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Maxwell Royal Settee
Maxwell Royal Settee

Maxwell Royal Settee

$3,600Sale Price|50% Off

Maxwell Royal Settee

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A tall and sculptural settee with tapered wood arms and back, often attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Designed by Maxwell Royal in the 1950's. Hig...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Brighton Pavilion Pagoda Loveseat, Bamboo & Rattan, 1950s
Vintage Brighton Pavilion Pagoda Loveseat, Bamboo & Rattan, 1950s

Vintage Brighton Pavilion Pagoda Loveseat, Bamboo & Rattan, 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Charming Brighton Pavillion Pagoda style loveseat with beautiful fretwork back and sides. Very fine detail. A beautiful and special piece. Use as is or ad...

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20th Century Chinese Settees

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Frits Henningsen High-Back Settee, Linen, Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
Frits Henningsen High-Back Settee, Linen, Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s

Frits Henningsen High-Back Settee, Linen, Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

A high-backed settee designed by Frits Henningsen, featuring linen fabric upholstery and blackened mahogany legs. Produced by the renowned Danish master cabinetmaker, this piece show...

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1940s Danish Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1750
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1750

English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1750

By Joseph Aronson

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chinese Chippendale mahogany sofa with carved corner fret works, serpentine back, scrolled arms, and terminating on squared legs with connecting stretchers. Mid-18th century....

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1750s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Settees

Antique Swan Carved Claw Foot Mahogany Settee
Antique Swan Carved Claw Foot Mahogany Settee

Antique Swan Carved Claw Foot Mahogany Settee

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very rare early 1900's Empire/Classical swan carved mahogany settee. Featuring tall swan carved arms, deep seat, claw and ball carved feet, nailhead trim, and the most whimsical frame.

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Early 20th Century North American American Classical Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mahogany

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 Maison Jansen, Alain Delon

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

Midcentury Organic Modern Bent Rattan Sofa Demilune Ends
Midcentury Organic Modern Bent Rattan Sofa Demilune Ends

Midcentury Organic Modern Bent Rattan Sofa Demilune Ends

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Divine midcentury organic modern bamboo rattan sofa or settee with demilune or crescent shaped ends. The bentwood rattan frame features a channel back conforming seat cushion with ne...

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20th Century Organic Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C
Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C

Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Venetian style carved wood & upholstered sofa from the early 19th century. This antique settee from Italy features an elegantly arched camel back with gracefully outward t...

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19th Century Italian Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Frame Settee with Gold Dragon Upholstery and Down Filled Cushion. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 50" W x 31"...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th Century Swedish Painted Settee in Silk Plaid
19th Century Swedish Painted Settee in Silk Plaid

19th Century Swedish Painted Settee in Silk Plaid

Located in Southampton, NY

19th Century Swedish painted settee in silk plaid. Lovely design. Structurally sound, silk plaid ripped on along upper back. Age to finish consistent with...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Settees

Materials

Silk, Wood

Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Hepplewhite Style Sofa with Pea and Foliate Carving
Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Hepplewhite Style Sofa with Pea and Foliate Carving

Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Hepplewhite Style Sofa with Pea and Foliate Carving

Located in North Salem, NY

A Wood & Hogan sofa with a disciplined elegance for the special home. From a branch of the family of the Queen Mother of England came the original of this magnificent Hepplewhite sofa which stood in the ancestral home of the Bowes-Daley family in Athenny, County Galway, Ireland. This is the finest sofa offered in the Wood & Hogan collection The sophisticated serpentine shaped Mahogany frame is carved with tiny "pea" carving and delicate foliage. Down feather buttoned cushion. Resting on carved Mahogany front square tapered legs with spade foot...

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18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Maple

Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"

Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- This is an early 20th century interpretation of the infamous, sumptuously, upholstered, 17th century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sackvilles made by the most eminent upholsterer of the early 20th century. - The original couch served the Dual purpose of bed and settee, and is one of the earliest examples of English, upholstered, seat furniture. In the late-19th century this model of settee was revived, particularly for Great Halls, bedrooms and galleries in large country houses for its early aesthetic, comfort and draught exclusion from the high backs. - These settees are extremely comfortable as well as injecting period atmosphere into the interior. They sit equally well within contemporary and historical interiors and jutapose with contemporary and modern pieces and art. - This is a particularly fine example, with a Grade II* listed Jacobean manor house provenance and almost certainly made by Morant & Co. It retains the original iron ratchets so the wings can be lowered to different heights. The inside and outside back, wings, seat and cushion are upholstered in a strie velvet and trimmed in the traditional manner with matching braid and fringe and studs. The strie velvet probably dates from the 1950's, as there is significant fading from the original pale green/aqua to a pale olive/old white. The adjustable padded wings are joined to the arms with original ratched iron hinges which are attached to the back. The arms are supported by oak turned uprights. The seat has a large loose cushion. Standing on original castors. English, circa 1900. During the late 16th-early 17th century a new form of daybed was introduced to match the contemporary upholstered 'X' chairs and stools. They were padded and upholstered throughout and the ends were let down on a toothed steel ratchet to enable the occupant to repose at full length. They were generally destroyed when the coverings had worn out at the woodwork was of little value. Similar couches were plentiful in France under Louis XIII and can be seen in Abraham Bosse's engravings of domestic interiors but they were only found at court and the houses of great noblemen in this country. When the contents of the Royal Palaces were dispersed after Charles I's execution a number of couches were included in the sale. PROVENANCE : Barrow Court, a Grade II* listed Jacobean manor house with origins dating back to the 13th century. MORANT & CO Upholsterers, Decorators. 91 New Bond St., London. With Royal Coat of Arms, dated 1825, 1831, 1837 and 1890, founded 1790. The dictionary of English furniture makers 1660-1840, published by the Furniture History Society informs that Morant Snr. was a maker of carved and gilded frames from early in the reign of George IVth, and his trade card describes the company as 'Ornamental Painter and Paper Hanging Manufacturer to their Royal Highnesses'. Work was executed for Sir Thomas Lawrence, Sir Robert Peel...

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Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Velvet

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Settee Bench
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Settee Bench

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Settee Bench

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Mahogany Settee Bench This settee measures: 52.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 27 ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

Swedish Art Moderne Settee Sofa
Swedish Art Moderne Settee Sofa

Swedish Art Moderne Settee Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautifully stylized Art Moderne Settee Sofa Loveseat from 1940's Sweden. Upholstered in original cherry red velvet. Price includes reupholstery in COM fa...

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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet

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

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

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

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

Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee

Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Chireno, TX

Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory frame and a woven splint seat and back. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipp...

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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees

Materials

Hickory

Contemporary Red Adoni Sofa in Red Wool with Walnut Legs
Contemporary Red Adoni Sofa in Red Wool with Walnut Legs

Contemporary Red Adoni Sofa in Red Wool with 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 he...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees

Materials

Wool

Two Seater No. 1 - Fluentum Series by Raka Studio, with Velvet Upholstery
Two Seater No. 1 - Fluentum Series by Raka Studio, with Velvet Upholstery

Two Seater No. 1 - Fluentum Series by Raka Studio, with Velvet Upholstery

By Raka Studio

Located in Cape Girardeau, MO

This piece features a unique design element where the main frame and the inner layers of wood converge to create the back-rest of the piece in a natural flow. The legs of the sofa se...

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2010s Unknown Organic Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Ash, Bentwood

Emerald Velvet Settee by PolsPotten
Emerald Velvet Settee by PolsPotten

Emerald Velvet Settee by PolsPotten

By Pols Potten

Located in Austin, TX

Settee or small sofa by PolsPotten completely upholstered in a lush emerald green velvet. The piece has four ebonized, tapered legs. This piece is in very nice condition with only mi...

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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

A Very Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa - circa 1900 - Horse Hair Filled
A Very Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa - circa 1900 - Horse Hair Filled

A Very Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa - circa 1900 - Horse Hair Filled

Located in London, GB

As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I have many many pieces in stock and extensive resources. In addition to being a very generous length at circa 240cm this particular piece is...

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Early 1900s British Chesterfield Antique Settees

Materials

Leather

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

Antique Sofa Bench Settee Loveseat Chair Red Upholstery Oak Western Farmhouse
Antique Sofa Bench Settee Loveseat Chair Red Upholstery Oak Western Farmhouse

Antique Sofa Bench Settee Loveseat Chair Red Upholstery Oak Western Farmhouse

Located in Tyler, TX

Charming antique carved oak frame paired with red upholstered hall bench, settee, sofa, or loveseat. Perfect rustic, ranch or western look for a farmhouse, hunting or mountain cabinet, ski lodge, office, study or library~~the possibilities are endless! Use as an entry, foyer or hall bench/settee or living area sofa/loveseat for today's home Beautifully carved oak frame ~~sturdy legs, arms, and stretcher...

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Early 20th Century American Country Settees

Materials

Oak, Leather

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

Stunning Crackle Painted and Gilded Silk Upholstered French Louis XV Settee
Stunning Crackle Painted and Gilded Silk Upholstered French Louis XV Settee

Stunning Crackle Painted and Gilded Silk Upholstered French Louis XV Settee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This stunning French Louis XV settee is a remarkable example of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully carved frame with a delicate crackle painted fini...

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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Settees

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Rima Stainless Steel Settee, Italy 1960's
Rima Stainless Steel Settee, Italy 1960's

Rima Stainless Steel Settee, Italy 1960's

By Rimadesio

Located in New York, NY

Bent brushed stainless steel settee by Rima with original upholstery, metal is in exceptional condition.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Stainless Steel

Swedish Loveseat or Settee with Open Wooden Armrests in Elm ca. 1950
Swedish Loveseat or Settee with Open Wooden Armrests in Elm ca. 1950

Swedish Loveseat or Settee with Open Wooden Armrests in Elm ca. 1950

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Swedish settee from the late 1940's or early 1950s with coil springs in the seat and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid blond Elm wood with great grain and patin...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Elm

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

Small Scale French Napoleon III Settee in Red Velvet
Small Scale French Napoleon III Settee in Red Velvet

Small Scale French Napoleon III Settee in Red Velvet

Located in Buchanan, NY

A magnificent small scale 19th century French Napoleon III “chapeau de gendarme” style settee in red velvet with contrasting bullion fringe. This lovely small scale French Napoleon ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery

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

Antique " HARDEN" Arts & Crafts Even Arm Settle, Stickley Era - W5538  20%  SALE
Antique " HARDEN" Arts & Crafts Even Arm Settle, Stickley Era - W5538  20%  SALE

Antique " HARDEN" Arts & Crafts Even Arm Settle, Stickley Era - W5538 20% SALE

By Harding and Sons

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a great looking antique oak Arts & Crafts Settle. It features a SUPERB selection of quarter-sawn oak. It is the original finish with a well made original spring seat. (Th...

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

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

Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780
Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780

Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780

By Louis-Charles Carpentier

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French carved wood and painted sofas with floral silk upholstery, carved floral skirt, and terminating on cabriole legs. Signed by Carpentier. Makers Stamp is located on s...

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century
French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century

By Achille Collas

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

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

Midcentury Settee, possibly Finn Juhl /Niels Vodder
Midcentury Settee, possibly Finn Juhl /Niels Vodder

Midcentury Settee, possibly Finn Juhl /Niels Vodder

By Finn Juhl

Located in Richmond, VA

Great, sleek midcentury settee recently upholstered. No markings but very similar to Niels Vodder's model NV53.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions

Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions

By George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...

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2010s English Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage White Wicker Armchair and Loveseat Set
Vintage White Wicker Armchair and Loveseat Set

Vintage White Wicker Armchair and Loveseat Set

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Beautiful vintage white wicker armchair and matching loveseat set, each featuring a graceful barrel-back silhouette and finely handwoven rattan construction. These pieces capture the...

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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Settees

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

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

Brutalist Oak Settee by Lou Hodges
Brutalist Oak Settee by Lou Hodges

Brutalist Oak Settee by Lou Hodges

By Lou Hodges

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. USA. Reupholstered in Dedar Liberabirinto fabric. Frame fully refinished.

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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench
Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench

Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench

Located in Troy, NY

Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench. Unique, decorative, charming bench, front and back panels with intricate and whimsical “Flachschnitz” d...

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16th Century Swiss Gothic Antique Settees

Materials

Pine

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.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Lacquer

Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Denim Blue Velvet and Brass Legs.
Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Denim Blue Velvet and Brass Legs.

Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Denim Blue Velvet and Brass Legs.

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Award winning Fleure Signature Edition is our latest revival of the award winning Fleure 3 Seater Sofa, reimagined in this premium cotton velvet upholstery. This signature piece...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Swedish Painted Settee with Lyre Back
Swedish Painted Settee with Lyre Back

Swedish Painted Settee with Lyre Back

Located in Pembroke, MA

Nicely-carved, painted Swedish settee in the neoclassical style. The carved elements feature a lyre back terminated with eagles' heads, women's faces on the ...

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19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Settees

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

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.