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Settees For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1960s
Early 20th Century Victorian Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Settee
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Victorian Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Settee with impressive center back carving. Measures 41" in width, 23" in depth and stands 37.75" tall at the ba...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Settee.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Orignal production iconic Marshmallow Sofa designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson Office therefore attributed to George Nelson. Manufactured by Herman Miller and signed who...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Tufted Leather Balinese Style Danish Modern Solid Teak and Cane Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Although not marked by the maker, this exceptional, vintage (late 1970s / early 1980s) solid teak sofa has a distinctive Danish modern design but may actually be Canadian. The sofa f...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Teak

Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Original Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A superb 3 seat original Soriana sofa, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina in the 1970s. This example is a rare find indeed - all in great condition with original clean wool fabric. We also have a matching pair of chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

French Louis XIV Style Distressed Paint Decorated Settee With Floral Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 47in W: 74 1/4in D: 30 1/2in SH: 21 1/2in This is an amazing piece of Louis XIV style furniture the distressed finish looks re...
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1940s French Louis XIV Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

2-seater fabric sofa model Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
2-seater fabric sofa model Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia 1970s Like new. Stile Vintage Periodo del design 1970 - 1979 Production period 1970 - 1979 Year of production 1970s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric

Fine Custom French Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Apropos, New York City. A Louis XV style tub form sofa with a carved walnut frame. The curved crest rail with a carved palmette as the crest. Scrolled arm ends and short carved cabriole legs with floral motifs in front, and curved square legs in back. Upholstered overall in a pale green diamond...
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20th Century Louis XV Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Two Seat Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, Europe, 1960s. This two-seat sofa is simplistic, yet stylish in its design. Due to the overall black color of the leatherette, the sofa radiates smoothness and underl...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Two Seater Sofa by Wojtek D Carstens for Stouby Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern two seater sofa 'Maria', designed by Wojtek Depka Carstens for Stouby Mobler, with solid soap-treated beech wood fr...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Beech, Suede

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

Louis Majorelle Mahogany & Blue Patterned Upholstered Settee
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut frame settee with slightly flaired arms and shaped back upholstered in a lightly patterned gray-blue fabric with matching upholstered pillow. (LOUIS MAJOREL...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Settees

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English vintage giltwood love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee" mid 20th century in date. It is of clover leaf outline and has four individual seats with...
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1950s English Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa / Settee, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A very rare early production Eero Saarinen womb settee, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Curvaceous Boucle Settee or Sofa in the manner of Vladimir Kagan circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Mid Century Settee or Sofa, in the manner of Vladimir Kagan, American, circa 1960s. It has recently been reupholstered in an ivory white color boucle fabric.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Rustic Old Hickory Wood and Tan Leather Settee
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Old Hickory settee / sofa with a hickory wood frame containing a closed cabinet with iron hinges and latch in the right armrest and an open cabinet with two shelves in the lef...
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20th Century Unknown Rustic Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Leather, Hickory

Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or bench. In the manner of Gustav Stickley. USA, circa 1900. Solid quarter sawn oak, with cream upholstered seat cushi...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique Teak Wood Javanese Settee with Hand-Carved Back and Scrolling Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique teak wood Javanese settee from circa 1900 with hand-carved back, scrolling arms and baluster legs. This antique Javanese settee, dating back to circa 1900, is a striking p...
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Early 20th Century Javanese Settees

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner "JH 555" Pair of Oak Settees for Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of settees by designer Hans J. Wegner for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Model no. "JH555". Early examples in quarter sewn oak, possibly the first production. They have been r...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1940s Old Hickory Marysville Settee Stamped
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Marysville old hickory settee. Stamp is present on hickory. Very comfortable, Great condition. Would be look nice in a country home or Ranch home
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1940s American Adirondack Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan, Hickory

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but it is in very ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

ISA Bergamo, Settee, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and light pink fabric settee, designed and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. 14.5" seat height
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Vintage handmade rustic scrubs pine Irish hall bench
By Child & Child
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handmade rustic vintage scrubbed Pine Irish hall bench. This bench is in a country Empire style and features one large drawer with two solid...
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1980s Irish Empire Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Sofa, Couch, Wood Trim, Black Leather
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Sofa, Couch, Wood Trim, Black Leather A finely detailed Mid Century Modern Sofa. This three seater in a clean black leather having burl wood trimmed arms. Sea...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 20th-C. English Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Settee / Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Such a beautiful back! This is an early English Chinese Chippendale style mahogany settee. The carving is amazing! The vintage striped upholstery i...
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Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Late 20th Century Modern Circular Banquet Sofa Settee Custom Made Brown Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Modern round or circular banquet sofa or settee custom made with brown smooth & textured leather and button detail. Beautiful conditio...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Vintage Settee Loveseat by Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Settee...
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1980s Vintage Settees

Materials

Cotton

Angraves of Leicester Rattan Settee 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb 1950’s rattan lounge settee by Angraves of Leicester, from their Invincible collection, with the Angraves identification plaque. The seat cushion...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Rattan

Antique Classical Continental Carved Mahogany Upholstered Settee, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique classical Continental upholstered settee offers mahogany frame with scroll form arms, skirt with carved floral reserve, and raised on splayed legs, c1920 Measures- 35.5''...
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Early 20th Century European Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee by Niels Vodder, Circa 1950's
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare example of the stunning, sculptural settee by Danish design pioneer Finn Juhl. The NV-53 is named after its cabinetmaker, Niels Vodder, and the year of its design, 1953. Its b...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Moroccan Exotic Wood Bench Inlaid with Brass
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This one is interesting! It is a mid-century Morrocan bench inlaid with brass and other woods. It is heavy and in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Settees

Materials

Brass

Superb Quality Painted French Louis XVI Settee with Wedgwood Plaque, circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a very special and rare piece of fine antique furniture. The antique white finish...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Joseph Inco, Settee, Iron, Mohair Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and beige mohair fabric settee, designed by Joseph Inco and produced by INCO, USA, 1950s. 15.5" seat height
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Iron

Fine Cane French Louis XV Gilded Settee Canape circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved gold leaf frame. Upholstered. Cane accents. Fringe accents. 33 1/4" h x 53 1/4" w x 28 1/2" d. Seat height 16 1/2". Condition Damage to cane on one side. Scratches. Paint loss...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Modern Upholstered Leopard Settee
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho settee. A chic leopard upholstery with tufting. Hand carved frame in a vintage finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Restored Vintage Paul Laszlo Rattan Three Strand Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1948 Paul Laszlo three-strand sectional settee featuring three-strand staple-shaped arms and arched bases. 1940, United States We only purchase and sell only the ...
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1950s American Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan

De Sede 'DS-47 'Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, DS-47 two-seat sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1960s. Highly comfortable DS47 sofa in a patinated cognac leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very modern. This d...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Antique Carved Walnut Tufted Small Settee Loveseat Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming diiminutive sumptuous French loveseat having richly patterned velvet upholstery in shades of rasberry and taupe. Frame is lovely carved walnut with short cabriole legs. The ...
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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Settees

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Elizabeth" Settee, Leather, Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black leather and rosewood settee, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, 1950s.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Joseph Inco, Settee, Iron, Mohair Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and beige mohair fabric settee, designed by Joseph Inco and produced by INCO, USA, 1950s. 16" seat height Recently upholstered, show...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Mission L &JG Stickley Even Arm Quarter Sawn Oak Settle #281
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find. L& J G Stickley even arm settle # 281 I quarter sawn oak. L& GJ Stickley was a large and important contribute to the Arts & ...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s. Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Teak

1970s Vintage Midcentury Cabin Modern Porch Sunroom Wicker Rattan Settee Sofa
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice midcentury Settee with a wonderful modern influenced form similiar to the Eero Aarnio designs. Ready for your interior matching cushions. Does not come with upholstery. W 48 ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wicker

A Camelback Settee
Located in New York, NY
A handsome Georgian style camelback settee with a flat back, loose seat cushion and rolled arms, on squared mahogany legs. The upholstery, a woven stripe, is in excellent condition.
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20th Century Settees

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Settee or Canape with Floral Upholstery in Red & White
Located in Plainview, NY
A lovely French Provincial Louis XV style settee or canapé recently upholstered in a gorgeous floral red and white fabric with 4 matching pillows two square and two tufted round pill...
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20th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair for Isa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid Mid-Century Modern armchair, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for Edizioni ISA, Bergamo. The armchair has been restored and has a new light ivory velvet upholstery.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Carved mahogany framed settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Two seater mahogany settee, having three-part splat back to the upholstered seat enclosed by scrolling arms raised up on cabriole front legs. Dimensions Height 36.5 Inches height to ...
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Early 20th Century British Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen "Model 7702" Settee, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This still in demand “Model 7702” settee has a history behind it that is just as outstanding as its visual and material quality. Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen were once termed “th...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cane

Post Modern Black Leather and Steel Settee Bench, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Black Leather and Steel Settee Bench, 1980. Settee has wrap around arms with original leather.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

Arne Vodder Three Seat Settee In Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: Glostrup Möbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: Inquire for dimensions Condition: In excellent original condition. ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Teak

Casa e Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair produced by Casa e Giardino in the style of Gio Ponti, the upholstery needs to be redone, while the structure is robust and solid.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style gilt wood settee with Aubusson style upholstery, circa 1900. The back with Aubusson style upholsterery with a foliate carved gilt wood frame, an Aubusson upho...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Gold Leaf

Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Wing back settee or sofa, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and coveted settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, circa 1950s, with reupholstered white bouclé fabric cushions, refinished elm frames with incredible wood grain, sig...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

1930s Federal Style Mahogany and Crewel Upholstered Settee
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Federal Style Mahogany and Crewel Upholstered Settee in good condition. Measures 44" in width, 24" in depth 38" in height. Seat height is 17" and arm height is 27". Seat inte...
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Early 20th Century American Federal Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Gossip Bench with Glass Top Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Rattan gossip chair with glass side table. This lovely rattan chair or bench is as functional as it is beautiful and charming. The grac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Rattan

Arts & Crafts Settle
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
Arts & Crafts oak settle, with detailed carving to the front arms, the sides and back. The black wrought iron handles to each end, sturdy enough to lift this very heavy, solid piece....
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

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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