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Antique Knole Settee

Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen
Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen

Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen

By Morant & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sackvilles made by the

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Knole Settee

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"

Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the

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Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Knole Settee

Materials

Velvet

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Early 20th Century Knole Settee
Early 20th Century Knole Settee

Early 20th Century Knole Settee

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H 34.65 in W 61.82 in D 30.71 in

Early 20th Century Knole Settee

Located in Folkestone, GB

A beutiful early 20th century Knole Settee with drop ends in the traditional style, handmade with

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Early 20th Century English Antique Knole Settee

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Fabric

Edwardian Knole Settee in Original Velvet
Edwardian Knole Settee in Original Velvet

Edwardian Knole Settee in Original Velvet

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H 44.89 in W 55.12 in D 32.29 in

Edwardian Knole Settee in Original Velvet

By Knole

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Edwardian small knole settee in original velvet upholstery and braiding. Attributed to Hamptons, by

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Knole Settee

Knole Settee, English, Morant & Co., Green Strie Velvet
Knole Settee, English, Morant & Co., Green Strie Velvet

Knole Settee, English, Morant & Co., Green Strie Velvet

By Morant & Co.

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the

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Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Knole Settee

Materials

Velvet

Knole Settee, 19 Century, English Baroque, Upholstered, White, Linen
Knole Settee, 19 Century, English Baroque, Upholstered, White, Linen

Knole Settee, 19 Century, English Baroque, Upholstered, White, Linen

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

proportion, and being upholstered in a similar style to the original settee at Knole.

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Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Knole Settee

Materials

Linen

Rare Mohair Settee from "The Spanish Set" by Elias Barup
Rare Mohair Settee from "The Spanish Set" by Elias Barup

Rare Mohair Settee from "The Spanish Set" by Elias Barup

By Gärsnäs Mobler, Elias Barup

Located in Long Island City, NY

Knole settee, though the arms are not adjustable. Recently reupholstered in a pea-green mohair velvet

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Knole Settee

Materials

Mohair, Fruitwood

Antique Knole Sofa, Sofa with Drop Down Sides, Edwardian, circa 1910
Antique Knole Sofa, Sofa with Drop Down Sides, Edwardian, circa 1910

Antique Knole Sofa, Sofa with Drop Down Sides, Edwardian, circa 1910

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

English Knole sofa. A large two-seat Knole settee with adjustable arms, deep seating, cream fabric

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Knole Settee

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Fabric

20th Century Knole Settee Sofa in Damask
20th Century Knole Settee Sofa in Damask

20th Century Knole Settee Sofa in Damask

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H 32.75 in W 67.75 in D 29.2 in

20th Century Knole Settee Sofa in Damask

Located in Miami, FL

20th century knole settee sofa in damask Offered for sale is a 20th century Knole settee or sofa

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Knole Settee

Materials

Brass

Settee, Late 19th Century, English, Charles II Style, Cut-Velvet
Settee, Late 19th Century, English, Charles II Style, Cut-Velvet

Settee, Late 19th Century, English, Charles II Style, Cut-Velvet

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

from the 17th century and those that do can be found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent. This settee evokes

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Late 19th Century English Charles II Antique Knole Settee

Materials

Velvet

Primitive Spanish Stylized Knole Settee
Primitive Spanish Stylized Knole Settee

Primitive Spanish Stylized Knole Settee

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H 30.5 in W 64 in D 29 in

Primitive Spanish Stylized Knole Settee

Located in San Francisco, CA

I've always been a fan of the classic Knole sofa. This reminded me of a primitive version with a

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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Knole Settee

Materials

Wood, Fabric

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Cement

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$10,133 / item

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

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$8,726 / item

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Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver

Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

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Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Knole Settee

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$7,153

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Located in Jesteburg, DE

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The Cavendish, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

The Cavendish, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

$10,133 / item

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Located in Jesteburg, DE

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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.