inspired black flocked loveseat Elkins Beautifully upholstered in a flocked floral fabric. This settee was the signature model before the...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Used Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Large Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Récamier Settee in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet
Located in Nashville, TN
Estate lawyers say must sell to meet probate .And of unusual ( rare ) large dimensions. Matching bolsters for each end. Well worn gilt and paint finish. losses to frame. Well worn...
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1790s Italian Directoire Used Settees

Materials

Giltwood

19th Spanish Century Renaissance Revival Style Carved Walnut Wood Bench
Located in Miami, FL
This rich and sculptural Renaissance style bench has magnificent hand carved motifs of scrolling rinceau, shields, grape clusters, rampant swans. One pair of demi-figures upholds a s...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Used Settees

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cream White Canapé
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic and stately 19th century Louis XVI giltwood canapé, newly upholstered in a creamy white ecru mohair silk velvet. Measures: 71.5" L.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Settees

Materials

Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood

Custom White Biomorphic White Canvas Duck Upholstered Bench and or Settee
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful custom backless channeled floating organic kidney shaped bench and or settee is re-upholstered with white duck canvas. There are 7 tufted buttons. The square white blo...
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1980s American Modern Used Settees

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Curved Sofa, Ico Parisi / Federico Munari, Italy, 1950
By Ico Parisi, Federico Munari
Located in London, GB
An original and authentic Italian 1950s curved comma sofa, designed by either Ico Parisi or Federico Munari. The sofa retains its original fabric and tassles and is of curved organic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Two-Seat Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Rovereta, SM
Vintage Djinn two-seater sofa designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne. Metal frame lined with foam and covered with fabric . The feet have steel Skates. The Djinn sofa who...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

English 19th Century Velvet Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Add a unique pop of color and texture to your interior with this fabulous settee. In wonderful antique condition, the sturdy frame is upholstered in a soft red velvet with a twisted ...
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19th Century English Other Used Settees

Materials

Metal

  • English 19th Century Velvet Sofa
  • English 19th Century Velvet Sofa
  • English 19th Century Velvet Sofa
  • English 19th Century Velvet Sofa
H 32.5 in W 64 in D 31.75 in
Fine Carved French Bronze Gilded Louis XVI Cane Settee Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a wonderful settee with a curved frame and beautiful caned back. The settee is done in an antique bronzed gilded finish and is in good condition with wonderful carving and a ...
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1920s French Louis XVI Used Settees

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Very Fine Custom Continental Style Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well-made and solid feeling Custom Settee in European Style. The Settee features a custom upholstery treatment of complementing woven Oriental Rug type fabric on the seat and ...
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20th Century Country Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

  • Very Fine Custom Continental Style Settee
  • Very Fine Custom Continental Style Settee
  • Very Fine Custom Continental Style Settee
  • Very Fine Custom Continental Style Settee
H 28.25 in W 49.75 in D 20.5 in
Casa E Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Armchair, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair produced by Casa e Giardino in the style of Gio Ponti, the upholstery needs to be redone, while the structure is robust and solid.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Original Hand Made Rattan By Paul Frankl, His Historic Six Strand Square Settee
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a rare museum quality restored rattan Paul Frankl living room set featuring a six-strand square pretzel settee and a matching lounge chair. Featuring Paul Frankl's signature ...
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1930s American Used Settees

Materials

Rattan

Antique English Edwardian Painted And Carved Mahogany Settee In Oatmeal Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a pretty piece! It is an an antique carved mahogany and gilt settee. It has a lovely painted medallion depicting two puttis. The oatmeal linen upholstery is new. It is u...
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Used Settees

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

1900's Antique Gold, Velvet, Cameo Style Back, 1900's Settee
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Settee, Gold Velvet Upholstery, Victorian Cameo Style Back, Tufted Velvet Upholstery Sofa with Mahogany Wood Trim. Perfect for a parlor, foyer, or entry way. ...
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20th Century Other Used Settees

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Marcel Kammerer for Thonet Bench in Floral Upholstery
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, sofa bench model 6217, bentwood and fabric, Austria, ca. 1910 An elegant bentwood settee designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet, Austria,...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1960s Skipper Mobler Leather and Rosewood Settee
By De Sede
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Skipper Mobler Rosewood Box settee. with high quality Buffalo leather. Unique cushion designs creates a wonderful design and excellent comfort. Denmark, 1960’s Full length sofa also...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

19th Century cane backed two seater settee
Located in Kettering, GB
An elegant two seater Jacobean style settee with a two part cane panelled backrest, reupholstered in a beautiful dark green velvet and matching green braiding. Masterfully restored b...
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19th Century British Jacobean Used Settees

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Wood

  • 19th Century cane backed two seater settee
  • 19th Century cane backed two seater settee
  • 19th Century cane backed two seater settee
  • 19th Century cane backed two seater settee
H 33.86 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
Guillerme & Chambron Angular Sofa in Oak and Beige Wool
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, curved sofa, solid oak, wool, France, 1960s. This sculptural carved oak sofa is designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The design duo is known f...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Oak, Wool

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Provincial Cane Upholstered Settee
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautifully appointed settee in a provincial style. Intact cane bench seat with upholstered pillow cushion with matching upholstered back rest. Nicely detailed scrolling on frame. C...
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20th Century Unknown French Provincial Used Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Vintage Regency Cane Settee With Albert Hadley’s “Fireworks”
By Albert Hadley
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency Settee. A chic cane back frame with the most beautiful Albert Hadley “Fireworks” upholstery. A gorgeous graphic statement. Acquired from a Beautiful Palm B...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Used Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane

Walnut and ebony framed two seater settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut and ebony framed two seater settee, the postured back seat and outswept arms supported on ebony Fram with walnut inlay. All raised up on fluted legs terminating in ceramic cas...
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Late 19th Century British Used Settees

Materials

Walnut

Antique French small sofa, large chair, for upholstery
Located in Maidstone, GB
This is the first time I have seen this model, standing on casters to help move it around, small antique French sofa / chair, the shape of the base upholstery suggests it was designe...
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19th Century French Used Settees

Materials

Wood

French Vintage Art Deco Style Parlor Set
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An eye-catching and very comfortable French vintage Art Deco style parlor set with settee and two chairs. Sand colored velvet covers the entire set featuring classic shapes and plush...
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20th Century French Art Deco Used Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

  • French Vintage Art Deco Style Parlor Set
  • French Vintage Art Deco Style Parlor Set
  • French Vintage Art Deco Style Parlor Set
  • French Vintage Art Deco Style Parlor Set
H 31.38 in W 59 in D 23.63 in
1940's French Sculptural Frame Cherry-wood Settee
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1940's sculptural frame French cherry-wood settee with Italian velvet upholstery, fully restored and re-upholstered in Italian velvet upholstery, with minor wear and patina d...
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1940s French Art Deco Used Settees

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

Sormani design sofa
By Sormani
Located in Torino, IT
Sofa design made by Sormani. Elegant sofa ideal for small spaces or waiting rooms. It has an irregular geometric shape, emphasized by the colored outlines. The sofa is in excellent...
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Late 20th Century Italian Used Settees

Materials

Cotton

  • Sormani design sofa
  • Sormani design sofa
  • Sormani design sofa
  • Sormani design sofa
H 34.26 in W 49.22 in D 45.28 in
Rare Three Seat Sofa by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
In very fine original condition, the whole is wrapped in braided raffia over an oak frame. - Seat H. 17.32" - Matching Pair of Arm Chairs Available The French Modernist Designer-duo...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Raffia

Antique Mid 19th Century Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Antique Mahogany and Inlay Biedermeier Settee Sofa 77"W European Mid 19th Century in Original Finish. Inlay and Banded with Satin Wood side opening keyed doors / compartments with ...
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1850s European Biedermeier Used Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Gorgeous 19th Century French Carved Louis XV Needlepoint Upholstered Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful carved walnut French Louis XV settee in needlepoint. The settee is in good condition with some stains on the back which is to be expected and the needlepoint is a...
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1880s French Louis XV Used Settees

Materials

Walnut

Alfred Christensen Settee or Sofa Danish Midcentury in Cuban Mahogany, 1940's
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful refined lines with curving arms, coil springs in th...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Thonet Settee
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Bentwood settee or bench in two-tone beech. An elegant and graceful design, with a frisson of Viennese cafe society, manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1920's. With period Thonet...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Used Settees

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

  • Thonet Settee
  • Thonet Settee
  • Thonet Settee
  • Thonet Settee
H 29 in W 48 in D 19 in
Vintage Boho Cottage and Bungalow Ebony Rattan and Cane Bahamian Triple Settee
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal sofa. A chic ebony rattan in the classic Bahamian design. Beautiful inset cane seat. Made by the Cottage and Bungalow group. Coordinating pieces also avail...
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Late 20th Century American Used Settees

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Settee
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Sofa with northern yellow birch frame and seats upholstered in cowhide.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Birch

  • Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Settee
  • Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Settee
  • Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Settee
  • Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Settee
H 29.05 in W 44.25 in D 24.75 in
Vintage Regency Blue Floral Settee
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency settee. A gorgeous blue floral upholstery on a painted white frame. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American Regency Used Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

  • Vintage Regency Blue Floral Settee
  • Vintage Regency Blue Floral Settee
  • Vintage Regency Blue Floral Settee
  • Vintage Regency Blue Floral Settee
H 29.25 in W 45 in D 17.5 in
Vintage French Leather Club Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome vintage French leather club settee. Circa 1940. Perfect for today's transitional designs!
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1940s Used Settees

Materials

Leather

  • Vintage French Leather Club Settee
  • Vintage French Leather Club Settee
  • Vintage French Leather Club Settee
  • Vintage French Leather Club Settee
H 32 in W 57 in D 33 in
H W Batley. Anglo Japanese settee with fretwork below the backrest & to the arms
By Henry William Batley
Located in London, GB
H W Batley attributed. An Anglo-Japanese settee with Japanese fretwork below the backrest and the arms, the arms with pagoda shaped details. Blue velvet upholstery, slightly faded bu...
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1880s English Anglo-Japanese Used Settees

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Style Scroll Arm Upholstered Settle
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Style Scroll Arm Upholstered Settle, the toffee colored leather upholstery over scrolling arms and a drop in seat cushion above a molded seat rail on four hairy lions' paw ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Used Settees

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

E W Godwin (attributed). An Anglo-Japanese ebonized duet or conversation settee.
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
E.W. Godwin attributed, an Anglo Japanese ebonized duet or conversation settee with curved back rest, three dividing arms stood on six square legs united by twin stretchers and singl...
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1870s English Anglo-Japanese Used Settees

Materials

Walnut

Rattan Wingback Settee and Ottoman, set of 3
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Settee set you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Used Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

18th Century French Louis XV Canape Settee with Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Fine 18th Century French Louis XV Canape settee with Fortuny upholstery.
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18th Century French Louis XV Used Settees

Materials

Wood

English Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Beige Wool and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, wool, teak, United Kingdom, 1960s. This sofa has all the flair and vitality of a typical mid-century furniture piece. A nice detail is how the back smoothly runs ove...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Wool, Teak

Vintage Art Deco Settee/Bench in Botanical Jacquard and Purple Velvet
Located in Munster, IN
Lush velvet and riotous botanicals add drama to this vintage settee. We love the dark shades of purple and turquoise against the rich wood frame. The floral jacquard, with its mixtur...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Country English Style Hump Back Crewel Work Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming William and Mary or country English style walnut settee custom made by Louis Mittman. The settee features a beautifully crafted walnut frame upholstered in a Brunschwig and ...
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20th Century American William and Mary Used Settees

Materials

Brass

19th Century Queen Anne Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Queen Anne settee. Features Wonderful bleached wood with lovely French blue seat cushion . Beautiful curved arms and cabriole legs with claw feet. Perfect bench for your...
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19th Century English Queen Anne Used Settees

Materials

Textile, Wood

  • 19th Century Queen Anne Settee
  • 19th Century Queen Anne Settee
  • 19th Century Queen Anne Settee
  • 19th Century Queen Anne Settee
H 40 in W 42 in D 19.5 in
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind Two Seater Sofa in Red Leather and Teak
By France & Søn, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Søn, two seater sofa, teak, leather, Denmark, 1962 Modern and beautiful constructed sofa based on a tight and simple design. The teak...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees

Materials

Leather, Teak

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee In Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
A fine French Louis XVI style carved giltwood settee, water gilded and newly upholstered in blue velvet.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Settees

Materials

Giltwood

Brutalist Wood Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist wood settee from France circa 1940. Wear throughout on wood is consistent with age and use.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Used Settees

Materials

Wood

  • Brutalist Wood Settee
  • Brutalist Wood Settee
  • Brutalist Wood Settee
  • Brutalist Wood Settee
H 36 in W 42 in D 22 in
Vintage Art Deco Styled Adjustable Sofa Bed With Cushions and Fringes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 33.3" / W 62.5" / D 32.7"/ Seat depth 19.7" / Height from floor to seat: 17.8" / Height from floor to armrests 26.5"/ Back height: 21" An impressive Art Deco styled lo...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Used Settees

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Louis XVI Style Carved, Painted, and Giltwood Upholstered Settee
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Louis XVI style giltwood settee with green upholstery, single seat pad, carved crest rail, eagle form arms, scrollwork decoration, molding along the apron, side ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Rare Sofa bed designer Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Costela
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Rovereta, SM
Beautiful and iconic Costela sofa by legendary Brazilian designers Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma, Brazil. Very good condition, Il nome "Costela", che si traduce come cost...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Iron

Black Leather Coronado Sofa by Tobia & Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Escalona, Toledo
ONLY ONE LEFT AVAILABLE Italian sofas designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Introduced in 1966, after more than forty years, it remains the symbol of relaxation. Its revolutionary persona...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

18th Century French Directoire Settee - Antique Beechwood Two-Seater Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 18th Century, an exceptional original Directoire settee from France, in good condition. The hand scraped wood frame of the French period canape has the original patina. Hand cra...
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Late 18th Century French Used Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

1970s European Oak Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
freshly reupholstered in Bernhardt boucle. The back and arms both are removable, allowing for it to be converted into a daybed or armless loveseat
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Settees

Materials

Bouclé

  • 1970s European Oak Settee
  • 1970s European Oak Settee
  • 1970s European Oak Settee
  • 1970s European Oak Settee
H 28 in W 58 in D 36 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.

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Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways

Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways

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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet

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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.

Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing

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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

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What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.

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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.

Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate

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Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.