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Settees For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1940s
Antique French Carved Giltwood Settee
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French carved gilt wood settee of the highest order. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1880-1900...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

19th century French LXVI Style Gilt-wood Settee in Aubusson Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming small 19th century gilt wood Settee richly upholstered in hand-woven Aubusson tapestry.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

German 19th Century Rococo Settee
Located in London, GB
A German early XIX Century settee in the Rococo manner. In beautifully carved bleached fruitwood and upholstered in stone coloured silk with brass studs and brass caster feet.
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1830s German Rococo Antique Settees

Materials

Fruitwood

Biedermeier Period Rounded Upholstered Settee
Located in Houston, TX
The Biedermeier Period Rounded Upholstered Settee is a splendid representation of the classic Biedermeier style, which emerged during the early 19th century in Central Europe. This e...
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19th Century Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Painted French Régence Style Sofa Or Settee
Located in Free Union, VA
A very finely carved ca. 1890’s Régence style sofa or settee painted cream and freshly upholstered in an 18th century style woven upholstery fabric with branches and pheasants. The c...
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Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Settees

Materials

Hardwood

Art & Craft Oak Bench Settle
Located in New York, NY
Art & Craft oak bench settle raised on tapered legs with structural backrest. Dealer: S138XX
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

Ebonize Burled Walnut French Victorian Louis XV Bronze Mounted Settee circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Settees

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Bronze

Italian Designer, Settee, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and white fabric settee designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. 14” seat height
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique Petite Carved Wood Settee Oversized Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A beautiful antique sitting piece, with intricate carved wood details. Can be used as a bench, settee or an oversized chair. A beautiful antique decor piece. Left as found, struct...
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19th Century Primitive Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Sofa with Long Horn Decoration, Austria, circa 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large bull horn furniture sofa, circa 1870, decorated with a set of antique long horns and covered with vintage cow coat (has to be renewed, is losing the h...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Settees

Materials

Wood, Antler

19th Century English Regency Style Upholstered Mahogany Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive late 19th century upholstered mahogany sofa or settee made in the English Regency taste. Beautifully crafted with an older restoration featuring a tall square back mahoga...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Settees

Materials

Brass

19th Century Aesthetic Victorian Parlor Set Settee & 4 Chairs By John Moyr Smith
Located in Long Branch, NJ
This parlor set was designed by John Moyr Smith in the 19th century UK. The panels are made by Minton designed by John Moyr Smith. The panels are excellently made and the chairs are ...
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19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees

Materials

Porcelain, Oak

Swedish Gustavian Period Lindome Settee, circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Painted Gustavian period sofa, having the signature fruit and flower carving of the hops plant used by Lindome furniture makers. Hand scraped to the most original color and seat upho...
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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees

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Linen, Pine, Paint

French Louis XIV Style Distressed Paint Decorated Settee With Floral Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 47in W: 74 1/4in D: 30 1/2in SH: 21 1/2in This is an amazing piece of Louis XIV style furniture the distressed finish looks re...
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1940s French Louis XIV Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early 19th Century Austrian Upholstered Settee with Nicely Carved Elements
Located in Milford, NH
A fine form fruitwood settee with outward splayed arms, upholstered seat and nicely carved elements, supported by six tapered square legs. Austrian, dating to the early 19th century ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Settees

Materials

Fruitwood

1940s Old Hickory Marysville Settee Stamped
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Marysville old hickory settee. Stamp is present on hickory. Very comfortable, Great condition. Would be look nice in a country home or Ranch home
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1940s American Adirondack Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan, Hickory

An Italian Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee, Turn of 18th/19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian upholstered and carved-wood settee, turn of the 18th and 19th century. This sweet antique love seat from Italy features a low-profile arched back with squared shoulders, from which the nicely carved-wood arms emerge and slope down into scrolled knuckles and leaf-carved arm posts. The chair-rail skirting is carved in a succession of swags, with rinceau carved accents atop the front knees. The sofa is presented upon six elegant and shapely legs. The current fabric is in good/usable condition, but new upholstering could make this piece your own. This late 18th to early 19th century Italian...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fully Restored Antique Hand Dyed Brown Leather Four Seater Knoll Drop Arm Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very rare fully restored four seater Knoll sofa with oversized feather filled cushions If you’re looking at this listing ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Brass

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Canape ~ Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Canape ~ Settee is a marvelous work of the furniture maker's art! Crafted from dense, old-growth indigenous white o...
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1890s Belgian Louis XIV Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian circa 1880 hand dyed Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully but...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XIV Whitewashed Canape with Rams' Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Whitewashed Canape with Rams' Heads was sculpted from select French walnut, and features a timeless neoclassical design that dates back to the glory of ...
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1870s French Louis XIV Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Bench, circa 1880
Located in Opole, PL
Renaissance revival carved Oak bench, circa 1880 We present you this bench in the Neo-Renaissance style, with spirally turned front legs and arm supports. The backrest is divided...
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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

Victorian Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa This sofa is as rare as they come...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Leather

Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Settee, 19th Century with Domed Back
Located in Houston, TX
The exceptional quality of the carving and gilding make this piece Desirable. The proportion is right and the detail work is fine. It has a domed and padded back surmounted by a be...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Louis XV Settee or Bench with Silk Upholstery
Located in Southampton, NJ
An absolutely beautiful late 19th century settee having hand carved walnut frame with floral and leaf details newly cushioned and upholstered in silk linen new old stock material. Fr...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Silk, Foam, Walnut

19th c. Swedish Rococo Settee or Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A richly carved, 19th century Swedish sofa bench in the Rococo style. A rare piece found in northern Sweden. This beautiful settee has been hand-scra...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Carved Bench or Settee with Lift Top
Located in Milford, NH
A fine solid Swedish hand carved bench or settee with a swag carved crest and pierce-carved pilaster splats decorated with swags across the back, scroll form arms, and a lift top ben...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large French Louis XV style cane back settee, also called canapé or sofa. Sofa in a very good state, no damage to the cane, rare find. Double-caned s...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Wood

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee An Empire finely carved dark figured mahogany three seat settee, the back is surmounted by facing scrolls with strigilated flutes be...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

A Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Burl Birch and fruitwood settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Burl Birch and ebonized Fruitwood settee. The settee is raised by four square legs and bottom blocks with filets of ebonized ...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Birch, Fruitwood

Antique English Bench Chair Settee Hall Bench Renaissance Revival Oak Petite
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English oak petite renaissance revival hall seat, bench or chair~~highly carved ~~circa 1880s. Hard-to-find petite size~~wonderful "statement piece" for an entry, hallway, living area, or bedroom~~hinged storage...
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Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

Beautiful 19th Century Giltwood Suite
Located in Dublin, IE
A beautiful 19th century giltwood suite of neat proportions and fabulous quality, comprising of a two seater sofa and two matching armchairs, upholstered in silk with delicate traili...
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19th Century French Antique Settees

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown le...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Leather

Napoleon III French Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III French settee upholstered in off-white ticking and burlap. Ready to be re-covered in your own fabric. Constructed circa 1870-1889 with wood and iron frame, turned and eb...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Settees

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

19th Century English Inlaid Mahogany Settee
Located in London, GB
This very attractive and delicate late 19th century inlaid mahogany salon sofa is raised on cabriole legs with pad feet and united by stretchers on all sides. The seat has been rece...
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1870s British Antique Settees

Materials

Bone, Upholstery, Mahogany

Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Anilin...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Leather

German Biedermeier Satinwood Settee W/ Gilt Foliage Wreaths & Silk Seat, C. 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
German Biedermeier satinwood settee with a gilt carved shaped back, flanking scrolled arms, central gilt carved foliage wreaths, reticulated carved gilt X panels, gilt corner circula...
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Silk, Satinwood, Giltwood

Anglo Indian Rosewood And Caned Settee
Located in Essex, MA
In the Regency taste with serpentine arched caned back and scrolled out arms. carved seat rail with round discs over lion form legs and paw feet.
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1840s Indian Regency Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Antique Black Forest Sofa from French Chateau in the South of France, Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Another selection from the extensive collection of Old Plank's Black Forest furniture. We look at Black Forest furniture as being both a bit rustic and a little whimsical. Black Forest furniture dates from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s and although most people believe Black Forest originated in Germany, or Austria, it was also made in France and Switzerland and the Swiss are the ones who invented the style in the City of Brienz. The original carving of Black Forest furniture and small animal sculptures was driven by the Tourist trade. Old Plank was fortunate to be able to purchase an entire room of Black Forest furniture from a chateau in the South of France, The collection includes; Black Forest chandelier, scones, huge mirrors...
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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Louis XVI Style Late 19th Century 3pc Parlor Set
Located in Parkesburg, PA
French Settee & Pair of Louis XVI style armchairs from the Late 19th century. These antique oak framed chairs & settee, with upholstered centers set within a highly carved vertical a...
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Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

Carved Oak Hall Settle
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century carved oak hall settle, with panelled back depicting Merlion and scrolling relief. Above lift up seat flanked by carved Merlion headed arm res...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

Ficks Reed Restored Rattan Complete Rattan Children's Living-Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Here is a complete child's rattan living-room set complete with loveseat, two armchairs, and coffee table. Custom cushions are included in the price. Simply supply the fabric and we...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

19th CenturyRenaissance Style Carved Walnut Antique Bench
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Majestic Italian bench in late 19th century Renaissance style. Made of walnut wood with carved decorations in Renaissance style with grotesque faces. Fa...
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1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Charles X Inlaid Walnut Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique settee 1825s of the period Charles X. The settee is made of solid walnut with rafined inlay decorations. Particular shape called a boat. The settee is upholstered in elegant ...
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1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Upholstered Sofa King Louis Philippe, Northern Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very finely crafted antique boat-shaped sofa in solid walnut and walnut ornaments, with cornucopia legs and curved frame. Seat and backrest upholstered. Mid-19th century, Northern...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th Century Settee / Canape, Durand, Louis XV, Giltwood, Scalamandre Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Settee / Canape, Durand, Louis XV, Giltwood, New Handwoven Scalamandre Upholstery. A charming Louis the XV settee comprised of a stunningly carved 19th century giltwood settee from the French house of Gervais Durand, unsigned. The whole finely carved floral and wreath motifs with Greek key corners and elegant cabriole, turned up legs. Upholstery in need of repair. Priced accordingly. A pair of large Fauteuils sold separately. Frames are strong and sturdy. Newly upholstered in Scalamandre hand woven fabric. Gervais-Maximilien-Eugene Durand (French, 1839 - c. 1920) was best known for producing high quality furniture after important 18th Century makers...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Textile, Giltwood

Rare Antique William iv circa 1830 Hardwood Chesterfield Extending Chaise Lounge
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite antique circa 1830 English hand carved Mahogany William IV extending Chaise Lounge with Chesterfield tufting. This Chaise Lounge ...
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1830s English William IV Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Italian Venetian Leather Upholstered & Carved Wood Settee Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian leather upholstered sofa from the 19th century. This antique settee from Italy features a elegantly dramatic arched top rail at ba...
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19th Century Italian Antique Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Black French Antique Empire Ebonized Mahogany Sofa Bench, Recamier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique French sofa bench-recamier made of hand crafted ebonized Mahogany, in good condition. The canapé is particularized by two side backrests, standing on four arched wooden...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Settees

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Mahogany, Fabric, Ebony, Upholstery, Cotton

Fine Silver Leaf & Painted 19th Century French Neoclassical Settee with Eagles
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous carving and silver leaf on the eagles and rams heads of this fine 19th century French or Russian Neoclassical settee. The light green paint is soft enough and compliments th...
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19th Century Antique Settees

Materials

Silver Leaf

Louis XV1 Walnut Ormolu Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive Louis XV1 Walnut settee with hand painted Porcelains and Ormolu trim. This piece retains its original surface and a great aged color and patina to the French polish W...
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Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

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

Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Salon Set, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI gold leaf salon set, circa 1880. Settee: Height: 43.25" Width: 60" Depth: 27" Seat Height: 17.25" 4 Armchairs: Height: 39.25" Widt...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Settees

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Gold Leaf

French Empire Style Bench with Hand-Carved Swan Figureheads
Located in Middletown, MD
Freshly reupholstered late 19th century Empire style bench in a neutral cream-colored fabric. Artisan crafted in solid, rich walnut wit...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Wood Frame Inlay Marquetry Top Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Fine quality and beautifully hand carved with inlaid marquetry mahogany wood frame settee. The settee features a wood frame inlaid top foliate decoration , resting on four square hand carved tapered feet terminate with metal cup hardware...
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1870s North American Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood

English Regency Painted & Gilt Foliage Medallion Upholstered Cane Settee, C 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency painted and gilt carved wood settee with flanking upholstered scrolled arms, caned seat and back, foliage corner medallions, faux painted back, removable upholstered ...
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1810s English Regency Antique Settees

Materials

Brass

Fine 19th Century Carved Velvet Upholstered Sofa for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborately and powerfully carved dark mahogany sofa with curved arms and heavy cabriole legs. The leafy carved arms end in rosettes, the serpentine seat rail with scrolling acant...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Gilt Wood Settee Upholstered in Antique White Wool and Cashmere
Located in Brea, CA
Antique French Gilt Wood Settee from France. Large Carved Roses and Louis XV Style legs, natural chipping, and fading on the original finish, adding a beautiful patina. Upholstered...
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19th Century French Antique Settees

Materials

Wool, Giltwood

Vintage, New and Antique Settees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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