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Settees For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Classic 1960s Modernist Black and Chrome Bench Sette', after Arne Norell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1960s modernist, Space Age black and chrome bench Sette. Reminiscent of the Classic designs of Arne Norell, Nelson Knoll. Black tufted N...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th-C. French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Caned Settee W/ Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century French Louis XIV style carved walnut settee with caned back and seat. The down cushion is vintage but in decent shape and about 5” thick. It has a nice ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa, Black and Beige Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
19th-early 20th century settees / canapes or loveseats in Rococo style having a fine Fabric. This is simply the finest pair of wonderfully covered and carved oversized settees...
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa, Green Fabric, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare 3 person Giulia Veronesi Perla sofa produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy 1950s. With markers mark. Original green fabric in fairly good condition with mino...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

3-Seat Wicker Sofa with Painted Floral Embellishments on the Seat backs and
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco natural filigree wicker Settee with green painted armrests, decorative floral depictions on the seat back with 3 red vinyl cushions (Matching items: 2 side chairs 0...
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20th Century American Art Deco Settees

Materials

Wicker

Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Early Art Deco period Northern Italian sofa, in walnut and ivory velvet upholstery, the back of the sofa is gracefully curved and extends to acce...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee Set- a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, shapely carved cabriole legs with gold accents, slightly...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Sigvard Bernadotte Settee
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. A scarce Model FD132 settee or bench by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Daverkosen - retailed by John Stuart of NYC. Features solid beech frame with light amber f...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Danish Modern Leather Settee by Mogens Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern settee by Mogens Hansen. The upholstery is a rich cognac leather. There are 6 separate cushions that make up ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Maple

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa / Settee, Knoll, USA, 1950s
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Josef Hoffmann Seating Group
Located in New York, NY
This Austrian seating group was designed by Josef Hoffmann, the leading architect of the Viennese Secession movement of the early 20th century, and executed by the firm of Josef and Jacob Kohn, craftsmen of the Wiener Werkstaette collaborative group. The original good finish as been carefully restored and the three piece suite has been recently reupholstered in a reissued Josef Hoffmann fabric...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Settees

Materials

Beech

Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Swan Sofa Settee, 1960's in Real Canadian Sheepskin
Located in Culver City, CA
Take a seat, darling. No, seriously—this is the seat. Designed by the iconic Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, this Swan Sofa is the epitome of mid-century...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Aluminum

British Colonial Carved and Cane Settee with Swan Neck Back and Scrolling Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A British Colonial carved wooden settee with swan neck back and out-scrolling arms, cane seat and turned legs. This British Colonial carved woo...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage Caned Italian Settee with Pickled Finish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Settee, having a painted frame showing natural wear. Its crestrail carved with swags, over oval caned backrest, centered with an oval rosette. Downswept arms ending in scrolls, on fo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

De Sede DS 14 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 14 lounge chair in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970s This robust patinated De Sede lounge chair ensures ultimate comfort and bu...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Beech

Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Tentazione sofa designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s. Sofa has been reupholstered in a navy crushed velvet. Retains original Cassina label underneath.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet

French Wrought Iron and Leather Upholstered Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
French baroque style iron and leather settee circa 1970's. Very handsome and elegant hand crafted wrought iron and leather sofa or settee. Some pieces of furniture just make you smil...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

1980s Kagan Style Biomorphic Form Sofa by Directional Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
An American made 1980’s classic Vladimir Kagan biomorphic kidney shaped sofa made by Directional Furniture. Kidney shaped couches have long b...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Fritz Hansen 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Soren Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of open armrests. Made from stained beech wood showing great blond color and with coi...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Harvey Probber Burger Bun Pink Velvet Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Mid-Century Modern settee designed by Italian architect Adriano Piazzesi for Harvey Probber, Inc. Burger bun is a whimsical kidney shaped form des...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

20th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Bench Banquette "Escaño"
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning antique Spanish Renaissance walnut bench, called "escaño" in Spain, believed to date back to the early 20th century. The piece has a deep reliefs hand-carved back that featu...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Early 20th Century Bench with Dove-Tail and Tall Back
Located in Miami, FL
This is a Spanish, pine, bench with honey patina. It is dove tailed and a sturdy, rustic piece that would be idea as a hall bench or many other uses in your ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Country Settees

Materials

Pine

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission L &JG Stickley Even Arm Oak Settle #281
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find. L& J G Stickley even arm settle # 281 I quarter sawn oak. L& GJ Stickley was a large and important contribute to the Arts & ...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual settee By Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1940's. Distinguishing feature is the channel back, mahogany legs, heavy construction-with hand tied springs, built to last.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique French Louis XV Settee
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Early 1900s Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the 'New York' settee sofa by William Katavalos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International (Erwine & Estelle Laverne), designed in 1952,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Michael Taylor for Baker Style Carved Hardwood Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous hand-carved hardwood sofa made in the manner and style of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East collection. The hardwood frame features a geometric open design supported by a fl...
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

1960s Swedish Vintage Teak Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning Swedish vintage teak sofa by Bertil Fridhagen. This was made in Sweden by Broderna Andersson in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, the solid teak frame h...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Teak

A Very Good MidC Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa - Horse Hair Filled
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I have many many pieces in stock and extensive resources. This particular piece is a very very beautiful and quite literally the “Holy Grail”...
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Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Leather

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate Sofa, Model P11, Azucena, Italy, 1960s
Located in LEWES, GB
An original Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate (or Chromate) Sofa, model P11, manufactured by Azucena in Italy, in the 1960s. Chrome-plated steel, ne...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Regency Saffron Velvet Settee
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Louis XV-style settee embodies timeless elegance with its gracefully curved silhouette and luxurious mustard-hued velvet upholstery. The ornately carved wood f...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Classic Mahogany Grecian Sofa in Yellow
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic upholstered in yellow gold velvet carved mahogany Grecian sofa. With highly figured mahogany veneers on carved crest rail and front seat rail ter...
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Early 20th Century American Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Giltwood and Carved French Louis XV Style Settee, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A giltwood and carved French Louis XV style settee in original gilt finish, circa 1900.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Settees

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Settee by Isa Bergamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Isa Bergamo mid century settee original faux leather upholstery and original mid century condition. Brass legs.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Teak Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury teak sofa in the style of Milo Baughman manufactured in the united states, circa the 1960s. This vintage sofa is wrapped in the highest quality teak, giving them an excell...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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 - Supplied by Lengyon & Co, the pre-eminent maker, to ...
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Sofas
Located in Dallas, TX
These sofas are absolutely stunning! Classic sofas, model no. 2092, designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, American, 1970s. A timeless design with deco and modern sensibili...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edwardian Mahogany Settee
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J08 Elegant Edwardian sofa in mahogany, having shaped and inlaid top rail with satinwood inlaid carved uprights, open arms and newly recovered seat, standing on shaped, string inlaid...
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Early 20th Century English Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Settee from Mid-1950's in Beech and Wool by Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming and very elegant small settee made in Denmark around mid 1950's by Fritz Hansen. It's similar but a bit more linear and modern than his well-know model 8112. Solid and ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Cognac PK 31 /2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
PK 31 /2 sofa settee by Poul Kjærholm, manufactured by first manufacturer Ejvindt Kold Christensen Denmark (marking on last photo). Sofa comes with original upholstered frame panels...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Matching Pair of Mid Century Danish Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Great clean lines and the perfect size for the hard to fit room. Very deep and very comfortable should one choose to take a nap. These are very structurally sound but they need to be...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Wicker Heywood Wakefield Settee with Original Natural Finish circa 1900
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 1900s natural wicker Heywood Wakefield settee featuring a closely woven set-in caned seat, rolled arms and back with lattice work divide...
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Wicker

Heywood American Victorian Wicker Settee
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker lovrseat with arched fan shaped back and scrolled arms with ball and stick uprights above a woven seat. (HEYWOOD BROS. WAKEFIELD CO.)
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20th Century American Victorian Settees

Materials

Wicker

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Paolo Buffa 3-seat sofa, structure in stained and polished beech, the blue velvet upholstery was redone a few years ago, the cushions are original in goose down.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, iron, brass, Italy, 1950s This eccentric sofa features an interesting composition. The seating area and the backrest are organically sha...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Bear Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest style (20th Cent) carved walnut settee with bear sides suppports and center hat tree
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Settees

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Two Seater Sofa by Wojtek D Carstens for Stouby Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern two seater sofa 'Maria', designed by Wojtek Depka Carstens for Stouby Mobler, with solid soap-treated beech wood frame and upholstered with tufted beige/camel...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Suede, Beech

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptural Two Seater Sofa - Vintage Walnut Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian two-seater sofa made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The detailed demi-lune shaped settee is composed with two adjustable,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman Button-Tufted Green & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Inherently sophisticated and intriguing! For your consideration is a sleek and stylish long sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. Elegant from every angle-his best sofa design. Dripping with style makes this sofa a versatile choice to heighten the elegance of your living room...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Chrome

Vienna Secession J. J. Kohn 717 Settee by Gustav Siegel
Located in Buffalo, NY
An exquisite and very seldom seen VIEnna Secession bentwood settee by Gustav Siegel. Settee was 1st introduced at The Paris Exposition.c.1900 . rETAINS iTS ORIGINAL LABELS. Hand del...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of iconic armchairs designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Cantù. Very elegant and comfortable, with upholstery redone in recent years but new upholstery is recommended.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Leather Togo 2-Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful authentic midnight black leather Togo Settee designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset from the 1970s.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
Located in Forney, TX
Add a touch of sophisticated elegance, timeless luxury and romantic warmth with this striking Belle Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa. Exquisitely hand-crafted...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
Located in Rome, IT
Modern walnut sculpted and brass sabot benches or settees inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Floating cushion newly upholstered on top of solid brass ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

New George Smith Howard Signature Scroll Arm Sofa Mulberry Flying Ducks Velvet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upholstered with the exceptionally luxury Mulberry Flying Ducks...
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20th Century English Country Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Oak

Antique Early 20th Century Moorish Settee with Decorative Inlay
Located in Westfield, MA
This stunning early 20th-century Moorish settee is a remarkable example of intricate craftsmanship and exotic design. Constructed from rich hardwood, the frame features a dazzling ar...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Settees

Materials

Bone, Abalone, Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Sofa Bench or Settee with Griffin Carvings in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Gustavian style sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered, circa 1900. Exquisite carved detail. The seat frame feature...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

1930s Leather Tufted Wing Back Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome George III style wing back tufted leather settee is the definition of old fashioned luxury. Featuring a warm mustard leather tuftin...
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Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

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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