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Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak
Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak

Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak

By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine settee featuring a contemporary taking design cues from the iconic French Directoire style. Impeccably upholstered in a natural taupe woven fabric and framed in striking cerus...

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20th Century Directoire Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored
Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored

Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sofa, settee, or bench By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather seat cushion. Measures: 61.7...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Painted Settee
Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Painted Settee

Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Painted Settee

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Settee. White washed in a distressed vintage finish. Newly upholstered in a neutral linen fabric. Please contact us for competitive shipping quotes.

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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Swan Carved Claw Foot Mahogany Settee
Antique Swan Carved Claw Foot Mahogany Settee

Antique Swan Carved Claw Foot Mahogany Settee

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very rare early 1900's Empire/Classical swan carved mahogany settee. Featuring tall swan carved arms, deep seat, claw and ball carved feet, nailhead trim, and the most whimsical frame.

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Early 20th Century North American American Classical Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

Late George III English Ochre Painted and Caned  Settee, circa 1820
Late George III English Ochre Painted and Caned  Settee, circa 1820

Late George III English Ochre Painted and Caned Settee, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 19th century late George III English ochre painted settee with painted foliage and flower detail and caned seat.

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Vintage Nienkämper Tuxedo High-Back Privacy Booth Sofa
Vintage Nienkämper Tuxedo High-Back Privacy Booth Sofa

Vintage Nienkämper Tuxedo High-Back Privacy Booth Sofa

By Nienkamper

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An exceptional Nienkämper Tuxedo High Back two-seater sofa, blending functional design with a distinct mid-century aesthetic. This piece is ideal for creating intimate, quiet spaces ...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Styled Patinated Bronze Settee w Leopard Print Fabric
Thonet Styled Patinated Bronze Settee w Leopard Print Fabric

Thonet Styled Patinated Bronze Settee w Leopard Print Fabric

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An intriguing patinated bronze settee in the style of Thonet's bentwood seating with leopard print fabric. Believed to be mid to late 20th Century, fabric newer. Very hefty and high ...

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Swedish Painted Settee in Silk Plaid
19th Century Swedish Painted Settee in Silk Plaid

19th Century Swedish Painted Settee in Silk Plaid

Located in Southampton, NY

19th Century Swedish painted settee in silk plaid. Lovely design. Structurally sound, silk plaid ripped on along upper back. Age to finish consistent with...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Settees

Materials

Silk, Wood

Art Deco Tailored Sofa
Art Deco Tailored Sofa

Art Deco Tailored Sofa

Located in Westwood, NJ

This sofa with squared corners is impeccably tailored. Fully encased in soft brushed neutral linen-look fabric, the back and arms have a vertical stitch detail and a slender blanket ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Settees

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Hollywood Regency Chaise Lounge
Vintage Hollywood Regency Chaise Lounge

Vintage Hollywood Regency Chaise Lounge

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Unique vintage Hollywood regency chaise lounge this stunning chaise lounge has such a fantastic design, from its highback seashell style to i...

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric

Ward Bennett Style Mid Century Green Mohair Sofa Settee
Ward Bennett Style Mid Century Green Mohair Sofa Settee

Ward Bennett Style Mid Century Green Mohair Sofa Settee

By Ward Bennett

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Ward Bennett Style Mid Century Green Mohair Sofa Settee This sofa measures: 61 wide x 29 deep x 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18 inches Great Vintage Condition - Mohair h...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mohair

Vienna Secession Settee done in beech with the cane seat and backrest
Vienna Secession Settee done in beech with the cane seat and backrest

Vienna Secession Settee done in beech with the cane seat and backrest

By J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will an antique Vienna Secession settee. It features simple, yet very effective design done in bench wood, with all the attributions of Vienna Secession. The seat...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees

Materials

Beech, Cane

Settee 3-Seat Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Upholstered in Horsehair
Settee 3-Seat Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Upholstered in Horsehair

Settee 3-Seat Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Upholstered in Horsehair

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

This handsome settee is in rare original condition retaining all the original timber and horsehair stuffings. The form is bold and fluid and the carved ornament very well executed. T...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Restored Rattan Settee With Built-in Side Table and New Custom
Mid-20th Century Restored Rattan Settee With Built-in Side Table and New Custom

Mid-20th Century Restored Rattan Settee With Built-in Side Table and New Custom

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A rare and sculptural Mid-20th Century rattan settee featuring a Chippendale back design, gracefully arched supports, and integrated side table with original smoked glass top. The fr...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Settees

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Rattan, Smoked Glass

Mid Century Italian Small Settee with Blue Upholstery and Iron Legs
Mid Century Italian Small Settee with Blue Upholstery and Iron Legs

Mid Century Italian Small Settee with Blue Upholstery and Iron Legs

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this small upholstered settee dates from the 1950s. The sofa features simple lines with curved armrests and slender, tapered black iron legs and brass-tipped feet. Re...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee
19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee

19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved. Particular shape called a boat. Large size compared to other ...

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1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Brussels Slip Covered Settee Bench
Brussels Slip Covered Settee Bench

Brussels Slip Covered Settee Bench

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Introducing the Brussels Settee Bench, a versatile furniture piece that can serve as a bench, settee, or banquette in any space. This slip-covered settee comes in a luxurious heavy t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Settees

Materials

Linen, Oak

Børge Mogensen Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960
Børge Mogensen Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960

Børge Mogensen Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful three-seat sofa model no. 2253, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, in original salmon colored wool with leather straps on an...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak

19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee
19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee

19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee

Located in Belmont, MA

Elaborate Louis XVI style settee, finely carved pearwood. Straight back crowned with wreath, upholstered seat and back, ending on round tapered baluster legs. Originally the settee b...

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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Pearwood

Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat

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...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees

Materials

Birch

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Settees

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Turquoise Post Modern Cubic Settee, 1970
Turquoise Post Modern Cubic Settee, 1970

Turquoise Post Modern Cubic Settee, 1970

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Turquoise Postmodern Cubic settee, 1970 Newly reupholstered in turquoise velvet.

Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet

Christopher Guy, Modern, Curved Lafite Sofa, Beige Velvet, Black Wood, 2010s
Christopher Guy, Modern, Curved Lafite Sofa, Beige Velvet, Black Wood, 2010s

Christopher Guy, Modern, Curved Lafite Sofa, Beige Velvet, Black Wood, 2010s

By Christopher Guy

Located in Manhasset, NY

Christopher Guy, Modern, Curved Lafite Sofa, Beige Velvet, Black Wood, 2010s LAFITE sofa designed and produced by Christopher Guy. This curvaceous settee exhibits charm through its soft edges and gently rolled back, curved arms, and fluted ebonized wood tapered leg...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Thonet Settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, Austria 1880s
Thonet Settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, Austria 1880s

Thonet Settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, Austria 1880s

By Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a very rare antique settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, and manufactured by Thonet Brothers in 1908. It is done in beech bentwood, ...

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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee
19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee

19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and rare English 19th Century Victorian mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to head) Lovers or Kissing Settee, The rounded arched crests over S-shape...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XIV Style French Large Bench Dark Oak from 1920s
Louis XIV Style French Large Bench Dark Oak from 1920s

Louis XIV Style French Large Bench Dark Oak from 1920s

Located in Miami, FL

This beautiful Louis XIV style French bench was made in solid patinated oak in the early 1920s. Fully restored and newly upholstered with a large wool colorful geometric, this large ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Oak

19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green
19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green

19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green

Located in London, GB

As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that we have fully restored in our hand dyed British leathers, fully hand tacked with horse tail...

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Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Settees

Materials

Leather

1970s Sculptural Carved Wood Tassle Rope Settee
1970s Sculptural Carved Wood Tassle Rope Settee

1970s Sculptural Carved Wood Tassle Rope Settee

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, hand carved wood settee you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best o...

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1970s Neoclassical Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Style Settee in Silk Upholstery and Silvered Frame
French Style Settee in Silk Upholstery and Silvered Frame

French Style Settee in Silk Upholstery and Silvered Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning settee in the French style, having rounded shape, upholstered in a silk fabric and a silvered frame. The cushion is detached from the frame and it comes with three back pil...

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1980s American French Provincial Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Rustic Painted Hoop Back Bench
Rustic Painted Hoop Back Bench

Rustic Painted Hoop Back Bench

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Windsor style rustic painted hoop back bench with a triple arched back with turned slats and arms and turned uprights, the shaped seat above turned s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Atlas Figural Carved Walnut Upholstered Settee
19th Century French Atlas Figural Carved Walnut Upholstered Settee

19th Century French Atlas Figural Carved Walnut Upholstered Settee

Located in Forney, TX

An exceptionally executed antique, circa 1880s, French Renaissance Revival figural settee / sofa. Hand-crafted in Southern France in the late 19th century, featuring warm, rich, beautifully carved solid walnut frame, the arms terminating in finely detailed hand sculpted crouching atlas figure...

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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Metal

Vintage Caned Italian Settee with Pickled Finish
Vintage Caned Italian Settee with Pickled Finish

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

18th Century Italian Antique Settee in Walnut and Vienna Straw
18th Century Italian Antique Settee in Walnut and Vienna Straw

18th Century Italian Antique Settee in Walnut and Vienna Straw

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We offer this refined antique Italian settee dating back to the 18th century, during the Louis XV period. The settee features a solid walnut frame and a distinctive seat and backres...

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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut, Straw

Vintage White Wicker Armchair and Loveseat Set
Vintage White Wicker Armchair and Loveseat Set

Vintage White Wicker Armchair and Loveseat Set

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Beautiful vintage white wicker armchair and matching loveseat set, each featuring a graceful barrel-back silhouette and finely handwoven rattan construction. These pieces capture the...

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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Settees

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Antique Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Settee Loveseat w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay
Antique Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Settee Loveseat w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay

Antique Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Settee Loveseat w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Settee Loveseat Sofa with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Rolling Casters. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 40.5" W x 23" D x 19" Seat ...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Bench Chair Settee Renaissance Revival Griffon Cherubs Walnut 19C
Antique French Bench Chair Settee Renaissance Revival Griffon Cherubs Walnut 19C

Antique French Bench Chair Settee Renaissance Revival Griffon Cherubs Walnut 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

Exquisite antique French walnut Renaissance revival hall seat, bench or chair~~highly carved with Winged Griffon Cartouche and Cherubs~~c. 1880s Rare 19th century French hall sea...

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Hand-Painted Sheraton Style Caned Seat Settee
19th Century English Hand-Painted Sheraton Style Caned Seat Settee

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

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique Continental Louis XV Style Settee
Antique Continental Louis XV Style Settee

Antique Continental Louis XV Style Settee

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Continental Louis XV style walnut settee, 19th century. Walnut retains excellent old patina. Mortise tenon and peg construction. Recently reupholstered, upholstery in very good condi...

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19th Century European Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Empire Neoclassical Eagle Settee
Italian Empire Neoclassical Eagle Settee

Italian Empire Neoclassical Eagle Settee

Located in New York, NY

Italian Empire Neoclassical Eagle Settee. Marc Jacobs silk floral upholstered painted and parcel-gilt carved settee/sofa with finely carved eagle arm term...

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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees

Materials

Silk, Wood

1940s French Art Deco Settee
1940s French Art Deco Settee

1940s French Art Deco Settee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Art Deco settee with rosewood arms and frame from France, 1940s. Striking large circular arms and newly woven seat and back with trestle style feet.

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Mid-20th Century French Settees

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Nubuck Leather and Brass by Bozzoli
Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Nubuck Leather and Brass by Bozzoli

Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Nubuck Leather and Brass by Bozzoli

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

A hug conveys love and friendship, encapsulating a thousand words with elegance and simplicity while sparking the Serotonin of happiness and relaxation. Abbracci (hug in Italian) is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet "Alata" Lounge Chair, 1950s
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet "Alata" Lounge Chair, 1950s

Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet "Alata" Lounge Chair, 1950s

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Bergère armchair, Alata Mod. 820 armchair, designed by Gio Ponti for the Royal Hotel in Naples and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950. Completely restored and recently upholstered in v...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s

Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

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 Louis XVI Style Mahogany Settee
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Settee

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Settee

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive French sofa settee featuring a carved mahogany frame crafted in the Louis XVI taste. The settee has a molded frame with gracefully curved arms and a flat back crest. The ...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Joseph Inco, Settee, Iron, Mohair Fabric, USA, 1950s
Joseph Inco, Settee, Iron, Mohair Fabric, USA, 1950s

Joseph Inco, Settee, Iron, Mohair Fabric, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-painted iron and beige mohair fabric settee, designed by Joseph Inco and produced by INCO, USA, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15.5" Arm Height (in...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Iron

Vladimir Kagan Illuminated Double Sided Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Illuminated Double Sided Sofa

Vladimir Kagan Illuminated Double Sided Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Vladimir Kagan Illuminated Double Sided Sofa. Has a walnut and acrylic frame and the original upholstery. The sides also illuminates.

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Acrylic, Walnut

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cuban Mahogany Settee
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cuban Mahogany Settee

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cuban Mahogany Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Cuban mahogany settee. The settee is raised by fine square legs below the straight butterfly veneered frieze showcasing the beautifu...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Christian Liaigre Bouddha Sofa in Light Yellow Mohair, Modern Design
Christian Liaigre Bouddha Sofa in Light Yellow Mohair, Modern Design

Christian Liaigre Bouddha Sofa in Light Yellow Mohair, Modern Design

By Christian Liaigre

Located in Philadelphia, PA

We are pleased to present this sensational Liaigre petite sofa. It's an oversized chair but can seat two people comfortably. Retail price for this sofa is around $20,000. Upholste...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Settees

Materials

Mohair

Mint Condition Empire Sofa Sette Loveseat Couch Fine Carved Details Lions Feet
Mint Condition Empire Sofa Sette Loveseat Couch Fine Carved Details Lions Feet

Mint Condition Empire Sofa Sette Loveseat Couch Fine Carved Details Lions Feet

By J. Horner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Note: Full price include new upholstery service, buyer to provide fabric. Mint condition empire sofa sette loveseat couch fine carved details lions feet. The frame is stunning vint...

Category

20th Century American Empire Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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.