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Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany and Upholstered Settee
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany and Upholstered Settee

Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany and Upholstered Settee

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany and Upholstered Settee Measures 45" in width, 30" in depth and 36" in height. 19" seat height.

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Style Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Sofa Lovely Style and Design
Vintage Style Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Sofa Lovely Style and Design

Vintage Style Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Sofa Lovely Style and Design

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale hand dyed aged brown leather sofa A good looking well made and decorative sofa, the lines to the sides especially the arms are very nice We h...

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20th Century English Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

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

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century French Empire style handcrafted gilt bronze mahogany framed upholstered settee / sofa. The settee features four straight mahogany legs, the front two of which are set on...

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815

Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An elegant Empire Swedish Karl Johan sofa with graceful lines in mahogany with satinwood line inlay, ormolu and ebonized details. Offers scrolled arms and saber feet with upholstered...

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19th Century Danish Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Ormolu

French Style Settee in Silk Upholstery and Silvered Frame
French Style Settee in Silk Upholstery and Silvered Frame

French Style Settee in Silk Upholstery and Silvered Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning settee in the French style, having rounded shape, upholstered in a silk fabric and a silvered frame. The cushion is detached from the frame and it comes with three back pil...

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1980s American French Provincial Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Thonet Styled Patinated Bronze Settee w Leopard Print Fabric
Thonet Styled Patinated Bronze Settee w Leopard Print Fabric

Thonet Styled Patinated Bronze Settee w Leopard Print Fabric

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An intriguing patinated bronze settee in the style of Thonet's bentwood seating with leopard print fabric. Believed to be mid to late 20th Century, fabric newer. Very hefty and high ...

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bronze

19th CenturyRenaissance Style Carved Walnut Antique Bench
19th CenturyRenaissance Style Carved Walnut Antique Bench

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 Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee
19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee

19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and rare English 19th Century Victorian mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to head) Lovers or Kissing Settee, The rounded arched crests over S-shape...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Rosewood Oval Back Medallion Settee C1880
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Rosewood Oval Back Medallion Settee C1880

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Rosewood Oval Back Medallion Settee C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Rosewood Oval Back Medallion Settee C1880. Measures - 38.75'' H x 51.5'' W x 31'' D; seat height 14". An antique Renaissance Revival sett...

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Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Rosewood, Upholstery

Rustic Old Hickory Wood and Tan Leather Settee
Rustic Old Hickory Wood and Tan Leather Settee

Rustic Old Hickory Wood and Tan Leather Settee

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Queens, 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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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Settees

Materials

Hickory

English Art Deco Walnut Framed Cane Bergere Sofa C.1920
English Art Deco Walnut Framed Cane Bergere Sofa C.1920

English Art Deco Walnut Framed Cane Bergere Sofa C.1920

Located in London, GB

An English Art Deco Walnut Framed Bergere Sofa C.1920. Classic Art Deco shaped arms with with acanthus leaf and lion head carvings. A scalloped apron terminating on ball and claw f...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Italian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 15” Arm Height (inches): 23.5" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Settee
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Settee

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Settee

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive French sofa settee featuring a carved mahogany frame crafted in the Louis XVI taste. The settee has a molded frame with gracefully curved arms and a flat back crest. The ...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

19th century demi-borne / Half seat in rosewood
19th century demi-borne / Half seat in rosewood

19th century demi-borne / Half seat in rosewood

Located in Paris, FR

Very unusual 19th-century demi-borne in rosewood and damask fabric with an attached planter in the back. France, circa 1860

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Settees

Materials

Damask, Rosewood

Late George III English Ochre Painted and Caned  Settee, circa 1820
Late George III English Ochre Painted and Caned  Settee, circa 1820

Late George III English Ochre Painted and Caned Settee, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 19th century late George III English ochre painted settee with painted foliage and flower detail and caned seat.

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Settee -Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Tanzanite
Settee -Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Tanzanite

Settee -Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Tanzanite

By Ardmore Design

Located in New York, NY

Ardmore designers have given us two signature limited edition sofas with the launch of our Sabie fabric collection 2020, that come 30 in Tanzanite and 30 in Delta, both in a rich and sensual velvet. The high backs allow allow for two to sit amongst dancing elephants juggling a vervet monkey, flanked by travelers riding a giraffe and ostrich. Our feet and behinds cool off in the Sabie river waters where hippos and crocs play amongst water lilies and a python coils in the right hand corner under one’s arm. In the shadows of the plants, at the back of the sofa, emerges the illusive King cheetah with his rare spots and stripes. The sofa's border base and arms are framed with Zulu beaded...

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2010s South African Settees

Materials

Velvet

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair Each settee measures: 61 wide x 37.25 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 25 inches...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Breathtaking George II Style Carved Wood Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery
Breathtaking George II Style Carved Wood Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery

Breathtaking George II Style Carved Wood Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery

By Thomas Chippendale Jr.

Located in Bradenton, FL

George II Revival triple back settee was created in the style of the beloved Thomas Chippendale. From the scaled and scalloped back and zoomorphic armrests to the hairy ball-and-claw...

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19th Century English George II Antique Settees

Materials

Textile, Wood

Børge Mogensen Daybed Model No. 190, 1963
Børge Mogensen Daybed Model No. 190, 1963

Børge Mogensen Daybed Model No. 190, 1963

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful daybed model no. 190, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, solid oak frame platform with tapered legs and a vertical slatted b...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak

West Indies Carved and Caned Daybed or Chaise Lounge
West Indies Carved and Caned Daybed or Chaise Lounge

West Indies Carved and Caned Daybed or Chaise Lounge

Located in Palm Beach, FL

British colonial daybed, most likely Barbadian crafted in mahogany with a graceful form, floral carvings, handmade construction, caned seat, back and side, and turned legs with brass...

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19th Century Bajan British Colonial Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Walnut Upholstered Settee
19th Century Empire Walnut Upholstered Settee

19th Century Empire Walnut Upholstered Settee

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a lovely tailored walnut Empire settee. The top rail is flanked by two graceful sloping arms, joining two brass classical female heads crowing two front straight tapering le...

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Brass

Semi Antique Sheraton Style Carved Mahogany Settee
Semi Antique Sheraton Style Carved Mahogany Settee

Semi Antique Sheraton Style Carved Mahogany Settee

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A three seat settee with curved back sections. Each with fluted supports and arms. The backs with carved lotus flowers flanking open X supports. The arms with turned supports. Raised...

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1930s Sheraton Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

French 19th Century Double caned Settee
French 19th Century Double caned Settee

French 19th Century Double caned Settee

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This is an amazing double caned sofa with the spring box and mattress. Very deep, ideal to lay and rest.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Danish Settee from Mid-1950's in Beech and Wool by Fritz Hansen
Danish Settee from Mid-1950's in Beech and Wool by Fritz Hansen

Danish Settee from Mid-1950's in Beech and Wool by Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very charming and very elegant small settee made in Denmark around mid 1950's by Fritz Hansen. It's similar but a bit more linear and modern than his well-know model 8112. Solid and ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Eileen Gray 1980s Vintage Red Metal Daybed
Eileen Gray 1980s Vintage Red Metal Daybed

Eileen Gray 1980s Vintage Red Metal Daybed

By Eileen Gray

Located in Manzano, IT

Eileen Gray 1980s Vintage Red Metal Daybed This striking vintage daybed, designed by the iconic Eileen Gray in the 1980s, offers a unique blend of modernist elegance and retro charm...

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1980s German Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rubber

Loveseat with Ralph Lauren Zebra Print
Loveseat with Ralph Lauren Zebra Print

Loveseat with Ralph Lauren Zebra Print

Located in Munich, DE

Vintage loveseat re-designed with Ralph Lauren fabric for a special wow! The 1960's piece has been traditionally upholstered using down filling for the cushions.

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Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Marco Zanuso Triennale Sofa for Arflex 1951 Red Velvet
Marco Zanuso Triennale Sofa for Arflex 1951 Red Velvet

Marco Zanuso Triennale Sofa for Arflex 1951 Red Velvet

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Red velvet two two-seater sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex Triennale 1951.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

20th Century, Afra&Tobia Scarpa Unique Sofa with Armrests
20th Century, Afra&Tobia Scarpa Unique Sofa with Armrests

20th Century, Afra&Tobia Scarpa Unique Sofa with Armrests

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Turin, Turin

Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa started their collaboration in the 1959 sharing numerous important projects, in particular in the supply sector, establishing themselves as exponents o...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Guillerme et Chambron Grand Repos style Settee, France 1960
Guillerme et Chambron Grand Repos style Settee, France 1960

Guillerme et Chambron Grand Repos style Settee, France 1960

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Miami, FL

Guillerme et Chambron Grand Repos style Settee, France 1960 Grand repos style settee by iconic French design duo Guillerme and Chambron, crafted in solid white oak and showcasing the duo’s unmistakable architectural sensibility. This mid-century masterwork is defined by its sculptural “finger back” design, a signature of the designers' refined yet bold aesthetic. The settee has been newly upholstered with almond linen and orange button. The seat is supported with new webbing, ensuring lasting support and structural integrity. Available to view in-situ in our Miami gallery...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored
Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored

Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sofa, settee, or bench By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather seat cushion. Measures: 61.7...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Italian Venetian Burl Wood and Gilt Loveseat, Settee, Sofa or Canapé
Antique Italian Venetian Burl Wood and Gilt Loveseat, Settee, Sofa or Canapé

Antique Italian Venetian Burl Wood and Gilt Loveseat, Settee, Sofa or Canapé

Located in Plainview, NY

Antique Italian Venetian Burl Wood and Gilt Loveseat, Settee, Sofa or Canapé Grace your space with this 20th century Italian Venetian loveseat, settee or canapé. The frame...

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20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl

1970’s Leather Settee
1970’s Leather Settee

1970’s Leather Settee

By Percival Lafer

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1970’s Leather Settee. Bentwood arms with brass details. Button Cushions. Soft light Butterscotch color vintage leather. Sofa sits low and deep for loung...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Teak Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman
Midcentury Teak Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman

Midcentury Teak Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Midcentury teak sofa in the style of Milo Baughman manufactured in the united states, circa the 1960s. This vintage sofa is wrapped in the highest quality teak, giving them an excell...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Italian Baroque Burgundy Tufted Settee
Italian Baroque Burgundy Tufted Settee

Italian Baroque Burgundy Tufted Settee

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Baroque style 20th c. settee with gilt wood filigree frame & burgundy & cream button-tufted upholstery with embroidered flowers (Matching settee: AGO054, arm chairs: AGO053, ...

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20th Century Italian Rococo Settees

Midcentury Upholstered Bench with Storage Compartment
Midcentury Upholstered Bench with Storage Compartment

Midcentury Upholstered Bench with Storage Compartment

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish midcentury bench with upholstered seating and backrests, plus sleek chrome supports and sled legs. The bench's seat lifts up to reveal a storage compartment...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Vienna Straw Antique Settee with 2 Chairs
Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Vienna Straw Antique Settee with 2 Chairs

Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Vienna Straw Antique Settee with 2 Chairs

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We are delighted to present this rare 18th-century living room set, which includes a long sofa (approximately three seats) and two accompanying chairs. Originating from Italy, this e...

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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut, Straw

Art Deco Satin Birch Sofa with Fluted Arms & Paw Feet
Art Deco Satin Birch Sofa with Fluted Arms & Paw Feet

Art Deco Satin Birch Sofa with Fluted Arms & Paw Feet

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco satin birch sofa with fluted arms and paw feet. Upholstered in buttoned cotton velvet.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Settees

Materials

Velvet

Børge Mogensen Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960
Børge Mogensen Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960

Børge Mogensen Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful three-seat sofa model no. 2253, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, in original salmon colored wool with leather straps on an...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak

Ole Wanscher Teak 'Senator' Sofa
Ole Wanscher Teak 'Senator' Sofa

Ole Wanscher Teak 'Senator' Sofa

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This teak high-back two-seat sofa was designed by Ole Wanscher as part of his 'Senator' line, circa 1960s. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's
Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's

Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Danish settee from the late 1940's or early 1950s with coil springs in the seat and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained beech with great grain and patina....

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

19 th c. Giltwood settee Louis XV with cream upholstery
19 th c. Giltwood settee Louis XV with cream upholstery

19 th c. Giltwood settee Louis XV with cream upholstery

Located in Houston, TX

Fine carving with quality craftsmanship defines this excellent Settee. The louis XV style has a cabriole leg with elegant Curved detail. A carved cartouche at the crest denotes The ...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Giltwood

Woven Rattan Antique Settee
Woven Rattan Antique Settee

Woven Rattan Antique Settee

Located in Yonkers, NY

A rustic Javanese teak wood three-seat settee from the Turn of the Century with inset woven rattan seat and back. Infusing an air of rustic charm and understated elegance, this Javan...

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Early 20th Century Javanese Settees

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Custom Asian Howdah Elephant Seat
Custom Asian Howdah Elephant Seat

Custom Asian Howdah Elephant Seat

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Custom made in Thailand in the 1970’s with traditional carving and having the design based on the exquisite Elephant Seats of past centuries. Fine crafts...

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1970s Asian Anglo-Indian Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Italian High Back Winged Settee
Early 20th Century Italian High Back Winged Settee

Early 20th Century Italian High Back Winged Settee

By Rubelli

Located in Weesp, NL

Early 20th century Italian high back winged settee with original Rubelli (Venice) upholstery. Please note mior wear on one of the arms. Colors may slight...

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Early 20th Century Italian Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

McGuire Cerused Twisted Rattan Settee and Lounge Chair
McGuire Cerused Twisted Rattan Settee and Lounge Chair

McGuire Cerused Twisted Rattan Settee and Lounge Chair

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare pair of rattan seating hand-crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The set features whimsical twisted pole rattan that gracefully curves aro...

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20th Century Organic Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak

Pair of Large Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Settees
Pair of Large Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Settees

Pair of Large Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Settees

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Impressive large scale pair of late 18th Century Italian giltwood settees. These settees are lovely examples of neoclassical Italian design. The head rail is serpentine in shape and ...

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Vintage Caned Italian Settee with Pickled Finish
Vintage Caned Italian Settee with Pickled Finish

Vintage Caned Italian Settee with Pickled Finish

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Settee, having a painted frame showing natural wear. Its crestrail carved with swags, over oval caned backrest, centered with an oval rosette. Downswept arms ending in scrolls, on fo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

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

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.