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Vintage Settee English

Early 20th-C. English Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Settee / Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Such a beautiful back! This is an early English Chinese Chippendale style mahogany settee. The
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Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Settees

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English vintage giltwood love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee" mid 20th
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Vintage 1950s English Settees

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Velvet, Giltwood

Duke of Leeds Hornby Castle Settee in Fortuny
Located in Hanover, MA
dark green polychromed walnut double-chair settee covered in vintage pale green Fortuny De Medici
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Vintage 1910s British William and Mary Settees

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Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut

English Vintage Settee Loveseat
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This incredibly comfortable settee loveseat is from England, circa 1930s, and is freshly
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Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Loveseats

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Fabric

English Vintage Settee Loveseat
English Vintage Settee Loveseat
H 32.5 in W 56.75 in D 38 in
Vintage English Upholstered Loveseat with Out-Scrolling Arms and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage English wingback loveseat / settee with brown upholstery, out-scrolling arms and casters
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20th Century English Loveseats

Materials

Brass

English Art Deco "Cloud Form" Shagreen Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in New York, NY
The "cloud form" settee constructed of a wood frame with an upholstered interior, the exterior all
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20th Century Sofas

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Shagreen Stingray

Vintage Burgess England Mid-Century Modern Iron Metal Patio Set Chairs Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage burgess England Mid-Century Modern iron metal patio set chairs loveseat. Listing includes
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

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1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

Four-Sided Lobby Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic style four-sided sofa ideal for a large lobby or foyer. With vintage style brown tufted leather upholstered backrests and seats, raised on turned mahogany feet and finished...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

Four-Sided Lobby Sofa
Four-Sided Lobby Sofa
H 39 in W 57 in D 57 in
Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa - 24 D seat depth. - 21 seat high. - 25.5 arm high.
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1990s North American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Located in IT
18th Century, French Laquered and Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot Stamped "PILLOT". Manufacture of PILLOT Pierre Nicolas (1748 - 1822) This important Louis XVI sof...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. Portion of reverse side is...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Coronas

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Wood, Giltwood

Howard & Sons Armchair in Tweed by Pierre Frey, England 1871
By Howard and Sons, La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Howard & Sons Armchair in Tweed by Pierre Frey England, 1871 Newly upholstered in Plaid Tweed by Pierre Frey, on carved antique frame with Cope castors. Stamped 1871 on the back le...
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Antique 1870s English Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Hollywood Regency Upholstered Pillow Back Long Sofa with Fringe Skirt 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** Hollywood Regency Upholstered Pillow Back Long Sofa with Fringe Skirt 20thC Measures- 34.5''H x 97...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas

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Upholstery

Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

19th Century Walnut Framed Victorian Sofa, circa 1890
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful late 19th century walnut framed sofa, with claw and ball feet over a humpback frame. Generously proportioned and immaculately presented in Toile de Jouy fabric, displayin...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Organic Material

Italian Venetian Peacock Tete-a-tete
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian style (19th cent.) Grotto carved and polychromed double peacock design conversation seat (tete-a-tete)
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Claydon Pier Mirrors
By Luke Lightfoot
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional pair of rectangular carved pier mirrors, inspired by the Chinese Room of Claydon. The elaborate carved decoration following the style of Luke Lightfoot in the chinoise...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Pier Mirrors and Conso...

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Paint, Wood, Gesso

Claydon Pier Mirrors
Claydon Pier Mirrors
H 80 in W 40.25 in D 15 in
Bed Dog Sample Dolls Tester 4 Poster Upholstered Antiquarian Jacobean Style Oak
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
• Rare diminutive, Antiquarian, oak, tester or 4 poster, upholstered bed in the Baroque-style. Either intended as a cabinet maker’s sample or a dog or doll’s bed. • Characterful an...
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Vintage 1950s British Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Velvet, Oak

Custom Made Arm Chair & Ottoman
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming armchair and ottoman duo in matching Lisa Fine fabric. Custom made by Cisco, this petite set provides a comfortable and stylish place to relax without taking up too much s...
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Antique 19th Century French Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Upholstery

Custom Made Arm Chair & Ottoman
Custom Made Arm Chair & Ottoman
H 29.75 in W 26.75 in D 44 in
19th century Austrian Promberger & Son hand painted grand piano
By Johann Joseph Promberger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent antique Austrian baby Grand piano by Promberger & Son. The hinged serpentine top and the case sides later decorated overall with 18th century style paintings in the man...
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Antique 1870s Austrian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style MCM Upholstered Sofa Loveseat
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style Mid Century Upholstered Sofa Loveseat This loveseat measures: 69 wide x 40 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 22.5 ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Upholstery, Wood

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Vintage English Chesterfield Settee in Olive Green Leather with Velvet Cushions
Located in Antwerp, BE
English leather Chesterfield settee with feather filled velvet cushions, circa 1950. The settee is
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Mid-20th Century British Settees

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Leather

Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English Chippendale
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield sofa leather antique vintage couch English Chippendale Chesterfield Genuine leather
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Vintage 1980s Settees

Chippendale Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather threesome sofa in original design Condition: The sofa is in a very good condition sofa Measures: Height x 100cm length x 200cm Ti x 90cm Cushion is i...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

Chesterfield Centurion Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather threesome sofa in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in a very good condition sofa Measures: Height x 82...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Chippendale Vintage Couch English
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather two-seat sofa in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in a very good condition (Mint condition) sofa Measur...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

Chesterfield Couch Sofa Antique Leather Chippendale Vintage English
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather two-seat sofa in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in good condition sofa Measures: Height x 72 cm lengt...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

Chesterfield Vintage Chippendale English Sofa Leather Antique Couch
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather two-seat sofa in original design Condition: The sofa is in good condition (patina) Sofa Measures: Height x 74cm length x 150cm depth x 75cm Cushion i...
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1990s Settees

Chesterfield Centurion Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch, English
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather threesome sofa in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in a very good condition Measures: Sofa Height 82cm...
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1990s Settees

Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English Real Leather
Located in Lage, DE
von Antike und Vintage Möbel. Unsere Preise sind fair und die Möbel ausgefallen und in bester
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Vintage 1980s Settees

Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English Real Leather
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather two-seat sofa in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in a very good condition Sofa: Heightx79cm lengthx16...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English Real Leather
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather threesome sofa in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in a very good condition sofa Measures: H x 73cm L ...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English Real Leather
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather two-seat sofa in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in a very good condition sofa Measures: Height x 73c...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English Real Leather
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield armchair in original design 1970-1980. Condition: The chair is in a very good condition, with normal signs of usage. Color: Green / petrol Leather style: Smooth le...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

2 Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English Chippendal
Located in Lage, DE
2 chesterfield real leather two-seat sofas in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofas are in a very good condition sofa Measures: Height x...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

4 He Chesterfield Vintage English Sofa Leather Antique Couch
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather foursome sofa in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in a very good condition Sofa Measure: Height x 106c...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English Real Leather
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather two-seat sofa in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in good condition sofa Measures: Height x 67cm, leng...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

Chesterfield Genuine Leather Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather threesome sofa in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in a very good condition sofa Height x 67cm, length...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English Real Leather
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather threesome sofa in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in a very good condition sofa Measures: Height x 78...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English Real Leather
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather threesome sofa by SPRINGVALE in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in a VERY good condition sofa Heightx...
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1990s Settees

2 Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English Chippendale
Located in Lage, DE
2 Chesterfield real leather sofa 2s-3s in original design Condition: The set is in a very good condition (Mint condition) Sofa three-seat H 78cm, L 220cm, D 95cm Sofa two-seat...
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20th Century Settees

Franz Fertig Vintage Sofa Leather Antique Couch English Real Leather
Located in Lage, DE
Franz Fertig two-seat sofa from the 1990s in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in a very good condition sofa Measures: Height x 7...
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1990s Settees

Midcentury English Chesterfield Style Curved Leather Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Mid-Century Modern English Chesterfield settee or loveseat featuring a curved, round back
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20th Century English Chesterfield Settees

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Brass

Mid-Century Burnt Bamboo English Brighton Pavilion Style Settee
Located in Kennesaw, GA
A rare bird! This is a English Brighton Pavilion style burnt bamboo settee. I believe it was
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Mid-20th Century Asian Aesthetic Movement Settees

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Bamboo

Vintage Leather Chippendale Style Settee Made in England
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Vintage English leather Chippendale settee, carefully constructed by hand by an old
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Vintage 1960s British Chippendale Settees

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Upholstered Bobbin Settee, England
Located in New York, NY
19th century English classic 19thc English setee with bobbin turned legs on casters Bobbin arms
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Antique Early 19th Century English Settees

Antique Victorian Decorative Parlour Settee, circa 1850s
Located in Hastings, GB
Antique Victorian decorative Parlour settee, circa 1850s English This beautiful piece until
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Settees

Materials

Wood

George Smith Purple Velvet Signature Scroll Howard Arm Sofa Settee
By George Smith
Located in GB
sofas based on traditional English designs. There sofas come in three depths, this is the deepest The
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20th Century English Victorian Settees

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Velvet

Wellington Model Howard Style Chesterfield Green Upholstery Two-Seat Bench Sofa
Located in GB
two-seat bench sofa A good looking and classic English style, the model is as mentioned the
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Late 20th Century British Victorian Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Howard Style Victorian Sofa Reupholstered in Ian Sanderson Poppinjay Velvet
By Ian Sanderson
Located in GB
cotton mix velvet is as soft as they come, the detailing absolutely screams English country house class
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees

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Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany

STUNNING ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONVERSATION "TETE A TETE" SOFA BENCH CHAIR
Located in GB
library or study for literary conversation, this one has a elegant English town house look and feel to it
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Settees

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Upholstery, Hardwood

English 1930s Chesterfield Settee.
Located in Bellport, NY
Beautiful red/brown vintage leather English Chesterfield Settee.Four large cushions,tufted back
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Vintage 1930s English Sofas

English 1930s Chesterfield Settee.
English 1930s Chesterfield Settee.
H 28 in W 94 in D 26 in
English 1930-1940 Chesterfield Settee.
Located in Bellport, NY
Beautiful Brown/Red Vintage English Chesterfield Settee.Four large cushions,tufted back rest and
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Vintage 1930s English Sofas

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Leather

19th c. Water Gilt English Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English Settee with newer 22k water gilt finish. Vintage linen upholstery with
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Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Wood

19th c. Water Gilt English Settee
19th c. Water Gilt English Settee
H 37 in W 81 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Howard Style Sofa, English, Textile Cloth, Settee, Mahogany 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Howard style sofa. An English, textile cloth settee with mahogany legs, dating to
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

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Mahogany

English, Leather Chesterfield 1930-1940s
Located in Bellport, NY
Large brown/red leather vintage Chesterfield Settee.Four large cushions,tufted back and bottom
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Vintage 1930s English Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa Brown Leather High Back Three Seats and Button Tufted
By Chesterfield
Located in Firenze, IT
This English vintage brown leather Chesterfield sofa with button trufted back and arms offers three
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Mario Bellini 1972, B & B Italia Le Bambole Sofa in Red-Brown Neckleather
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Munster, NRW
Vintage two-seat sofa “Le Bambole” by Mario Bellini for B & B Italia. Manufactured in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

English Wicker Garden Child's Settee Bench or Seat by Lloyd Loom
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Lloyd Loom child's settee or seating bench sofa, synonymous with classic English style
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20th Century English Settees

Materials

Wire

English Vintage Chinese Chippendale Four-Piece Conservatory Suite
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This striking vintage four-piece black-lacquered Chinese Chippendale conservatory suite is from
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Late 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Settees

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Lacquer

Victorian Walnut Bow Ended Parlour Settee, circa 1830s
Located in Hastings, GB
Victorian walnut bow ended parlour settee circa 1830s English Double pleated buttoned back
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees

Materials

Walnut

Very Rare Vintage Hand Dyed Cigar Heritage Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather
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20th Century British Chesterfield Settees

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Leather, Beech

Restored Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Bordeaux Leather Sofa Part of Huge Suite
Located in GB
along with the pictures Each piece is exceptionally heavy, the bases are traditional English coil
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20th Century British Victorian Settees

Materials

Leather

Restored Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Bordeaux Leather Sofa Part of Huge Suite
Located in GB
along with the pictures Each piece is exceptionally heavy, the bases are traditional English coil
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Late 20th Century British Victorian Settees

Materials

Leather

Vintage 20th Century Linen Upholstered Loveseat Settee
Located in Brea, CA
Beautiful simple Classic English settee upholstered in our 100% pure oatmeal Belgian Linen
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Early 20th Century English Loveseats

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Cotton, Linen, Upholstery

1990s Rare Modular English Style on Castors Settee Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
English- and French-inspired end tables and sofas. The beautiful sectional is statement piece which is
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Brass

Antique Chaise Lounge, Victorian Loveseat, Vintage Settee, Scotland, 1870, B1528
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique chaise lounge, Victorian loveseat, vintage settee, Scotland, 1870, Antique Furniture, B1528
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Chaise Longues

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Walnut

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Green Upholstered Giltwood Sofa or Settee
Located in Milford, NH
A fine antique French Louis XVI style giltwood sofa or settee with oval upholstered back with small
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20th Century European Louis XVI Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood

Chesterfield Sofa, Vintage Georgian Style in Ox Blood Leather and Mahogany
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage English Georgian style chesterfield sofa or settee in perfectly worn ox blood tone leather
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Vintage 1950s English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

X2 Paolo Moschino Nicholas Haslam Leather Chesterfield Salon Armchairs
By Paolo Moschino
Located in GB
condition, the leather is heritage hide so it picks up vintage looking wear which is designed to add to the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

English Vintage Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a very nice vintage hand painted settee in the french style, it sits on square tapered legs
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Vintage 1950s Settees

English Vintage Settee
English Vintage Settee
H 36 in W 50 in D 24 in
2 Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Chippendale Vintage Couch English
Located in Lage, DE
2 Chesterfield real leather two-seat sofa in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in a very good condition (Mint condition) sofa Heig...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Vintage Couch English Real Leather
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield real leather threesome sofa in original design Very comfortable and with beautiful patina Condition: The sofa is in a very good condition sofa Measures: Height x 79...
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Vintage 1980s Settees

English Tufted Off-White Linen Loveseat , 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
newly upholstered in belgian off-white linen. with it's original mahogany frame and vintage charm.
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Antique 19th Century British Settees

Materials

Wood

Vintage Leather Chesterfield, circa 1960
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Vintage Leather chesterfield, circa 1960. A classic leather, English, button seat chesterfield
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Vintage 1960s English American Classical Settees

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Chesterfield, circa 1960
Vintage Leather Chesterfield, circa 1960
H 28.35 in W 77.56 in D 36.23 in
Vintage English Oak Framed 2-Seat Occasional Sofa with Bumble Bee Fabric
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Great decorative 1930s English oak 2-seat occasional sofa with lovely golden oak show wood frame
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Loveseats

Materials

Oak

VINTAGE LEATHER CLUB CHAIR~
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fabulous hard to find English 1930s brown leather club with vintage paisley cushion! Please
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Vintage 1940s English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Delta Chesterfield Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Once made to blend in with an Italian Chesterfield settee back in 1968 (former owner told us
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Corner Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Plywood

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Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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