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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

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

19th Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
19th Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

19th Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarola chair, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black leather seat and back, accented with brass roset...

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

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

Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee
Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee

Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee

Located in Rome, IT

A fine Nord Italian 18'century walnut Settee with scrolled arm-support on 8 cabriole legs , covered with silk fabric of Rubelli. cm 220x115x70

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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

Anglo Indian Settee, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Carved Rosewood
Anglo Indian Settee, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Carved Rosewood

Anglo Indian Settee, Late 18th or Early 19th Century Carved Rosewood

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Hand-carved rosewood, mid 19th century. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Settees

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Sheraton Style Three-Seat Settee
Antique Sheraton Style Three-Seat Settee

Antique Sheraton Style Three-Seat Settee

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Finely carved three-seat shield backs with a darker carved wheat sheaf motif at top of the curving openwork splats. The arms with carved bell flowers. Rais...

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19th Century Sheraton Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Empire-Style Swan Settee in Olive Velvet
Empire-Style Swan Settee in Olive Velvet

Empire-Style Swan Settee in Olive Velvet

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Elegant and sculptural, this vintage Empire-style settee features a finely carved mahogany frame highlighted by gilt and ebonized swan armrests—an iconic neoclassical motif symbolizi...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Revival Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Round Banquet Settee Tufted Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Blue Velvet
Vintage Round Banquet Settee Tufted Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Blue Velvet

Vintage Round Banquet Settee Tufted Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Blue Velvet

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Round Banquet Settee Tufted Lobby Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Blu-Teal Velvet We reupholstered this gorgeous vintage round button tufted banquet lobby sofa in a beautiful pl...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet

Apple Green, Plank Seat, Paint-Decorated Settee, ca 1845-1865
Apple Green, Plank Seat, Paint-Decorated Settee, ca 1845-1865

Apple Green, Plank Seat, Paint-Decorated Settee, ca 1845-1865

Located in York County, PA

Mid-19th century, plank seat, paint-decorated settee in apple green with bell flowers, grapes & flora, 1845-1865 Paint-decorated, Pennsylvania, plank-seat settee of the mid-19th century (1845-65), in the half-spindle-back style with an angel wing crest rail. The background is apple green with black and green striping and gold gilding on the bulbous turnings. The theorem-like registers on the crest rails are typical of rural Pennsylvania chairs...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

A Swedish Gustavian-style Painted Daybed with Cushions
A Swedish Gustavian-style Painted Daybed with Cushions

A Swedish Gustavian-style Painted Daybed with Cushions

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Swedish painted daybed measuring a generous and hard-to-find length of 98 inches. The daybed retains its painted surface and is accompanied by newly recovered cushions, offering both...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee - a Pair
French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee - a Pair

French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee Set- a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, shapely carved cabriole legs with gold accents, slightly...

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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees

By Gio Ponti

Located in Rome, IT

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 solid brass ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

Javanese Teak Settee with Carved Décor and Out-Scrolling Arms
Javanese Teak Settee with Carved Décor and Out-Scrolling Arms

Javanese Teak Settee with Carved Décor and Out-Scrolling Arms

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Javanese teak wood plantation settee from the early 20th century, with carved back, large out-scrolling arms and curving legs. Created on the ...

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Early 20th Century Javanese Settees

Materials

Teak

Antique Swedish Rococo Settee, Hand-Carved, Linen Upholstery, c. 1760
Antique Swedish Rococo Settee, Hand-Carved, Linen Upholstery, c. 1760

Antique Swedish Rococo Settee, Hand-Carved, Linen Upholstery, c. 1760

Located in Wichita, KS

A richly carved, 18th century Swedish sofa bench from the Rococo period, newly upholstered linen. This beautiful antique settee has been hand-scraped back to reveal the original pain...

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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Settees

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed

By Ficks Reed

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Vintage settee/loveseat with serpentine arms, in the style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed, 1950s. Very well executed rattan and hardwood construction, with spring support, beautiful ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

A French Louis XV style silver leaf carved settee, C. 1930.
A French Louis XV style silver leaf carved settee, C. 1930.

A French Louis XV style silver leaf carved settee, C. 1930.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Carved wood settee executed in the Louis XV style, highlighted by a central floral carved crest and flowing rococo contours. The frame retains a silver leaf finish, lending the piece...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Silver Leaf

Gorgeous Sofa
Gorgeous Sofa

Gorgeous Sofa

$3,223Sale Price|40% Off

Gorgeous Sofa

Located in Munich, DE

A cosy organic design i never saw before. Very low and comfortable seating.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric

Victorian Mahogany Settee
Victorian Mahogany Settee

Victorian Mahogany Settee

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful Renaissance revival settee with open arm style mahogany frame. Lovely hand carved details on the crest and arm rests, turned front legs and tapered back legs. Appears to ...

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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1900s French Louis XVI Settee
1900s French Louis XVI Settee

1900s French Louis XVI Settee

Located in High Point, NC

This 1900s French Louis XVI settee showcases the refined elegance characteristic of the neoclassical era. The carved wooden frame retains trace...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Curved Egg Shape Sofa, in the Style of Ico Parisi, Pure Mohair, Italy, 1960s
Curved Egg Shape Sofa, in the Style of Ico Parisi, Pure Mohair, Italy, 1960s

Curved Egg Shape Sofa, in the Style of Ico Parisi, Pure Mohair, Italy, 1960s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb, unusual Italian egg shaped sofa, in the style of Ico Parisi. The sofa has been reupholstered in a grey (with a hint of brown) premium pure mohair fabric and is of a curved,...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

By Gigi Radice, Minotti

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

Danish Two Seater Sofa in Grey Buffalo Leather
Danish Two Seater Sofa in Grey Buffalo Leather

Danish Two Seater Sofa in Grey Buffalo Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa or settee, buffalo leather, metal, Denmark, 1960s. This sofa originates from Denmark and is characterized by a cubic shaped construction fully executed in buffalo leather with...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950
Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950

Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950

By Ico Parisi

Located in Milan, IT

Spectacular Italian bench / settee with wall hanging back, Italy, 1950.  

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair Each settee measures: 61 wide x 37.25 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 25 inches...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Faux Bamboo Settee with Leather Cushion, Tortoise Shell Finish
Faux Bamboo Settee with Leather Cushion, Tortoise Shell Finish

Faux Bamboo Settee with Leather Cushion, Tortoise Shell Finish

Located in Southampton, NJ

Faux bamboo bench settee with Tortoise shell lacquered finish, beautifully caned seat and custom leather down filled seat cushion. British Colonial & Chinoiserie design elements....

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20th Century American British Colonial Settees

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood, Down

Austro-German 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
Austro-German 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa

Austro-German 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A fabulous Biedermeier style settee from 19th century Bavaria made from exceptionally beautiful, solid maple in a sheltering design like a banquette to enclose the upholstery. Some a...

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered
Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered

Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered

By Paul McCobb

Located in Atlanta, GA

Curvaceous Wing back settee or sofa, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A British Colonial Caned and Teak Bench Settee
A British Colonial Caned and Teak Bench Settee

A British Colonial Caned and Teak Bench Settee

Located in New York, NY

The straight back inset with three cane panels set below a reeded crest rail centered by an ovoid panel; with caned outward scrolling armrests and caned seat over a reeded frieze; ra...

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20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Teak

Handcrafted Walnut Studio Craft Loveseat in the Style of Maloof and Nakashima
Handcrafted Walnut Studio Craft Loveseat in the Style of Maloof and Nakashima

Handcrafted Walnut Studio Craft Loveseat in the Style of Maloof and Nakashima

By Sam Maloof

Located in Culver City, CA

This bench is the kind of piece that even a plebeian will recognize is special. Every shipper, mover, and shopper that's laid eyes on this piece in the days since we've acquired it h...

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1970s Organic Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Walnut

Old Hickory Child's Settee in Suede Leather Seat
Old Hickory Child's Settee in Suede Leather Seat

Old Hickory Child's Settee in Suede Leather Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Old Hickory Child's settee in sued /leather seat & backing.The condition is very good and sturdy. Newly upholstered in suede.

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1940s Baltic Adirondack Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Hickory

18th Century English Oak Settle
18th Century English Oak Settle

18th Century English Oak Settle

Located in High Point, NC

18th century oak settle from England with a wonderfully hand carved decorated and paneled back and rolled arms over hand turned bobbin arms and front legs. The seat height measures 1...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee

French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the sk...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

'Bracket-Back' Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955
'Bracket-Back' Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955

'Bracket-Back' Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955

By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This incredible model #133 leather sofa by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar features gorgeous medium brown leather and Mahogany 'bracket back' legs, perfect for floating the sofa in the roo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Victorian Tubular Tete-a-tete
French Victorian Tubular Tete-a-tete

French Victorian Tubular Tete-a-tete

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian style tubular upholstered conversation seat/tete-a-tete (by YVES MARTHELOT circa 1980s) (small tears to fabric) (sold AS IS)

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20th Century French Victorian Settees

Materials

Upholstery

French Louis XV Walnut Settee
French Louis XV Walnut Settee

French Louis XV Walnut Settee

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV style (19/20th Cent) walnut Settee with white upholstery and carved back crest Upholstery has some water staining and a few small tears.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's
Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's

Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare and unusual settee By Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1940's. Distinguishing feature is the channel back, mahogany legs, heavy construction-with hand tied springs, built to last.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Hollywood Regency Round Banquet Settee Tufted Lobby Sofa in Bouclé, 1980s
Hollywood Regency Round Banquet Settee Tufted Lobby Sofa in Bouclé, 1980s

Hollywood Regency Round Banquet Settee Tufted Lobby Sofa in Bouclé, 1980s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Hollywood Regency round banquet settee tufted lobby sofa. Striking Italian design from the 1980s. Original wooden frame, re-upholstered in premium white bouclé. ...

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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.
A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.

A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elegant and refined, this mid-century settee features splayed legs and sculpted wood armrests, framing a newly upholstered backs, arms and seat. The clean geometry, lightness of form...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Spanish Early 20th Century Bench with Dove-Tail and Tall Back
Spanish Early 20th Century Bench with Dove-Tail and Tall Back

Spanish Early 20th Century Bench with Dove-Tail and Tall Back

Located in Miami, FL

This is a Spanish, pine, bench with honey patina. It is dove tailed and a sturdy, rustic piece that would be idea as a hall bench or many other uses in your ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Country Settees

Materials

Pine

French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Settee Circa 1900
French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Settee Circa 1900

French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Settee Circa 1900

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful time-worn distressed painted French L:ouis XV Settee that dates to the 1890-1910s era and is in good original condition. The settee is graceful and sophisticated and beautifully carved. The upholstery is still in useable condition and may have minor signs of age and use. The frame is in very good condition. Dimensions:38.5 inches high x 59 inches wide x 24 inches deep. Seat height 18 inches

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Italian Post-War Design Pink Velvet Settee
Italian Post-War Design Pink Velvet Settee

Italian Post-War Design Pink Velvet Settee

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Post-War Design 1960s style (modern) black velvet settee with rounded sides and shaped front with pink velvet seat & 4 back cushions contempor...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet

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

19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee
19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee

19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and rare English 19th Century Victorian mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to head) Lovers or Kissing Settee, The rounded arched crests over S-shape...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Bench in the Style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
Bench in the Style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

Bench in the Style of Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 50s settee in the style of Paolo Buffa. Woven rope bench with two seats and graceful tapered wood frame. Also available a matching chair.

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1950s Italian Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood, Rope

Dining Booth in Chocolate Leather and Solid Wood by Costantini, Bruno, In Stock
Dining Booth in Chocolate Leather and Solid Wood by Costantini, Bruno, In Stock

Dining Booth in Chocolate Leather and Solid Wood by Costantini, Bruno, In Stock

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Bruno Booth adapts the silhouette of our signature chair of the same name into a banquette format. The ergonomic back, curved profile, and tailored upholstery echo the proportion...

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2010s Argentine Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Modern Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Modern Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Modern leather Chesterfield sofa. A take on the traditional 19th century English design with squared arms and backrest. The arms and backrest tufted with two comfort down seat cu...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Leather, Maple

Louis XV Style Giltwood Chaise Longue
Louis XV Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

Louis XV Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

Located in Pembroke, MA

Elegant French Louis XV style giltwood chaise longue, with nicely-carved flower cartouches on the head and foot, floral carvings on the seat rail and other rococo ornaments. Upholstered in lovely silk lampas fabric...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Gesso, Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood

Early 20th Century Swedish Settee or Sofa
Early 20th Century Swedish Settee or Sofa

Early 20th Century Swedish Settee or Sofa

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1930s small Swedish sofa with walnut frame, tall back and brass capped front legs. Sleek lines with curves and high backrest. Very solid piec...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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.