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Settees For Sale
1930s ART DECO SOFA
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid art deco sofa veneered in walnut, with ebonized decorations and feet. Padded with spring suspensions and upholstered in a light blue fabric with white diamonds, this sofa fe...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Settees

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Fabric, Walnut

Danish Midcentury Settee or Loveseat by Peter Hvidt, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines of this small settee by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen. Made circa 1955. Back and seat nice and firm and beech frame and legs remain sturdy. The sofa has...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Wool, Beech

Paolo Rizzatto for Alias Flexus Collection White Leather Settee, Italy 1980s
Located in Aspen, CO
Designed by Paolo Rizzatto for Alias, the Flexus is a high backrest sofa featuring steel structure standing in four aluminium feet. Seat and backrest in foam upholstered with white l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Settees

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Leather

Classic 1960s Modernist Black and Chrome Bench Sette', after Arne Norell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1960s modernist, Space Age black and chrome bench Sette. Reminiscent of the Classic designs of Arne Norell, Nelson Knoll. Black tufted N...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Chrome

Danish Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Danish settee upholstered in beige linen, with piping along all the edges, including the rolled arms, and mahogany legs. Seat has eight-way hand tied springs in good condition. T...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees

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Linen, Mahogany

Antique Double Spoon Back Settee, English, 3 Seat, Sofa, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique double spoon back settee. An English, rosewood three seater ornate sofa, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Striking ...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Settees

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Upholstery, Wood

Danish Settee from Mid-1950's in Beech and Wool Fritz Hansen Model 8112
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant settee or two-seat sofa model 8112 made by Fritz Hansen sometime in the early to mid-1950s in Copenhagen, Denmark. The frame is construed similar to Fritz Hansen's armch...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Beech, Wool

English Thomas Lloyd Cigar Leather Wingback Chesterfield Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous English wingback chesterfield settee sofa featuring a cigar leather tufted upholstery hand-crafted in England by Thomas Lloyd from a hard frame covered with fine Italian ful...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Brass

Our Signature Wilmington Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Elephant Grey Leather
Located in London, GB
Our Wilmington Chesterfield sofa is a very classic style of generous proportions that is certain to bring gravitas and elegance to your space. The very generously rolled arm is very...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees

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Leather

Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Channeled Velvet Settee or Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A decadently designed Italian 1950's settee with a scalloped or petal shaped form and luxuriously upholstered channeled back tufting. The settee has been fully restored and newly reu...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

French Settee in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee, velvet fabric, stained beech, France, 1930s This exquisite settee of France origin adopts stylistic motifs of the 19th century Victorian Era as can been seen in the ornate ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees

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Velvet, Beech

Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee
Located in Hanover, MA
Antique Circa 1910 reproduction of the Duke of Leeds double chair from Hornby Castle. William & Mary form parcel gilt and dark green polychromed double-c...
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19th Century British William and Mary Antique Settees

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Silk

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

Regency Style Mahogany and Cane Upholstered Seat Settee Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A Handcrafted Regency Style Mahogany and cane Upholstered Seat Settee Bench with fine details in the Theodore Alexander's Althrop style. Measure 45.5"W x 24"D x 33.5" in height. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Settees

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Hardwood, Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Midcentury Teak Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury teak sofa in the style of Milo Baughman manufactured in the united states, circa the 1960s. This vintage sofa is wrapped in the highest quality teak, giving them an excell...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Queen Anne Style Mahogany & Marquetry inlay Settee or Bench
Located in Plainview, NY
A Queen Anne style two-seat settee, a masterpiece of refined craftsmanship. The seat back boasts rounded shoulders that exude sophistication. The inner panels show intricate marquet...
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Early 20th Century Queen Anne Settees

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Mahogany

Marcel sofa settee by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina reupholstered in hair on hide
Located in London, GB
With is its minimalist form, the Marcel sofa is a design classic, featuring exposed aluminium brackets and has been reupholstered in sustainably sourced hair on hide. Designed by Ka...
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Late 20th Century Italian Settees

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Aluminum

Antique English 18th Century Georgian Chippendale Paneled Oak Settle Bench 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique 18th Century English Georgian Chippendale oak paneled back settle bench, circa 1780. A very handsome settle in fine antique condition; the tall back with five fie...
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1780s English Chippendale Antique Settees

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Oak

Italian Chair Compasso Patented in 1980s, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Piarotto
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Italian late 20th century, pairs chairs Compasso patented in the 1980s manufactured by Piarotto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed; was presented at the Salone del Mobile di Mil...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Leather, Walnut

Danish Modern Leather Settee by Mogens Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern settee by Mogens Hansen. The upholstery is a rich cognac leather. There are 6 separate cushions that make up ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

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Leather, Maple

Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with wonderful curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and motifs in the ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees

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Birch

Corner Sofa/Settee, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A striking piece and a versatile scale. It has a big look but doesn't have a large footprint.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Velvet

Elegant English Rolled Arm Sofa in a Bold Striped Tone-on-Tone Fabric
Located in Bronx, NY
The loose seat, tight back sofa offers excellent comfort and look at the same time.
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1960s English Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Niels Bendtsen for Niels Eilersen "Lotus" Settee, Denmark 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Niels Bendtsen for Niels Eilersen "Lotus" Settee, Denmark 1970. Sofa and chair sold in separate listing. Original fabric in excellent condition
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

1980s Kagan Style Biomorphic Form Sofa by Directional Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
An American made 1980’s classic Vladimir Kagan biomorphic kidney shaped sofa made by Directional Furniture. Kidney shaped couches have long b...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Denim Blue Velvet and Brass Legs.
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The 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 oozes luxury,...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Our Full Circle Sofa in Leather
Located in London, GB
As both furniture makers and dealers we span a cross section of works. Our circular sofa when together makes a perfect circle and can be built in dimensions, fabrics or leathers to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Settees

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Leather

Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of iconic armchairs designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Cantù. Very elegant and comfortable, with upholstery redone in recent years but new upholstery is recommended.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

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Brass

Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa, Black and Beige Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
19th-early 20th century settees / canapes or loveseats in Rococo style having a fine Fabric. This is simply the finest pair of wonderfully covered and carved oversized settees...
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees

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Fabric, Wood

French settee 1940's style with Tufted Back and Tapered Legs
Located in Ballard, CA
This hand-crafted upholstered settee has a concave and tufted back on a tapered leg, this is a reverence to the era of Jacques Adnet, and the 1940's . Frame in Alder wood. Each piece...
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2010s American Settees

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Oak, Walnut

Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Loveseat c. 1960's
Located in Long Island City, NY
Danish Mid Century Modern Loveseat by Frits Henningsen. Newly reupholstered in Newly reupholstered with Kvadrat blended boucle navy fabric with contrast light blue piping.
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1960s Danish Vintage Settees

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Bouclé, Beech

Custom Asian Howdah Elephant Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom made in Thailand in the 1970’s with traditional carving and having the design based on the exquisite Elephant Seats of past centuries. Fine crafts...
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1970s Asian Anglo-Indian Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
Located in Forney, TX
Add a touch of sophisticated elegance, timeless luxury and romantic warmth with this striking Belle Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa. Exquisitely hand-crafted...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Søren Hansen, Rare Sofa / Bench Model 2240 for Fritz Hansen, 1939
Located in Paris, FR
Two-seat sofa, model 2240, made of Beech wood designed by Søren Hansen in 1939 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. A rare find and very collectable piece. As a sculptural piece, this ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

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Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric

Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Napoleon III style armchair or tête-à-tête has been restyled. It is the perfect conversation piece. We have used white bronze legs and added a modern touch to the uphols...
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2010s American Napoleon III Settees

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Bronze

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Metal

Gothic Revival Entryway Red Velvet Bench Hall Chair
By Grant Wood 1
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is an original church bench from the Episcopal Academy, founded in 1785, is a private, co-educational school for grades Pre-K through 12 based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. P...
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1890s American Gothic Revival Antique Settees

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Mahogany

Italian Neoclassical Style Settee with Carved Wood and Black Upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant Italian Neoclassical style settee featuring intricate carving details. The top part of the backrest is decorated with a series of classical figures, a characteristic of ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Settees

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Wood

Platner Collection 1966 Rare Early Production Settee in Bronze by Warren
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare, early production settee designed by Warren Platner from The Platner Collection in bronze, 1966 for Knoll International. Settee is in excellent condition with new foam and with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Bronze

Belle Sofa or Settee by DeMuro Das with Solid Antique Bronze Legs
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in the round, the Belle Sofa showcases a confluence of pretty curves, with a low back that wraps around a loose elliptical cushion. A hand-cast base of solid metal bracke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Bronze

Vintage Caned Italian Settee with Pickled Finish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Settee, having a painted frame showing natural wear. Its crestrail carved with swags, over oval caned backrest, centered with an oval rosette. Downswept arms ending in scrolls, on fo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Beautiful Patinated Leather
Located in London, GB
As a Lapada dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. A very rare find indeed. Well functioning and beau...
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1890s British Chesterfield Antique Settees

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Leather

19th Century Anglo Indian Bleached Rosewood Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An impressive and highly decorative 19th Century Anglo-Indian, bleached rosewood settee. This beautiful piece has a great shape and is decorated with fantastic carved detail on the s...
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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Settees

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Cane, Rosewood

Emerald Velvet Settee by PolsPotten
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

19th Century Biedermeier Settee or Sofa
Located in Milford, NH
A 19th century Biedermeier birch settee or sofa, ebonized detail, freshly appointed in Belgian linen, raised on four sea serpent or dolphin foliate carved feet.
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19th Century Antique Settees

Alfonso Marina for Ebanista Gondola Sofa Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Alfonso Marina for Ebanista Gondola Sofa Settee. Leather Ebanista embroidered logo pillow sold separately and is not included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Settees

Materials

Wood

SUGAR Sofa Dwell
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The SUGAR sofa from Dwell by Malerba is a stunning representation of Italian style and design, seamlessly blending tradition with contemporary aesthetics. Its internal structure is c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Vintage Brighton Pavillion Style Bamboo & Rattan Settee
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

FRENCH Belle Époque SETTEE in LOUIS XVI Style Rose Pink Velvet Upholstery 1880
Located in Sherborne, GB
Beautifully carved mahogany with foliate and rose decoration, this striking Belle Époque settee is crafted in the typical manner of the Louis XVI taste during the fourth quarter of the 19th century. This has been recently upholstered in rose pink velvet...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Settees

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Mahogany, Velvet

Rustic Painted Hoop Back Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Windsor style rustic painted hoop back bench with a triple arched back with turned slats and arms and turned uprights, the shaped seat above turned s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees

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Wood

Rare T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Bleached Walnut & Vellum Strap Sofa Settee
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare, likely custom ordered Sofa or Settee, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings with a bleached Walnut frame and Vellum Strapping. Stunning, elegant neo-classical design. One long ...
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1940s British Vintage Settees

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Walnut

French Louis XV Walnut Settee
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19/20th Cent) walnut Settee with white upholstery and carved back crest Upholstery has some water staining and a few small tears.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

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Walnut

20th Century, Giuseppe Pagano & Gino Maggioni Pair of armchairs mod. Lamellare
Located in Turin, Turin
Giuseppe Pagano was an Italian architect and designer, notable for his involvement in the movement of rationalist architecture in Italy up to the end of the Second World War. He desi...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

String, Wood

Customizable Dining Banquette or Settee in Bronze and COM from Costantini, Ciro
Located in New York, NY
Ciro Customizable Upholstered Dining Banquette or Settee in Bronze and COM from Costantini Design Measurements are 11' x 4' 5" as shown. Available in custom sizing. Costantini ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Settees

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Bronze

Our Signature Milena Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Whiskey Tan Leather
Located in London, GB
Our Milena Chesterfield sofa is a very classic style of generous proportions that is certain to bring gravitas and elegance to your space. The very generously rolled arm is very str...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Leather

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- EXCEPTIONALLY, RARE, MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE, THE COWDRAY PARK KNOLE SETTEE, INVENTORY NUMBER D2029 - Supplied by Lengyon & Co, the pre-eminent maker, to ...
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees

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Tapestry, Velvet

Chippendale Inspired Southwood Upholstered Claw & Ball Camel Back Settee 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Chippendale Inspired Southwood Upholstered Camel Back Settee with Carved Claw & Ball Feet and S...
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20th Century Chippendale Settees

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Claire Sofa or Settee by DeMuro Das with Solid Antique Finish Bronze Legs
Located in New York, NY
The Claire sofa by DeMuro Das has a crescent-shaped back supported by six solid bronze legs with an antique finish. Construction includes solid hardwood frame with European webbing a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Settees

Materials

Bronze

Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut
Located in Manhasset, NY
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut Johannes Andersen for Trensum Møbelfabrik Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Walnut and Fabric Curvaceou...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique Moorish Syrian Inlaid Arabesque Sofa Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Syrian or Egyptian, circa 1900. An impressive antique Arabesque sofa. The sofa in the Moorish style and most likely made in Syria or another country in the Levant, in the late 19th...
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Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Settees

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Walnut

Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Nylon and Sand Bench by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Limited Edition Sculptural Nylon and Sand Bench by Hot Wire Extensions Limited Edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 48 x W ...
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2010s British Modern Settees

Materials

Nylon

Large Sofa by Ate Van Apeldoorn in Solid Pine and Fabric, Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
3-seat sofa by Ate Van Apeldoorn in good condition. The sofa is manufactured in Holland by Houtwerk Hattem in the 1970s. It is made of solid pine wood which is connected by trade...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Pine

Swedish Grace Club Chair, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful curved Swedish modern club chair, 1940s, in original chartreuse velvet with dark stained beech legs and nailed trims, some wear, staining and fading to the fabric.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

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Upholstery, Beech

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
Located in Rome, IT
Modern walnut sculpted and brass sabot benches or settees inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Floating cushion newly upholstered on top of solid brass ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Wood

French Leather Moustache Back Club Sofa Bed
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1930 French Leather Moustache Back Club Sofa Bed sku 0000B The sofa converts to a sofa bed with a pull out mechanism with springs - just a mattress topper is required. The reve...
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1930s Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

1930s Leather Tufted Wing Back Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome George III style wing back tufted leather settee is the definition of old fashioned luxury. Featuring a warm mustard leather tuftin...
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Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Georgian Walnut Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Georgian walnut two seater salon style settee with caned back and neutrally upholstered drop-in cushion, sweeping back rail and arms and with simple bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Settees

Materials

Wood

Danish Classic 1930s "Banana-Style" Settee or Bench in Red Velvet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic, rare and very elegant Danish 1930s bench or settee in the style of Kaare Klint and Frits Henningsen. The settee is unmarked as was most often the...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

19th Century Russian Empire Period Neoclassical Salon Suite
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most impressive five-piece Russian neoclassical partial gilt carved wood upholstered salon suite. Born in the 19th century, during the ...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Settees

Materials

Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood

Josef Hoffmann Seating Group
Located in New York, NY
This Austrian seating group was designed by Josef Hoffmann, the leading architect of the Viennese Secession movement of the early 20th century, and executed by the firm of Josef and Jacob Kohn, craftsmen of the Wiener Werkstaette collaborative group. The original good finish as been carefully restored and the three piece suite has been recently reupholstered in a reissued Josef Hoffmann fabric...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Settees

Materials

Beech

Two Seater Sofa made in England by George Smith LTD, England 1999
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage two seater sofa designed and manufactured in England by George Smith LTD. The sofa is hand-made in the old fashion way, solid wood, metal springs, the cushions are plush wit...
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1990s English Art Deco Settees

Materials

Fabric, 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.

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