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Liberty & Co Slatted Settee
Liberty & Co Slatted Settee

Liberty & Co Slatted Settee

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

An elegant Arts and Crafts slatted settee with arched ends and caped feet in mahogany. Original stitched hair cushion seat, recovered with original Arts and Crafts velvet fabric on ...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Base Settee Sofa
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Base Settee Sofa

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Base Settee Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman style mid century chrome base settee sofa The sofa measures: 60 wide x 34.5 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm height of 21 inches We take our ph...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

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

Antique Austrian Bentwood Settee
Antique Austrian Bentwood Settee

Antique Austrian Bentwood Settee

By Fischel

Located in Cambridge, US

Austria, ca. 1890. A charming Art Nouveau settee or bench by Fischel. Features classic bentwood construction with a high arched back and dramatically curved arms. Three oval backrest...

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Stunning Crackle Painted and Gilded Silk Upholstered French Louis XV Settee
Stunning Crackle Painted and Gilded Silk Upholstered French Louis XV Settee

Stunning Crackle Painted and Gilded Silk Upholstered French Louis XV Settee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This stunning French Louis XV settee is a remarkable example of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully carved frame with a delicate crackle painted fini...

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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Settees

Materials

Silk, 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

Antique Set of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs & Sofa
Antique Set of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs & Sofa

Antique Set of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs & Sofa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Amazing set of two chairs and a sofa original from the 19th Century. This sofa and chairs embodies the opulent Rococo style, known for its flowing curves, ornate carvings, and asymme...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Settees

Materials

Gold Leaf

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 Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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

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

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Piero Lissoni, circa 1970
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Piero Lissoni, circa 1970

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Piero Lissoni, circa 1970

By Piero Lissoni

Located in New York, NY

An Iconic Italian Mid-Century Sofa / Settee / Pair of Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni in a sleek, contemporary, low, square form circa 1970-1975. The sofa is modular, multi-functional...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu, Mahogany, Four-Piece Suite, 1940
Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu, Mahogany, Four-Piece Suite, 1940

Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu, Mahogany, Four-Piece Suite, 1940

By Jules Leleu

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu, France, circa 1940. Elegant four-piece seating suite in richly finished mahogany, comprising a curved-back sofa and three generous bridge chairs, n...

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20th Century French Art Deco 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

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

A Fine Walnut and Marquetry Chair Back Settee in the Anglo-Dutch Manner
A Fine Walnut and Marquetry Chair Back Settee in the Anglo-Dutch Manner

A Fine Walnut and Marquetry Chair Back Settee in the Anglo-Dutch Manner

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Fine Walnut and Marquetry Chair Back Settee in the Anglo-Dutch Manner, Probably by Bath Cabinet Makers Ltd, c.1910. Of finely patinated walnut, this fine piece combines two chair b...

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1820s British Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 1950s Two-Seater Sofa in Two-Tone Velvet: Light Green and Cream.
Vintage 1950s Two-Seater Sofa in Two-Tone Velvet: Light Green and Cream.

Vintage 1950s Two-Seater Sofa in Two-Tone Velvet: Light Green and Cream.

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

A vintage 1950s loveseat featuring a beechwood frame, which lends it sturdiness and timeless elegance. The spring and foam padding ensures optimal comfort, while the velvet upholster...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Venetian Fantasy Carved and Painted Sofa
Venetian Fantasy Carved and Painted Sofa

Venetian Fantasy Carved and Painted Sofa

Located in Rochester, NY

Exotic Venetian sofa. Lavishly carved and painted Venetian sofa. 19th century. Dramatic design. Please, contact us for shipping options. Presented Joseph Dasta...

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19th Century Italian Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century French Empire style handcrafted gilt bronze mahogany framed upholstered settee / sofa. The settee features four straight mahogany legs, the front two of which are set on...

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Bronze

Antique Eastlake Victorian Style Upholstered Back Settee
Antique Eastlake Victorian Style Upholstered Back Settee

Antique Eastlake Victorian Style Upholstered Back Settee

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Eastlake Victorian Style Button Tufted Velvet Back Settee Antique Eastlake style settee featuring a button-tufted velvet back and finely carved wood frame. The arms are deta...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1940s Danish Modern Leather Settee by Georg Kofoed
1940s Danish Modern Leather Settee by Georg Kofoed

1940s Danish Modern Leather Settee by Georg Kofoed

By Georg Kofoed

Located in New York, NY

Made in the 1940s, this black leather settee was designed and produced by the Danish cabinetmaker Georg Kofoed. Minimalist in design, the settee offers some subtle drama with its slo...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Beech

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

Antique British Colonial Settee or Couch
Antique British Colonial Settee or Couch

Antique British Colonial Settee or Couch

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century West Indies British colonial settee handcrafted with mahogany in classic elegant form with carved ocean inspired motifs, rolled ...

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19th Century Caribbean Anglo-Indian Antique 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

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee

By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and rare Italian 19th century Baroque style carved walnut figural settee (Sofa-Loveseat), attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon...

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Fine Paint Decorated Gilt Over Red Bole Green Silk Maison Jansen Attr. Settee
Fine Paint Decorated Gilt Over Red Bole Green Silk Maison Jansen Attr. Settee

Fine Paint Decorated Gilt Over Red Bole Green Silk Maison Jansen Attr. Settee

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

**Maison Jansen (Attributed) French Directoire Style Painted and Gilt Settee, Circa 1920s** This exquisite **paint-decorated and gilt-accented French Directoire style settee** is attributed to the legendary Parisian design house **Maison Jansen**, founded in 1880 by Jean-Henri Jansen. Elegantly proportioned, the piece features a beautifully carved beechwood frame with subtle **gilded detailing**, fluted legs, and neoclassical motifs emblematic of the Directoire period. The frame is finished in a refined cream paint with warm gilt highlights and red accents, while the upholstery—**luxurious pale green and ivory striped silk**—evokes timeless sophistication. The settee’s straight lines, scroll arm supports, and finely carved floral rosettes perfectly capture the **neoclassical symmetry and understated grandeur** that define both Directoire design and the Maison Jansen aesthetic. Renowned for blending classical elegance with modern refinement, **Maison Jansen** created interiors for the world’s elite, including **Elsie de Wolfe, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and Jacqueline Kennedy for the White House**. This remarkable settee embodies the grace, quality, and artistry for which **Maison Jansen** became synonymous, making it a statement piece for any collector or connoisseur of fine French furniture. Cushion may be goose down filled. Split in upholstery can be repaired by an upholsterer. Measures 55.5 wide x 38 tall x 33.25 deep x seat height of 21 tall **Keywords:** Maison Jansen settee, French Directoire furniture...

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1920s French Directoire Vintage Settees

Materials

Silk, Walnut, Giltwood

Midcentury Modern Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960
Midcentury Modern Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960

Midcentury Modern Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960

By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful leather settee designed by Arne Norell in the early 1960s and produced by Aneby Møbler, Sweden, with thick, dark leather cushions on saddle leather sling supports with bras...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Modern Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Modern Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Modern Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Modern leather Chesterfield sofa. A take on the traditional 19th century English design with squared arms and backrest. The arms and backrest tufted with two comfort down seat cu...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Leather, Maple

Vintage Leather Cushion Cane Settee
Vintage Leather Cushion Cane Settee

Vintage Leather Cushion Cane Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant vintage cane settee presents a refined blend of materials and craftsmanship evocative of early 20th-century design. The gracefully curved back and arms are inset with fi...

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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Settees

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood

George II Chair Back Settee
George II Chair Back Settee

George II Chair Back Settee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This mid 18th century George II period chair back settee is a remarkable representation of refined craftsmanship. Constructed from walnut and oak, it features a uniquely drawn back w...

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1760s English George II Antique Settees

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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

19th Century Louis XV Settee

Located in Sheffield, MA

19th century French Louis XV style sofa or bench painted in a French blue-grey, with floral motives en relief. Newly reupholstered in a tan tight weave muslin. Measures: Arm height ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

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): 16" Arm Height (inch...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Iron

'Tank' Settee by Alvar Aalto
'Tank' Settee by Alvar Aalto

'Tank' Settee by Alvar Aalto

$9,000Sale Price|40% Off

'Tank' Settee by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Mouldcraft c.1950s, Canada. The Tank sofa is a rare design featuring a cantilevered frame in a bent birch wood that g...

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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat
Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat

Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or sofa By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat cushion. Measures: 65"W x 25"D x 36"H. Seat height...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Country Ladder Back Bench
Country Ladder Back Bench

Country Ladder Back Bench

Located in Westwood, NJ

Country Ladder Back Bench, this English country-style medium driftwood ladder back two-seat bench has a shaped back rail, graduated ladder slats with...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Settees

Materials

Wood

Caned Settee with Leather Back and Seat Cushions with Wood Frame
Caned Settee with Leather Back and Seat Cushions with Wood Frame

Caned Settee with Leather Back and Seat Cushions with Wood Frame

By LF Upholstery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Hewes settee shown covered in leather back and seat cushions and back bolsters with hand sewn details. Wood frame with caned arms and back and shown in dark wood stain. All hand ...

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2010s American American Classical Settees

Materials

Cane, Walnut, Lacquer

Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic

Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic

By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1880 two seat sofa with duvet feather padded arms and seat cushions, with Aesthetic movement ebonised frame and Claw & Ball feet in the original Chinese Chinoiserie upholstery. I have a large collection of very fine restored and original unrestored Howard & Son's seating listed under my other items. This is simply put the most comfortable sofa in the world, the arms back and base are all feather and fibre filled, you sink when seated in a similar manner to a very plump feather filled duvet. The upholstery is super rare original Victorian, heavily distressed, its Chinese Chinoiserie and has wonderful colours. The frame is period Victorian, it is the only Aesthetic movement ebonised frame I have seen and one of very few Claw & Ball examples as well. Howard & Sons are simply put are the finest sofa and armchair makers in history, the Queen even had a private collection. This piece is totally original and unrestored, it will only every be original once, as such I have left it as it is for the new owner to decide what to do with it, I can help with full restoration should the new owner wish. To confirm though, as you can see the upholstery is very distressed, the frame is structurally solid and does not require any repairs Dimensions Height:- 74cm Width:- 137cm Depth:- 77cm Seat height:- 44.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. A History of Howard and Sons The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought-after names in Upholstered furniture. Over the next few paragraphs, I will do my best to give you a brief history of the company. The company was started by John Howard in 1820 trading from 24 Leman St, London as a Cabinet Maker. Over the next 25 years they would make several changes of premises within the Whitechapel area. First to 27 Great Alie St (Now just Alie St) before moving a short distance to 34 Great Alie St. In 1844 the company made its first venture into upholstered furniture by opening a showroom/workshop at 36 Red lion St. This was also to be a big move towards what would be their next and most famous location. In 1848 they moved to a new address much more accustomed with the name; Berners St. London as “Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Decorator” under the name John Howard and Sons. The business seemed to boom at this location with workshops opening up at Tottenham St, Charlotte Mews and Fitzroy Sq and an expansion to a second Berners St building in 1853. In 1869 the company consolidated its many workshops into the one building on Cleveland St. By 1872 the company was occupying 25, 26 and 27 Berners St. These adresses would remain unchanged until 1935. During this period they became a limited company in 1899 and won the first of their Royal warrants in 1901. In 1935 the the well-established decorators Lenygon and Morant...

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Directoire Style Sofa or Banquette with Adjustable Articulating Arms
Directoire Style Sofa or Banquette with Adjustable Articulating Arms

Directoire Style Sofa or Banquette with Adjustable Articulating Arms

Located in East Hampton, NY

A mahogany Directoire style adjustable arm sofa, circa 1930. Articulating arms allow one to fully recline. Newly reupholstered in navy blue linen. Firm enough for a banquette or tabl...

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1930s Vintage Settees

Materials

Linen

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 Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarola chair, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black leather seat and back, accented with brass roset...

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Antique White Painted Gustavian Bench from Sweden
Antique White Painted Gustavian Bench from Sweden

Antique White Painted Gustavian Bench from Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

Painted white with gold accents, this antique Gustavian bench has a removeable cushion seat and open back. Architectural elements such as turne...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Settees

Materials

Wood, Paint

Spanish Early 20th Century Bench with Dove-Tail and Tall Back
Spanish Early 20th Century Bench with Dove-Tail and Tall Back

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

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern yellow divano, designed most likely by Paolo Buffa in good condition. The seat backrest has a floating back with gently outstretched arms. The large Ital...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

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

Antique Moroccan Benches with Mosaic White Shell Inlay a Pair
Antique Moroccan Benches with Mosaic White Shell Inlay a Pair

Antique Moroccan Benches with Mosaic White Shell Inlay a Pair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A pair of antique Middle Eastern Moorish Moroccan settees inlaid with white mosaic marquetry. Mosaic inlaid Levantine Moorish Islamic benches great to use at the end of the bed or in an entryway. Elegant and stylish settees for your Moroccan Moorish decor...

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Early 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Settees

Materials

Wood

Italian 1960s settee by Sergio Asti
Italian 1960s settee by Sergio Asti

Italian 1960s settee by Sergio Asti

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

Italian 1960s settee by Sergio Asti

By Sergio Asti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sergio Asti was an influential Italian designer known for his contributions to mid-century modern design. A 1960s settee by Sergio Asti would be a highly valuable and sought-after pi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Carl-Johan Boman, Settee, Beige Linen, Wood, Finland, 1950s
Carl-Johan Boman, Settee, Beige Linen, Wood, Finland, 1950s

Carl-Johan Boman, Settee, Beige Linen, Wood, Finland, 1950s

By Carl-Johan Boman

Located in Stamford, CT

Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa or Settee, Beige Linen, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1950s A rare shell back two seater sofa designed by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Linen

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

Danish Modern Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee

By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl

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

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.