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Settees For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 19th Century
French Baroque Style Velvet Upholstered Knole Style Settee, 2nd half 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Upholstered in green velvet with applied embroidered tape/trim with matching braid and fringe, adjustable padded wings controlled by roping. The original Knole Settee (also known as the Knole Sofa) is a couch chair that was made in the 17th century, probably around 1640.[1] It is housed at Knole in Kent, a house owned by the Sackville-West family since 1605 but now in the care of the National Trust.[2] It was originally used not as a comfortable sofa but as a formal throne on which the monarch would have sat to receive visitors. It was wide enough that a monarch and consort could be seated side by side. As of 2021, it is kept at Knole House...
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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees

Materials

Velvet

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown le...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Leather

Napoleon III French Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III French settee upholstered in off-white ticking and burlap. Ready to be re-covered in your own fabric. Constructed circa 1870-1889 with wood and iron frame, turned and eb...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Settees

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

19th Century English Inlaid Mahogany Settee
Located in London, GB
This very attractive and delicate late 19th century inlaid mahogany salon sofa is raised on cabriole legs with pad feet and united by stretchers on all sides. The seat has been rece...
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1870s British Antique Settees

Materials

Bone, Upholstery, Mahogany

Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Anilin...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Leather

German Biedermeier Satinwood Settee W/ Gilt Foliage Wreaths & Silk Seat, C. 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
German Biedermeier satinwood settee with a gilt carved shaped back, flanking scrolled arms, central gilt carved foliage wreaths, reticulated carved gilt X panels, gilt corner circula...
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Silk, Satinwood, Giltwood

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Loveseat / Armchair, Original Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
An original Carlo Scarpa Cornaro loveseat / armchair, original fabric, Italy. Produced by Gavina in the 1970s. We can reupholster in COM at additional cost. Fast shipping worldwide. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Regency Style Bench
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful regency beach with upholstered seat cushion. Seat height 16” without the cushion.
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood

Anglo Indian Rosewood And Caned Settee
Located in Essex, MA
In the Regency taste with serpentine arched caned back and scrolled out arms. carved seat rail with round discs over lion form legs and paw feet.
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1840s Indian Regency Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Italian Two-Seater Red Sofa, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, Att. Gio Ponti, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Italian two-seater red sofa, produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, Att. Gio Ponti. Rare and elegant 1950s Italian sofa produced by I.S.A. of Bergamo, a company for which Gio Ponti worked fo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Louis XVI Style Late 19th Century 3pc Parlor Set
Located in Parkesburg, PA
French Settee & Pair of Louis XVI style armchairs from the Late 19th century. These antique oak framed chairs & settee, with upholstered centers set within a highly carved vertical a...
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Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

Carved Oak Hall Settle
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century carved oak hall settle, with panelled back depicting Merlion and scrolling relief. Above lift up seat flanked by carved Merlion headed arm res...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

19th CenturyRenaissance Style Carved Walnut Antique Bench
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Majestic Italian bench in late 19th century Renaissance style. Made of walnut wood with carved decorations in Renaissance style with grotesque faces. Fa...
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1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Charles X Inlaid Walnut Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique settee 1825s of the period Charles X. The settee is made of solid walnut with rafined inlay decorations. Particular shape called a boat. The settee is upholstered in elegant ...
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1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Ficks Reed Restored Rattan Complete Rattan Children's Living-Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Here is a complete child's rattan living-room set complete with loveseat, two armchairs, and coffee table. Custom cushions are included in the price. Simply supply the fabric and we...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Italian Venetian Leather Upholstered & Carved Wood Settee Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian leather upholstered sofa from the 19th century. This antique settee from Italy features a elegantly dramatic arched top rail at ba...
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19th Century Italian Antique Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Settee / Canape, Durand, Louis XV, Giltwood, Scalamandre Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Settee / Canape, Durand, Louis XV, Giltwood, New Handwoven Scalamandre Upholstery. A charming Louis the XV settee comprised of a stunningly carved 19th century giltwood settee from the French house of Gervais Durand, unsigned. The whole finely carved floral and wreath motifs with Greek key corners and elegant cabriole, turned up legs. Upholstery in need of repair. Priced accordingly. A pair of large Fauteuils sold separately. Frames are strong and sturdy. Newly upholstered in Scalamandre hand woven fabric. Gervais-Maximilien-Eugene Durand (French, 1839 - c. 1920) was best known for producing high quality furniture after important 18th Century makers...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Textile, Giltwood

MCM Danish Modern Love Seat / Settee with Teak Frame
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM Danish modern love seat / settee with teak frame, circa 1970s. Great lines and simple design on this elegant piece with red chenille fabric...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Chenille, Teak

Sofa Daybed in Green Upholstery, Seng Company, Germany, 1930s
By Seng
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Settee; Couch; Daybed; Green Upholstery; Fabric; Seng Company; Germany; German Design; Mid-Century Modern; Sofa-Sleeper; Sofa daybed in green upholstery, made in West-Germany in the 1930s. Pull out sofa bed...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

19th Century Black French Antique Empire Ebonized Mahogany Sofa Bench, Recamier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique French sofa bench-recamier made of hand crafted ebonized Mahogany, in good condition. The canapé is particularized by two side backrests, standing on four arched wooden...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric, Ebony, Upholstery, Cotton

Rare Antique William iv circa 1830 Hardwood Chesterfield Extending Chaise Lounge
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite antique circa 1830 English hand carved Mahogany William IV extending Chaise Lounge with Chesterfield tufting. This Chaise Lounge ...
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1830s English William IV Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique 19th Century Upholstered Sofa King Louis Philippe, Northern Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very finely crafted antique boat-shaped sofa in solid walnut and walnut ornaments, with cornucopia legs and curved frame. Seat and backrest upholstered. Mid-19th century, Northern...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Fine Silver Leaf & Painted 19th Century French Neoclassical Settee with Eagles
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous carving and silver leaf on the eagles and rams heads of this fine 19th century French or Russian Neoclassical settee. The light green paint is soft enough and compliments th...
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19th Century Antique Settees

Materials

Silver Leaf

Louis XV1 Walnut Ormolu Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive Louis XV1 Walnut settee with hand painted Porcelains and Ormolu trim. This piece retains its original surface and a great aged color and patina to the French polish W...
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Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

20th Century George III Style Walnut with Inlay and Upholstered Seat Settee
Located in Germantown, MD
George III Style Walnut with inlay and Upholstered Seat settee in good vintage condition. Measures 41.5" in width, 24" in depth and stands 36.5" tall. Seat height is 17" and arm hei...
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Mid-20th Century American George III Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a carved shields in the back leather. Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine structure . This pair created in the 19th century, most likely 1840s-1850s, are in good condition, the wood restored but the leather is damaged. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X-frame when viewed from the front or back. It was designed to fold so it was portable and used during campaigns or other outdoor pursuits. The title Savonarola comes from the name of Italian Renaissance Dominican friar, Girolamo Savonarola, who is renowned for his clash with tyrannical rulers and corrupt clergy. This pair would make perfect hallway or entryway chairs...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Salon Set, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI gold leaf salon set, circa 1880. Settee: Height: 43.25" Width: 60" Depth: 27" Seat Height: 17.25" 4 Armchairs: Height: 39.25" Widt...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Settees

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Empire Style Bench with Hand-Carved Swan Figureheads
Located in Middletown, MD
Freshly reupholstered late 19th century Empire style bench in a neutral cream-colored fabric. Artisan crafted in solid, rich walnut wit...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee, Model 3321 Fritz Hansen
Located in Houston, TX
Arne Jacobsen Swan settee, model 3321 Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1958 leather, aluminum, plastic Vintage Arne Jacobsen swan settee.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare pair of settees designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Settees feature an armless profile complete with two mahogany "sled" like legs. These occasionally come up in so...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Mahogany Wood Frame Inlay Marquetry Top Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Fine quality and beautifully hand carved with inlaid marquetry mahogany wood frame settee. The settee features a wood frame inlaid top foliate decoration , resting on four square hand carved tapered feet terminate with metal cup hardware...
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1870s North American Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood

English Regency Painted & Gilt Foliage Medallion Upholstered Cane Settee, C 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency painted and gilt carved wood settee with flanking upholstered scrolled arms, caned seat and back, foliage corner medallions, faux painted back, removable upholstered ...
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1810s English Regency Antique Settees

Materials

Brass

Fine 19th Century Carved Velvet Upholstered Sofa for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborately and powerfully carved dark mahogany sofa with curved arms and heavy cabriole legs. The leafy carved arms end in rosettes, the serpentine seat rail with scrolling acant...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Settee In The Manner Of Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern armless settee in the style of Florence Knoll. Chrome base with angled rear legs and tufted black vinyl upholstery.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Curved Egg Shape Sofa, in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s / 60s
Located in London, GB
A superb and unusual Italian 1950s/1960s egg shaped sofa, in the style of Ico Parisi. The sofa has been reupholstered in an ivory pure alpaca fabric and is of a curved, shallow organ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Angel Pazmino Settee Organic Modern from Eucuador
Located in Oakland, CA
Settee by South American designer Angel Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo of Ecuador circa 1960s. Entirely hand made out of the indigenous tropical woods of Ecuador with a thick russet colored latigo leather upholstery. Held together via joints and a pins as it was designed to be shipped via flatpack. Having a blend of both an rustic and modernist aesthetic with the original finish, a blend of coco and chocolate. A comfortable settee...
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1960s Ecuadorean Organic Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Sofa with High Back in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, beech, fabric, Europe, 1940s This sofa is a beautiful piece made in the late Art Deco period in Europe. It has a very strong appearance, due the high back and the angular shap...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Rare Settee, Model 1716 by Warren Platner for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Bronze-plated steel, upholstery. Produced by Knoll. Rare bronze finish variant with new upholstery.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Antique French Gilt Wood Settee Upholstered in Antique White Wool and Cashmere
Located in Brea, CA
Antique French Gilt Wood Settee from France. Large Carved Roses and Louis XV Style legs, natural chipping, and fading on the original finish, adding a beautiful patina. Upholstered...
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19th Century French Antique Settees

Materials

Wool, Giltwood

19th-C. French Ebonized Carved Oak Settee With Rush Seat & Silk Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a rustic 19th century French ebonized carved oak settee with rush seat and plump down cushion. The silk fabric is in very good condition, and...
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Settees

Materials

Silk, Rush, Oak, Down

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

Materials

Bronze

Grete Jalk Sofa in Teak for France & Daverkosen Danish Mid-Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Grete Jalk sofa for France & Daverkosen Denmark, circa 1955 Teak frame, upholstery. Measures: 80.5" W x 30.5" D x 32" H 'John Stuart Inc' distributors label attached to inte...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Midcentury French Provincial Style Settees in Regency Yellow, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of midcentury French Provincial style carved fruitwood settees in a pretty vintage yellow fabric. They are American...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees

Materials

Silk, Fruitwood

Continental Neoclassical Style Walnut 19th Century Settee with Carved Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A continental Neoclassical style walnut four seater settee from the 19th century, with carved splats, upholstered seat, tapered legs and H-Form cross stretcher. Created in Continental Europe during the 19th century, this Neoclassical style walnut settee features an open back with exquisitely carved splats, flowing seamlessly into the tall arms of identical style. The long, rectangular seat, is covered with a new linen fabric, whose neutral tones compliments the walnut's warmth beautifully. The ensemble is raised on ten legs, seven of which are tapered and carved on the knees. They are connected to one another through an H-Form cross stretcher running along the entire width. With its exquisite Classical lines and walnut patina, this Continental settee...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Settees

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Upholstery, Walnut

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs by Isa Bergamo, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Margherita model armchair with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, upholstery in good condition, spring cushions. The velvet is original ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Louis XVI Bench Hand Carved Gilt Hardwood Woven Caning Brass Taupe Brown Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Louis XVI Bench gilt hand carved hardwood, handwoven Cane Backrest and Taupe color Cotton Fabric Upholstery, made in USA. The tapered legs on th...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Brass

Victorian Carved Walnut Settee, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Victorian carved walnut settee A mid-19th century Victorian carved walnut settee. The settee has a domed back with a highly decorative carve...
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19th Century English Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Cantu Grey Leather Settee, Italy 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and comfortable two-piece settee in original gray leather on aluminum-clad bases. Leather professionally refinished. Two matching settees are available. They are price...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Aluminum

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Settee
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany inlaid settee having a quality mahogany inlaid settee with unusual attractive shaped back, newly reupholstered standin...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Other

1940s Danish Vintage Banana Cocktail Sofa
Located in London, GB
An outstanding vintage Danish curved cocktail sofa, dating from the 1940s. This is of exceptional quality with an absolutely beautiful design. Th...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Bouclé, Birch

Late 19th Century Italian Iron Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare italian antique large settee, late 19th century. The settee is made of solid iron. The iron has a refined and elaborate decoration with curls and scr...
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1880s Italian Antique Settees

Materials

Iron

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' Sofa, Italy, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' sofa, Italy, 1940s. Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni designed this 'Bocconi' sofa in curved wood. Two large squares form it in cu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Rope, Beech, Bentwood

Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather settee designed by Arne Norell in the early 1960s and produced by Aneby Møbler, Sweden, with thick, cognac colored leather cushions on saddle leather sling supports ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gothic Gilded Bergamo Velvet Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large settee sofa is recovered in Bergamo Corded Velvet with brush trim. The gilded legs in the Victorian/Gothic pattern are stunning. Great condition!
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Armchairs
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of 19th century armchairs, Napoleon III period. The armchairs have been restored and the upholstery has been replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees

Materials

Brocade, Beech

2 Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Rattan & Split Reed Barrel Back Sofas Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive vintage pair of Bohemian barrel back three seater sofas, circa 1970s. Made from a contoured split reed frame with woven rattan panels. Features a white upholstery with ...
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Reed

Bruno Mathsson Eva Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eva Settee, designed 1935 for Firma Karl Mathsson, laminated steam-bent beech, canvas, with head and arm cushions, branded 'Bruno Mathsson Made in Sweden'.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Canvas, Beech

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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