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Vintage Italian Rattan Loveseat or Settee in the Style of Franco Albini
Vintage Italian Rattan Loveseat or Settee in the Style of Franco Albini

Vintage Italian Rattan Loveseat or Settee in the Style of Franco Albini

Located in Lancaster, PA

This is a handwoven rattan and cane settee or love seat, designed in the spirit of Franco Albini. The piece has a lovely patina on its bent lacquered reeds, and all of the pieces a...

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1970s Bohemian Vintage Settees

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Reed

Wire Steel Light Blue Bench Settee 'Astoria' Sonett, Karl Fostel, Austria, 1950s
Wire Steel Light Blue Bench Settee 'Astoria' Sonett, Karl Fostel, Austria, 1950s

Wire Steel Light Blue Bench Settee 'Astoria' Sonett, Karl Fostel, Austria, 1950s

By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A settee model 'Astoria' from the 'SONETT' series designed by J.O.Wladar & V. Mödlhammer and manufactured by Karl Fostel Sen.'s Erben, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Leather Cushion Cane Settee
Vintage Leather Cushion Cane Settee

Vintage Leather Cushion Cane Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This elegant vintage cane settee presents a refined blend of materials and craftsmanship evocative of early 20th-century design. The gracefully curved back and arms are inset with fi...

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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Settees

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood

Indoor/Outdoor Steel-Framed DeMille Sofa in Modern Regency Style by Laun
Indoor/Outdoor Steel-Framed DeMille Sofa in Modern Regency Style by Laun

Indoor/Outdoor Steel-Framed DeMille Sofa in Modern Regency Style by Laun

By LAUN

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Powder coated stainless steel sofa frame with removable cushions upholstered in an outdoor fabric, this sofa looks great inside or out. The green frame is fully welded and has a perf...

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2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Stainless Steel

John Stuart, Curved Settee, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
John Stuart, Curved Settee, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s

John Stuart, Curved Settee, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By John Stuart

Located in Stamford, CT

John Stuart, Irwin Furniture Co., American Mid-Century Modern, Curved Settee, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s A single settee or loveseat designed by John Stuart for Irwin Furniture Comp...

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1950s Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Paolo Buffa 3-seat sofa, structure in stained and polished beech, the blue velvet upholstery was redone a few years ago, the cushions are original in goose down.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Boho Danish Modern Bleached/ Weathered Teak & Woven Rope Settee
Boho Danish Modern Bleached/ Weathered Teak & Woven Rope Settee

Boho Danish Modern Bleached/ Weathered Teak & Woven Rope Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Boho Danish Modern Bleached / Weathered Teak & Woven Rope Settee, circa 1960s Evoking the relaxed elegance of Scandinavian coastal design, this finely crafted two-seat settee co...

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Late 20th Century Settees

Materials

Rope, Teak

7-foot Bench in White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design
7-foot Bench in White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design

7-foot Bench in White Ash with Wool Upholstered Cushion by Hinterland Design

By Hinterland Design

Located in Vancouver, BC

Like logs washed up and resting along the shoreline, the soft corners of this pillow-top solid wood bench will be at peace anywhere. With side tables and an upholstered seat for two, this is a useful addition to any modern setting. Whether you see it as an assortment of driftwood blocks, pillows, or marshmallows, the Pillowy Bench provides a gentle place to land. Made out of solid Canadian white ash with a powder coated steel frame and 100% wool upholstered cushion seat, the Pillowy Bench can be customized to a variety of lengths and fabric colors. Shown in the main image is the 7-foot bench with dark green wool fabric and an upholstered seat length of 48". The bench is also available as a 6-foot long ($5650) with pale pink wool version with an upholstered seat length of 36". All benches...

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2010s Canadian Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa, Italy, Circa 1940
Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa, Italy, Circa 1940

Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa, Italy, Circa 1940

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian living room set, composed with one two seater sofa, two lounge chairs and one ottoman, footrest made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery

Mint Condition Empire Sofa Sette Loveseat Couch Fine Carved Details Lions Feet
Mint Condition Empire Sofa Sette Loveseat Couch Fine Carved Details Lions Feet

Mint Condition Empire Sofa Sette Loveseat Couch Fine Carved Details Lions Feet

By J. Horner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Note: Full price include new upholstery service, buyer to provide fabric. Mint condition empire sofa sette loveseat couch fine carved details lions feet. The frame is stunning vint...

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20th Century American Empire Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Atlas Figural Carved Walnut Upholstered Settee
19th Century French Atlas Figural Carved Walnut Upholstered Settee

19th Century French Atlas Figural Carved Walnut Upholstered Settee

Located in Forney, TX

An exceptionally executed antique, circa 1880s, French Renaissance Revival figural settee / sofa. Hand-crafted in Southern France in the late 19th century, featuring warm, rich, beautifully carved solid walnut frame, the arms terminating in finely detailed hand sculpted crouching atlas figure...

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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Metal

Charming 18th-19th Century Venetian Louis XV Carved Painted Upholstered Canape
Charming 18th-19th Century Venetian Louis XV Carved Painted Upholstered Canape

Charming 18th-19th Century Venetian Louis XV Carved Painted Upholstered Canape

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Charming 18th-19th Century Venetian Louis XV Carved Painted Upholstered Canape or settee, having wide wings, the shaped top-rail above a padded back, arms and seat on floral carved c...

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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Early 19th Century English Paint and Parcel Gilt Settee
Early 19th Century English Paint and Parcel Gilt Settee

Early 19th Century English Paint and Parcel Gilt Settee

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A stunning hall bench with great decoration. The fabric is new.

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Early 19th Century British Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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

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

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

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

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

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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

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20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Settees

Materials

Wood

800 Series Settee by Hans Olsen
800 Series Settee by Hans Olsen

800 Series Settee by Hans Olsen

By C.S. Mobler, Hans Olsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

A series 800 settee by Hans Olsen. The settee has been recovered in a persimmon colored leather.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vienna Way Club Settee
Vienna Way Club Settee

Vienna Way Club Settee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed for Marmol Radziner's iconic Vienna Way Residence, this collection is for living defined by harmony of form and surface. Curved elements in wood, steel and glass lend to the...

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2010s American Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Carved Gilt Wood Settee
Antique French Carved Gilt Wood Settee

Antique French Carved Gilt Wood Settee

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning antique French carved gilt wood settee. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of amazing quality, with beautiful and intr...

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Cotton, Giltwood

Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/2 Settee
Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/2 Settee

Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/2 Settee

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Beautifully patinated brown two-seat PK 31 settee designed by Poul Kjaerholm and Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen. Stamped to frame.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

Borge Mogensen Leather Wingback Settee
Borge Mogensen Leather Wingback Settee

Borge Mogensen Leather Wingback Settee

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Handsome Borge Mogensen leather wingback settee Magnificent oxblood leather with great patina and teak base Designed in 1970 - Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture. Matching armc...

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1670s Danish Antique Settees

Materials

Leather, Teak

Teak Wood Settee from Madura with Folding Back, Looping Arms and Cane Seat
Teak Wood Settee from Madura with Folding Back, Looping Arms and Cane Seat

Teak Wood Settee from Madura with Folding Back, Looping Arms and Cane Seat

Located in Yonkers, NY

A great example of early 20th-century Indonesian craftsmanship, this teak wood settee blends simplicity of form with subtle decorative detail. Discovered in Madura, the piece showcas...

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20th Century Indonesian Settees

Materials

Teak, Cane

Settee in the Style of Knoll, Milo Baughman
Settee in the Style of Knoll, Milo Baughman

Settee in the Style of Knoll, Milo Baughman

By Knoll, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New upholstered settee, leather and lamb fur on the brushed chrome base. The settee is new reupholstered in Lamb fur and white leather .

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Swan Sofa Settee, 1960's in Real Canadian Sheepskin
Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Swan Sofa Settee, 1960's in Real Canadian Sheepskin

Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Swan Sofa Settee, 1960's in Real Canadian Sheepskin

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Culver City, CA

Take a seat, darling. No, seriously—this is the seat. Designed by the iconic Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, this Swan Sofa is the epitome of mid-century...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Fine Vintage Louis XV Style Sofa With Cerused Wood Frame
Fine Vintage Louis XV Style Sofa With Cerused Wood Frame

Fine Vintage Louis XV Style Sofa With Cerused Wood Frame

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very fine French style Sofa with Cerused hardwood frame and impeccable custom upholstery in a repeating Wheat and Flower textured Silk type weave. The frame with Reeding and carved F...

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20th Century Louis XV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Restored Hump Camel Back Regency Chesterfield Buttoned Sofa in HandDyed Burgundy
Restored Hump Camel Back Regency Chesterfield Buttoned Sofa in HandDyed Burgundy

Restored Hump Camel Back Regency Chesterfield Buttoned Sofa in HandDyed Burgundy

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Hand-dyed Burgundy Hump Or Camel Back Regency Style Chesterfield Fully Buttoned Two-seater Sofa. A very stunning fully buttoned chesterfield hump or camel sofa...

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Mid-20th Century British Regency Settees

Materials

Leather

19th Century Burmese Rosewood Settee with Carved Filigree Design
19th Century Burmese Rosewood Settee with Carved Filigree Design

19th Century Burmese Rosewood Settee with Carved Filigree Design

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Burmese style (19th Cent) carved filigree rosewood open X design settee with green seat.

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19th Century Burmese Anglo Raj Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

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

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Pine Wood Seat

Located in Miami, FL

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

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2010s Spanish Industrial Settees

Materials

Iron

English Queen Anne Needlepoint Tapestry and Walnut Settee
English Queen Anne Needlepoint Tapestry and Walnut Settee

English Queen Anne Needlepoint Tapestry and Walnut Settee

Located in Queens, NY

English Queen Anne styke (19/20th Century) loveseat with floral needlepoint tapestry upholstery (18th Century-as is) and a walnut frame with a stretcher base and cabriole legs ending...

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19th Century British Queen Anne Antique Settees

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite
Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite

Stamped circa 1890 J&J Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Bergere Armchair Part Suite

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and extremely rare original Jacob & Josef No.41 bentwood bergere rattan armchair This sale is for the single chair pictured, I have an...

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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Beech

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Rush, Argentina, 1950s
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Rush, Argentina, 1950s

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Rush, Argentina, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A carved wood and rush settee or bench designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 43.5"W x 26.0"D Seat H...

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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Rush, Wood

Harrods Divine Duresta Garrick Three Seater Sofa Brown Leather Feather Filled
Harrods Divine Duresta Garrick Three Seater Sofa Brown Leather Feather Filled

Harrods Divine Duresta Garrick Three Seater Sofa Brown Leather Feather Filled

By DURESTA, Harrods

Located in Pulborough, GB

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...

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20th Century British Settees

Materials

Leather

Vintage Modern Oak Bentwood & Chrome Two-Seat Settee or Bench Attr to Thonet
Vintage Modern Oak Bentwood & Chrome Two-Seat Settee or Bench Attr to Thonet

Vintage Modern Oak Bentwood & Chrome Two-Seat Settee or Bench Attr to Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage modern two-seat settee or bench of oak bentwood, chrome, and upholstery attributed to Thonet. It is in wonderful vintage condition. The wood, chrome, and fabric are ...

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Late 20th Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Italian Damask Fabric Capitonnè Sofa
Italian Damask Fabric Capitonnè Sofa

Italian Damask Fabric Capitonnè Sofa

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

Gorgeous Italian made sofa from the 1950's. The Italian sofa has been upholstered in a fine capitonné damask fabric in shades of ivory. The soft an...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

English Ribbon Back Settee
English Ribbon Back Settee

English Ribbon Back Settee

Located in New York, NY

Rare English mahogany settee, delicately carved with a tied ribbon back splat, on scrolled cabriole legs. This tied ribbon style was favoured by Chippendal...

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19th Century English Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Thomas Hope Settee

Thomas Hope Settee

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

An accurate copy of an original Thomas Hope design. Mahogany, bronze painted and gilded. Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time and that this item is made to...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Sofa Settee in Purple for Cassina, Italy - New
Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Sofa Settee in Purple for Cassina, Italy - New

Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Sofa Settee in Purple for Cassina, Italy - New

By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina

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

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak, Walnut

Italian Designer, Settee, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Settee, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Settee, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and white fabric settee designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 14" Arm Height (inches): 23.94" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Satinwood inlaid settee
Satinwood inlaid settee

Satinwood inlaid settee

$3,795Sale Price|20% Off

Satinwood inlaid settee

Located in Cheshire, GB

Satinwood and line inlaid settee, the carved top rail with scrolling decoration, to the upholstered back and seat enclosed by shaped arms. All raised up on reeded legs terminating in...

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Early 20th Century British Settees

Materials

Satinwood

Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s

Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It fea...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Birch

Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair Settee Loveseat Couch Sofa Set
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair Settee Loveseat Couch Sofa Set

Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair Settee Loveseat Couch Sofa Set

By Peter Hvidt, Selig

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chair settee loveseat couch sofa set listing dimensions reflect combined length. Long Seat Measures 29'' x 46'' × 28'' Seat Height: 16'' Single Seat Measures 29'' x 25'' x 28'' Seat Height: 16'' by Royal Danish Collection.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Walnut

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

Settee 001

Settee 001

By Jillian O'Neill

Located in Houston, TX

An elegant and perfectly sized settee. Beautiful as is, or ready for your customization. Pictured here in wool, mineral and medium French finish walnut.

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2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Denton, TX

This assemblage of three chairs into a settee with bentwood arms was custom ordered by Stephens Financial for their office in Michigan. New upholstery may be desired.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Ash, Rosewood

Classic Mahogany Grecian Sofa in Yellow
Classic Mahogany Grecian Sofa in Yellow

Classic Mahogany Grecian Sofa in Yellow

Located in Dallas, TX

Classic upholstered in yellow gold velvet carved mahogany Grecian sofa. With highly figured mahogany veneers on carved crest rail and front seat rail ter...

Category

Early 20th Century American Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Red Skai Settee in the Style of Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s
Vintage Red Skai Settee in the Style of Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s

Vintage Red Skai Settee in the Style of Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Vintage Red Skai Settee in the Style of Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s. Upholstered in original red skai from the 1950s. Dark stained wooden feet. Wear consistent with age and use, includin...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Antique sofa by royal metal company
Antique sofa by royal metal company

Antique sofa by royal metal company

By Royal Metal Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice 1950 sofa by royal metal company, it has the original fabric, and it is in very good condition, the sofa has the style of Warren MC Arthur, we ha...

Category

1950s American Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Fine Cast Bronze French Empire Dog Head and Dragons Mahogany Settee
Fine Cast Bronze French Empire Dog Head and Dragons Mahogany Settee

Fine Cast Bronze French Empire Dog Head and Dragons Mahogany Settee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Empire settee embodies the grandeur and elegance of early 19th-century neoclassical design. Crafted from rich mahogany, the frame is adorned with finely detaile...

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1920s French Empire Revival Vintage Settees

Materials

Bronze

Three Seat Federal Style Chair
Three Seat Federal Style Chair

Three Seat Federal Style Chair

Located in Annville, PA

This high quality, hand carved Three Seat Federal Style Chair from Niagara Furniture features some of the most detailed carving available anywhere on the market today. Beautifully fi...

Category

2010s Unknown Renaissance Settees

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

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.