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Midcentury Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bentwood Settee Bench in Walnut
Midcentury Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bentwood Settee Bench in Walnut

Midcentury Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bentwood Settee Bench in Walnut

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A modern yet traditional spindle back bench from the 1960s. Great petite size. It is very well made from solid walnut. Clean ready to use condition.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Walnut

Rustic Old Hickory Wood and Tan Leather Settee
Rustic Old Hickory Wood and Tan Leather Settee

Rustic Old Hickory Wood and Tan Leather Settee

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Old Hickory settee / sofa with a hickory wood frame containing a closed cabinet with iron hinges and latch in the right armrest and an open cabinet with two shelves in the lef...

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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Settees

Materials

Hickory

Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa, Italy, Circa 1940
Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa, Italy, Circa 1940

Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa, Italy, Circa 1940

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian living room set, composed with one two seater sofa, two lounge chairs and one ottoman, footrest made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery

Vintage Rattan Bamboo Bench Settee in Chinoiserie Style
Vintage Rattan Bamboo Bench Settee in Chinoiserie Style

Vintage Rattan Bamboo Bench Settee in Chinoiserie Style

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Vintage Rattan Bamboo Bench Settee in Chinoiserie Style This beautiful vintage rattan bamboo bench settee in Chinoiserie style is the perfect blend of boho chic and coastal elegance...

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1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan

Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780
Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780

Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780

By Louis-Charles Carpentier

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French carved wood and painted sofas with floral silk upholstery, carved floral skirt, and terminating on cabriole legs. Signed by Carpentier. Makers Stamp is located on s...

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Art Nouveau Seating Set by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1910s
Art Nouveau Seating Set by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1910s

Art Nouveau Seating Set by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1910s

By Thonet, Otto Wagner

Located in Praha, CZ

Set of Thonet sofa type 6285 and two armchairs Thonet 6585. Rare type designed by Otto Wagner. Recently reupholstered. Shellac finish. Dimensions of a...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Antique Double Spoon Back Settee, English, 3 Seat, Sofa, Early Victorian, C.1840
Antique Double Spoon Back Settee, English, 3 Seat, Sofa, Early Victorian, C.1840

Antique Double Spoon Back Settee, English, 3 Seat, Sofa, Early Victorian, C.1840

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique double spoon back settee. An English, rosewood three seater ornate sofa, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Striking ...

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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Dutch Colonial Settee with Original Leather and Carved Wood Details
Antique Dutch Colonial Settee with Original Leather and Carved Wood Details

Antique Dutch Colonial Settee with Original Leather and Carved Wood Details

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Dutch Colonial teak wood settee from circa 1880-1920 with original brown leather and carved motifs. This exquisite Dutch Colonial settee showcases the timeless elegance of antique ...

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Late 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Settees

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Danish Armless Sofa
Hans Wegner Danish Armless Sofa

Hans Wegner Danish Armless Sofa

$2,720Sale Price|30% Off

Hans Wegner Danish Armless Sofa

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Pasadena, TX

A Mid-Century Modern Danish sofa designed by Hans Wegner. A streamlined form without arms and tubular chrome legs. Upholstered in it's original lilac fabric.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Chrome

Daybed Settee Window-Seat Single-Bed Sofa-Bed Reclining Linen Green Gold Recline
Daybed Settee Window-Seat Single-Bed Sofa-Bed Reclining Linen Green Gold Recline

Daybed Settee Window-Seat Single-Bed Sofa-Bed Reclining Linen Green Gold Recline

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- Ergonomic piece functioning as a formal settee with arms in upright and reclining positions, a daybed and a single bed for guests - Formal aesthetic suitable for drawing/sitting ro...

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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Settees

Materials

Linen

19th Century Louis XV Settee
19th Century Louis XV Settee

19th Century Louis XV Settee

Located in Vista, CA

Louis XV style settee Circa 1860.

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Mid-19th Century European Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Wood

'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952

'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952

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 1...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Anglo Indian Settee, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Carved Rosewood
Anglo Indian Settee, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Carved Rosewood

Anglo Indian Settee, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Carved Rosewood

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Hand-carved rosewood, mid 19th century. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Settees

Materials

Rosewood

Sought after Ingmar Relling Orbit Chairs / Sofa  by A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabrikk
Sought after Ingmar Relling Orbit Chairs / Sofa  by A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabrikk

Sought after Ingmar Relling Orbit Chairs / Sofa by A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabrikk

By A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabrikk, Ingmar Relling

Located in Markington, GB

Stunning Original Reclining Chair by Ingmar Relling Designed by the renowned Norwegian furniture designer Ingmar Relling and produced in limited numbers by A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabr...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rima Stainless Steel Settee, Italy 1960's
Rima Stainless Steel Settee, Italy 1960's

Rima Stainless Steel Settee, Italy 1960's

By Rimadesio

Located in New York, NY

Bent brushed stainless steel settee by Rima with original upholstery, metal is in exceptional condition.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Stainless Steel

French 19th Century Double caned Settee
French 19th Century Double caned Settee

French 19th Century Double caned Settee

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This is an amazing double caned sofa with the spring box and mattress. Very deep, ideal to lay and rest.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Walnut

McGuire Cerused Twisted Rattan Settee and Lounge Chair
McGuire Cerused Twisted Rattan Settee and Lounge Chair

McGuire Cerused Twisted Rattan Settee and Lounge Chair

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare pair of rattan seating hand-crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The set features whimsical twisted pole rattan that gracefully curves aro...

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20th Century Organic Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak

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

French Victorian Bamboo Dinning Room Set
French Victorian Bamboo Dinning Room Set

French Victorian Bamboo Dinning Room Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French Victorian bamboo settee and Chinoiserie with the extendible leaves. Settee base is bamboo and brass boots, upholstery is velvet and Chinoserie extensio have ...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Bamboo

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Settee Bench
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Settee Bench

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Settee Bench

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Settee Bench This settee measures: 52.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 27 ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique L&JG Stickley Settee - W7252  WE RUNNING A SPECIAL SALE.
Antique L&JG Stickley Settee - W7252  WE RUNNING A SPECIAL SALE.

Antique L&JG Stickley Settee - W7252 WE RUNNING A SPECIAL SALE.

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an antique L&JG Stickley Settee from the early 1900s with spindle back. The settee has the original leather seats, original tacks, and original finish. All spindles are stra...

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Settees

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Gilt Wood Louis XVI Settee - 1870
French Gilt Wood Louis XVI Settee - 1870

French Gilt Wood Louis XVI Settee - 1870

Located in Knokke-Heist, BE

French Gilt Wood Louis XVI Settee - 1870’s

Category

1870s Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1940s French Blue and White Toile Serpentine Arch Settee, Set of 2
1940s French Blue and White Toile Serpentine Arch Settee, Set of 2

1940s French Blue and White Toile Serpentine Arch Settee, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated mid 20th Century with this exquisite original French toile settee set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of history and refineme...

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1940s French French Provincial Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Sheraton Style Three-Seat Settee
Antique Sheraton Style Three-Seat Settee

Antique Sheraton Style Three-Seat Settee

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Finely carved three-seat shield backs with a darker carved wheat sheaf motif at top of the curving openwork splats. The arms with carved bell flowers. Rais...

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19th Century Sheraton Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

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

Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench
Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench

Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench

Located in Troy, NY

Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench. Unique, decorative, charming bench, front and back panels with intricate and whimsical “Flachschnitz” d...

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16th Century Swiss Gothic Antique Settees

Materials

Pine

20th Century, Afra&Tobia Scarpa Unique Sofa with Armrests
20th Century, Afra&Tobia Scarpa Unique Sofa with Armrests

20th Century, Afra&Tobia Scarpa Unique Sofa with Armrests

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Turin, Turin

Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa started their collaboration in the 1959 sharing numerous important projects, in particular in the supply sector, establishing themselves as exponents o...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

Brazilian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and white fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored and reupholstered in recent history. Pre restoration ima...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Wood, Mahogany, Fabric

Antique Edwardian Settee
Antique Edwardian Settee

Antique Edwardian Settee

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique Edwardian settee. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. The quality is outstanding, with lovely proportions and a beautiful design....

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Settees

Materials

Cotton, Wood

ISA Bergamo, Settee, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
ISA Bergamo, Settee, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

ISA Bergamo, Settee, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and light pink fabric settee, designed and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. 14.5" seat height

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Style Mahogany & Marquetry inlay Settee or Bench
Queen Anne Style Mahogany & Marquetry inlay Settee or Bench

Queen Anne Style Mahogany & Marquetry inlay Settee or Bench

Located in Plainview, NY

A Queen Anne style two-seat settee, a masterpiece of refined craftsmanship. The seat back boasts rounded shoulders that exude sophistication. The inner panels show intricate marquet...

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Early 20th Century Queen Anne Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Settee With Ram's Head Arms And Bird Crest
Louis XVI Style Settee With Ram's Head Arms And Bird Crest

Louis XVI Style Settee With Ram's Head Arms And Bird Crest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Louis XVI style settee with a heavily carved frame featuring the armrests of the sofa are prominently carved in the form of ram's heads in the neoclassical style. The sofa with a c...

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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Curvaceous Boucle Settee or Sofa circa 1960s
Curvaceous Boucle Settee or Sofa circa 1960s

Curvaceous Boucle Settee or Sofa circa 1960s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Curvaceous Mid Century Settee or Sofa, American, circa 1960s. It has recently been reupholstered in an ivory white color boucle fabric.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wicker Settee
Vintage Wicker Settee

Vintage Wicker Settee

Located in Pasadena, CA

The perfect spot for an afternoon read or sharing tea for two. This lovely vintage wicker settee has been newly painted in a soothing blue/grey ...

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Mid-20th Century Settees

Materials

Linen, Wicker

20th Century Swedish Two Seater Beech Sofa by Möbel Komponerad AV, Carl Malmsten
20th Century Swedish Two Seater Beech Sofa by Möbel Komponerad AV, Carl Malmsten

20th Century Swedish Two Seater Beech Sofa by Möbel Komponerad AV, Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A small, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish two-seater sofa with two pillows, made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, designed by Carl Malmsten and produced by Möbel Komponerad AV i...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech

Ghidini 1961 Bold 3-Seat Sofa in Fabric with Black Gold Base by E. Giovannoni
Ghidini 1961 Bold 3-Seat Sofa in Fabric with Black Gold Base by E. Giovannoni

Ghidini 1961 Bold 3-Seat Sofa in Fabric with Black Gold Base by E. Giovannoni

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

This family of products makes a bold statement with its generous cylindrical foot, connecting its structural perimeter while delimiting the objects that compose it. The distinctive m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Gilded Age American Neo-Gothic Carved Settee in Mahogany, circa 1890
Gilded Age American Neo-Gothic Carved Settee in Mahogany, circa 1890

Gilded Age American Neo-Gothic Carved Settee in Mahogany, circa 1890

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An exceptionally beautiful settee with upholstered seat and carved mahogany frame embellished with acanthus and fleur-de-lys motifs, carved scroll ar...

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Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Maxwell Royal Settee
Maxwell Royal Settee

Maxwell Royal Settee

$3,600Sale Price|50% Off

Maxwell Royal Settee

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A tall and sculptural settee with tapered wood arms and back, often attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Designed by Maxwell Royal in the 1950's. Hig...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage French Style Pine Bench Settee With Rope Rattan Has Cushion
Vintage French Style Pine Bench Settee With Rope Rattan Has Cushion

Vintage French Style Pine Bench Settee With Rope Rattan Has Cushion

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Vintage French Style Pine Bench Settee Rattan Cushion 3-Seater Farmhouse Brown French-style pine bench settee with rope rattan is a beautiful piece that embodies the charm of French...

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1980s American French Provincial Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan

Dutch 18th Century Three-seat Marquetry Settee
Dutch 18th Century Three-seat Marquetry Settee

Dutch 18th Century Three-seat Marquetry Settee

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This Dutch Rococo style three-seat settee is a wonderful addition to any interior, crafted during the 18th century with high quality, ornate marquetry work. The top of each seat back...

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18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Hardwood

19th Century Swedish Rococo Settee, Hand-Carved Wood, Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Rococo Settee, Hand-Carved Wood, Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Rococo Settee, Hand-Carved Wood, Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A richly carved, 19th century Swedish sofa bench in the Rococo style. A rare piece found in northern Sweden. This beautiful antique settee has been hand-scraped back to reveal the or...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Carved Louis XVI Style Cream Settee
Carved Louis XVI Style Cream Settee

Carved Louis XVI Style Cream Settee

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage carved Louis XVI settee with cream cotton upholstery, tight back and removable down cushion seat. The French frame is carved with acanthus leaf and scroll detail. Fabric is...

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20th Century Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Down

Jacques Quinet, Settee, Leather, Hide, Metal, France, 1970s
Jacques Quinet, Settee, Leather, Hide, Metal, France, 1970s

Jacques Quinet, Settee, Leather, Hide, Metal, France, 1970s

By Jacques Quinet

Located in High Point, NC

A white leather, metal and leopard-printed hide settee or sofa designed and produced by  Jacques Quinet, France, c. 1970. Some tears in seat cushions; shows more wear than back cush...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s

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

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benche or Settee
Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benche or Settee

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benche or Settee

By Gio Ponti

Located in Rome, IT

Modern walnut sculpted and brass sabot bencheor settee inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Floating cushion newly upholstered on top of solid brass pi...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

“Two Available” Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee
“Two Available” Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee

“Two Available” Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee. This is one of a pair and priced individually. Newly upholstered in a blue velvet fabric. Cream painted frame with gilt accents on typ...

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French Louis XV Style Painted Settee in Blue Velvet
French Louis XV Style Painted Settee in Blue Velvet

French Louis XV Style Painted Settee in Blue Velvet

Located in Astoria, NY

An elegant early 20th-century French Country three-seater settee in the Louis XV style, sourced from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from solid wood and finished in a creamy w...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Velvet, Maple, Paint

Vintage Cane and Metal Bistro Bench
Vintage Cane and Metal Bistro Bench

Vintage Cane and Metal Bistro Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Step back in time with this delightful vintage gossip bench, also known as a telephone bench or conversation settee — a charming piece that once graced hallways and entryways as the ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Elegant Swedish Gustavian canapé, settee, circa 1800–1830
Elegant Swedish Gustavian canapé, settee, circa 1800–1830

Elegant Swedish Gustavian canapé, settee, circa 1800–1830

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An elegant Swedish Gustavian canapé, settee, circa 1800–1830, featuring a gently arched back and open arms terminating in scroll supports. The frame is decorated with restrained neoc...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN MAPLE & CO HOWARD ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE SOFA PART OF SUITE
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN MAPLE & CO HOWARD ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE SOFA PART OF SUITE

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN MAPLE & CO HOWARD ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE SOFA PART OF SUITE

By Maple & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Maple & Co country house sofa which is part of a suite Please note the del...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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.