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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

Mid-Century Sculpted Italian Loveseat
Mid-Century Sculpted Italian Loveseat

Mid-Century Sculpted Italian Loveseat

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning vintage modern settee features tapered walnut legs and decorative floral upholstery. The unique winged backrest and armrests are sure to make this piece stand out in an...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Red Velvet
Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Red Velvet

Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Red Velvet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible designed and constructed chaise lounge from Italy circa 1990's. It features a heavy steel internal frame, red velvet upholstery and polished stainless legs. Fabric is o...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Settees

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Mahogany Wood & Hogan Hepplewhite Style Sofa w/ Show-Wood Frame, In Stock
Mahogany Wood & Hogan Hepplewhite Style Sofa w/ Show-Wood Frame, In Stock

Mahogany Wood & Hogan Hepplewhite Style Sofa w/ Show-Wood Frame, In Stock

Located in North Salem, NY

Very elegant and graceful Wood & Hogan English 18th century George III style Mahogany 'Hepplewhite' sofa with a down feather filled buttoned cushion. This beautifully moulded Mahogany show-wood frame with hand carved rosettes has been reproduced from an original owned by the Earl of Lancaster. Four front square tapered legs with spade foot...

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Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany, Down, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Maple

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat Sofa by ISA Bergamo
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat Sofa by ISA Bergamo

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat Sofa by ISA Bergamo

By ISA Bergamo

Located in London, GB

Elegant and inviting, this Italian two-seat sofa showcases the refined proportions and understated sophistication characteristic of Mid-Century Modern design. Upholstered in a vibran...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa, Brass & Iron, Italy, Circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa, Brass & Iron, Italy, Circa 1950

Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa, Brass & Iron, Italy, Circa 1950

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

Produced in the 1950s, the sofa has a rounded structure with original velvet upholstery and typical iron stiletto legs. The feet are made of brass. The upholstery has been washed a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Settee in Italian Busatti Stripe
Antique Settee in Italian Busatti Stripe

Antique Settee in Italian Busatti Stripe

Located in Hudson, NY

Make a statement with this turn of the century settee newly upholstered in bespoke Tuscany blue and white striped linen from Busatti. Svelte...

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Early 20th Century Italian Queen Anne Settees

Materials

Wood, Linen

Marco Zanuso Style Modern Sofa 1960s
Marco Zanuso Style Modern Sofa 1960s

Marco Zanuso Style Modern Sofa 1960s

By Marco Zanuso

Located in New York, NY

Chic Mid-Century Modern sofa with brass legs in the style of Marco Zanuso. Italy, 1960's. Newly upholstered in pebble color JAB indoor/outdoor fabric by Venfield.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

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

20th Century White Sheepskin Divano - Vintage Italian Beech Sofa by Paolo Buffa
20th Century White Sheepskin Divano - Vintage Italian Beech Sofa by Paolo Buffa

20th Century White Sheepskin Divano - Vintage Italian Beech Sofa by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage half-rounded Mid-Century Modern Italian three-seat sofa or divano made of Beechwood. Designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. Newly upholstered in white natural sheepskin...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Animal Skin, Sheepskin, Beech

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

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

Universal of High Point Midcentury Black Vinyl Faux Leather Convertible Sofa
Universal of High Point Midcentury Black Vinyl Faux Leather Convertible Sofa

Universal of High Point Midcentury Black Vinyl Faux Leather Convertible Sofa

By Universal Furniture Company

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid-Century Modern settee or loveseat sofa in black vinyl faux leather by Universal of High Point. It is in wonderful vintage condition. We have restored the wood, cleaned the vinyl, repaired a few spots where stitching was loose, and put on a new dustcover. But there are still little signs of age. Please see photos, circa 1950s. What a fun little Mid-Century Modern convertible sofa. Settee? Loveseat? Armless sofa? Bench? A rose by any other name…….!!! Anyway, I digress. It is a great piece no matter what we call it. I am sticking with convertible sofa. It is comprised of a black vinyl faux leather bench seat...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

1870 s French Gilt Wood Louis XVI Settee
1870 s French Gilt Wood Louis XVI Settee

1870 s French Gilt Wood Louis XVI Settee

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1870s Carved gilt wood Louis XVI French settee. Upholstery is about 12 years old.

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1870s Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

1940s Danish Modern Settee in the Style of Finn Juhl
1940s Danish Modern Settee in the Style of Finn Juhl

1940s Danish Modern Settee in the Style of Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in New York, NY

This Finn Juhn-style settee was originally crafted in the 1940s. It has been newly reupholstered in gold-and-black chevron wool from Donghia with matching piping. While the upholster...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

19thc Louis XVI Carved Fruitwood Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery
19thc Louis XVI Carved Fruitwood Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery

19thc Louis XVI Carved Fruitwood Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery

Located in Savannah, GA

This lovely 19th century French Louis XVI style carved fruitwood settee features a floral cartouche at the crest and at the bottom front corners. The back and bottom of the settee ar...

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

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

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

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Hand Painted Bench, Poplar & Pine
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Hand Painted Bench, Poplar & Pine

Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Hand Painted Bench, Poplar & Pine

Located in Southampton, NJ

A delightful single board plank bench professionally restored with careful attention to the original hand painted Folk Art details maintaining generations of vibrant layers of color....

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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Poplar, Pine

Louis XVI Style Canapé Corbeille Settee
Louis XVI Style Canapé Corbeille Settee

Louis XVI Style Canapé Corbeille Settee

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Louis XVI style canapé corbeille settee. The crest rail, surmounted with an acanthus spray, curves round in the traditional basket shape to top s-scroll beveled arms. Round tapered...

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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Wood

Mid-century three-seat sofa produced in Italy during the 1970s.
Mid-century three-seat sofa produced in Italy during the 1970s.

Mid-century three-seat sofa produced in Italy during the 1970s.

Located in Praha, CZ

he sofa is upholstered in cognac leather and features deep tufted cushions, generous padding and sculptural armrests that create an exceptionally comfortable seating experience. Its ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Settee C. 1900's
Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Settee C. 1900's

Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Settee C. 1900's

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 39 1/4 in W: 49 in D: 28 1/2 in SH: 18 3/4 in Refined, elegant, and beautifully crafted, this Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Settee, dating to the early 1900...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

De Sede DS-42 2-Seater Sofa in Natural Bullhide, Switzerland 1970s
De Sede DS-42 2-Seater Sofa in Natural Bullhide, Switzerland 1970s

De Sede DS-42 2-Seater Sofa in Natural Bullhide, Switzerland 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Dronten, NL

An icon of brutalist luxury from the Swiss masters of leather. In the 1970s, the Swiss brand De Sede elevated furniture-making to an art form by refusing to compromise on material o...

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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Beech

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

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.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

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

1980s French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Rope Twist Settees with Gold
1980s French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Rope Twist Settees with Gold

1980s French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Rope Twist Settees with Gold

Located in Perkasie, PA

Pair French Louis XVI Style Rope Twist Settees – Item 65123EC This stunning matching pair of French Louis XVI-style settees combines graceful classical proportions with beautifully ...

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1980s Louis XVI Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

French Bobbin Turned Settee
French Bobbin Turned Settee

French Bobbin Turned Settee

Located in London, England

French settee with bobbin turned rails in original faux rosewood paint finish (new casters). Circa 1880.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Pine

Antique 19c Swedish Gustavian Sofa Settee W Bow Motif
Antique 19c Swedish Gustavian Sofa Settee W Bow Motif

Antique 19c Swedish Gustavian Sofa Settee W Bow Motif

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique 19c Swedish Gustavian Sofa Settee W Bow Motif.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

Arts and Crafts Settee Bench signed Gustav Stickley c 1905 -1912
Arts and Crafts Settee Bench signed Gustav Stickley c 1905 -1912

Arts and Crafts Settee Bench signed Gustav Stickley c 1905 -1912

By Gustav Stickley

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional, rare signed Mission, Arts and Crafts, Gustav Stickley settee, bench in original condition. The bench features a slatted back, and drop in, inner spring cushion ( needs reupholstery ). The wood frame is in original finish, and is fully and correctly marked with an early red clamp mark, please see images. We have had many pieces of Stickley furniture, this is the first time we have seen this rare form. Similar to Model 219...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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

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

'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 Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture

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

Large 20th Century English Mahogany Settee
Large 20th Century English Mahogany Settee

Large 20th Century English Mahogany Settee

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large early 20th Century English Edwardian period three-seat Mahogany Country house Settee. Richly carved with fine detailing standing on lion paw feet with anklets offered in great ...

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Early 20th Century French Country Settees

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Entry Bench Settee Trunk Renaissance Revival Dark Walnut c1890s
Antique French Entry Bench Settee Trunk Renaissance Revival Dark Walnut c1890s

Antique French Entry Bench Settee Trunk Renaissance Revival Dark Walnut c1890s

Located in Tyler, TX

HANDSOME Antique Dark Walnut French Renaissance Revival Bench or Settee with Lift Top Seat~~PAW FEET~~c. late 19th C These benches are always in high demand! Versatile size easy t...

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1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

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

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Five-Seat Caned Settee
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Five-Seat Caned Settee

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Five-Seat Caned Settee

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a hallway, living room, sunroom, or large bedroom with this elegant antique five-seat caned settee. Crafted in France circa 1880, the long salon bench is built in richly patinated oak and designed in the Louis XV taste with graceful serpentine lines throughout. The divided back features five arched cane panels framed by carved oak rails, each separated by shaped supports and accented at the crest with carved foliate finials and floral motifs. The seat is fitted with five inset cane panels above a molded apron carved with scrolling foliage, shell-inspired decoration, and floral details. The settee stands on cabriole legs joined by shaped stretchers, while the dramatic scrolled arms add movement and elegance to the silhouette. The warm walnut finish shows beautiful age, grain, and patina. The antique settee is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use. Strong, decorative, and functional, this French caned bench...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Oak, Cane

Antique French Bench Chair Settee Renaissance Revival Griffon Cherubs Walnut 19C
Antique French Bench Chair Settee Renaissance Revival Griffon Cherubs Walnut 19C

Antique French Bench Chair Settee Renaissance Revival Griffon Cherubs Walnut 19C

Located in Tyler, TX

Exquisite antique French walnut Renaissance revival hall seat, bench or chair~~highly carved with Winged Griffon Cartouche and Cherubs~~c. 1880s Rare 19th century French hall sea...

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Thonet Settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, Austria 1880s
Thonet Settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, Austria 1880s

Thonet Settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, Austria 1880s

By Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a very rare antique settee designed by Otto Prutscher for Cafe Heinrichshof, and manufactured by Thonet Brothers in 1908. It is done in beech bentwood, ...

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1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau "Ombellifères" Settee and Side Chairs
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau "Ombellifères" Settee and Side Chairs

Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau "Ombellifères" Settee and Side Chairs

By Louis Majorelle

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau carved wood "Ombellifères" suite, consisting of two armchairs and a settee, by Louis Majorelle. The suite is hand carved with capitals of Berce des Prés (Hogweed...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Settees

Materials

Walnut

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

PK-31 Settee by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s Denmark, Signed
PK-31 Settee by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s Denmark, Signed

PK-31 Settee by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s Denmark, Signed

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This highly collected early production original of the PK-31 loveseat sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen has beautifully aged black leather and patinated steel. Designed...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

Pair of Richard Himmel Lutece Bombé Settees in Sapphire Blue Faux Fur c. 1970
Pair of Richard Himmel Lutece Bombé Settees in Sapphire Blue Faux Fur c. 1970

Pair of Richard Himmel Lutece Bombé Settees in Sapphire Blue Faux Fur c. 1970

By Richard Himmel

Located in Saint Louis, MO

A rare and deeply characterful pair of sculptural settees by Chicago area designer Richard Himmel. Designed in the 1970s, these settees capture Himmel’s singular approach—where tradi...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Fur

19th Century Louis XV Settee
19th Century Louis XV Settee

19th Century Louis XV Settee

Located in Sheffield, MA

19th century French Louis XV style sofa or bench painted in a French blue-grey, with floral motives en relief. Newly reupholstered in a tan tight weave muslin. Measures: Arm height ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

Settee-Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Delta
Settee-Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Delta

Settee-Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Delta

By Ardmore Design

Located in New York, NY

Ardmore designers have given us two signature limited edition sofas with the launch of our Sabie fabric collection 2020, that come 30 in Tanzanite and 30 in Delta, both in a rich and sensual velvet. The high backs allow allow for two to sit amongst dancing elephants juggling a vervet monkey, flanked by travelers riding a giraffe and ostrich. Our feet and behinds cool off in the Sabie river waters where hippos and crocs play amongst water lilies and a python coils in the right hand corner under one’s arm. In the shadows of the plants, at the back of the sofa, emerges the illusive King cheetah with his rare spots and stripes. The sofa's border base and arms are framed with Zulu beaded...

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2010s South African Settees

Materials

Velvet

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.