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Victorian Wicker Settee/Loveseat
Victorian Wicker Settee/Loveseat

Victorian Wicker Settee/Loveseat

By Larkin & Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

American victorian woven wicker high back settee/loveseat with apron. Underside has remnants of Larkin & Co. (Buffalo, NY) label.

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees

Materials

Wicker

18th Century Spanish Pyrenean Mountain Bench
18th Century Spanish Pyrenean Mountain Bench

18th Century Spanish Pyrenean Mountain Bench

Located in London, GB

A large late 18th century bench from the Pyrenees Mountains in northern Aragon. Primitively constructed from dark, heavily patinated pine timber - a one-off piece, likely built for a...

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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Settees

Materials

Pine

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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Sofa - Empire period bench in solid walnut with columns
Sofa - Empire period bench in solid walnut with columns

Sofa - Empire period bench in solid walnut with columns

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Sofa - Empire period bench with detachable columns in solid walnut. The entire piece requires reassembly and the upholstery needs to be replaced. The wood is in very good and clean c...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Settees

Materials

Wood, Walnut

An Italian Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee, Turn of 18th/19th Century
An Italian Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee, Turn of 18th/19th Century

An Italian Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee, Turn of 18th/19th Century

Located in East Point, 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

Mid-Century Modern Metal Mesh Settee in the Style of Russell Woodard
Mid-Century Modern Metal Mesh Settee in the Style of Russell Woodard

Mid-Century Modern Metal Mesh Settee in the Style of Russell Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking mid-century modern metal mesh loveseat featuring a sculptural silhouette and airy architectural form. Constructed from expanded steel mesh over a tubular steel frame, this...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Iron

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

Antique Biedermeier Sofa Couch 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century Swedish
Antique Biedermeier Sofa Couch 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century Swedish

Antique Biedermeier Sofa Couch 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century Swedish

By Biedermeier

Located in Lewes, England

Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and central motifs in the highest...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees

Materials

Birch

'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952

'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952

This rare collectors piece is the 'New York' settee sofa by William Katavalos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International (Erwine & Estelle Laverne), designed in 1...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Divano vintage design Maurizio Salvato per Saporiti Italia, anni '80
Divano vintage design Maurizio Salvato per Saporiti Italia, anni '80

Divano vintage design Maurizio Salvato per Saporiti Italia, anni '80

By Maurizio Salvato

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Sofa with back in green velvet with black dots and black seat with green embroideries, has a leg in steel comato and one in black metal. Design Maurizio Saved for Saporiti, 1980s. ...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

1930s English Decorative Japanned Settee
1930s English Decorative Japanned Settee

1930s English Decorative Japanned Settee

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Very fine and decorative 1930s English lacquered or Japanned dettee in the early 18th Century manner. This settee has a red ground and raised gilt decoration. Having shell details t...

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20th Century English Settees

Materials

Lacquer

George II Revival Carved Mahogany Upholstered Settee
George II Revival Carved Mahogany Upholstered Settee

George II Revival Carved Mahogany Upholstered Settee

Located in London, GB

An impressive George II revival mahogany settee upholstered in red silk damask, having padded arms with lion’s head terminals raised on curved leaf carved supports. The settee with g...

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19th Century English George II Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Velvet, USA, 1950s

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in High Point, NC

A maple and green velvet fabric settee designed and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1950s. Seat height 16” All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Maple

French Louis XV Style Settee by Highland House Black and White Toile de Jouy
French Louis XV Style Settee by Highland House Black and White Toile de Jouy

French Louis XV Style Settee by Highland House Black and White Toile de Jouy

By Highland House

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage French Louis XV style settee or loveseat by Highland House Furniture composed of a dark carved wood frame with cabriole front legs wearing a black and white Toile de...

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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood

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

Old Hickory Settee & Matching  Side Chair ( Signed)
Old Hickory Settee & Matching  Side Chair ( Signed)

Old Hickory Settee & Matching Side Chair ( Signed)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These Signed Old Hickory settee & side chairs are in fine condition and we are having both pieces protected from bad weather protector ( boat varnish ). The settee & side chair are ...

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Settees

Materials

Hickory

Austrian Biedermeier Settee, walnut - Josef Dannhauser, Vienna 1820 - 2 Seater
Austrian Biedermeier Settee, walnut - Josef Dannhauser, Vienna 1820 - 2 Seater

Austrian Biedermeier Settee, walnut - Josef Dannhauser, Vienna 1820 - 2 Seater

By Josef Danhauser

Located in Göttingen, NI

2-Seater Burl Walnut veneered. Flat frame on profiled volute feet, bowed armrests. Seat, armrests and back newly upholstered with yellow gold-colored moirée height 95 cm, seat hei...

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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid settee sofa which has a pretty inlaid shaped top rail, lovely inlaid shaped splats, shaped open arms, newly recovered seat, standing on square taper...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Settees

Materials

Other

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 East Point, 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 13 Bench Sofa in native wood - XIXth - Spain - High Period
Louis 13 Bench Sofa in native wood - XIXth - Spain - High Period

Louis 13 Bench Sofa in native wood - XIXth - Spain - High Period

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Superb bench in native wood of Louis XIII style. Twisted columns decorated with spinning tops on the backrest, armrests finished with balls, base joined by a stringer brace. The sofa is upholstered in a fabric with a High Period pattern of animals in foliage like the initial letters of medieval manuscripts...

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Mid-19th Century European Louis XIII Antique Settees

Materials

Palisander

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca

By Hugo França

Located in San Francisco, CA

A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.

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20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Settees

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Settee
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Settee

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Settee

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany settee having a quality mahogany shaped back with carved ribbons and bows to the top, newly reupholste...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Other

Pair of French Louis XV Style Canapé Settees
Pair of French Louis XV Style Canapé Settees

Pair of French Louis XV Style Canapé Settees

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of upholstered settees with shaped backs and carved aprons on cabriole legs with scroll feet. Materials: walnut, fabric

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1920s French Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

Alain Delon "Salon" Three Seat Sofa in Taupe Upholstery
Alain Delon "Salon" Three Seat Sofa in Taupe Upholstery

Alain Delon "Salon" Three Seat Sofa in Taupe Upholstery

By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, three seat sofa, fabric, France, 1970s. This ornate, comfortable sofa has a strong and playful design. The high, webbed back gives perfect support for...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Presidents Nantucket Stick Walnut Finished Reed Rattan Settee Sofa
Art Deco Presidents Nantucket Stick Walnut Finished Reed Rattan Settee Sofa

Art Deco Presidents Nantucket Stick Walnut Finished Reed Rattan Settee Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully stick rattan “Nantucket” settee features classic Walnut Finished stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and function. Each arm ...

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1990s American Art Deco Settees

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Settee in the Style of Overman
Vintage Settee in the Style of Overman

Vintage Settee in the Style of Overman

By Overman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vibrant Mid-Century Modern settee in the style of Overman, pairing bright red upholstery with a chrome frame. This vintage settee is a great statement piece as well as a comfortable ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Extremely Rare Modernist Art Deco Settee/Bench by Walter von Nessen c.1929
Extremely Rare Modernist Art Deco Settee/Bench by Walter von Nessen c.1929

Extremely Rare Modernist Art Deco Settee/Bench by Walter von Nessen c.1929

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Extremely Rare Pair Modernist Settee/ Bench designed by Walter von Nessen , circa 1929. retains it's original color, finish, patina, They're has been some minor professional restor...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Birch

Twenties Parker Knoll Drop Side Settee
Twenties Parker Knoll Drop Side Settee

Twenties Parker Knoll Drop Side Settee

By Parker Knoll

Located in Haywards Heath England, GB

Twenties drop side adjustable oak settee with 4 positions Upholstered in Liberty Faria Flowers Wycombe Linen - colour Lichen Parker Knoll Ci...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Linen, Oak

Queen Anne Style Two Seat Settee
Queen Anne Style Two Seat Settee

Queen Anne Style Two Seat Settee

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Queen Anne style two seat settee, custom made for Paramount Antiques of New York. The seat back has rounded shoulders carved with an acanthus leaf...

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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fine Quality Giltwood Aubusson Upholstered French Louis XVI Style Settee
Fine Quality Giltwood Aubusson Upholstered French Louis XVI Style Settee

Fine Quality Giltwood Aubusson Upholstered French Louis XVI Style Settee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XVI style settee is a masterpiece of elegance, refinement, and craftsmanship. Featuring a finely carved giltwood frame, the settee is adorned with delicat...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Beech

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ivory Velvet Sofa w Hexagonal Walnut Legs, 1950s
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ivory Velvet Sofa w Hexagonal Walnut Legs, 1950s

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ivory Velvet Sofa w Hexagonal Walnut Legs, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa (1950s), produced in Berne, Indiana, and embodying the designer's celebrated ability to balance refined modernism with timeless comfort. Res...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Upholstered Bench with Storage Compartment
Midcentury Upholstered Bench with Storage Compartment

Midcentury Upholstered Bench with Storage Compartment

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish midcentury bench with upholstered seating and backrests, plus sleek chrome supports and sled legs. The bench's seat lifts up to reveal a storage compartment...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian antique settee of the period Louis XVI. Made of fine walnut wood and velvet covering, characterized by a simple and essential but very elegant line. We recommend replacing th...

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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Venetian Burl Wood and Gilt Loveseat, Settee, Sofa or Canapé
Antique Italian Venetian Burl Wood and Gilt Loveseat, Settee, Sofa or Canapé

Antique Italian Venetian Burl Wood and Gilt Loveseat, Settee, Sofa or Canapé

Located in Plainview, NY

Antique Italian Venetian Burl Wood and Gilt Loveseat, Settee, Sofa or Canapé Grace your space with this 20th century Italian Venetian loveseat, settee or canapé. The frame...

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20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl

Svante Skogh, Freestanding Sofa in Floral Fabric, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Svante Skogh, Freestanding Sofa in Floral Fabric, Swedish Modern, 1940s

Svante Skogh, Freestanding Sofa in Floral Fabric, Swedish Modern, 1940s

A refined and expressive Swedish sofa designed by Svante Skogh for Förenade Möbler, Linköping, mid-20th century. This elegant piece features upholstered cushions paired with a staine...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Paint Decorated Settee C. 1950's
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Paint Decorated Settee C. 1950's

Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Paint Decorated Settee C. 1950's

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: 33.75 inches high x 54.25 inches high x 28.25 inches deep. Seat Height 17.25 inches Effortlessly sophisticated, this vintage French Louis XV style carved and paint deco...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Wood

Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's
Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's

Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Danish settee from the late 1940's or early 1950s with coil springs in the seat and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained beech with great grain and patina....

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940's Bench-Style Settee in Carved Oak with Open armrests
Danish 1940's Bench-Style Settee in Carved Oak with Open armrests

Danish 1940's Bench-Style Settee in Carved Oak with Open armrests

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1950s Settee in red wool and beautifully carved oak base and open armrests. Very refined clean lines and an almost benchlike style to the settee. It's an unusual piece and ...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak

Gilded Cane English Regency Settee C 1810 with Original Horsehair Cushion
Gilded Cane English Regency Settee C 1810 with Original Horsehair Cushion

Gilded Cane English Regency Settee C 1810 with Original Horsehair Cushion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning, all original, Regency gilt caned settee, expertly crafted and finished in lustrous black lacquer with refined gilt gold accents. Reflecting the classical influence of early...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood, Giltwood

French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut settee
French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut settee

French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and most decorative French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut settee. This stunning winged settee is raised on eight richly carved cabriole legs with bottom acanthus l...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Angular Daybed / Setteein Cafe au Lait Bouclé c. 1980
Adrian Pearsall Angular Daybed / Setteein Cafe au Lait Bouclé c. 1980

Adrian Pearsall Angular Daybed / Setteein Cafe au Lait Bouclé c. 1980

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Saint Louis, MO

This Angular Adrian Pearsall Settee is a show stopper that emanates a sense of Modern High Art and Upper Crust Glamour. The sort of piece you drop in a room and immediately get that WOW feeling – unique profile, seductive curves with scrolled arms, chunky channeled base. Chic. Fresh. Enticing. This Pearsall Settee Bench is an attention grabber. A great choice for an open floor plan where it can float and break up the space while at the same time adding a high art element of interest. A sculptural installation on its own. Newly professionally upholstered in soft Café au Lait Bouclé. The texture ventilates well – cozy in winter and cool in summer. Snuggle up. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop – Vladimir Kagan Caterpillar Chairs...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Art Deco Style "Presidents" Stick Reed Rattan 2-Seat Settee Sofa
Art Deco Style "Presidents" Stick Reed Rattan 2-Seat Settee Sofa

Art Deco Style "Presidents" Stick Reed Rattan 2-Seat Settee Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored striking Nantucket settee features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and function. Each arm includes thou...

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1990s Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Settee, New Damask Upholstery, 1940
French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Settee, New Damask Upholstery, 1940

French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Settee, New Damask Upholstery, 1940

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

200 A French Louis XVI style giltwood sofa settee with white new damask upholstery. Structurally sound in good original conditions.

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1940s French Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Surrealist Settee with Folk Art Frame and Vintage Textile, 1970s
Surrealist Settee with Folk Art Frame and Vintage Textile, 1970s

Surrealist Settee with Folk Art Frame and Vintage Textile, 1970s

Located in Round Top, TX

Surrealist-Style textile settee with a folk art frame in original green paint. We've added a vintage textile in a rope print that gives it a one-of-a-kind look that we absolutely lo...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Settees

Materials

Textile, Wood

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

Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Double Settee, circa 1900
Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Double Settee, circa 1900

Antique Carved Mahogany Chippendale Double Settee, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English Chippendale style double chair of settee offers mahogany frame with carved shell and foliate crests over violin form slat backs surmounting upholstered seat with s...

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20th Century English Chippendale Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Italian Sofa in Red Upholstery
Italian Sofa in Red Upholstery

Italian Sofa in Red Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Settee, red fabric, wood, metal, Italy, circa 1960 This Italian two-seat settee features a soft red color and can be placed in an entryway or bring a touch of elegance to any room. ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Revival Mahogany Lyre-Back Settee, Kittinger Style
Neoclassical Revival Mahogany Lyre-Back Settee, Kittinger Style

Neoclassical Revival Mahogany Lyre-Back Settee, Kittinger Style

By Kittinger

Located in Trenton, NJ

This exquisite lyre-back settee reflects the enduring influence of the Federal and Neoclassical styles on early 20th-century American design. The double lyre splats form the focal po...

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20th Century Federal Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage, New and Antique Settees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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