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Settees For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Baroque
American Designer, Settee, Oak, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak, bamboo and grey brown velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, 1960s. Seat height: 17.25”
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo, Oak

Classic Hannah Morrison Knoll Bench, 1970s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic off-white and original orange upholstery bench by Hannah Morrison for Knoll, circa 1970s. The three-seat is 81" long.   
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

English Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Beige Wool and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, wool, teak, United Kingdom, 1960s. This sofa has all the flair and vitality of a typical mid-century furniture piece. A nice detail is how the back smoothly runs ove...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Teak

Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Isa Bergamo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa Collection designed in the style of Gio Ponti for the manufacturing company Isa Bergamo in the late 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and the upholstery has been redone in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Beech, Bouclé

Jean Gillon for Probel Leather and Brazilian Rosewood Sofa, c. 1970, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Brazilian Modern sofa is by Jean Gillon for Probel and features a gorgeous Brazilian Jacaranda frame with very-comfortable black leathe...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1960s Skipper Mobler Leather and Rosewood Settee
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Skipper Mobler Rosewood Box settee. with high quality Buffalo leather. Unique cushion designs creates a wonderful design and excellent comfort. Denmark, 1960’s...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare Three Seat Sofa by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Located in New York, NY
In very fine original condition, the whole is wrapped in braided raffia over an oak frame. - Seat H. 17.32" - Matching Pair of Arm Chairs Available The French Modernist Designer-duo Adrian Audoux and...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Raffia

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Settee, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1950s, completely restored with new padding and covered in Bouclè fabric, as shown in the photo, the armrests and feet are in curved walnut, also restored and polished. Guglielmo Ulrich. Born in Milan in 1904 to Alberto and Luisa Battaglia. Coming from a noble family...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Settee
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Cow Hide Upholstered Sofa with northern yellow birch frame and seats upholstered in cowhide.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Birch

Rare Sofa bed designer Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Costela
Located in Rovereta, SM
Beautiful and iconic Costela sofa by legendary Brazilian designers Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma, Brazil. Very good condition, Il nome "Costela", che si traduce come cost...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Iron

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Settee
Located in Raleigh, NC
A beautiful sculpted maple frame with new velvet upholstery. A classic transitional piece with both a modern and traditional aesthetic.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Herbert Saiger for Russell Woodard Extruded Aluminum Outdoor/Patio Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the "Extruded" settee designed by Herbert Saiger for Russell Woodard Mid-Century Modern Polished Aluminum loveseat/settee– a timeless classic that effortlessly combines s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Oak Settee by Guillerme and Chambron , 1960's
Located in Miami, FL
Oak settee by Guillerme and Chambron for Votre Maison, 1960s The model “Denis” boasts a stunning organic modern aesthetic. Sculptural sofa features an open back with slender spills ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and green velvet fabric settee designed and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1950s. Seat height 16”  
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and green mohair fabric settee designed and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1950s. Seat height 18.5” Reupholstered in brand new mohair
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Mohair, Maple

1970’s Leather Settee
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1970’s Leather Settee. Bentwood arms with brass details. Button Cushions. Soft light Butterscotch color vintage leather. Sofa sits low and deep for loung...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Danish 1940's Bench-Style Settee in Carved Oak with Open armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1950s Settee in red wool and beautifully carved oak base and open armrests. Very refined clean lines and an almost benchlike style to the settee. It's an unusual piece and ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofa in Yellow and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa, fabric, wood, Netherlands 1970.  A Dutch settee in a two-toned, printed fabric by Theo Ruth. The back tilts slightly backward and has the recognizable ...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Original Custom Mid-Century Settee with Dedar Milano Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Charming custom made mid-century style settee in Dedar Milano fabric Nouvelles Vagues. Crafted with comfort and style in mind, this couch is a one of a kind piece designed by the tea...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Giulio Moscatelli Bench in Teak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giulio Moscatelli, bench, teak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1950. This bench by Giulio Moscatelli is distinctive in its execution. The legs are beautifully sculpted, showing concave carvings...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pierre Paulin for Artifort ´ABCD´ Settee in Fuchsia Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Paulin for Artifort, two-seat sofa from the ABCD series, fabric Kvadrat Hallingdal 65 - Color 0563, wood, metal, The Netherlands, design 1968 Beautifully curved and iconic tw...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler 'Divina' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler, 'Divina' sofa, fabric, stained beech, Sweden, late 1950s This 'Divina' sofa is designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell. The seat is characterized ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian design sofa 1950s. Metal structure with sponge padding and red bouclé wool covering. The sofa has a perfect 1950s style line that recalls the design of Gigi Radice. Th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and green velvet fabric settee designed and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1950s. Seat height 16”
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Maple

Pair of Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Modern walnut sculpted and brass sabot benches or settees inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Floating cushion newly upholstered on top of soli...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and ivory velvet upholstery and polished brass legs. The sofa is authentic, only the upholstery has been repl...
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1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Settees

Materials

Brass

Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, France 1950
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural carved oak settee is designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The design duo is known for their sculptural, crafted solid oak furniture. This comfortable sofa has an interestin...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Milo Baughman Style Jydsk Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Settee
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Jydsk Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Settee This settee measures: 61.5 wide x 30.5 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height o...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Chrome

Marco Zanuso Style Modern Sofa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid-Century Modern sofa with brass legs in the style of Marco Zanuso. Italy, 1960's. Newly upholstered in pebble color JAB indoor/outdoor fabric by Venfield.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern settee features tapered walnut legs and decorative floral upholstery. The unique winged backrest and armrests are su...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Settee in style of Hans J. Wegner, Yugoslavia 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare two seater sofa or a settee done in oak with Danish paper cord hand-woven seats and backrests. The settee is done in style of H...
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Papercord, Oak

French Baroque Style Velvet Upholstered Knole Style Settee, 2nd half 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Upholstered in green velvet with applied embroidered tape/trim with matching braid and fringe, adjustable padded wings controlled by roping. The original Knole Settee (also known as the Knole Sofa) is a couch chair that was made in the 17th century, probably around 1640.[1] It is housed at Knole in Kent, a house owned by the Sackville-West family since 1605 but now in the care of the National Trust.[2] It was originally used not as a comfortable sofa but as a formal throne on which the monarch would have sat to receive visitors. It was wide enough that a monarch and consort could be seated side by side. As of 2021, it is kept at Knole House...
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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury Corner Sofa Smooth Velvet Feet Wood Brass Modular Italy 60s Turquoise
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant corner sofa in smooth velvet turquoise color composed of two elements, one curved and one two-seater with conical wooden feet and brass cups. A large round pouf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Theo Ruth for Artifort Sofas Model '115' in Yellow Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, sofa model '115', fabric, wood, Netherlands, 1950s Dutch settees by Theo Ruth currently upholstered in a yellow velvet. The back of these sofas tilts slightl...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Modern Parsons Settee, Sofa or Bench, circa 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic and transitional Parsons bench circa 1960s. It retains the original upholstery and needs to be redone.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric

Oak Settee in White Boucle, Italy 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Italian settee featuring a handsome oak wood frame with beautiful graining and soft curved edges. This settee was reupholstered by previous owners in white boucle. Unmarked. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Rare Sofa, Italy, 1970s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb and rarely seen sofa. As comfortable as it looks. Made in Italy the sofa nods to Brazilian mid century design. The wooden frame is in original...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lotus Settee by Niels Bendsten for Niels Eilersen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Reupholstered in grey/white chenille. Matching chair available. Made in Denmark. Removable arms.
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Chenille

Swedish Leather Samsas Round Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and iconic design, this is the Samsas Round sofa. It was designed by Carl Malmsten back in the 1920’s. This model was made in Sweden in the late 20th century b...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Charles Pfister for Knoll Mohair Settees, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Charles Pfister for Knoll mohair Settees, 1980. Original upholstery in excellent condition.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Mohair

Two-Seat Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Another classic piece by Mourgue, this one a two seat sofa, completely reupholstered including foam webbing and fabric, and the fabric used is top quality 'Stretch' by Knoll.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Sofa Settee in Purple for Cassina, Italy - New
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen materials. Capitol Complex Sofa is the settee designed by Pierre Jeanneret with an iconic wood structure in the form of an inverted ‘V’, upholster...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak, Walnut

Knole Drop Arm Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
The Knole sofa is a classic English furniture piece that has been around since the 17th century. This particular Knole sofa, upholstered in burnt orange mohair, is a unique and styli...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Mohair

Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Settee Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Settee Sofa This settee measures: 56 wide x 30 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches Al...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Chrome

Vladimir Kagan Settee in Holly Hunt Great Plains
Located in Dallas, TX
Hard to find settee by Vladimir Kagan. Lucite legs, brass fittings and new upholstery by Holly Hunt Great Plains.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Low profile meets high comfort without compromise with this T4 Sofa. This particular piece is an early 70s release, and is designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa Fu...
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1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Rope, Teak

Mid Century Teak Settee
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Teak Settee in good used condition.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Teak

Danish Curved Banana Sofa in a Powder Pink Wool Fabric, 1940s
Located in Echt, NL
High quality Danish curved ‘banana’ sofa in excellent condition. This sofa has beautiful organic lines and a voluptuous appearance. It is f...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Oak

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Loveseat / Armchair, Original Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
An original Carlo Scarpa Cornaro loveseat / armchair, original fabric, Italy. Produced by Gavina in the 1970s. We can reupholster in COM at additional cost. Fast shipping worldwide. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Orignal production iconic Marshmallow Sofa designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson Office therefore attributed to George Nelson. Manufactured by Herman Miller and signed who...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Aluminum, Steel

Tufted Leather Balinese Style Danish Modern Solid Teak and Cane Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Although not marked by the maker, this exceptional, vintage (late 1970s / early 1980s) solid teak sofa has a distinctive Danish modern design but may actually be Canadian. The sofa f...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Teak

Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Original Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A superb 3 seat original Soriana sofa, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina in the 1970s. This example is a rare find indeed - all in great condition with original clean wool fabric. We also have a matching pair of chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Two Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, Europe, 1960s. This two-seat sofa is simplistic, yet stylish in its design. Due to the overall black color of the leatherette, the sofa radiates smoothness and underl...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Leather

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa / Settee, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A very rare early production Eero Saarinen womb settee, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Curvaceous Boucle Settee or Sofa in the manner of Vladimir Kagan circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Mid Century Settee or Sofa, in the manner of Vladimir Kagan, American, circa 1960s. It has recently been reupholstered in an ivory white color boucle fabric.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but it is in very ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

ISA Bergamo, Settee, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and light pink fabric settee, designed and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. 14.5" seat height
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Settee or Sofa in Dark Brown Leather for Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed Krefeld settee in a rich dark brown leather for Knoll. Recent 2009 production based on his 1930s designs for the Esters and Lange residenc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

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.

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