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19th Century Russian Empire Period Neoclassical Salon Suite
19th Century Russian Empire Period Neoclassical Salon Suite

19th Century Russian Empire Period Neoclassical Salon Suite

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and most impressive five-piece Russian neoclassical partial gilt carved wood upholstered salon suite. Born in the 19th century, during the ...

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Settees

Materials

Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery

Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Old Hickory Settee & Matching  Side Chair ( Signed)
Old Hickory Settee & Matching  Side Chair ( Signed)

Old Hickory Settee & Matching Side Chair ( Signed)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These Signed Old Hickory settee & side chairs are in fine condition and we are having both pieces protected from bad weather protector ( boat varnish ). The settee & side chair are ...

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Settees

Materials

Hickory

Cinderella Bourne Round Burnt Orange Velvet Settee by BJÖRK STUDIO
Cinderella Bourne Round Burnt Orange Velvet Settee by BJÖRK STUDIO

Cinderella Bourne Round Burnt Orange Velvet Settee by BJÖRK STUDIO

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ready for immediate delivery! Original BJÖRK STUDIO-designed channeled circular round “Cinderella Bourne” settee with recessed block legs in a dark espresso finish. Very comfortable...

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21st Century and Contemporary Settees

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

French Louis XVI Style Wingback Settee with Original Gilding and New Fabric
French Louis XVI Style Wingback Settee with Original Gilding and New Fabric

French Louis XVI Style Wingback Settee with Original Gilding and New Fabric

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style settee from the early 19th century, with original gilding and new upholstery. Born in France during the early years of the 19th century, this settee features...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Classical Continental Carved Mahogany Upholstered Settee, C1920
Antique Classical Continental Carved Mahogany Upholstered Settee, C1920

Antique Classical Continental Carved Mahogany Upholstered Settee, C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Classical Continental Carved Mahogany Upholstered Settee, C1920 Measures- 35.5'' H x 60'' W x 26'' D; SH: 19.5'' A Continental mahogany settee from circa 1920, featuring eleg...

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Early 20th Century European Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Italian Settee by Isa Bergamo
Italian Settee by Isa Bergamo

Italian Settee by Isa Bergamo

$2,640Sale Price|23% Off

Italian Settee by Isa Bergamo

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Isa Bergamo mid century settee original faux leather upholstery and original mid century condition. Brass legs.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Victorian Conversation Seat Settee Couch Tete-a-tete Mahogany 1860
Victorian Conversation Seat Settee Couch Tete-a-tete Mahogany 1860

Victorian Conversation Seat Settee Couch Tete-a-tete Mahogany 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful antique Victorian mahogany conversation seat or conversation settee dating to circa 1860 An unusual and highly decorative piece, the seat features a sculptural arrangement ...

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1860s Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Custom Painted Bench by Dos Gallos Studio
Custom Painted Bench by Dos Gallos Studio

Custom Painted Bench by Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom handcrafted Colonial style bench in green painted finish. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes. Made by Dos Gallos Studio in Los Angeles. CUSTOM PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHAN...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Settees

Materials

Paint, Wood

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

Located in Miami, FL

19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a carved shields in the back leather. Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine structure . This pair created in the 19th century, most likely 1840s-1850s, are in good condition, the wood restored but the leather is damaged. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X-frame when viewed from the front or back. It was designed to fold so it was portable and used during campaigns or other outdoor pursuits. The title Savonarola comes from the name of Italian Renaissance Dominican friar, Girolamo Savonarola, who is renowned for his clash with tyrannical rulers and corrupt clergy. This pair would make perfect hallway or entryway chairs...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Period English 1790-1820s era Mahogany Regency Settee
Period English 1790-1820s era Mahogany Regency Settee

Period English 1790-1820s era Mahogany Regency Settee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Period English Regency Mahogany Settee, Circa 1790–1820 This exceptional English Regency period mahogany settee dates from the late 18th to early 19th century (circa 1790–1820) and ...

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed in Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery
Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed in Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery

Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed in Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed from Mahogany and Upholstered in Horsehair. Our Exquisite looking Empire Sofa looks to have been made in the early 1800's and typically we w...

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1820s Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815

Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An elegant Empire Swedish Karl Johan sofa with graceful lines in mahogany with satinwood line inlay, ormolu and ebonized details. Offers scrolled arms and saber feet with upholstered...

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19th Century Danish Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Ormolu

Danish Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
Danish Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather

Danish Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s Wonderful Danish two seat sofa. The brown leather shows a light patina and is in good condition, showin...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950s Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen
1950s Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen

1950s Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen

Located in Highclere, Newbury

Early 1950s Danish Mid Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen.  Originally designed in 1948 for the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Inter...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Beech, Teak

Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara
Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara

Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara

By Knoll Antimott

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Knoll Antimott, sofa, alcantara, chrome, Germany, 1960s Somewhere between 1925-1929 Wilhelm Knoll developed a patented system of seating named 'Antimott'. The line consisted of fur...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Chrome

Twenties Parker Knoll Drop Side Settee
Twenties Parker Knoll Drop Side Settee

Twenties Parker Knoll Drop Side Settee

By Parker Knoll

Located in Petworth, GB

Twenties drop side adjustable oak settee with 4 positions Upholstered in Liberty Faria Flowers Wycombe Linen - colour Lichen Parker Knoll Circa 1920 Width 169 - 240cm. Depth...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Linen, Oak

French Louis XV Style Conversation Borne Settee
French Louis XV Style Conversation Borne Settee

French Louis XV Style Conversation Borne Settee

Located in Zhongzheng Dist., TW

Inheriting the elegance of the Louis XV style, this piece dates to the late 19th century. It is characterized by flowing curves and an asymmetrical form, expressing the softness and ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Edwardian Black Chinoiserie Bergère Cane Settee
Edwardian Black Chinoiserie Bergère Cane Settee

Edwardian Black Chinoiserie Bergère Cane Settee

Located in Hastings, GB

English Edwardian chinoiserie Beech Wood bergère cane settee, circa 1900 Decorated with painted oriental scenes and figures, in superb condition for it’s age All cane work is in good...

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18th Century British Edwardian Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Settee
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Settee

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Settee

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood settee with a floral cartouche at the top of the back, and circled in a carved ribbon motif, with fluted and tapered legs. The back and...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Orange Red Upholstery
Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Orange Red Upholstery

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Orange Red Upholstery

By Theo Ruth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, fabric, lacquered steel, The Netherlands, 1970. A Dutch two-seat sofa in orange red colored fabric by Theo Ruth. The back tilts slightly backwards and ...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms
Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms

Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms

Located in Southampton, NJ

A classic French Empire Style curved back settee with distinct Neoclassical design elements in the carved gold dolphin arms & carved Klismos legs. Newly upholstered in gorgeous Medi...

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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade. France...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees

Materials

Brocade, Beech

Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery

Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme & Chambron, sofa, oak, fabric, France, 1960s Beautiful two-seat settee by Guillerme & Chambron, in solid oak. The back of the seat has been beautifully finished with woode...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant modern scallop back 3 person sofa upholstered in a premium, soft, green grey pure mohair fabric. Also available in bespoke widths and in COM - please enquire. Fast ship...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features remarkable and fine carvings throughout, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, cabriol...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Settee or Canape with Floral Upholstery in Red & White
French Louis XV Style Settee or Canape with Floral Upholstery in Red & White

French Louis XV Style Settee or Canape with Floral Upholstery in Red & White

Located in Plainview, NY

A lovely French Provincial Louis XV style settee or canapé recently upholstered in a gorgeous floral red and white fabric with 4 matching pillows two square and two tufted round pill...

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20th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Of Inlaid Mahogany Settees
Pair Of Inlaid Mahogany Settees

Pair Of Inlaid Mahogany Settees

Located in Cheshire, GB

A superb and highly unusual pair of Edwardian mahogany bedroom settees of elegant curved form, beautifully decorated with finely executed satinwood and boxwood inlay throughout. The ...

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Early 20th Century British Settees

Materials

Wood

Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Painted Settee
Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Painted Settee

Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Painted Settee

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Settee. White washed in a distressed vintage finish. Newly upholstered in a neutral linen fabric. Please contact us for competitive shipping quotes.

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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood, Paint

A 19th CENTURY EBONISED AND CANE REGENCY SOFA
A 19th CENTURY EBONISED AND CANE REGENCY SOFA

A 19th CENTURY EBONISED AND CANE REGENCY SOFA

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1820 A fine early nineteenth century Regency two-seater ebonised sofa with caned sides and back, the top rail and frieze decorated with gilt-painted Greek Key borders...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Settees

Materials

Cane

Fine Vintage Italian Walnut & Cane Settee With Cushion
Fine Vintage Italian Walnut & Cane Settee With Cushion

Fine Vintage Italian Walnut & Cane Settee With Cushion

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fine Italian triple chair-back design with solid vase splats having carved details and a gently curving top rail. The Bench elegant out-scrolling arms and sits on six tapered sabre l...

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Other

Borge Mogensen Settee Model 2208 in the Original Dark Brown Leather. Oak Legs
Borge Mogensen Settee Model 2208 in the Original Dark Brown Leather. Oak Legs

Borge Mogensen Settee Model 2208 in the Original Dark Brown Leather. Oak Legs

Located in Kansas City, MO

Mid Century Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Settee / Loveseat / two seater for Fredericia, Denmark, 1963. This example retains the original DARK BROWN leather in very good condition. ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Frame Settee with Gold Dragon Upholstery and Down Filled Cushion. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 50" W x 31"...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's
Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's

Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Danish settee from the late 1940's or early 1950s with coil springs in the seat and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained beech with great grain and patina....

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery

Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, fabric, iron, brass, Italy, 1950s This eccentric sofa features an interesting composition. The seating area and the backrest are organically sha...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass, Iron

West Indies Carved and Caned Daybed or Chaise Lounge
West Indies Carved and Caned Daybed or Chaise Lounge

West Indies Carved and Caned Daybed or Chaise Lounge

Located in Palm Beach, FL

British colonial daybed, most likely Barbadian crafted in mahogany with a graceful form, floral carvings, handmade construction, caned seat, back and side, and turned legs with brass...

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19th Century Bajan British Colonial Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Danish 1940's Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrest and Green Striped Wool
Danish 1940's Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrest and Green Striped Wool

Danish 1940's Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrest and Green Striped Wool

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very charming loveseat from the 1940's in the style of Alfred Christensen. Maker and Designer is unknown but the style is very similar to designs by Fritz Hansen and Alfred Christens...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Carved Louis XVI Style Diminutive Settee
Carved Louis XVI Style Diminutive Settee

Carved Louis XVI Style Diminutive Settee

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With handsome Dark Stained and very well-carved frame depicting Scrolls and Shells. The divided Settee Back with separate Pads and the Legs terminating in a Snail’s Head foot. Uphols...

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20th Century Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Bench Banquette "Escaño"
20th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Bench Banquette "Escaño"

20th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Bench Banquette "Escaño"

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning antique Spanish Renaissance walnut bench, called "escaño" in Spain, believed to date back to the early 20th century. The piece has a deep reliefs hand-carved back that featu...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees

Materials

Walnut

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Three-seater sofa attributed Gio Ponti, production in the early 1950s, with high backrest, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structure in beech.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique Louis XVI style gilt wood settee with Aubusson style upholstery, circa 1900. The back with Aubusson style upholsterery with a foliate carved gilt wood frame, an Aubusson upho...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Gold Leaf

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Gold Details
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Gold Details

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Gold Details

Located in Miami, FL

New black wrought iron curule bench ,Savonarola, Throne.

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Iron

Caned Settee
Caned Settee

Caned Settee

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

Caned Settee

Located in Huntington, NY

Louis XV style Settee Frame tight, Seat & back in good condition. Item was touched up & waxed. Includes old custom seat, needs recovering

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Beech

19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie
19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie

19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie

By Pauly et Cie

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

Category

19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Settees

Materials

Silver Leaf

Antiqued Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Antiqued Chesterfield Leather Sofa

Antiqued Chesterfield Leather Sofa

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic antiqued Chesterfield leather sofa. This beautiful hand-rubbed and antiqued leather Chesterfield sofa is beautifully crafte...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Leather

Rare John Saladino for Dunbar Petal Settee / Loveseat in Jack Lenor Larsen Plaid
Rare John Saladino for Dunbar Petal Settee / Loveseat in Jack Lenor Larsen Plaid

Rare John Saladino for Dunbar Petal Settee / Loveseat in Jack Lenor Larsen Plaid

By Dunbar Furniture, John Saladino

Located in St. Louis, MO

New York interior designer and architect John F. Saladino (1939-2025). John designed this 1970s rarely seen small-scale Petal Settee (#7009), sofa or loveseat for Dunbar, has its ori...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats

Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Wood

Fleure Two-Seater Sofa by Stuart Scott, Cameo Pink Cotton Velvet, Brass Legs
Fleure Two-Seater Sofa by Stuart Scott, Cameo Pink Cotton Velvet, Brass Legs

Fleure Two-Seater Sofa by Stuart Scott, Cameo Pink Cotton Velvet, Brass Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Special Edition Fleure Two-Seater Sofa is a beautiful adaptation of the award-winning Fleure design. The Fleure range combines traditional style cues with a contemporary feel. The fluting on both seat and back offer an eye-catching effect, especially in the shown luxurious cotton velvet upholstery. Shown here upholstered in a chic Cameo pink cotton velvet...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Vintage, New and Antique Settees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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