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Settees For Sale
A French Provincial Carved Settee
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 20th-century French Provincial settee, featuring a carved frame and upholstered back, arms, and seat. Measures 32” high and 24” wide.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Edwardian Settee
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Edwardian settee. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully made and has a lovely desi...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Anique Oak Monks Bench Settle Carved Farmhouse 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian carved oak settle or monks bench
Great piece for a hallway or room, the seat opens up to reveal the storage space inside
Very ornately carved wit...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Settees
Materials
Oak
Victorian Conversation Settee Gossip Seat Couch 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful Victorian conversation settee
Sometimes referred to as a gossip seat as it's easy to lean in and whisper a bit of goss in your neighbours ear
Would work w...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Settees
Materials
Wood
Extremely Rare Modernist Art Deco Settee/Bench by Walter von Nessen c.1929
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely Rare Pair Modernist Settee/ Bench designed by Walter von Nessen , circa 1929. retains it's original color, finish, patina, They're has been some minor professional restor...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in the sort after mid oak French polish finish.
The sofa is approx 200cm long.
It has swooping legs, a...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and central motifs in the highest...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Materials
Birch
SwedishBiedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Rare A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and carved applique decorative motifs in the highest quality qui...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with wonderful curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and motifs in the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Materials
Birch
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
Located in LEWES, GB
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish.
Lovely curved legs, arms and back with a fully sprung...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa settle couch in the country style with a wealth of appliqué decoration on the front panels, arms and legs. Measure: 215cm.
It is finished in ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Materials
Birch
Zebra Hide Settee
Located in New York, NY
A unique combination of style and comfort, the Zebra Hide Settee showcases the exquisite black and white racing stripes of the majestic Zebra. Using four full hides, each settee is a...
Category
2010s South African Settees
Materials
Hide
Sculpted Bench in Claro walnut by Erickson Woodworking
Located in Nevada City, CA
The Sumi Settee by Erickson Woodworking is a fully sculpted two person bench with a low back and continuous curves that feel as good as they look. Every Settee is made by hand, one a...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Walnut
Jules Leleu French Art Deco settee
By Jules Leleu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco settee/sofa by Jules Leleu, circa 1936. Leleu was honored to furnish the French Salon at the League of Nations in Geneva (1936/7...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Materials
Wood
Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee. Nice Classic Design. Mahogany Frame. Unmarked
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Settee. Nice Classic Design. Mahogany Frame. Unmarked
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Early George II Settee, circa 1730s, in Moss Green Mohair Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
an early George II settee upholstered in moss green mohair velvet, nailhead trim, shaped back and swept scrolled arms, carved mahogany cabriole legs with carved knees, shells with be...
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Settees
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Settee. Nice Classic Design. Mahogany Frame. Unmarked
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Art Nouveau Giltwood settee by Louis Majorelle
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Nouveau Giltwood settee by Louis Majorelle with japonesque organic carving
Similar furniture pictured in Majorelle: Master of Art Nouveau by Alastair Duncan, p.179, fig. 46.
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back.
Fine example of the l...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Materials
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers.
It f...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Materials
Birch
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Loveseat / Armchair, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in LEWES, GB
An original Carlo Scarpa Cornaro loveseat / armchair, pure Alpaca fabric, Italy. Produced by Gavina in the 1970s. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Chrome
Rare Two-Seat Marco Zanuso Lady Sofa, Arflex, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in LEWES, GB
Rare authentic two-seat Marco Zanuso lady sofa, Arflex, France/Italy, 1960s. Newly upholtsered in a premium, taupe (brown / grey), pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis XV Style Settee
Located in Houston, US
19th century Louis XV style settee with beautifully hand carved floral motifs, scroll work arms and six cabriole legs all consistent with the Louis XV style. Upholstered in a muslin ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Materials
Muslin, Wood
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952
This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Metal
Lorette Settee, Ivory Bouclé & Natural Wood Settee by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé and wood settee designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Ivory bouclé (available in custom fabric)
Base: Natural Maple (available in custom finish)
Dimensions: ...
Category
2010s American Modern Settees
Materials
Maple, Bouclé
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Soft Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, sofa, oak, fabric, France, 1960s.
Beautiful two-seat settee by Guillerme & Chambron, in solid oak. The back of the seat has been beautifully finished with woo...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Oak
5' Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Walnut Wood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Walnut
Baroque Style Bench In Golden And Painted Wood
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Baroque Style Bench In Golden And Painted Wood, Italy
Category
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Leather LC3 Grand Confort Sofa by Le Corbusier & C. Perriand for Cassina (1/2)
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Izegem, VWV
The LC3 sofa is an iconic piece of modernist design, designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The sofa is a symbol of timel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Settees
Materials
Chrome
Rare Sofa, Italy, 1970s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb and rarely seen sofa. As comfortable as it looks. Made in Italy the sofa nods to Brazilian mid century design. The wooden frame is in original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th century French LXVI Style Gilt-wood Settee in Aubusson Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming small 19th century gilt wood Settee richly upholstered in hand-woven Aubusson tapestry.
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Curved Back Settee / Love Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Curved Back Settee / Love Seat
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century small, charming French Louis XVI style settee with elegant carved details on shaped back rail, knees and aprons with very soft "Fluffy" cushion in linen
Paris, France, c...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Materials
Linen, Oak, Giltwood, Paint
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- This is an early 20th century interpretation of the infamous, sumptuously, upholstered, 17th century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sackvilles made by the most eminent upholsterer of the early 20th century.
- The original couch served the Dual purpose of bed and settee, and is one of the earliest examples of English, upholstered, seat furniture. In the late-19th century this model of settee was revived, particularly for Great Halls, bedrooms and galleries in large country houses for its early aesthetic, comfort and draught exclusion from the high backs. - These settees are extremely comfortable as well as injecting period atmosphere into the interior. They sit equally well within contemporary and historical interiors and jutapose with contemporary and modern pieces and art.
- This is a particularly fine example, with a Grade II* listed Jacobean manor house provenance and almost certainly made by Morant & Co. It retains the original iron ratchets so the wings can be lowered to different heights.
The inside and outside back, wings, seat and cushion are upholstered in a strie velvet and trimmed in the traditional manner with matching braid and fringe and studs. The strie velvet probably dates from the 1950's, as there is significant fading from the original pale green/aqua to a pale olive/old white. The adjustable padded wings are joined to the arms with original ratched iron hinges which are attached to the back. The arms are supported by oak turned uprights. The seat has a large loose cushion. Standing on original castors. English, circa 1900.
During the late 16th-early 17th century a new form of daybed was introduced to match the contemporary upholstered 'X' chairs and stools. They were padded and upholstered throughout and the ends were let down on a toothed steel ratchet to enable the occupant to repose at full length. They were generally destroyed when the coverings had worn out at the woodwork was of little value. Similar couches were plentiful in France under Louis XIII and can be seen in Abraham Bosse's engravings of domestic interiors but they were only found at court and the houses of great noblemen in this country. When the contents of the Royal Palaces were dispersed after Charles I's execution a number of couches were included in the sale.
PROVENANCE : Barrow Court, a Grade II* listed Jacobean manor house with origins dating back to the 13th century.
MORANT & CO Upholsterers, Decorators. 91 New Bond St., London. With Royal Coat of Arms, dated 1825, 1831, 1837 and 1890, founded 1790.
The dictionary of English furniture makers 1660-1840, published by the Furniture History Society informs that Morant Snr. was a maker of carved and gilded frames from early in the reign of George IVth, and his trade card describes the company as 'Ornamental Painter and Paper Hanging Manufacturer to their Royal Highnesses'. Work was executed for Sir Thomas Lawrence, Sir Robert Peel...
Category
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Settees
Materials
Velvet
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa / Settee, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in LEWES, GB
A very rare early production Eero Saarinen womb settee, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel
De Sede 'DS-47' Two Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, 'DS-47' sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa in a patinated cognac brown leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very modern. This desi...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Leather
Edwardian Black Chinoiserie Bergère Cane Settee
Located in Hastings, GB
English Edwardian chinoiserie Beech Wood bergère cane settee, circa 1900
Decorated with painted oriental scenes and figures, in superb condition for it’...
Category
18th Century British Edwardian Antique Settees
Materials
Cane, Wood
Anglo Indian Rosewood And Caned Settee
Located in Essex, MA
In the Regency taste with serpentine arched caned back and scrolled out arms. carved seat rail with round discs over lion form legs and paw feet.
Category
1840s Indian Regency Antique Settees
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
1940s Danish Vintage Banana Cocktail Sofa
Located in London, GB
An outstanding vintage Danish curved cocktail sofa, dating from the 1940s.
This is of exceptional quality with an absolutely beautiful design. Th...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scr...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Alain Delon "Salon" Three Seat Sofa in Taupe Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, three seat sofa, fabric, France, 1970s.
This ornate, comfortable sofa has a strong and playful design. The high, webbed back gives perfect support for...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted canape ~ settee will make a classic addition to any decor! The oval seat back and generous seat are framed in incredibly detailed carved fruitwood, s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Large Country House 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Batley, GB
A large country house 3 seater sofa raised on a beautifully carved mahogany base. The fabric is worn so the sofa does need upholstery.
Measures: 224cm wide
78cm deep
96cm high
...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Settees
Materials
Wood
Danish Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s
Wonderful Danish two seat sofa. The brown leather shows a light patina and is in good condition, showin...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Banana Sofa in Bright Blue Tufted Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1960s.
This two seat sofa is executed in a bright blue fabric with wooden legs. The sofa has a high and curved backrest. The back gracefully flows into the armrests, creating a slightly curved shape. The piece shows traits of traditional furniture...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Curved Egg Shape Sofa, in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, 1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb, unusual Italian egg shaped sofa, in the style of Ico Parisi. The sofa has been reupholstered in an ivory pure alpaca fabric and is of a curved, shallow organic form. Ships ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Egyptian Revival Ebonized Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Egyptian Revival Ebonized settee, having pierced, carved back and arm supports with caned seats and paw feet
Category
20th Century Egyptian Revival Settees
Materials
Wood
Danish Settee in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, fabric, stained beech, walnut, Denmark, 1940s.
This settee owes its elegancy to the way the corpus is built: a thin frame that rests on beautifully sculpted legs t...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
19th Century Rococo-Style Gilt Settee or Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming mid-19th century carved Italian or Spanish gilt wood settee or bench. The bench features shell carved cabriole legs ending in snail-form feet. The scrolling seat frame is centered by a carved gilt wood medallion...
Category
1860s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Settees
Materials
Gold Leaf
Louis XVI Style Black Leather Settee Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI style black leather settee sofa. Luxuriously carved frame, made in Italy, in iconic Louis XVI style design. Finished in a rich medium w...
Category
2010s American Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Metal
Niemeyer II Round Sofa, Dark Oak & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II round sofa is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the His...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Country Ladder Back Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Country Ladder Back Bench, this English country-style medium driftwood ladder back two-seat bench has a shaped back rail, graduated ladder slats with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Settees
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Walnut and Tapestry Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut and tapestry settee. The settee is raised by elegant cabriole legs with finely carved mottled fillets which extend along the frieze...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
French Settee in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee, velvet fabric, stained beech, France, 1930s
This exquisite settee of France origin adopts stylistic motifs of the 19th century Victorian Era as can been seen in the ornate ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Sofa Grace 3-Seat in Light Blue Marka River Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, Grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Materials
Brass
Vintage, New and Antique Settees
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.