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Vintage Italian "Cloud" Loveseat
Vintage Italian "Cloud" Loveseat

Vintage Italian "Cloud" Loveseat

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage Italian "cloud" Loveseat was designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1970s. This beautiful loveseat is wrapped by a padded edge, making it look even more like a cloud. The l...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Suede

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century
French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century

By Achille Collas

Located in London, by appointment only

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee An Empire finely carved dark figured mahogany three seat settee, the back is surmounted by facing scrolls with strigilated flutes be...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee In Blue Velvet
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee In Blue Velvet

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee In Blue Velvet

Located in Kent, Dover

A fine French Louis XVI style carved giltwood settee, water gilded and newly upholstered in blue velvet.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Giltwood

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

1970s Fine Rattan Green White Stripes McGuire Style Settee Sofa, set of 2
1970s Fine Rattan Green White Stripes McGuire Style Settee Sofa, set of 2

1970s Fine Rattan Green White Stripes McGuire Style Settee Sofa, set of 2

By McGuire

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic McGuire style settees you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is...

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1970s American Bohemian Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Benches or Settees, Pair
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Benches or Settees, Pair

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Benches or Settees, Pair

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style spindle benches, settees, or love seats By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1994 Solid quarter sawn oak frames, with original William ...

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1990s American Arts and Crafts Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

French Art Deco Settee or Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Black Frame
French Art Deco Settee or Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Black Frame

French Art Deco Settee or Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Black Frame

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this French Art Deco-era settee dates from the late 1930s / early 1940s. Newly upholstered in cream colored leather with ostrich-like surface texture. Black finished...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

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

2, 5-Seat Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1962, with New De Ploeg Fabric
2, 5-Seat Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1962, with New De Ploeg Fabric

2, 5-Seat Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1962, with New De Ploeg Fabric

By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This rare and very stunning 2,5-seat sofa was designed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort in 1962. This particular design was commissioned by the Dutch exclusive department store "De Bijen...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Salon Suite by Gauthier-Poinsignon
Art Nouveau Salon Suite by Gauthier-Poinsignon

Art Nouveau Salon Suite by Gauthier-Poinsignon

By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon

Located in Hanover, MA

Period French Art Nouveau salon suite consisting of a solid molded, ribbed and carved "aux pavots" settee and pair of side chairs in mahogany by Camille Gauthier & Paul Poinsignon wi...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

19th Century Carved Walnut Settee
19th Century Carved Walnut Settee

19th Century Carved Walnut Settee

Located in Cheshire, GB

An elegant mid-19th century Victorian carved walnut sofa of generous proportions, raised on finely shaped cabriole legs terminating in ceramic castors. The serpentine frame is richly...

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19th Century British Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

English Regency King Wood Brass Inlaid Recamier.  Circa 1790
English Regency King Wood Brass Inlaid Recamier.  Circa 1790

English Regency King Wood Brass Inlaid Recamier. Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency King wood recamier with carved scrolled acanthus back and arm, reeded molded edges, inlaid brass vine and shell motif, cane back & seat, and terminating on reeded scr...

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1790s English George III Antique Settees

Materials

Brass

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Stamford, CT

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Beige Boucle, 1940s Beautifly organic shaped Danish sofa similar to works by Flemming Lassen. This sofa ...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bouclé

American Mid-Century Lucite and Faux Python Settee
American Mid-Century Lucite and Faux Python Settee

American Mid-Century Lucite and Faux Python Settee

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century (1970s) large settee with Lucite side arms and upholstered in faux python (att: VLADIMIR KAGAN)

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Faux Leather, Lucite

Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Tapestry Upholstered French Salon Set
Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Tapestry Upholstered French Salon Set

Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Tapestry Upholstered French Salon Set

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XVI salon set embodies the grace and refinement of late 18th-century neoclassical design. Comprising a settee and two matching fauteuil armchairs, the ens...

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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

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

Victorian Mahogany Sofa Antique 1880 Settee Couch
Victorian Mahogany Sofa Antique 1880 Settee Couch

Victorian Mahogany Sofa Antique 1880 Settee Couch

Located in Potters Bar, GB

An elegant mahogany inlaid settee of refined proportions and excellent craftsmanship. This graceful shaped settee is raised on ring-turned legs terminating in brass castors, combinin...

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1880s Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

French Early 20th Century Walnut and Straw Settee, Circa 1920
French Early 20th Century Walnut and Straw Settee, Circa 1920

French Early 20th Century Walnut and Straw Settee, Circa 1920

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This settee has an amazing back made of strong wood, rustic look and so different.

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Early 20th Century French Primitive Settees

Materials

Straw, Walnut

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Two-Seater Settee
Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Two-Seater Settee

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Two-Seater Settee

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian mahogany inlaid two-seater settee sofa upholstered in a Geometric Jazz Pattern Fabric - the inrtricate inlay includes a montage of musical instruments and a cherub in a p...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood

Italian Empire Ram's Head Settee
Italian Empire Ram's Head Settee

Italian Empire Ram's Head Settee

Located in New York, NY

Italian Empire Ram's Head Settee. A neoclassical parcel-gilt and parcel ebonized carved wood three-seat settee with ram's head arm-rest terminals all resting on four hoofed front fee...

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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Cherry, Giltwood

French, 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Settee
French, 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Settee

French, 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and most unique French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood settee. The small scale settee is raised by elegant slender cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet, corner acanth...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Giltwood

Custom Dining Booth in Gray Leather and Solid Wood by Costantini, Bruno
Custom Dining Booth in Gray Leather and Solid Wood by Costantini, Bruno

Custom Dining Booth in Gray Leather and Solid Wood by Costantini, Bruno

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Any of its standard chairs can be made into a booth, by repeating the back leg and building the rest of the structure to your specifications. The Bruno booth...

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2010s Argentine Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th Century Italian Modern Sculptural Two Seater Sofa - Vintage Walnut Settee
20th Century Italian Modern Sculptural Two Seater Sofa - Vintage Walnut Settee

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

Intricately Carved Louis XV Style Cane Settee With Custom Cushion
Intricately Carved Louis XV Style Cane Settee With Custom Cushion

Intricately Carved Louis XV Style Cane Settee With Custom Cushion

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A particularly fine Louis XV style settee with an intricately and detailed carved frame comprised of masks, vines, flowers and acanthus leaves with a carved shell crest. The settee w...

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20th Century Louis XV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Hardwood

19th Century Upholstered Sofa With Musical Motifs, France
19th Century Upholstered Sofa With Musical Motifs, France

19th Century Upholstered Sofa With Musical Motifs, France

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful Late 19th Century Upholstered Sofa With Musical Motifs. This sofa embodies the opulent Rococo style, known for its flowing curves, ornate carvings, and asymmetrical, yet ha...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Settees

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

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

Danish Midcentury Two-Tone Sofa or Settee with Wood Accents ca. 1950
Danish Midcentury Two-Tone Sofa or Settee with Wood Accents ca. 1950

Danish Midcentury Two-Tone Sofa or Settee with Wood Accents ca. 1950

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Ultracool Danish midcentury two-seat sofa form ca. 1950. We are unaware of the Designer and Maker but the piece epitomizes the style from around 1950. We were starting to see lower p...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vintage 1960's Wicker Rattan Patio Lounge Settee in Cohama Fabric
Vintage 1960's Wicker Rattan Patio Lounge Settee in Cohama Fabric

Vintage 1960's Wicker Rattan Patio Lounge Settee in Cohama Fabric

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Wonderfully sculpted cane rattan lounge settee. Circa 1960's. Newly refinished and upholstered in 1950's Cohama "Belvedere" screen print fabric. No breaks or damage.

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Bohemian Settees

Materials

Rattan, Wicker

Early 20th Century Regency Carved Mahogany And Upholstered Settee
Early 20th Century Regency Carved Mahogany And Upholstered Settee

Early 20th Century Regency Carved Mahogany And Upholstered Settee

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Regency Carved mahogany and Upholstered settee. It measures 40.75" in width, 23" in depth and stands 37.5" tall, with a seat height of 16". Arm height is 24", seat...

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Early 20th Century American Federal Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Finely Carved Wood and Caned Settee
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Finely Carved Wood and Caned Settee

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Finely Carved Wood and Caned Settee

Located in Hudson, NY

This three-seat sofa or settee is made of hand-carved wood with many fine details and retains its original painted finish. Done in the Louis XV style and made in France with the time...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood

Palecek Art Deco Style Rattan Pencil Reed Settee
Palecek Art Deco Style Rattan Pencil Reed Settee

Palecek Art Deco Style Rattan Pencil Reed Settee

By Palecek Furniture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic pencil reed pole rattan sofa settee featuring an ebonized lacquered finish crafted by artisans at Palecek. The rattan frame is lashed together with leather strapping in the ...

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20th Century American Art Deco Settees

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

DS 44 Two Seater Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede
DS 44 Two Seater Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede

DS 44 Two Seater Sofa in Buffalo Leather by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in New York, NY

Made in Switzerland, 1970s Leather block style sofa with vertical stitching on seat and seat back. The De Sede DS-44 buffalo "Neck" leather is extremely thick (up to 5mm or 3/16in) a...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

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

Early 20th Century Middle Eastern Carved Walnut Mashrabiya Settee, 1920s–1930s
Early 20th Century Middle Eastern Carved Walnut Mashrabiya Settee, 1920s–1930s

Early 20th Century Middle Eastern Carved Walnut Mashrabiya Settee, 1920s–1930s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An exceptional early 20th-century Middle Eastern settee, attributed to Egypt or the Levant—possibly present-day Lebanon or Syria—and dating to approximately the 1920s–1930s. A precise modern country of origin cannot be established. Its construction and ornament reflect the shared Ottoman-influenced decorative traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean, where craftsmen, materials and design vocabulary circulated between Egypt and the Levant. Handcrafted from warm-toned walnut, the settee features an impressive architectural back composed of multiple carved panels. Intricate mashrabiya openwork, turned spindle latticework, geometric fretwork, carved finials and contrasting star-form inlays create a richly layered Islamic design. The tall stepped crest rises dramatically above the central panel, while the openwork arms, carved front rails and turned feet continue the intricate decoration throughout the frame. The seat has been more recently upholstered in a textured gold-toned Moroccan...

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Early 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Settees

Materials

Walnut

Restored Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating System w Edelman Leather
Restored Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating System w Edelman Leather

Restored Charles Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Seating System w Edelman Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exemplary Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 'Tandem' seating system was designed in 1962, originally for Chicago O'Hare airport and then adopted by many other airports and...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Branda Fabric Bench
Branda Fabric Bench

Branda Fabric Bench

$6,065 / item

Branda Fabric Bench

By Manifestodesign

Located in Milan, IT

The origins of this product are as old as time, and most likely this was once a travel bed. This bench is made of solid black hickory, with a seat in 100% c...

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2010s Italian Settees

Materials

Hickory, Cotton

De Sede DS-2011
De Sede DS-2011

De Sede DS-2011

By De Sede

Located in New York, NY

De Sede DS-2011, made in Switzerland, 1960s.

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Bench - Small sofa Fermob - SIXTIES Bench - Cactus
Bench - Small sofa Fermob - SIXTIES Bench - Cactus

Bench - Small sofa Fermob - SIXTIES Bench - Cactus

By Fermob

Located in Varedo, MB

Fermob - SIXTIES Bench Design: Frédéric Sofia The Sixties Bench is a lounge piece that embodies the spirit of the 1960s, designed by Frédéric Sofia, creator of the iconic Luxembourg...

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2010s French Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Lovely Vintage Bamboo and Brass Settee
Lovely Vintage Bamboo and Brass Settee

Lovely Vintage Bamboo and Brass Settee

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful vintage settee, circa 1970. Bamboo and hardwood construction with accents in hammered brass. Exceptional detail and craftsmanship. Fabulous jewelry! Excellent restored co...

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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

20th Century  Art Deco Storage Bench in Nutwood, By a Danish Cabinetmaker
20th Century  Art Deco Storage Bench in Nutwood, By a Danish Cabinetmaker

20th Century Art Deco Storage Bench in Nutwood, By a Danish Cabinetmaker

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful Danish Art Deco storage bench from the 20th century, crafted in nutwood with a warm, natural patina. The design combines function with a refined sense of proportion – the...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees

Materials

Nutwood

French Louis XV Green Damask Settee
French Louis XV Green Damask Settee

French Louis XV Green Damask Settee

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Cent) gilt settee with light green damask upholstery (See also: matching armchair 032770D) Antique condition.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Damask

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Style, Settee, Cream Boucle, Denmark, 1960s
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Style, Settee, Cream Boucle, Denmark, 1960s

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Style, Settee, Cream Boucle, Denmark, 1960s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Stamford, CT

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Settee, Tweed, Beige Boucle, Denmark, 1960s A modernist two seater sofa in the manner of Peter Hvidt & Orla Møl...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis XVI Provençal Settee, 18th Century
French Louis XVI Provençal Settee, 18th Century

French Louis XVI Provençal Settee, 18th Century

Located in Montreal, Quebec

French Louis XVI Provençal settee, 18th century Painted and patinated wood frame, recent Provençal upholstery in vintage pattern. A very beautiful, p...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseat with Velvet Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseat with Velvet Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseat with Velvet Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI style cream painted loveseat with bow knot carved back crest and velvet upholstered seat and back Antique condition. Shows wear and tear

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat

Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish. Lovely curved legs, arms and back with a fully sprung seat and web...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Birch

Danish Modern Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee
Danish Modern Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee

Danish Modern Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee

By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder

Located in Minneapolis, MN

A rare Finn Juhl designed settee produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder known as the NV53. Teak frame with upholstered seat. Frame stamped with Niels Vodder logo. Profession...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, 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

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950s Italian Settee with Scalloped Velvet Upholstery and Brass Legs
1950s Italian Settee with Scalloped Velvet Upholstery and Brass Legs

1950s Italian Settee with Scalloped Velvet Upholstery and Brass Legs

Located in New York, NY

A decadently designed Italian 1950's settee with a scalloped or petal shaped form and luxuriously upholstered channeled back tufting. The settee has been fully restored and newly reu...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Vintage, New and Antique Settees

Vintage, new and antique settees are a smart and stylish choice for adding more seating to a room.

Settees first appeared in 17th-century Europe. A very famous settee, known as the Knole settee, was actually used by a monarch in South East England to receive visitors. This seating furniture was often part of a set that included matching chairs. While settees were popular in parlors, you could also find similar seating, such as daybeds and chaises longues (both of which derive from the settee, as does the chesterfield), where you might relax with guests in your home.

Today, a settee is still furniture that invites socializing. They’re common in living rooms and other shared areas because they allow you to cozy up to someone and have a conversation with them.

Settees are typically small seats that can fit two or more people, but they aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. Settees often have a backrest for optimal support and are frequently upholstered.

Are you looking to add more seating to an entertainment room but working with limited space? We promise that your vintage settee will look great next to your coffee table in your main seating area. You can also add a settee to your mudroom so that guests have a comfortable spot to sit down and take off their shoes. If you have a small space in your home that you’re still figuring out how to use, add a settee to turn it into a comfortable reading nook. They work in bedrooms too; a tufted settee designed by Danish modernist Finn Juhl makes perfect sense at the foot of your bed.

Most settees come with an upholstered seat, but you can find variations that aren’t upholstered. There are antique wood settees and benches that will look right at home in a rustic decor.

The backrest is an important consideration when choosing a settee. You can find pieces with low seat backs that look discreet and don’t provide a lot of support. If you want more support, we recommend choosing a settee with a high back.

A settee with a high back can become a statement piece, especially if you choose an item with a unique upholstery print or decorative frame.<a href=https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/settees/style/victorian/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Victorian settees are ideal for introducing an air of sophistication to your living room. These pieces often feature frames of walnut or mahogany, a seat upholstered in chintz fabric (Victorians appreciated that the glazed finish made it easy to wipe clean) and sculptural hand-carved cabriole legs.

If you want something that feels more contemporary or will work better with your mid-century modern side tables and lounge chair, consider Space Age settees or mid-century modern versions. In your main seating area, tie the elements together with a large rug. (Find more tips on how to arrange furniture here.)

On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage, new and antique settees from different eras to match any furniture style.