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Modern Outdoor Hanging Swing Chair White Vegan and Eco Friendly
Modern Outdoor Hanging Swing Chair White Vegan and Eco Friendly

Modern Outdoor Hanging Swing Chair White Vegan and Eco Friendly

By Joanina and David Pastoll

Located in Johannesburg, ZA

Our sling hanging chair which is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly- sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material. The Slings can be ordered as a single bu...

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2010s South African Modern Settees

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

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

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Early 20th Century Settee
French Early 20th Century Settee

French Early 20th Century Settee

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This settee has an amazing back made of strong wood, rustic look and so different.

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Early 20th Century French Primitive Settees

Materials

Straw, Walnut

Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa

Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features a cane back and seat, loose cushion, cream distress painted finish, solid wood frame, ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood

1970s Whimsical Textile Animals Green Colorful Serpentine Wingback Settee Sofa
1970s Whimsical Textile Animals Green Colorful Serpentine Wingback Settee Sofa

1970s Whimsical Textile Animals Green Colorful Serpentine Wingback Settee Sofa

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, wingback settee you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement pi...

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1970s European Folk Art Vintage Settees

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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

De Sede 'DS-47' Two Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
De Sede 'DS-47' Two Seat Sofa in Brown Leather

De Sede 'DS-47' Two Seat Sofa in Brown Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, 'DS-47' sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Highly comfortable DS47 sofa in a patinated cognac brown leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very modern. This desi...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

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

Paolo Buffa Style Pair Of Wooden Benches Upholstered Designers Guild Fabric
Paolo Buffa Style Pair Of Wooden Benches Upholstered Designers Guild Fabric

Paolo Buffa Style Pair Of Wooden Benches Upholstered Designers Guild Fabric

Located in Prato, Tuscany

conic and elegant pair of benches featuring a solid and harmonious structure. The finely shaped legs are an essential element of the design: their angled form provides both excellent...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 20th-C. French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Caned Settee W/ Down Cushion
Early 20th-C. French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Caned Settee W/ Down Cushion

Early 20th-C. French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Caned Settee W/ Down Cushion

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an early 20th century French Louis XIV style carved walnut settee with caned back and seat. The down cushion is vintage but in decent shape and about 5” thick. It has a nice ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century
Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century

Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic English vintage giltwood love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee" mid 20th century in date. It is of clover leaf outline and has four individual seats with...

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1950s English Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

The Eames sofa compact works where bulkier sofas don’t. The clean profile and crisp, light scale evolved from a built-in sofa that Charles and Ray Eames designed for the living room ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Other

Turquoise Post Modern Cubic Settee, 1970
Turquoise Post Modern Cubic Settee, 1970

Turquoise Post Modern Cubic Settee, 1970

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Turquoise Postmodern Cubic settee, 1970 Newly reupholstered in turquoise velvet.

Category

1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet

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

Antique Set of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs & Sofa
Antique Set of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs & Sofa

Antique Set of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs & Sofa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Amazing set of two chairs and a sofa original from the 19th Century. This sofa and chairs embodies the opulent Rococo style, known for its flowing curves, ornate carvings, and asymme...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Settees

Materials

Gold Leaf

Neoclassical Modern Klismos Style Dining Banquette Settee by Björk Studio
Neoclassical Modern Klismos Style Dining Banquette Settee by Björk Studio

Neoclassical Modern Klismos Style Dining Banquette Settee by Björk Studio

By Bjork Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

Custom dining banquette or settee handcrafted by Björk Studio using a solid maple hardwood frame with a dark Espresso finish. The design is defined by its Klismos influence, featurin...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Maple

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

Victorian Open Arm Long Chaise in Leather This is an extremely attractive sofa
Victorian Open Arm Long Chaise in Leather This is an extremely attractive sofa

Victorian Open Arm Long Chaise in Leather This is an extremely attractive sofa

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Open Arm Long Chaise in Leather This is an extremely attractive sofa it has lovely smooth old leather upholstery in soft Hazel The settee has carve scroll end arms and tur...

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19th Century Adam Style Antique Settees

Materials

Leather

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

Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara

By Knoll Antimott

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Chrome

French Neo-Classical Style Tiger Velvet Daybed Settee - Pair Available
French Neo-Classical Style Tiger Velvet Daybed Settee - Pair Available

French Neo-Classical Style Tiger Velvet Daybed Settee - Pair Available

By Maison Jansen

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is late 20th century French Maison Jansen style steel and brass neo-classical daybed. The tiger velvet cushion and pillows could be Scalamandre, but I have no way of knowing for...

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Brass, Steel

Fine Custom Upholstered High-Back Sofa with Triple X-form Stretcher
Fine Custom Upholstered High-Back Sofa with Triple X-form Stretcher

Fine Custom Upholstered High-Back Sofa with Triple X-form Stretcher

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Custom upholstered settee with sloping and flared arms, the back and arms raised above the seat (see photo 9). With a fabric covered apron, button tufted shallow seat cushion, uphols...

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20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees

Materials

Wood

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

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

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

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees

Materials

Brocade, Beech

Kennedy Space Center Nasa Shuttle Seats
Kennedy Space Center Nasa Shuttle Seats

Kennedy Space Center Nasa Shuttle Seats

By Nasa

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Vintage salvaged Nasa seats from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex shuttle tour bus in Merritt Island FL. These are a rare find with the original...

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Late 20th Century American Settees

Materials

Metal

20th Century, Josef Hoffmann Wooden and Velvet Sofa
20th Century, Josef Hoffmann Wooden and Velvet Sofa

20th Century, Josef Hoffmann Wooden and Velvet Sofa

By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Turin, Turin

Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) was an influential Austrian architect and designer, known for his leadership in the Viennese Art Nouveau movement and for being one of the founders of the ...

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Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Laurel Settee, Modern Windsor Style Bench in Blackened Ash
Laurel Settee, Modern Windsor Style Bench in Blackened Ash

Laurel Settee, Modern Windsor Style Bench in Blackened Ash

By Carter Ellis

Located in Chattanooga, TN

A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats instead of dowels and spindles. Constructed from sustainable blackened ash, the settee is artisan crafted with traditional joinery and finished with an all-natural, 100% plant-based, hard-wax oil. "The Laurel Settee...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Wood, Ash

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

Brighton Pavillion Burnt Bamboo Settee
Brighton Pavillion Burnt Bamboo Settee

Brighton Pavillion Burnt Bamboo Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful & Rare Vintage Brighton Pavillion loveseat / settee with cane seat. Add your own cushion of choice.

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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Settees

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

English Victorian Black Lacquered Floral Settee
English Victorian Black Lacquered Floral Settee

English Victorian Black Lacquered Floral Settee

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian papier mâché black lacquered and gold decorated floral painted settee with cane seat and 3 back panels.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Lacquer

Louis XV Curved Settee
Louis XV Curved Settee

Louis XV Curved Settee

Located in Greenwich, CT

A curved Louis XV settee, upholstered throughout including on the reverse, the back with foliate carving over molded frame, having scroll carved arms, standing on cabriole legs endin...

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1770s French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Beech

19th Century Italian Diminutive Painted Settee in Tan Leather
19th Century Italian Diminutive Painted Settee in Tan Leather

19th Century Italian Diminutive Painted Settee in Tan Leather

Located in Essex, MA

19th century diminutive size Italian painted classical settee covered in original tan leather with nailheads trim. Perfect size for a small foyer or entryway. Great patina and just e...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

Gorgeous Sofa
Gorgeous Sofa

Gorgeous Sofa

$3,200Sale Price|40% Off

Gorgeous Sofa

Located in Munich, DE

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

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Leather Formalis deep buttoned back Sofa with Oak or Walnut Legs
Contemporary Leather Formalis deep buttoned back Sofa with Oak or Walnut Legs

Contemporary Leather Formalis deep buttoned back Sofa with Oak or Walnut Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Formalis Sofa is an exquisitely tailored piece featuring a gentle curved arm, deep buttoned back and luxurious feather and down wrapped seat cushions. This design works beautiful...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Leather

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

LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GiLTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SETTEE SOFA WINDOW SEAT
LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GiLTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SETTEE SOFA WINDOW SEAT

LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GiLTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SETTEE SOFA WINDOW SEAT

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional sublime Louis XVI French Carved Giltwood and double Caned Bergère Window seat or Settee P...

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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Rattan, Giltwood

Italian Mid Century Modern Leather Settee
Italian Mid Century Modern Leather Settee

Italian Mid Century Modern Leather Settee

Located in Houston, TX

Italian mid century modern leather settee: :newly upholstered in a dark olive with cognac welt and buttons.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

19th century French LXVI Style Gilt-wood Settee in Aubusson Tapestry Upholstery
19th century French LXVI Style Gilt-wood Settee in Aubusson Tapestry Upholstery

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.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee

Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee

By Pauly et Cie

Located in Queens, NY

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

Category

19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Settees

Materials

Silver Leaf

Early Danish Settee in Leather and Green Upholstery
Early Danish Settee in Leather and Green Upholstery

Early Danish Settee in Leather and Green Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Settee or sofa, stained wood, leather, fabric, brass, Denmark, 1920s. Exceptional example of early Danish design with robust, bulky aesthetics. The frame of the settee is made of st...

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Settle Sofa Underseat Storage Later White Paint, 19th Century
Gustavian Settle Sofa Underseat Storage Later White Paint, 19th Century

Gustavian Settle Sofa Underseat Storage Later White Paint, 19th Century

Located in Lewes, England

Unusual late 1800s Gustavian settle with sunrise marquetry motif, curved arms and a fully sprung box seat with huge under seat storage and later paint. The sunrise motif is beautifu...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees

Materials

Pine

Fine Paint Decorated Gilt Over Red Bole Green Silk Maison Jansen Attr. Settee
Fine Paint Decorated Gilt Over Red Bole Green Silk Maison Jansen Attr. Settee

Fine Paint Decorated Gilt Over Red Bole Green Silk Maison Jansen Attr. Settee

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

**Maison Jansen (Attributed) French Directoire Style Painted and Gilt Settee, Circa 1920s** This exquisite **paint-decorated and gilt-accented French Directoire style settee** is attributed to the legendary Parisian design house **Maison Jansen**, founded in 1880 by Jean-Henri Jansen. Elegantly proportioned, the piece features a beautifully carved beechwood frame with subtle **gilded detailing**, fluted legs, and neoclassical motifs emblematic of the Directoire period. The frame is finished in a refined cream paint with warm gilt highlights and red accents, while the upholstery—**luxurious pale green and ivory striped silk**—evokes timeless sophistication. The settee’s straight lines, scroll arm supports, and finely carved floral rosettes perfectly capture the **neoclassical symmetry and understated grandeur** that define both Directoire design and the Maison Jansen aesthetic. Renowned for blending classical elegance with modern refinement, **Maison Jansen** created interiors for the world’s elite, including **Elsie de Wolfe, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and Jacqueline Kennedy for the White House**. This remarkable settee embodies the grace, quality, and artistry for which **Maison Jansen** became synonymous, making it a statement piece for any collector or connoisseur of fine French furniture. Cushion may be goose down filled. Split in upholstery can be repaired by an upholsterer. Measures 55.5 wide x 38 tall x 33.25 deep x seat height of 21 tall **Keywords:** Maison Jansen settee, French Directoire furniture...

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1920s French Directoire Vintage Settees

Materials

Silk, Walnut, Giltwood

Antique Continental Louis XV Style Settee
Antique Continental Louis XV Style Settee

Antique Continental Louis XV Style Settee

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Continental Louis XV style walnut settee, 19th century. Walnut retains excellent old patina. Mortise tenon and peg construction. Recently reupholstered, upholstery in very good condi...

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19th Century European Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Contemporary Adoni Sofa in chic grey Alcantara with black waxed Walnut Legs
Contemporary Adoni Sofa in chic grey Alcantara with black waxed Walnut Legs

Contemporary Adoni Sofa in chic grey Alcantara with black waxed Walnut Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Adoni Sofa is a striking and beautifully prominent piece of furniture, with biscuit tufting that demonstrates fine skill of contemporary craft. Shown here: Upholstered in Chic gr...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Kurt Olsen Style, 1950s
Danish Mid-Century Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Kurt Olsen Style, 1950s

Danish Mid-Century Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Kurt Olsen Style, 1950s

By Kurt Olsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Lovely and charming settee or loveseat made in Denmark, circa 1950. The style is similar to Kurt Olsen but the Designer and maker of this settee is unknown. Light but still sturdy an...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Directoire Settee, Antique Beechwood, Handcrafted, Paris, Circa 1796
Directoire Settee, Antique Beechwood, Handcrafted, Paris, Circa 1796

Directoire Settee, Antique Beechwood, Handcrafted, Paris, Circa 1796

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late 18th Century, an original Directoire settee from France, in good condition. The hand scraped wood frame of the French period canape has the original patina. Hand crafted in Beechwood with a gracious flower décor, rosettes. A continuous Greek Meander...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

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

Rare Ebonised Settee by Gebrüder Thonet, with Gilded Decoration, Austria, 1890
Rare Ebonised Settee by Gebrüder Thonet, with Gilded Decoration, Austria, 1890

Rare Ebonised Settee by Gebrüder Thonet, with Gilded Decoration, Austria, 1890

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in High Peak, GB

Rare ebonised sofa by Thonet, having shaped top rail with kidney shaped back, generous seat and open scroll arms, standing on outsewpt legs, all with gilded decoration throughout. Th...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees

Materials

Bentwood

Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet

Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted birch figured veneers in the sort after mid oak French polish finish. The sofa is approx 200cm long. It has swooping l...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Birch

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

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.