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Vintage Slatted Teak Settee
Vintage Slatted Teak Settee

Vintage Slatted Teak Settee

Located in Denton, TX

Solid Teak slats with brass accents. The sides are curved with a nice angle on the back. This settee is very sturdy and very comfortable for long term sitting. New upholstery is req...

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20th Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

By Christopher Guy

Located in Stamford, CT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura Mid Century Modern Iron Patio Settee Bench
Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura Mid Century Modern Iron Patio Settee Bench

Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura Mid Century Modern Iron Patio Settee Bench

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Russell Woodard Sculptura Mid Century Modern Iron Patio Settee Bench. Item features heavy wrought iron construction, very rare model, sleek sculptural form. Circa Mid 20th Ce...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wrought 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 ...

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1920s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

Ward Bennett Style Mid Century Green Mohair Sofa Settee

By Ward Bennett

Located in Franklin Park, IL

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mohair

Lion in Frost, Newly Upholstered Lavender Velvet, Lucite and Chrome Settee Bench
Lion in Frost, Newly Upholstered Lavender Velvet, Lucite and Chrome Settee Bench

Lion in Frost, Newly Upholstered Lavender Velvet, Lucite and Chrome Settee Bench

By Lion in Frost

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Hollywood Palm Beach Regency, Lucite and chrome Lion in Frost, signed and dated, 1979, loveseat bench, settee. New upholstery in a beautiful lavender velvet. Waterfall arm st...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Louis XVI Carved Canape Settee
Vintage Louis XVI Carved Canape Settee

Vintage Louis XVI Carved Canape Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage Louis XVI canapé settee is a masterpiece of Neoclassical elegance, featuring a masterfully carved mahogany frame that defines French sophistication. The archit...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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

Matteo Grassi Sofa Designersofa Italian Design Ledersofa Vintage Couch #0387
Matteo Grassi Sofa Designersofa Italian Design Ledersofa Vintage Couch #0387

Matteo Grassi Sofa Designersofa Italian Design Ledersofa Vintage Couch #0387

By Matteo Grassi

Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE

Matteo Grassi Designersofa Guter Zustand. Minimale Gebrauchsspuren am Holzrahmen Nichtraucherhaushalt Keine Haustiere Leder ist im tadellosen Zustand. Abmessungen: Breite...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 ...

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1920s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

Ranch Group Outdoor Settee
Ranch Group Outdoor Settee

Ranch Group Outdoor Settee

By Marmol and Radziner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Conceived for the prefab Desert House, the Ranch Group outdoor furniture group is characterized by rigorous clean lines and a low profile. The collection reflects simple geometries w...

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2010s American Settees

Materials

Fabric, Cedar

ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ART DECO THREE SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT
ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ART DECO THREE SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT

ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ART DECO THREE SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Art Deco style reddish brown leather sofa with overstuffed feather ...

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20th Century English Art Deco Settees

Materials

Leather

Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Floral Apricot Settee Chair

Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Floral Apricot Settee Chair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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1980s French Provincial Vintage Settees

Materials

Cotton, Wood

1930s English Decorative Japanned Settee
1930s English Decorative Japanned Settee

1930s English Decorative Japanned Settee

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Very fine and decorative 1930s English lacquered or Japanned dettee in the early 18th Century manner. This settee has a red ground and raised gilt decoration. Having shell details t...

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20th Century English Settees

Materials

Lacquer

Banquette in Bronze and Upholstery by Anasthasia Millot
Banquette in Bronze and Upholstery by Anasthasia Millot

Banquette in Bronze and Upholstery by Anasthasia Millot

By Anasthasia Millot

Located in New York, NY

This elegant bench or settee by Anasthasia Millot embodies her victory of line over mass and presence over volume. The seat is newly upholstered with elegant fabric.

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2010s French Settees

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique Late 19th c Louis XV Style Aubusson Canopy Settees
Pair Antique Late 19th c Louis XV Style Aubusson Canopy Settees

Pair Antique Late 19th c Louis XV Style Aubusson Canopy Settees

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

An exceptionally beautiful and very rare matched pair of French Louis XV-style settees, distinguished by their graceful carved frames and sumptuous Aubusson-style tapestry upholstery...

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1880s French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style Giltwood Settees
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style Giltwood Settees

Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style Giltwood Settees

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A decorative and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood settees. Each beautiful settee is raised on four straight tapered and fluted legs with finely carved ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Giltwood

A late Victorian satinwood wheel back settee in the Chippendale style
A late Victorian satinwood wheel back settee in the Chippendale style

A late Victorian satinwood wheel back settee in the Chippendale style

By Wright and Mansfield

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A late Victorian satinwood wheel back settee in the Chippendale style, attributed to Wright and Mansfield, the back comprising two open work wheels on either side of an openwork spl...

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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Settees

Materials

Satinwood

D & K Smith Modern Iron Settee with Inset Art Glass
D & K Smith Modern Iron Settee with Inset Art Glass

D & K Smith Modern Iron Settee with Inset Art Glass

By D & K Smith

Located in North Miami, FL

Black iron cut-out design with hand blown art glass inserts and finials. Signed by D & K Smith 1997. Dimensions: 54 3/4" H x 38" W x 21" D.

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1990s American Arts and Crafts Settees

Materials

Iron

French Regency Mahogany Upholstered Bench with Original Brass Casters Circa 1815
French Regency Mahogany Upholstered Bench with Original Brass Casters Circa 1815

French Regency Mahogany Upholstered Bench with Original Brass Casters Circa 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

French Regency mahogany upholstered bench with serpentine skirt, foliage carved knee, and terminating on the original brass casters. Bench is covered in white muslin with horse hair ...

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1810s French Regency Antique Settees

Materials

Brass

Thonet Reclining Chaise Longue
Thonet Reclining Chaise Longue

Thonet Reclining Chaise Longue

Located in Haywards Heath England, GB

Adjustable reclining chaise longue in steamed beech with cane seat and back Stylish scroll work sides and foldable back rest Circa 1900 Width 69cm. Length 180cm Height 109cm

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Beech

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 Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons 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...

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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Henry P Glass 'Intimate Island' Sofa for Richbilt Furniture
Henry P Glass 'Intimate Island' Sofa for Richbilt Furniture

Henry P Glass 'Intimate Island' Sofa for Richbilt Furniture

By Richbilt MFG, Henry P. Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sofa by Henry P Glass for Richbilt Furniture, C.1960s, USA. The sofa features a sculpted walnut frame and has been recently reupholstered in a beige chenille fabric along the backres...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut

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

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Mid-Century American Sycamore Loveseat with Floral Upholstery, 1960
Mid-Century American Sycamore Loveseat with Floral Upholstery, 1960

Mid-Century American Sycamore Loveseat with Floral Upholstery, 1960

Located in Queens, NY

American 1960s sycamore loveseat having a seat and back upholstered in a light yellow floral pattern with an X-stretcher base and back.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Sycamore, Wood

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

Georgian Inspired Carved Cherrywood Barley Twist Settee
Georgian Inspired Carved Cherrywood Barley Twist Settee

Georgian Inspired Carved Cherrywood Barley Twist Settee

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved cherrywood Georgian style settee with barley twist arm supports with open fretwork back and sides. Black silk damask upholstered seat.  

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1950s American Vintage Settees

Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung

Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith green leather Chesterfield sofa What can I ...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Walnut

1970s Emerald Green Upholstered Settee by Paul Evans for Directional
1970s Emerald Green Upholstered Settee by Paul Evans for Directional

1970s Emerald Green Upholstered Settee by Paul Evans for Directional

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in North Canton, OH

This beauty by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture just finished up at upholstery masters @copleypholstery. Wrapped in a decadent GP&J Baker Lee Jofa Velvet. Extraordinary to the to...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

19th c. Swedish Carved and Painted Settee
19th c. Swedish Carved and Painted Settee

19th c. Swedish Carved and Painted Settee

Located in Dallas, TX

This product is a rare and unique 19th-century Swedish carved and painted settee, making it a valuable addition to any antique collection. The intricate craftsmanship reflect the qu...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Settee by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
Settee by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen

Settee by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen

By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A stately and elegant modern Chippendale-influenced settee finely crafted in mahogany with original horsehair upholstery and leather welting.

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Restored 3/4 Round Pretzel Three-Seat Sofa with Open Base
Restored 3/4 Round Pretzel Three-Seat Sofa with Open Base

Restored 3/4 Round Pretzel Three-Seat Sofa with Open Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This round 3/4 pretzel 4 seater sectional sofa with three-strand round pretzel arms and open frame base. Restored to new for you. We only purchase and sell the best and finest ratt...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan

Walnut framed two-seater settee
Walnut framed two-seater settee

Walnut framed two-seater settee

$2,114Sale Price|20% Off

Walnut framed two-seater settee

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut framed two-seater settee, the finely carved shaped frame above upholstered back and seat enclosed by out swept scrolling arms. All raised up on slender cabriole supports termi...

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Early 20th Century British Settees

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th C Swedish Rococo Painted Banquette
Late 18th C Swedish Rococo Painted Banquette

Late 18th C Swedish Rococo Painted Banquette

Located in New Orleans, LA

Graceful and inviting, this late 18th-century Swedish Rococo settee embodies the understated elegance for which Swedish interiors are so admired. Its beautifully sculpted serpentine ...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Settees

Materials

Textile, Wood

Douglas Levine For Bright Furniture Sofa
Douglas Levine For Bright Furniture Sofa

Douglas Levine For Bright Furniture Sofa

By Bright Furniture, Douglas Levine

Located in Pasadena, TX

A high back Bernie sofa designed by Douglas Levine and made by Bright Furniture which is known for its eco-friendly production. Upholstered in a camel ...

Category

Late 20th Century Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist Bench by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi
Italian Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist Bench by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi

Italian Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist Bench by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi

By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Italian mid-modern / Minimalist bench resting on enameled metal legs with molded plywood seats and a center seat in leather-like material. The entire composition forms with black leather central seat...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Exceptional Late George II Mahogany Settee, Made for Anne Basset
Exceptional Late George II Mahogany Settee, Made for Anne Basset

Exceptional Late George II Mahogany Settee, Made for Anne Basset

By William Hallett

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An exceptional late George II mahogany settee, made for Anne Basset, daughter of Edmund Prideaux, 5th Baronet of Netherton, attributed to William Hallett...

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1750s English George II Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood settee
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood settee

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A decorative and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood settee. This beautiful settee is raised on four straight tapered and fluted legs with finely carved rosette t...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

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

Antique French Three Piece Sofa Set with Armchairs, Original Tapestry Fabric
Antique French Three Piece Sofa Set with Armchairs, Original Tapestry Fabric

Antique French Three Piece Sofa Set with Armchairs, Original Tapestry Fabric

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Madrid, ES

Upholstered in fine Aubusson tapestry fabric, this 19th century French Louis XVI style three-piece salon suite includes a settee and two matching armchairs. The carved giltwood furni...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

Frida Settee 2-Seat
Frida Settee 2-Seat

Frida Settee 2-Seat

$4,740 / item

Frida Settee 2-Seat

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

A fine and delicate work of textured seaming, as if a geometric embroidery was made, makes this settee detailed and rich. An astonishing surprise, to perceive how embellished a space...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Don Shoemaker Leather Rosewood Sofa
Don Shoemaker Leather Rosewood Sofa

Don Shoemaker Leather Rosewood Sofa

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in New York, NY

Don Shoemaker leather and rosewood sofa.

Category

1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cocobolo

Herbert Saiger Settee with Aluminum Slats and Velvet Upholstery, 1955
Herbert Saiger Settee with Aluminum Slats and Velvet Upholstery, 1955

Herbert Saiger Settee with Aluminum Slats and Velvet Upholstery, 1955

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley Open Frame Sofa, Dunbar, USA, 1950s
Edward Wormley Open Frame Sofa, Dunbar, USA, 1950s

Edward Wormley Open Frame Sofa, Dunbar, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A very rare two-seat Edward Wormley open frame sofa, made by Dunbar, in the USA, 1950s. Newly reupholstered in high quality fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19 th c. Giltwood settee Louis XV with cream upholstery
19 th c. Giltwood settee Louis XV with cream upholstery

19 th c. Giltwood settee Louis XV with cream upholstery

Located in Houston, TX

Fine carving with quality craftsmanship defines this excellent Settee. The louis XV style has a cabriole leg with elegant Curved detail. A carved cartouche at the crest denotes The ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Giltwood

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.