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Art Deco Satin Birch Sofa with Fluted Arms & Paw Feet
Art Deco Satin Birch Sofa with Fluted Arms & Paw Feet

Art Deco Satin Birch Sofa with Fluted Arms & Paw Feet

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco satin birch sofa with fluted arms and paw feet. Upholstered in buttoned cotton velvet.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Settees

Materials

Velvet

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

Our Full-Circle Circular Sofa in Leather - Available as Half Circle Also
Our Full-Circle Circular Sofa in Leather - Available as Half Circle Also

Our Full-Circle Circular Sofa in Leather - Available as Half Circle Also

By David Robinson

Located in London, GB

As both furniture makers and dealers we span a cross section of works. Our circular sofa when together makes a perfect circle and can be built in dimensions, fabrics or leathers to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Settees

Materials

Leather

Antique French Farmhouse Benches Banquette Seating Pair Window Seats
Antique French Farmhouse Benches Banquette Seating Pair Window Seats

Antique French Farmhouse Benches Banquette Seating Pair Window Seats

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL Antique French Farmhouse Benches, Banquette Seating or Pair Window Seats Handsome pair of French Country farmhouse style trestle benches~~these benches have that "rustic" ...

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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Settees

Materials

Oak

1980's French Louis XV Style Cane Settee, Italy
1980's French Louis XV Style Cane Settee, Italy

1980's French Louis XV Style Cane Settee, Italy

Located in Southampton, NJ

Exquisite Louis XV style hand carved French caned settee with loose notched cushion. Crafted in Italy c. 1980's, ready for use. Additional dimensions: 19.5" H seat / 24" H arm.

Category

1980s Italian Louis XV Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Cherry

Sofa Daybed in Green Upholstery, Seng Company, Germany, 1930s
Sofa Daybed in Green Upholstery, Seng Company, Germany, 1930s

Sofa Daybed in Green Upholstery, Seng Company, Germany, 1930s

By Seng

Located in Antwerp, BE

Sofa; Settee; Couch; Daybed; Green Upholstery; Fabric; Seng Company; Germany; German Design; Mid-Century Modern; Sofa-Sleeper; Sofa daybed in green upholstery, made in West-Germany in the 1930s. Pull out sofa bed...

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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Cognac PK 31 /2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
Cognac PK 31 /2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen

Cognac PK 31 /2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Utrecht, NL

PK 31 /2 sofa settee by Poul Kjærholm, manufactured by first manufacturer Ejvindt Kold Christensen Denmark (marking on last photo). Sofa comes with original upholstered frame panels...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Modern outdoor 'Sculptura' settees by Russell Woodard
Pair of Mid Century Modern outdoor 'Sculptura' settees by Russell Woodard

Pair of Mid Century Modern outdoor 'Sculptura' settees by Russell Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Asheville, NC

'Sculptura' wrought iron set of settees designed by Russell Woodard. Circa 1950s. 28”H x 54”W x 27”D x 13”H The metal is in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Price is...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

George Smith Signature Large 7 Seater Corner Sofa with Velour Floral Upholstery
George Smith Signature Large 7 Seater Corner Sofa with Velour Floral Upholstery

George Smith Signature Large 7 Seater Corner Sofa with Velour Floral Upholstery

By George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this rare George Smith Signature full scroll arm corner sofa that seats up to seven people Well.. where to begin, what a sofa! This piece is sim...

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20th Century English Art Deco Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Shaker Inspired Settee, Shaker Style in Painted Repurposed Steel by Jim Rose
Shaker Inspired Settee, Shaker Style in Painted Repurposed Steel by Jim Rose

Shaker Inspired Settee, Shaker Style in Painted Repurposed Steel by Jim Rose

By Jim Rose

Located in Chicago, IL

This Settee offers a revealing counterpoint within Jim Rose’s legacy, demonstrating his ability to work fluently within historical forms while subtly expanding his material and visua...

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1990s American Shaker Settees

Materials

Steel

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

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.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

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

Breathtaking George II Style Carved Wood Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery
Breathtaking George II Style Carved Wood Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery

Breathtaking George II Style Carved Wood Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery

By Thomas Chippendale Jr.

Located in Bradenton, FL

George II Revival triple back settee was created in the style of the beloved Thomas Chippendale. From the scaled and scalloped back and zoomorphic armrests to the hairy ball-and-claw...

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19th Century English George II Antique Settees

Materials

Textile, Wood

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

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 Ingmar Relling, A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabrikk

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Handsome Late English Regency Paint and Parcel Gilt Settee
A Handsome Late English Regency Paint and Parcel Gilt Settee

A Handsome Late English Regency Paint and Parcel Gilt Settee

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautiful late English Regency paint and parcel gilt settee with three (3) cushions across the back and having out swept arms each end, it has a single ...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Settees

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

18th Century French Mahogany Sofa, George Jacob Manner, Circa 1796-1825
18th Century French Mahogany Sofa, George Jacob Manner, Circa 1796-1825

18th Century French Mahogany Sofa, George Jacob Manner, Circa 1796-1825

By Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Firenze, IT

This magnificent French sofa, crafted in the late 18th to early 19th century (circa 1796-1825), evokes the esteemed style of Jacob-Desmalter, the renowned chairmaker and cabinetmaker...

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18th Century French Directoire Antique Settees

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery, Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Mahogany Window Seat
Early 20th Century Carved Mahogany Window Seat

Early 20th Century Carved Mahogany Window Seat

Located in Miami, FL

An unusual early 20th century Adam style carved mahogany window seat, having serpentine back and seat with scrolled out-swept arms, decorated ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Adam Style Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Divina Sette by Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler
Divina Sette by Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler

Divina Sette by Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler

By Arne Norell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Divina Sette by Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler, re-upholstered in striped Kravet performance fabric, (recently discontinued) supported by Beech wood legs. Arne Norell (1917–2001) w...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood, Beech

Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn Three-Seat Sofa
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn Three-Seat Sofa

Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn Three-Seat Sofa

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Buffalo, NY

Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn Three-Seat Sofa,, made in Denmark,,1960. Re-upholsterd (long time ago) in a wonderful / colorful poppy flower fabric, Jack Lenor Larson St...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

Daciano da Costa - Collector Penta Sofa in Skyblue
Daciano da Costa - Collector Penta Sofa in Skyblue

Daciano da Costa - Collector Penta Sofa in Skyblue

By Daciano da Costa

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

The Penta Sofa, created for the hotel’s common areas, exemplifies Daciano’s approach to functional design, combining simple lines and ergonomic considerations

Category

2010s Portuguese Settees

Materials

Wool, Nylon, Polyester

George III Painted Settee
George III Painted Settee

George III Painted Settee

Located in Essex, MA

Three chair back with arms and caned seat raised on square tapered legs. the back splats with painted drapery design also musical trophies

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

Salon Set Comprising One Sofa and 4 Armchairs Giltwood Louis XVI Style
Salon Set Comprising One Sofa and 4 Armchairs Giltwood Louis XVI Style

Salon Set Comprising One Sofa and 4 Armchairs Giltwood Louis XVI Style

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is the very high end for quality for salon set comprising a sofa and 4 armchairs in the style of louis XVI ,This salon set was upholstery in exactlty in the same maner what they...

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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Giltwood

Mid 18th century Venetian Walnut Settee with Removable Back
Mid 18th century Venetian Walnut Settee with Removable Back

Mid 18th century Venetian Walnut Settee with Removable Back

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 18th century rococo Venetian walnut settee with splayed out arms and removable back. William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique interiors since 1956.

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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Ghidini 1961 Tarantino 3-Seat Sofa in Green Cord Fabric by L. Bozzoli
Ghidini 1961 Tarantino 3-Seat Sofa in Green Cord Fabric by L. Bozzoli

Ghidini 1961 Tarantino 3-Seat Sofa in Green Cord Fabric by L. Bozzoli

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 1970s, a decade that changed our culture forever through freedom and self-discovery. The sofa invites you to a world of fantasy where...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery

Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1910-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibr...

Category

1910s English Edwardian Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century Aubusson Salon set comprising one sofa and six armchairs
19th Century Aubusson Salon set comprising one sofa and six armchairs

19th Century Aubusson Salon set comprising one sofa and six armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Superb and rare Napoleon iiistyle living room in Aubusson tapestry including six armcahairs and a sofa the sofa depicts a picnic scene from this period where the children play and d...

Category

1880s French Napoleon III Antique Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

Chaise lounge ClassiCon Day Bed design Eileen Gray - Black leather - Black
Chaise lounge ClassiCon Day Bed design Eileen Gray - Black leather - Black

Chaise lounge ClassiCon Day Bed design Eileen Gray - Black leather - Black

By Eileen Gray

Located in Alcamo, IT

Brand: ClassiCon Model: Day Bed Design: Eileen Gray, 1925 The Day Bed is rightly counted among Eileen Gray's most celebrated designs. Conceived as a lounge piece that "offers pleasa...

Category

2010s German Settees

Materials

Steel

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Settees

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

French Louis XVI Style Gold Red Upholstered Settee Sofa Loveseat Decorator Chair
French Louis XVI Style Gold Red Upholstered Settee Sofa Loveseat Decorator Chair

French Louis XVI Style Gold Red Upholstered Settee Sofa Loveseat Decorator Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Louis XVI Style Gold Painted Red Upholstered Settee Sofa Loveseat Decorator Chair. Item features solid wood frame, upholstered arm rests, gold distress painted finish, nicely ...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

English Regency Mahogany Settee
English Regency Mahogany Settee

English Regency Mahogany Settee

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency mahogany settee with gilt carved dolphin arms & shells on back with beige upholstery (Estate of Edward James, W. Dean Park,...

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s
Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptionally rare and coveted settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, circa 1950s, with reupholstered white bouclé fabric cushions, refinished elm frames with incredible wood grain, sig...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Italian Venetian Carved Floral Settee
Italian Venetian Carved Floral Settee

Italian Venetian Carved Floral Settee

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian (18th century) cream painted and gilt trimmed carved floral design settee with roll arms and carving on back (restorations to interior f...

Category

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, 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

Louis XVI Beechwood Settee in Damask Silk
Louis XVI Beechwood Settee in Damask Silk

Louis XVI Beechwood Settee in Damask Silk

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Louis XVI beechwood settee in gold tone on tone damask silk with carved arms and legs. Beautiful workmanship to the frame is evident in the intricate carvings throughout, with floral...

Category

Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Damask, Silk, Beech

Guillerme & Chambron Settees in Oak, France 1960's
Guillerme & Chambron Settees in Oak, France 1960's

Guillerme & Chambron Settees in Oak, France 1960's

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in New York, NY

Rare Pair of of carved oak settees with removable arms, a very comfortable design with dynamic forms especially the back. Reupholstered in Pierre Frey fabric, cushions are done with ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak

Rustic Primitive Bench, Early 20th Century, France
Rustic Primitive Bench, Early 20th Century, France

Rustic Primitive Bench, Early 20th Century, France

Located in Aartselaar, BE

Early 20th-Century French Wooden Bench, Rustic Design, Normandy Origin This early 20th-century French wooden bench, originating from the Normandy region in Northern France, reflects...

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Settees

Materials

Wood, Oak

Beautiful Painted French Louis XVI Style Cane Settee
Beautiful Painted French Louis XVI Style Cane Settee

Beautiful Painted French Louis XVI Style Cane Settee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This beautiful painted French Louis XVI style cane settee is a striking example of timeless neoclassical elegance and refined craftsmanship. Featuring a gracefully curved back and si...

Category

1950s French Louis XV Vintage Settees

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Anglo-Raj Settee with Open Back Hand Carved Tree of Life Back
Anglo-Raj Settee with Open Back Hand Carved Tree of Life Back

Anglo-Raj Settee with Open Back Hand Carved Tree of Life Back

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo-Raj contemporary settee with foliate open carved wood back and carved legs. Intricately detailed. From Rajasthan, India. Newly upholstered sofas with deep red velvet fabric....

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Settees

Materials

Wood

Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

Louise Settee Art Deco Settees in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...

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2010s American Other Settees

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Rare Ebonised Settee by Gebrüder Thonet, with Gilded Decoration, Austria, 1890
Rare Ebonised Settee by Gebrüder Thonet, with Gilded Decoration, Austria, 1890

Rare Ebonised Settee by Gebrüder Thonet, with Gilded Decoration, Austria, 1890

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in High Peak, GB

Rare ebonised sofa by Thonet, having shaped top rail with kidney shaped back, generous seat and open scroll arms, standing on outsewpt legs, all with gilded decoration throughout. Th...

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees

Materials

Bentwood

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Wood Seat
New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Wood Seat

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Wood Seat

Located in Miami, FL

Industrial, counter height, shop stool features a wrought iron frame and seat. You can customize the measurements, colors and the seat (wood or iron).       

Category

2010s Spanish Industrial Settees

Materials

Iron

Jugendstil Settee designed in style of Josef Hoffmann, done in beech bentwood
Jugendstil Settee designed in style of Josef Hoffmann, done in beech bentwood

Jugendstil Settee designed in style of Josef Hoffmann, done in beech bentwood

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a beautiful Jugendstil Settee done in beech bentwood. It is designed in style of Josef Hoffmann, featuring sleek lines typical for his work. The settee ...

Category

1920s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Herbert Saiger for Lee L Woodard & Sons Aluminum Upholstered Tulip Base Settee
Herbert Saiger for Lee L Woodard & Sons Aluminum Upholstered Tulip Base Settee

Herbert Saiger for Lee L Woodard & Sons Aluminum Upholstered Tulip Base Settee

By Herbert Saiger

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century settee with a form comprised of molded aluminum slats with sloped sides and a tulip base, upholstered with a button tufted multi-tonal green striped velvet fabri...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Sofa
George III Mahogany Sofa

George III Mahogany Sofa

Located in Essex, MA

Nice proportions and arched back, out scrolled arms raised on blind fret carved square legs and H-form stretchers. Original casters.

Category

1760s English George III Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Two-Seater Sofa, Lacquer & Leather, Italian Design, 1970s
Two-Seater Sofa, Lacquer & Leather, Italian Design, 1970s

Two-Seater Sofa, Lacquer & Leather, Italian Design, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian Design; Lacquer; leather; leather straps; cushions; lounge chair; two-seater; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern; Comfortable Italian two-seater sofa designed in the 1970s. The fr...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench
19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench

19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench, the matching Counter is also available separately Ideal for a hotel reception or Lobby, restaurant etc Pr...

Category

19th Century Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

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.