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Settees For Sale
Edwardian Mahogany Two Seater Sofa Settee
Edwardian Mahogany Two Seater Sofa Settee

Edwardian Mahogany Two Seater Sofa Settee

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian Mahogany 2 Seater Sofa with Lyre Central Panel, Satinwood and Ebony Inlays with Sheraton Style Square Tapered Legs - 37"w x 20"d x 32"h (16" to the seat)

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A

Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa settle couch in the country style with a wealth of appliqué decoration on the front panels, arms and legs. Measure: 215cm. It is finished in ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Birch

Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820
Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820

Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A lovely and well-proportioned marquetry sofa with arched back, scroll arms and short Grecian curved legs in mahogany embellished with inlays of festoo...

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1810s Dutch Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Carved Teak Spindle Back Settees Or Benches - Pair
Mid-Century Danish Modern Carved Teak Spindle Back Settees Or Benches - Pair

Mid-Century Danish Modern Carved Teak Spindle Back Settees Or Benches - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of Danish modern carved teak settees. They have been newly upholstered. They date to the 1960s. Each has a nicely carved frame spindle or slat back frame. They are unm...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Style Walnut Settee
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Style Walnut Settee

19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Style Walnut Settee

Located in Houston, TX

A stunning 19th Century settee featuring the clean lines and warm wood tones characteristic of Swedish Biedermeier design, with a silhouette influenced by French Neoclassical forms. ...

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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s

Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Antwerp, BE

Sofa; Afra; Tobia; Scarpa; Cassina; Soriana; Settee; Couch; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency; Minimalist; Italian Design; Soriana sofa in original upholstery, designed by Afra &...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool

Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed

Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, wi...

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1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Josef Hoffmann Seating Group
Josef Hoffmann Seating Group

Josef Hoffmann Seating Group

By Josef Hoffmann

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

Fine Quality Giltwood Aubusson Upholstered French Louis XVI Style Settee
Fine Quality Giltwood Aubusson Upholstered French Louis XVI Style Settee

Fine Quality Giltwood Aubusson Upholstered French Louis XVI Style Settee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Louis XVI style settee is a masterpiece of elegance, refinement, and craftsmanship. Featuring a finely carved giltwood frame, the settee is adorned with delicat...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Beech

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarola chair, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black leather seat and back, accented with brass roset...

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet

Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted birch figured veneers in the sort after mid oak French polish finish. The sofa is approx 200cm long. It has swooping l...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Birch

Caned Settee
Caned Settee

Caned Settee

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

Caned Settee

Located in Huntington, NY

Louis XV style Settee Frame tight, Seat & back in good condition. Item was touched up & waxed. Includes old custom seat, needs recovering

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Beech

Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London

Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...

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2010s British Louis XV Settees

Materials

Hardwood

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

Rustic Modern Sydney Bench in Tanned Oak by Martin & Brockett
Rustic Modern Sydney Bench in Tanned Oak by Martin & Brockett

Rustic Modern Sydney Bench in Tanned Oak by Martin & Brockett

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Martin & Brockett’s Sydney Bench 63” features a wood frame with finial details on the bench back and arm, as well as an upholstered seat and back. H 33.5 i...

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2010s American Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Directoire Settee, Antique Beechwood, Handcrafted, Paris, Circa 1796
Directoire Settee, Antique Beechwood, Handcrafted, Paris, Circa 1796

Directoire Settee, Antique Beechwood, Handcrafted, Paris, Circa 1796

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late 18th Century, an original Directoire settee from France, in good condition. The hand scraped wood frame of the French period canape has the original patina. Hand crafted in Beechwood with a gracious flower décor, rosettes. A continuous Greek Meander...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed
Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed

By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Irving Harper

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

French Louis XV Style Painted Settee in Blue Velvet
French Louis XV Style Painted Settee in Blue Velvet

French Louis XV Style Painted Settee in Blue Velvet

Located in Astoria, NY

An elegant early 20th-century French Country three-seater settee in the Louis XV style, sourced from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from solid wood and finished in a creamy w...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Velvet, Maple, Paint

Louis XIII Os De Mouton Settee, Cuir De Cordoue 17th Century Parcel Gilt Leather
Louis XIII Os De Mouton Settee, Cuir De Cordoue 17th Century Parcel Gilt Leather

Louis XIII Os De Mouton Settee, Cuir De Cordoue 17th Century Parcel Gilt Leather

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An extremely rare Louis XIII 'os de mouton' settee covered in 17th century parcel gilt leather. An 'os de mouton' settee covered in parcel gilt French leather from the Rhone valley, presumably the Avignon region. The leather dates to the late 17th or early 18th century and survives in a remarkable state of preservation. A walnut and oak frame with scrolled legs and stretchers, triple arched back set with embossed and polychromed leather...

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Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art deco seating group by Otto Wagner
Art deco seating group by Otto Wagner

Art deco seating group by Otto Wagner

By Otto Wagner

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Art deco seating group by Otto Wagner in original vintage condition with signs of use. bench 120x51x82cm seat height 49cm armchair 53x50x84cm seat height 49cm

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian antique settee of the period Louis XVI. Made of fine walnut wood and velvet covering, characterized by a simple and essential but very elegant line. We recommend replacing th...

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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Danish 1950's Arne Hovmand Style Loveseat with Teak Armrests
Danish 1950's Arne Hovmand Style Loveseat with Teak Armrests

Danish 1950's Arne Hovmand Style Loveseat with Teak Armrests

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Charming 1950's Danish loveseat with legs and armrests in teak. The design is very reminiscent of of Arne Hovmand-Olsen's style a cool and has a versatile light design. The loveseat ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

19th Century William and Mary Style English Settee
19th Century William and Mary Style English Settee

19th Century William and Mary Style English Settee

Located in Dallas, TX

19th C, William and Mary style settee English Upholstered in Aubusson Tapestry fabric with nailhead trim.

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19th Century English William and Mary Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Italian Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Sofa with new Upholstery, 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Sofa with new Upholstery, 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Sofa with new Upholstery, 1970s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Gorgeous two-seater sofa made completely of bamboo and rattan in Italy, 1960s/1970s. The sofa is in nearly excellent condition since it was placed inside the previous home. The cushi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker

Vintage French Louis XVI style Carved Gilt Settee C. 1960's
Vintage French Louis XVI style Carved Gilt Settee C. 1960's

Vintage French Louis XVI style Carved Gilt Settee C. 1960's

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: 38.5 inches high x 65.75 inches wide x 32.5 inches deep. Seat Height 21 inches A refined expression of neoclassical elegance, this vintage French Louis XVI style settee...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

1940s sofa in wood and bouclé fabric, Italian manufacture
1940s sofa in wood and bouclé fabric, Italian manufacture

1940s sofa in wood and bouclé fabric, Italian manufacture

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

A 1940s two-seater sofa with an elegant and understated design but with a mid-century modern twist. The structure is compact and slightly backward sloping, with curved lines giving ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Beech, Bentwood

'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 Knoll, Cini Boeri

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

Large Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Récamier Settee in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet
Large Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Récamier Settee in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet

Large Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Récamier Settee in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet

Located in Nashville, TN

And of unusual ( rare ) large dimensions. Matching bolsters for each end. Well worn gilt and paint finish and losses to frame. Well worn paint and gilded finish. Oxidation to the gi...

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1790s Italian Directoire Antique Settees

Materials

Giltwood

Ico Parisi, pair of rare egg sofas model 812, 177x77 cm, for Cassina, 1953
Ico Parisi, pair of rare egg sofas model 812, 177x77 cm, for Cassina, 1953

Ico Parisi, pair of rare egg sofas model 812, 177x77 cm, for Cassina, 1953

By Ico Parisi

Located in Como, CO

Ico Parisi (1916-1996) Pair of rare egg sofas Model 812 with brass feet Figli di Amedeo Cassina, Meda, 1953 The measurements of both are approximately 177x77 cm – height 80 cm Origi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher

Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's. Very elegant design raised on teak legs with stretchers (usually seen in Kaare Klint's fam...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Teak

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

Category

1990s Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 19th Century English Regency Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Sofa
Early 19th Century English Regency Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Sofa

Early 19th Century English Regency Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An outstanding Regency sofa in neoclassical taste. The couch is supported by Curule form legs with gilt edges. The arms of the piece exhibit eagle armrests and lion masks. The headra...

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Napoleon III Rococo Revival Giltwood Settee
Napoleon III Rococo Revival Giltwood Settee

Napoleon III Rococo Revival Giltwood Settee

Located in Hastings, GB

An outstanding and rare design, giltwood 19th century Napoleon III period Rococo revival settee, the padded back framed by scrolled supports, joined to the padded seat by freestandin...

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Mid-19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Neoclassical Modern Klismos Style Dining Banquette Settee by Björk Studio
Neoclassical Modern Klismos Style Dining Banquette Settee by Björk Studio

Neoclassical Modern Klismos Style Dining Banquette Settee by Björk Studio

By Bjork Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

Custom dining banquette or settee handcrafted by Björk Studio using a solid maple hardwood frame with a dark Espresso finish. The design is defined by its Klismos influence, featurin...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Maple

French Leather Moustache Back Club Sofa Bed
French Leather Moustache Back Club Sofa Bed

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

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Settee Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood
Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Settee Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Settee Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Theo Ruth for Artifort, settee, model 'Congo', lacquered wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1950s. This Dutch settee, designed by Theo Ruth, features a romantic floral print fabric tha...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees

Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees

By Gio Ponti

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

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

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

Stunning 20th Century Beech Wood Sofa with Dual Designs
Stunning 20th Century Beech Wood Sofa with Dual Designs

Stunning 20th Century Beech Wood Sofa with Dual Designs

Located in London, GB

This stunning sofa features a blue velvet textile that is soft to the touch and adds a touch of luxury to any room. One side of the sofa features a playful design of lion and swan, w...

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20th Century Asian Settees

Materials

Beech

Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak
Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak

Exceptional Directoire Style Sofa in Cerused Oak

By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine settee featuring a contemporary taking design cues from the iconic French Directoire style. Impeccably upholstered in a natural taupe woven fabric and framed in striking cerus...

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20th Century Directoire Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

19th Century Carved Walnut Settee
19th Century Carved Walnut Settee

19th Century Carved Walnut Settee

Located in Cheshire, GB

An elegant mid-19th century Victorian carved walnut sofa of generous proportions, raised on finely shaped cabriole legs terminating in ceramic castors. The serpentine frame is richly...

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19th Century British Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee
Danish Modern Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee

Danish Modern Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee

By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder

Located in Minneapolis, MN

A rare Finn Juhl designed settee produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder known as the NV53. Teak frame with upholstered seat. Frame stamped with Niels Vodder logo. Profession...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Antique Black Forest Sofa from French Chateau in the South of France, Restored
Antique Black Forest Sofa from French Chateau in the South of France, Restored

Antique Black Forest Sofa from French Chateau in the South of France, Restored

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Another selection from the extensive collection of Old Plank's Black Forest furniture. We look at Black Forest furniture as being both a bit rustic and a little whimsical. Black Forest furniture dates from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s and although most people believe Black Forest originated in Germany, or Austria, it was also made in France and Switzerland and the Swiss are the ones who invented the style in the City of Brienz. The original carving of Black Forest furniture and small animal sculptures was driven by the Tourist trade. Old Plank was fortunate to be able to purchase an entire room of Black Forest furniture from a chateau in the South of France, The collection includes; Black Forest chandelier, scones, huge mirrors...

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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Red Adoni Sofa in Red Wool with Walnut Legs
Contemporary Red Adoni Sofa in Red Wool with Walnut Legs

Contemporary Red Adoni Sofa in Red Wool with Walnut Legs

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

Laurel Settee, Modern Windsor Style Bench in Blackened Ash
Laurel Settee, Modern Windsor Style Bench in Blackened Ash

Laurel Settee, Modern Windsor Style Bench in Blackened Ash

By Carter Ellis

Located in Chattanooga, TN

A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats instead of dowels and spindles. Constructed from sustainable blackened ash, the settee is artisan crafted with traditional joinery and finished with an all-natural, 100% plant-based, hard-wax oil. "The Laurel Settee...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Wood, Ash

Emerald Velvet Settee by PolsPotten
Emerald Velvet Settee by PolsPotten

Emerald Velvet Settee by PolsPotten

By Pols Potten

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

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.