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Settees For Sale
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style gilt wood settee with Aubusson style upholstery, circa 1900. The back with Aubusson style upholsterery with a foliate carved gilt wood frame, an Aubusson upho...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees

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Gold Leaf

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s. Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Teak

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Target Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire rattan sofa or settee made in the California coastal organic modern style. The settee features an iconic target motif design on the back and sides designed by Elinor ...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Settees

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Leather, Fabric, Rattan

19th Century English Inlaid Mahogany Settee
Located in London, GB
This very attractive and delicate late 19th century inlaid mahogany salon sofa is raised on cabriole legs with pad feet and united by stretchers on all sides. The seat has been rece...
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1870s British Antique Settees

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Bone, Upholstery, Mahogany

Art Deco Danish Cream Shearling Bouclé Scalloped Sofa
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage tub Danish Art Deco sofa in the manner of architect Flemming Lassen, this sofa features a scalloped backrest, which curves around the sides of the chair, envelopi...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees

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Sheepskin, Bouclé

"Congo” settee by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Located in Providence, RI
Embrace mid-century modern design with the Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Loveseat. This iconic piece combines comfort, style, and sophistication. Crafted with attention to detail, ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and coveted settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, circa 1950s, with reupholstered white bouclé fabric cushions, refinished elm frames with incredible wood grain, sig...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Bouclé, Elm

Henry Glass 'Intimate Island' Sofa in Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
"Intimate Island' sofa designed by Henry Glass. A curved walnut plywood frame with mohair upholstery and down pillows.
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1960s Vintage Settees

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Walnut

English Regency Painted & Gilt Foliage Medallion Upholstered Cane Settee, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency painted and gilt carved wood settee with flanking upholstered scrolled arms, caned seat and back, foliage corner medallions, faux painted back, removable upholstered ...
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1810s English Regency Antique Settees

Materials

Brass

Bretz Highland Leather Sofa Set Germany
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
The Bretz Highland sofa is a great choice if you want a unique and eye-catching piece for your living room or waiting room. The dimensions of the sofa are very spacious, so it can b...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Settees

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Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs, typical Italian design of the 1960s, has been restored and reupholstered in black velvet.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

De Pas D'urbino Lomazzi Italian Sofa "Piumino" by Dall'Oca, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These “Piumino” seats are an exceptional model of the trio of Milanese architects, known throughout the world for their ingenious extensions. The shape and size are the most captivating elements, but thanks to the architectural know-how of the designers, even the construction of the chairs does not disappoint. The seats are molded in foam and upholstered in soft folded cognac synthetic leather. The foam and leather materials ensure extreme seating comfort. Unlike the trio's iconic "Joe Sofa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Synthetic, Faux Leather

'Wave' Suede Loveseat by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, c. 1978, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Wave' loveseat was designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia in 1974 and features a hefty brushed stainless steel base with suede upholstery. The suede color is...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

Blackened Walnut and Figured Elm Bench by Thomas Throop/ Black Creek Designs
Located in New Canaan, CT
This Havana bench features a blackened solid walnut base with a sculpted and bowed stretcher supporting a "floating" seat made of solid figured English elm. The elm seat is comprised of two pieces derived from on long plank. Each piece was selected and cut to reveal the best overall grain pattern with the richest unified composition of the"pippy" figure. The top is cerused with lime wax in order to create a stunning contrast within the top itself and also with the blackened walnut base. The rich organic patterning on the top is a pleasing counter balance to the strict structure of the base. Each element is shaped, joined and finished so as to create a united design. The Havana bench is designed and made at the Black Creek Designs studio in New Canaan, CT by Thomas Throop...
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2010s American Modern Settees

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Elm, Walnut

Ebonised and Upholstered Art Deco Settee or Sofa
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1920s settee or sofa has a newly ebonised frame and is covered in white muslin - ready to be upholstered in the fabric of your choice. Eight legged frame...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Finn Juhl 'Baker' Sofa in Oak and Natural Bicolor Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl, sofa model 'Baker', fabric, oak, Denmark, designed in 1951, recent production. The Baker sofa was originally designed for Baker Furniture Inc., USA in 1951. For the const...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of Piumotto Italian Leather Armchairs by Arrigo Arrighi for Busnelli, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Piumotto armchairs by Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli from the 1970s. Upholstery in genuine black leather. Feet in plastic.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

"Gimme Shelter" Two-Seat Sofa with Steel Frame and Base by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Gimme Shelter" is a two-seat sofa, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring injected flame-retardant foam over internal steel frame and base in varnish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

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Steel

19th Century English Hand-Painted Sheraton Style Caned Seat Settee
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A three-seat settee, painted in delicate leaf and vine decoration. The back and arms with formed C-scrolls centered with oval painted plaques. The plaques depict cherubs playing musi...
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Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Settees

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Cane, Wood

Spectacular Gilbert Rohde Loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company C.1934-1937
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare Gilbert Rohde loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company. The simple design was from the Troy Sunshade living room collection of Modern Interiors. B...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Settees

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Chrome

1940s Vintage Danish Banana Cocktail Sofa
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage Danish curved banana cocktail sofa dating from the 1940’s. This was recently imported from Denmark. This is of superb quali...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Bouclé, Wood

Biedermeier Antique Swedish Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Golden Birch
Located in LONDON, GB
Wonderful antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in the sort after light honey rich deep French polish finish. 208cm long. It has swooping le...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees

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Birch

Wrought Iron Garden Patio Settee Sofa Att. to Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Stylish garden, patio, poolside settee, loveseat, attributed to Salterini. The settee has a wrought iron frame, with metal mesh seat and backrest. Structurally sound and sturdy, ligh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large New George Smith Howard & Son's Signature Scroll Arm Sofa Grey Velvet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this brand new, extra deep, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled base cushions upholstered with the exceptionally luxur...
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20th Century English Victorian Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Oak

Early Production #920 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, c 1966, Signed
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 evidenced by the early style 'Figli di Amedeo Cassina' labels on each section (see photos). Featuring soft supple black leather cushions which extend to the arms and backside along with nicely grained Walnut accents to the frame, this sofa is in two parts and can either be used together as one long four-seat sofa or separated as two loveseat...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Settees

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Leather, Walnut

Antique French Bench Chair Settee Hall Bench Trunk Renaissance Revival Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Hall Seat, Bench or Settee~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1890s Wonderful "statement piece" for an entry, hallway, living area, bedroom...
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees

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Oak

Sophisticate by Tomlinson Cane Back Settee, 1950s
Located in Rochester, NY
Sophisticate by Tomlinson rare cane back settee designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder in all original vintage condition w/ beautiful glowing color and great looking button tu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Cane, Wood, Fabric, Felt, Cotton, Upholstery

Ligne Roset by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Ploum High Back Purple Sofa
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset in 2011, the Pluom sofa is a fantastic example of modern design. The organic shape is formed from tubular steel a...
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2010s French Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Half Settee, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian Eastlake half-settee offers spindle back walnut frame with upholstered seat and back, circa 1890 Measures - 34.5"h x 35.5"w x 26"d Catalogue Note: Ask abou...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Settees

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Upholstery, Walnut

German Biedermeier Satinwood Settee W/ Gilt Foliage Wreaths & Silk Seat, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
German Biedermeier satinwood settee with a gilt carved shaped back, flanking scrolled arms, central gilt carved foliage wreaths, reticulated carved gilt X panels, gilt corner circula...
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Settees

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Silk, Satinwood, Giltwood

1960s Danish Velvet Petite Curved Sofa Sette
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning sofa. Just loo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Chenille, Velvet, Wood

Arts and Crafts Reclining Chair Backed Two Seater Mahogany Settee
Located in Walton-On-Thames, GB
A rare and very beautifull Arts and Crafts reclining chair backed two seater mahogany settee. Combining characteristics of both Morris and Windsor chairs to produe this delightful...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Settees

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Mahogany

Vintage Salterini Settee Bench
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage Salterini Settee Bench Beautiful piece for the garden, terrace, or patio. Scrolled arms Mesh seating Complimentary shipping along east coast. West shipping avail...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Settees

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Guillerme et Chambron 'Grand Repos' Oak Sette
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Grand Repos setter by Guillerme et Chambron Edition Votre Maison.
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1960s French Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Modern Settee by Jacob Kjaer, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee designed by Jacob Kjaer, 1940s, newly reupholstered with dark stained beech legs.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

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Upholstery, Beech

Restored 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Settee with Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this Five-strand rattan Sectional Setee features square pretzel arms and the classic stacked rattan base. 1950, United States We only purcha...
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Mid-20th Century American Settees

Materials

Rattan

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Settee Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Hand Carved Walnut Floral Motif Tufted Back Settee Newly Reupholstered in a Teal Velvet in the Front with a Patterned Gold and Teal Velvet in the Back ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Vintage Boho Stripped Pine Settee
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho Pine Settee. A chic stripped finish for a rustic look. Beautiful rolled arms and a tufted burlap linen cushion. Beautiful hand carved detail. Acquired from a ...
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Late 20th Century North American Rustic Settees

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Pine, Linen

1970s Georgian Furnishing Chippendale Hand Carved Mahogany Upholstered Settee
Located in Germantown, MD
An intricately high quality crafted and hand carved Chippendale style mahogany settee with ball claw feet in good vintage condition. The High quality upholstery is clean. Measures 4...
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1970s Korean Chippendale Vintage Settees

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Fine Silver Leaf & Painted 19th Century French Neoclassical Settee with Eagles
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous carving and silver leaf on the eagles and rams heads of this fine 19th century French or Russian Neoclassical settee. The light green paint is soft enough and compliments th...
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19th Century Antique Settees

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Silver Leaf

Italian Two-Seater Red Sofa, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, Att. Gio Ponti, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Italian two-seater red sofa, produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, Att. Gio Ponti. Rare and elegant 1950s Italian sofa produced by I.S.A. of Bergamo, a company for which Gio Ponti worked fo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Ralph Lauren British Colonial Style Leather Settee
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome Georgian style settee upholstered in soft comfortable brown leather in classic form on turned mahogany front legs with brass casters. Signed Ralph Lauren on the bottom.
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20th Century American Georgian Settees

Materials

Leather

Antique British Colonial Caned and Carved Settee or Love Seat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century British Colonial settee handcrafted in mahogany with a caned back and seat featuring sea shell carvings on the back and arms, floral carvings on the knees and...
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Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Settees

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Cane, Mahogany

Fledermaus Seating Group by Josef Hoffmann Ex. by Wittmann Wien
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann ex. by Wittmann Wien circa 1950. Original vintage condition with signs of use. Sofa: wxdxh 119x50x74 seat height 44cm Armchair: wxdxh 56x50...
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1950s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Settees

Materials

Beech

Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Leather

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Leather

Ferguson Copeland "Hamilton" Fine Leather Settee Loveseat
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Stunning Custom Fer...
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1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Napoleon III Style Ebonized "Indiscret" Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III style three-seater armchair or "Indiscret," the frame in a Neoclassical form and on shaped tapering legs, now upholstered in a graphic black and gray pattern. Dimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Napoleon III Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ebonize Burled Walnut French Victorian Louis XV Bronze Mounted Settee circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular bronze mounted French Louis XV Victorian era settee. The settee is ebonzed and burled walnut for a pleasant and interesting contrast. The bronze ormolu really a...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Charles X Inlaid Walnut Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique settee 1825s of the period Charles X. The settee is made of solid walnut with rafined inlay decorations. Particular shape called a boat. The settee is upholstered in elegant ...
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1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees

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Walnut

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed Krefeld settee in a rich dark brown leather for Knoll. Recent 2009 production based on his 1930s designs for the Esters and Lange residenc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Jack Cartwright Kelly Settee 2 Seats Sofa, 2 Available
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant and high-end quality Kelly settee lounge 2 seat sofa by Jack Cartwright. Very comfortable and well designed. Fits seamlessly into any environment and among midcentury Clas...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bruda Bench with Cast Bronze Frame in Polished Gold Finish by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Available now at the Elan Atelier NY Showroom. Cast bronze Bruda bench in polished gold finish with marine blue silk seat cushion. Dimensions: W 50 x D 13.8 x Hh 16 in W 127...
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2010s European Modern Settees

Materials

Bronze

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A large Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light blue velvet with a light gray velvet border, in a minimalist way, which ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees

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Velvet, Beech

Victorian Chesterfield Settee Re-Upholstered in ‘Glasgow Rose’ Velvet Fabric
Located in Petworth, GB
Victorian Chesterfield button-back settee Traditionally re-upholstered  Raised with lignum vitae and cast-iron castors Circa 1890 Covered in ‘Glasgow Rose’ cotton velvet ‘Claret’...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Louis XVI Style French Settees, Manner of Jansen, circa 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of midcentury Louis XVI style French settees in the manner of Maison Jansen, circa 1920. Elegant profile with rolled arms, carved conical feet, and fully welted new upholstery. ...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV1 Walnut Ormolu Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive Louis XV1 Walnut settee with hand painted Porcelains and Ormolu trim. This piece retains its original surface and a great aged color and patina to the French polish W...
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Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Grace Settee, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful curved Swedish modern settee, 1940s, in original chartreuse velvet with dark stained beech legs and nailed trims, some wear, staining and fading to the fabric.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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.

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