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Antique Knole Settee

Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- EXCEPTIONALLY, RARE, MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE, THE COWDRAY PARK KNOLE SETTEE, INVENTORY NUMBER D2029
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Antique Knole Settee

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Tapestry, Velvet

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

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Linen

Knole Settee, Early 20th century, English Baroque in Belgium 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

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Brass, Bronze

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

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Velvet

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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

Antique Early 20th Century Knole Settee
Early 20th Century Knole Settee
H 34.65 in W 61.82 in D 30.71 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

Antique Edwardian Knole Settee in Original Velvet
Edwardian Knole Settee in Original Velvet
H 44.89 in W 55.12 in D 32.29 in
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

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Velvet

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
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

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Brass

20th Century Knole Settee Sofa in Damask
20th Century Knole Settee Sofa in Damask
H 32.75 in W 67.75 in D 29.2 in
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

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Velvet

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

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Wood, Fabric

Rare Mohair Settee from "The Spanish Set" by Elias Barup
By Elias Barup, Gärsnäs Mobler
Located in New York, 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

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Fruitwood, Mohair

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Knole Settee

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H 33.47 in W 11.82 in D 47.25 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
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19th Century Antique Knole Settee

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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2010s Belgian Modern Antique Knole Settee

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Linen

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 43.31 in
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Located in London, Park Royal
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2010s British Louis XVI Antique Knole Settee

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A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Knole Settee

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Wrought Iron

Baker Knole Style Drop-Arm Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Baker Knole style sofa with classic (fixed) drop-arm form, featuring a rectangular back and high arms flanking a loose cushion seat over a tassel skirt. Upholstered in stately r...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Knole Settee

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Brass

Baker Knole Style Drop-Arm Sofa
Baker Knole Style Drop-Arm Sofa
H 31 in W 69 in D 33 in
Wool & Cashmere Throw Blanket with Fox Hem by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Knole Settee

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Other

Pair of Modern Pink Nightstands with Murano Spheres and Brass Legs Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Pair of modern pink bedside tables, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that combines the elegance of Murano glass with the warmth of brass. These bedside tables feature beautif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Knole Settee

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Brass

Antique Silver Cup, Large ICE BUCKET European Decorative Bowl Cup Deer Head
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique silver cup or large Decorative ice bucket, fruit cup, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. unstamped, tested with the scratch test, height approx. 60 ...
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1930s British Art Deco Antique Knole Settee

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Located in Houston, TX
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Knole Settee

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
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2010s Moroccan Modern Antique Knole Settee

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Velvet

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Antique Knole Settee

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Antique French Terracotta Tiles (17-18-19th Century)
Located in COULLONS, FR
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18th Century French Antique Knole Settee

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Terracotta

Pair of Drexel Heritage Slipper Chairs Fortuny Style Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Knole Settee

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-20th Century Regency Style Velvet Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
The mid-20th century sofa has wood cabriole legs with padded feet set within undulating front and side edges. The upholstered arms are fronted by inlaid curved wood panels. Seats fou...
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Mid-20th Century American American Empire Antique Knole Settee

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Fabric

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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.