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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

Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Nubuck Leather and Brass by Bozzoli
Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Nubuck Leather and Brass by Bozzoli

Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa in Brown Nubuck Leather and Brass by Bozzoli

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

A hug conveys love and friendship, encapsulating a thousand words with elegance and simplicity while sparking the Serotonin of happiness and relaxation. Abbracci (hug in Italian) is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Axel Vervoordt style settee
Axel Vervoordt style settee

Axel Vervoordt style settee

Located in Knokke-Heist, BE

Classic Axel Vervoordt style settee. Very comfortable settee created by Belgians Court Supplier LF Selection

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1990s Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee
19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee

19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved. Particular shape called a boat. Large size compared to other ...

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1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees

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Walnut

Handcrafted Walnut Studio Craft Loveseat in the Style of Maloof and Nakashima
Handcrafted Walnut Studio Craft Loveseat in the Style of Maloof and Nakashima

Handcrafted Walnut Studio Craft Loveseat in the Style of Maloof and Nakashima

By Sam Maloof

Located in Culver City, CA

This bench is the kind of piece that even a plebeian will recognize is special. Every shipper, mover, and shopper that's laid eyes on this piece in the days since we've acquired it h...

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1970s Organic Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous matching pair of sculptura lounge settees by Russell Woodard in old paint. Priced and sold separately, this pair has not been restored yet. Otherwise the metal is in excelle...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel, Iron

Italian 19th Century White Painted Sofa with Slanted Sides and Distressed Patina
Italian 19th Century White Painted Sofa with Slanted Sides and Distressed Patina

Italian 19th Century White Painted Sofa with Slanted Sides and Distressed Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian painted wood sofa from the 19th century, with two slanted sides, tapered carved legs and distressed patina. Created in Italy during the 19th century, this painted sofa fea...

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19th Century Italian Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Small Settee in Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Small Settee in Walnut

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Small Settee in Walnut

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We offer this antique Italian sofa dating back to the late 19th century. The sofa features a solid walnut frame and a comfortable upholstered seat and back. Its design is inspired b...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.
A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.

A Mid Century Modern Upholstered Settee, C. 1950.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elegant and refined, this mid-century settee features splayed legs and sculpted wood armrests, framing a newly upholstered backs, arms and seat. The clean geometry, lightness of form...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s
Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s

Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Antwerp, BE

Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Soriana Sofa; Two-Seater; Cassina; Bouclé Wool; Italy; Italian Design; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern; This Soriana two-seater sofa, reupholstered in bouclé ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Chrome

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee

By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and rare Italian 19th century Baroque style carved walnut figural settee (Sofa-Loveseat), attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon...

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Walnut and Tapestry Settee
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Walnut and Tapestry Settee

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Walnut and Tapestry Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming French 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut and tapestry settee. The settee is raised by elegant cabriole legs with finely carved mottled fillets which extend along the frieze...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Vintage Cane and Metal Bistro Bench
Vintage Cane and Metal Bistro Bench

Vintage Cane and Metal Bistro Bench

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Step back in time with this delightful vintage gossip bench, also known as a telephone bench or conversation settee — a charming piece that once graced hallways and entryways as the ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and pink fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Vintage fabric ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inch...

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1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1800s Florentine Renaissance Sofa & Pair Dante Chairs  Carved ebonozed Walnut
1800s Florentine Renaissance Sofa & Pair Dante Chairs  Carved ebonozed Walnut

1800s Florentine Renaissance Sofa & Pair Dante Chairs Carved ebonozed Walnut

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Antique pair of Dante chairs and sofa in solid ebonized walnut hand carved and shaped , from 19th century. Florentine Renaissance. Period: 19th century Material: solid walnut hand-...

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1970s
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1970s

Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and brown vinyl settee or sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Vinyl seat cushions are distressed and needs reupholstery. Wear to wood frame consistent with ag...

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1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Fine Carved Disressed Painted Louis XV Settee Canape Possible Green Silk Damask
Fine Carved Disressed Painted Louis XV Settee Canape Possible Green Silk Damask

Fine Carved Disressed Painted Louis XV Settee Canape Possible Green Silk Damask

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite Louis XV style carved and painted settee captures the timeless elegance of French Rococo design. The frame features a distressed painted finish, showcasing the gracefu...

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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Settees

Materials

Walnut

Custom Painted Bench by Dos Gallos Studio
Custom Painted Bench by Dos Gallos Studio

Custom Painted Bench by Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom handcrafted Colonial style bench in green painted finish. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes. Made by Dos Gallos Studio in Los Angeles. CUSTOM PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHAN...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Settees

Materials

Paint, Wood

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

By Minotti, Gigi Radice

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and ivory velvet upholstery and polished brass legs. The sofa is authentic, only the upholstery has been repl...

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1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Settees

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Settee, Germany, circa 1830
Biedermeier Settee, Germany, circa 1830

Biedermeier Settee, Germany, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier settee veneered in mahogany and accented with fine string inlay along the frame. The multi-curved backrest is decorated with inlaid foliate scroll motifs. The armrests re...

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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

French Louis XV Green Damask Settee
French Louis XV Green Damask Settee

French Louis XV Green Damask Settee

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Cent) gilt settee with light green damask upholstery (See also: matching armchair 032770D) Antique condition.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Damask

A Swedish Gustavian-style Painted Daybed with Cushions
A Swedish Gustavian-style Painted Daybed with Cushions

A Swedish Gustavian-style Painted Daybed with Cushions

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Swedish painted daybed measuring a generous and hard-to-find length of 98 inches. The daybed retains its painted surface and is accompanied by newly recovered cushions, offering both...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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

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

'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s

'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s

By Cini Boeri, Knoll

Located in Antwerp, BE

Exceptional sofa from the award-winning Brigadier Series by renowned Italian architect and designer, Cini Boeri (1924–2020). Crafted in the 1980s for Knoll, these sofas feature a sle...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Henry P Glass 'Intimate Island' Loveseat for Richbilt Furniture
Henry P Glass 'Intimate Island' Loveseat for Richbilt Furniture

Henry P Glass 'Intimate Island' Loveseat for Richbilt Furniture

By Henry P. Glass, Richbilt MFG

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Loveseat by Henry P Glass for Richbilt Furniture, C.1960s, USA. The loveseat features a sculpted walnut frame and has been recently reupholstered in a beige chenille fabric along the...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Wingback Settee with Carved Motifs
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Wingback Settee with Carved Motifs

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Wingback Settee with Carved Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style giltwood wingback settee from the 19th century, with carved foliage motifs and distressed patina. Created in France during the 19th century, this giltwood se...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Chesterfield Settee
Chesterfield Settee

Chesterfield Settee

Located in London, England

Scroll arm Chesterfield settee on ring turned walnut feet. Circa 1880

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Beech, Walnut

1930s English Decorative Japanned Settee
1930s English Decorative Japanned Settee

1930s English Decorative Japanned Settee

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Very fine and decorative 1930s English lacquered or Japanned dettee in the early 18th Century manner. This settee has a red ground and raised gilt decoration. Having shell details t...

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20th Century English Settees

Materials

Lacquer

20Thc Child's Wicker Settee/ Sofa
20Thc Child's Wicker Settee/ Sofa

20Thc Child's Wicker Settee/ Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc Original painted wicker children's settee or love seat.The cushion is done in Sumbrella fabric.The condition is very good.

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1910s American Adirondack Vintage Settees

Materials

Wicker

Fine Semi Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Settee
Fine Semi Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Settee

Fine Semi Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Settee

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A intricately carved three seat settee with three part back in the classic Chippendale manner. The serpentine crest rail with scroll details and three openwork carved splats with rib...

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Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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 Carved Walnut Canapé Settee, Circa 1860.
Antique French Carved Walnut Canapé Settee, Circa 1860.

Antique French Carved Walnut Canapé Settee, Circa 1860.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French carved walnut canapé settee, circa 1860. Beautiful period-correct yellow silk upholstery.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Anglo Indian Cane Settee
Vintage Anglo Indian Cane Settee

Vintage Anglo Indian Cane Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional vintage Anglo-Indian settee is a masterful blend of British Colonial structure and tropical artisanal detail. Hand-crafted from solid hardwood, the piece features in...

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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Settees

Materials

Rattan

Early 19th Biedermeier Settee with Scroll Arms and Curved Back in Birch Wood
Early 19th Biedermeier Settee with Scroll Arms and Curved Back in Birch Wood

Early 19th Biedermeier Settee with Scroll Arms and Curved Back in Birch Wood

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Biedermeier settee with modern velvet upholstery, curved back, scrolled arms terminating in tapered splayed legs.   

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Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Mid-Century Modern Settee, Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Settee, Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Settee, Fabric Upholstery, Italy, 1950

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Sofa with sprung upholstery and capitonné-worked back, fabric upholstery.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric

Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu, Mahogany, Four-Piece Suite, 1940
Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu, Mahogany, Four-Piece Suite, 1940

Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu, Mahogany, Four-Piece Suite, 1940

By Jules Leleu

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu, France, circa 1940. Elegant four-piece seating suite in richly finished mahogany, comprising a curved-back sofa and three generous bridge chairs, n...

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20th Century French Art Deco Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Midcentury Two-Tone Sofa or Settee with Wood Accents ca. 1950
Danish Midcentury Two-Tone Sofa or Settee with Wood Accents ca. 1950

Danish Midcentury Two-Tone Sofa or Settee with Wood Accents ca. 1950

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Ultracool Danish midcentury two-seat sofa form ca. 1950. We are unaware of the Designer and Maker but the piece epitomizes the style from around 1950. We were starting to see lower p...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Extremely Rare Modernist Art Deco Settee/Bench by Walter von Nessen c.1929
Extremely Rare Modernist Art Deco Settee/Bench by Walter von Nessen c.1929

Extremely Rare Modernist Art Deco Settee/Bench by Walter von Nessen c.1929

By Walter Von Nessen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Extremely Rare Pair Modernist Settee/ Bench designed by Walter von Nessen , circa 1929. retains it's original color, finish, patina, They're has been some minor professional restor...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Birch

Antique Swedish Rococo Settee, Hand-Carved, Linen Upholstery, c. 1760
Antique Swedish Rococo Settee, Hand-Carved, Linen Upholstery, c. 1760

Antique Swedish Rococo Settee, Hand-Carved, Linen Upholstery, c. 1760

Located in Wichita, KS

A richly carved, 18th century Swedish sofa bench from the Rococo period, newly upholstered linen. This beautiful antique settee has been hand-scraped back to reveal the original pain...

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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Settees

Materials

Wood, Paint

Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s

Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in Antwerp, BE

Marzio Cecchi; Brown; Buffalo; Leather; Sofa; Italy; 1970s; Italian Design; Postmodern; Architect; Daybed; Adjustable Sofa; Cushions; A rare sofa by Italian designer Marzio Cecch...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique midcentury sofa features stylish curved armrests, original studded upholstery, and a unique finish. Please confirm item location (NY or ...

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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

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

Small Scale French Napoleon III Settee in Red Velvet

Located in Buchanan, NY

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Ficks Reed, Two Seater Sofa, Bamboo, Cane, White Fabric, USA, 1950s
Ficks Reed, Two Seater Sofa, Bamboo, Cane, White Fabric, USA, 1950s

Ficks Reed, Two Seater Sofa, Bamboo, Cane, White Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Ficks Reed

Located in Stamford, CT

Ficks Reed, American Mid-Century Modern, Two Seater Sofa or Settee, Bamboo, Cane, White Fabric, USA, 1950s A bamboo settes designed and produced by Ficks Reed in the United States c...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Cane

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 Style Carved NaturalSettee with Geometric Cut Linen
French Louis XVI Style Carved NaturalSettee with Geometric Cut Linen

French Louis XVI Style Carved NaturalSettee with Geometric Cut Linen

Located in Essex, MA

A refined and beautifully proportioned French Louis XVI style canapé or settee, featuring a richly carved natural wood frame with a warm, limed finish and fresh upholstery in a sophi...

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20th Century French Settees

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Antique Moroccan Benches with Mosaic White Shell Inlay a Pair
Antique Moroccan Benches with Mosaic White Shell Inlay a Pair

Antique Moroccan Benches with Mosaic White Shell Inlay a Pair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A pair of antique Middle Eastern Moorish Moroccan settees inlaid with white mosaic marquetry. Mosaic inlaid Levantine Moorish Islamic benches great to use at the end of the bed or in an entryway. Elegant and stylish settees for your Moroccan Moorish decor...

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Early 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Settees

Materials

Wood

Our Signature Lantern Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Amber
Our Signature Lantern Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Amber

Our Signature Lantern Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Amber

Located in London, GB

Our Signature Lantern installation piece is based around a serpentine shape and built with enduring quality and sustainability in mind. More often than not, spaces are created to fit a budget and life span which can prove to be a very disposable approach to a project. In this case, our client and I designed our Lantern sofa to represent longevity and the highest level of crafting. The piece shown will endure for generations and age in a way which is unlike any other piece of furniture. The leathers will patinate perfectly. The frame is fully 8-point-hand-tied loose coil sprung and horse tail...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Leather

Adoni Sofa by Stuart Scott, Dark Navy Melton Wool, Walnut Legs, England
Adoni Sofa by Stuart Scott, Dark Navy Melton Wool, Walnut Legs, England

Adoni Sofa by Stuart Scott, Dark Navy Melton Wool, Walnut Legs, England

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Adoni Sofa is a striking and beautifully prominent piece of furniture, with biscuit tufting that demonstrates fine skill of contemporary craft. Shown he...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees

Materials

Wool

Anglo Indian Rosewood And Caned Settee
Anglo Indian Rosewood And Caned Settee

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

Pair of Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Armchairs
Pair of Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Armchairs

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

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Brocade, 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.