Settees

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...

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 ...

Trave sofa by Umberto Bellardi Ricci Dimensions: D 24" x W 102" x H 16 in Materials: Dedar Boucle fabic, l-beam, brass Umbert...

F815 sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. This is are rare, amazing and sophisticated center-piece. The sofa is upholstered in a wool fabric which has some fading. ...

An Italian painted wood sofa from the 19th century, with two slanted sides, tapered carved legs and distressed patina. Created in Italy during the 19th century, this painted sofa fea...

Large 19th Century Reception Salon Chaise in Green Velvet This is a Large and very comfortable piece, it is upholstered in soft green velvet and has 2 matching elbow cushions, leadi...

Italian two-seater red sofa, produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, Att. Gio Ponti. Rare and elegant 1950s Italian sofa produced by I.S.A. of Bergamo, a company for which Gio Ponti worked fo...

Antique Directoire Sofa Settee W Nancy Corzine Yellow Upholstery.

Beautiful 18th century Italian sofa in carved walnut. Has the detail of an impish sprite in the carving at the centre of the backrest which, ...

Bring timeless elegance into your interior with this iconic vintage two-seater sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1954. Manufactured in the early 1970s under ...

We are excited to present this vintage cigar brown hand-dyed leather camel back chesterfield two seater sofa. A very classic design with a lovely...

Incorporating 'Stones of Bath' into this settee is inspired the pipers use of one of the five designs commissioned for their centenary, ‘The Glyders’, as loose covers for the chairs at their home Fawley bottom which John Betjeman called ‘Fawley Bum’. 'Stones of Bath' is one of five John Piper (1903-1992) designs commissioned by Arthur Sanderson & Sons in 1959 for their 1960 centenary celebrations. In 1962 Sanderson's screen printed ‘Stones of Bath’ on their Sanderlin fabric, a satinised linen which gave the design a shimmering, restless texture. This was ideally suited to the play of light depicted on the stone in the architectural repeat of buildings in the city of Bath. A piece of this fabric which is in the collection of the V&A was exhibited at the John Piper retrospective held at the Tate Gallery, London, 1983. Reference: 'Artists’ Textiles in Britain 1945-1970', Cat. No. 74. From the late 1950s-early 1960s there was interest in painterly textiles that demonstrated the unique potential of screen printing, with its ability to capture the quality of brush-stroked color. 'The monumental grandeur of many artists' textiles in the early 1960s was necessary if they were to work in the large scale architectural interiors of the era which witnessed a rapid growth in new public buildings, all which required furnishing with suitably prestigious fabrics'. Artists' Textiles in Britain 1945-1970 by Geoffrey Rayner, Richard Chamberlain...

We are delighted to offer this stunning divine Duresta Garrick 3 seater dark brown leather sofa. Giving you absolute comfort with feather-filled back cushions and two scatter cushion feather filled too. Super soft and has many more years of use. This piece will honestly give your home a touch of elegance. Duresta is renowned for its 'Pure English Luxury'. Based in Nottinghamshire, their highly skilled crafts people have been hand assembling sumptuous sofas and chairs since 1938. At the heart of every Duresta item of furniture is an inspirational and iconic element of classic English design. Combining Grandeur and comfort, each Duresta sofa and chair is given a unique twist using beautiful fabrics and trimmings from around the world. The result is a fascinating upholstery collection...

A most attractive French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Wood winged settee. This wonderful settee is raised by four handsome and finely carved cabriole legs. Each leg has a scro...

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...

Vintage Elaborately carved walnut frame with Upholstered in embossed and hand painted leather, Original Aged Finish and Leather look very good, Settee is in very good condition

Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s A two seater channel back settee designed and produced in Finland in the middle of the 20th century. This examp...

Mid century woodard style patio settee Wrought iron curved settee with delicate floral motif.    

From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our black cane cannaregio seating with raised gesso dots decors. Each piece from our Collections is entirely hand-painted on every side of the Furniture by using the very best...

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

Rather theatrical and glamorous daybed with a sweeping S-shaped top, raised on large turned baluster legs. The structure is painted in an elegant light green, and has been newly upholstered in vintage chintz.

Early Victorian Bent oak settee by Thonet featuring an elegant, sculptural frame crafted from warm-toned bentwood. The openwork backrest showcases a prominent central scrolling patte...

Vintage 1960s Green Wendell Castle Fiberglass Molar Sofa, Organic Mid Century The Structure Is Sound. Excellent Vintage Condition. 1960s Vint...

Walnut Arts and Crafts settee, the adjustable reclining splat back having removable upholstered cushions. To the cane-work seat flanked by shaped arms with tulip detail. All raised u...

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...

A rare Gustavian style barrel back sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered, circa 1900. Exquisite carved detail. The seat f...

Classic modern details with old Hollywood Glam designed by Todd Hase. Add some modern elements to your living space. This Classic sofa will work well with many styles of interiors an...

Stylish and elegant, grace sofa is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A...

We are delighted to offer for auction this exceptionally rare original 1930’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condition with feather filled cushions ...

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 ...

Elegant Neoclassical-style settee featuring a painted wood frame with exceptional carved detailing and rich bottle green silk velvet upholstery. The velvet is edged in an intricate ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of Vintage Harrods London Pegasus Bordeaux brown leather Chesterfield tufted sofas A very good looking well made ...

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' sofa, Italy, 1940s. Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni designed this 'Bocconi' sofa in curved wood. Two large squares form it in cu...

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

American Victorian faux bamboo mahogany settee with spindle trim and cross thatched seat with 3 inset panels in back. (att: Hunzinger)

The splendor of the Louis XV period is captured in this incredible settee by the famed ébéniste Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé (1733-1783). Beautifully upholstered in blue and white fabric t...

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

An upholstered settee featuring a graceful curved back, rolled arms, and a single bench style seat cushion. The sofa is upholstered in a colorful ikat inspired textile in soft aqua b...

Austrian Biedermeier walnut veneered settee with open double scroll design arms resting on a fluted ½ round shaped base with upholstered seat & sleigh back (Circa 1825)

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...

A settee of small size, elegant lines and understated details, triple-arch-back, open scrolling arms, the seat supported by four turned front legs connected by turned center stretche...

The most perfectly faded mid 19th century, country house Queen Anne revival lovers settee. Upholsted in an unusual muted pink and purple batik wax resist fabric, with metallic fring...

Finely Carved Mahogany Settee Loveseat Empire Claw Feet Tall Back CLEAN

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

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Loveseat / Settee by Nitex Mobler Denmark. C 1980s Features a quintessential Mid Century Scandinavian Slee...

Louis XIV antique style tufted loveseat. The loveseat has solid walnut legs, a down cushioned seat with gold upholstery.

Theo Ruth leather upholstered settee.

From our US Based custom upholstery and tannery workshop, this Chesterfield sofa is customizable and made with one of our many available types of leather. Available with a weathered ...

Beautiful and very unusual 19th century Swedish antique Biedermeier settle sofa in top grade quilted golden birch in a deep French polish finish with lovely carved detail. It has de...

19th century Edwardian style mahogany wood framed upholstered settee or sofa. The settee / sofa is in great antique condition. Signed and date...

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...

The warm tones of brown traditional leather paired with large brass nailhead decorations create a striking visual appeal. Transform your living space into a haven of sophistication. ...

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa / Settee, Adrian Pearsall Style, Three-Seater Curvaceous three seater mid-century modern sofa in the manner of American designer, Adrian Pearsall. Ha...

This elegant vintage settee by Paradigm embodies the romantic allure of Louis XV design, offering a sophisticated silhouette for the refined home. Featuring a beautifully contoured f...

A 19th century Biedermeier birch settee or sofa, ebonized detail, freshly appointed in Belgian linen, raised on four sea serpent or dolphin foliate carved feet.

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...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable had dyed brown leather designer styled three seat sofa A very good looking decorative and comfortable sofa, this piece cam...

Colonial 2-seater sofa, model OW149-2, is a magnificent piece of furniture created by the renowned Danish furniture designer Ole Wanscher in collaboration with the manufacturer P. Je...

Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee The Sofa has a Double Spoon Back with Scroll Arms and a long curved back rail, it is a very nice quality sofa and has a slight serpentine shap...

A Mid century modern two-seat settee designed by Klaus Franck and Werner Sauer for Wilkhahn in 1983. Comfortable and stylish tandem seating with chrome bases and red upholstery.