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19th century French Louis XVI Style Settee
19th century French Louis XVI Style Settee

19th century French Louis XVI Style Settee

Located in Charleston, SC

Rare, 19th century French Louis XVI style double oval back settee with richly carved motifs, scrolling arms and uphostered in linen.

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19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960
Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960

Leather Settee Model ‘Ilona’ by Arne Norell, 1960

By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful leather settee designed by Arne Norell in the early 1960s and produced by Aneby Møbler, Sweden, with thick, dark leather cushions on saddle leather sling supports with bras...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa in Red Nubuck Leather with Brass by Bozzoli

Ghidini 1961 Abbracci 3-Seat Sofa in Red Nubuck Leather with 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

Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in High Point, NC

A maple and green velvet fabric settee designed and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1950s. Seat height 16”

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Maple

19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green
19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green

19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green

Located in London, GB

As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that we have fully restored in our hand dyed British leathers, fully hand tacked with horse tail...

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Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Settees

Materials

Leather

FRENCH Belle Époque SETTEE in LOUIS XVI Style Rose Pink Velvet Upholstery 1880
FRENCH Belle Époque SETTEE in LOUIS XVI Style Rose Pink Velvet Upholstery 1880

FRENCH Belle Époque SETTEE in LOUIS XVI Style Rose Pink Velvet Upholstery 1880

Located in Sherborne, GB

Beautifully carved mahogany with foliate and rose decoration, this striking Belle Époque settee is crafted in the typical manner of the Louis XVI taste during the fourth quarter of the 19th century. This has been recently upholstered in rose pink velvet...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Settees

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Swedish Leather Samsas Round Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Swedish Leather Samsas Round Sofa by Carl Malmsten

Swedish Leather Samsas Round Sofa by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely stunning and iconic design. It’s the Swedish Leather Samsas Round Sofa designed by Carl Malmsten in the 1920’s. This model was made in Sweden in the late 20th c...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Neat Sofa from the Early 20th Century Upholstered with Green Velour
Neat Sofa from the Early 20th Century Upholstered with Green Velour

Neat Sofa from the Early 20th Century Upholstered with Green Velour

Located in Opole, PL

Neat Sofa from the Early 20th Century Upholstered with Green Velour We present you a wooden sofa from the early 20th century with an upholstered seat and backrest. This piece of fur...

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Early 20th Century European Settees

Materials

Brass

Embryo Sofa by Studio Christinekalia
Embryo Sofa by Studio Christinekalia

Embryo Sofa by Studio Christinekalia

Located in Geneve, CH

Embryo sofa by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 200 x D 320 x H 78 cm (seat height 43 cm). Materials: Wood, Macro Plush Fabric. Evolved from the s...

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2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Settee
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Settee

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Settee

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany settee having a quality mahogany shaped back with carved ribbons and bows to the top, newly reupholste...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Other

19th Century English Hand-Painted Sheraton Style Caned Seat Settee
19th Century English Hand-Painted Sheraton Style Caned Seat Settee

19th Century English Hand-Painted Sheraton Style Caned Seat Settee

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A three-seat settee, painted in delicate leaf and vine decoration. The back and arms with formed C-scrolls centered with oval painted plaques. The plaques depict cherubs playing musi...

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Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood

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

Vienna Secession Settee done in beech with the cane seat and backrest
Vienna Secession Settee done in beech with the cane seat and backrest

Vienna Secession Settee done in beech with the cane seat and backrest

By J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will an antique Vienna Secession settee. It features simple, yet very effective design done in bench wood, with all the attributions of Vienna Secession. The seat...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees

Materials

Cane, Beech

Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s
Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s

Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful mohair upholstered curved sofa with wooden legs. Perfect shape and size. In excellent condition, 1950s, Italy. Same era as: Ch...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Mohair, Wood

1940s French Art Deco Settee
1940s French Art Deco Settee

1940s French Art Deco Settee

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Art Deco settee with rosewood arms and frame from France, 1940s. Striking large circular arms and newly woven seat and back with trestle style feet.

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Mid-20th Century French Settees

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Italian Settee by Isa Bergamo
Italian Settee by Isa Bergamo

Italian Settee by Isa Bergamo

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Isa Bergamo mid century settee original faux leather upholstery and original mid century condition. Brass legs.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench
19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench

19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench, the matching Counter is also available separately Ideal for a hotel reception or Lobby, restaurant etc Pr...

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19th Century Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

19th Century Painted Settee
19th Century Painted Settee

19th Century Painted Settee

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Paint decorated settee. Beautiful design

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19th Century Italian Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa / Settee, Adrian Pearsall Style, Three-Seater
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa / Settee, Adrian Pearsall Style, Three-Seater

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa / Settee, Adrian Pearsall Style, Three-Seater

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Manhasset, NY

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa / Settee, Adrian Pearsall Style, Three-Seater Curvaceous three seater mid-century modern sofa in the manner of American designer, Adrian Pearsall. Ha...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

ISA Bergamo, Settee, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
ISA Bergamo, Settee, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

ISA Bergamo, Settee, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and light pink fabric settee, designed and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. 14.5" seat height

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Settee
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Settee

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Settee

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian rosewood inlaid settee having a superb quality serpentine shape rosewood inlaid back, scroll shaped arms, newly reupholstered in a quality fabric sta...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Other

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

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

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

1940s French Blue and White Toile Serpentine Arch Settee, Set of 2
1940s French Blue and White Toile Serpentine Arch Settee, Set of 2

1940s French Blue and White Toile Serpentine Arch Settee, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated mid 20th Century with this exquisite original French toile settee set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of history and refineme...

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1940s French French Provincial Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jugendstil Settee designed in style of Josef Hoffmann, done in beech bentwood
Jugendstil Settee designed in style of Josef Hoffmann, done in beech bentwood

Jugendstil Settee designed in style of Josef Hoffmann, done in beech bentwood

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a beautiful Jugendstil Settee done in beech bentwood. It is designed in style of Josef Hoffmann, featuring sleek lines typical for his work. The settee ...

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1920s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid Century Italian Small Settee with Blue Upholstery and Iron Legs
Mid Century Italian Small Settee with Blue Upholstery and Iron Legs

Mid Century Italian Small Settee with Blue Upholstery and Iron Legs

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this small upholstered settee dates from the 1950s. The sofa features simple lines with curved armrests and slender, tapered black iron legs and brass-tipped feet. Re...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Late 19th Century Ornately Carved Oak Settee
Late 19th Century Ornately Carved Oak Settee

Late 19th Century Ornately Carved Oak Settee

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Late 19th century carved settee, oak, double balloon back with scrolled foliate carved motif and central fleur-de-lis crest, scrolled floral...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

Italian Baroque Figural Bench/ Settee
Italian Baroque Figural Bench/ Settee

Italian Baroque Figural Bench/ Settee

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Baroque Figural Bench/ Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian Baroque Figural Bench/ Settee 18th century or older, some later support added A quietly stunning figural Italian Baroque Bench/ Sett...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood and Rattan Settee by Thonet Brothers
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood and Rattan Settee by Thonet Brothers

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood and Rattan Settee by Thonet Brothers

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare Vienna Secessionist bentwood and rattan settee by Thonet Brothers. The settee can be found in old Thonet catalogues and based on the paper label underneath, the seat was manufac...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820
English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820

English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany camel back settee with flanking scrolled brass tacked arms, removable cushion, carved floral knees, and terminating on trifod splayed feet. Settee is upholstered in ...

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1820s English George III Antique Settees

Materials

Brass

Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Bench With Rush Seats By Heals
Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Bench With Rush Seats By Heals

Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Bench With Rush Seats By Heals

By Heal's

Located in Petworth, GB

Aesthetic Movement ebonised beech settle with rush double seat Heals - after the ‘Sussex’ design by Morris & Co Previously unrecorded settle version Circa 1890 Height 90cm. W...

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1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees

Materials

Beech

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquer and Cane Chair Back Settee
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquer and Cane Chair Back Settee

Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquer and Cane Chair Back Settee

Located in Centennial, CO

A stunning and unique antique 19th century English Chinoiserie lacquer chair back settee with 20th century hand caning. Ornately embellished with antique gold Chinoiserie style decor...

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Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Settees

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 19th Century Gustavian Swedish Period Settee with Antique Linen
Early 19th Century Gustavian Swedish Period Settee with Antique Linen

Early 19th Century Gustavian Swedish Period Settee with Antique Linen

Located in Charleston, SC

Very rare. Swedish Gustavian period bench, circa 1800, finished on all three sides with Guilloché carvings on carved round fluted legs. Scraped to original cream /white finish and u...

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Early 19th Century Gustavian Antique Settees

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Two-Seater Settee
Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Two-Seater Settee

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Two-Seater Settee

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian mahogany inlaid two-seater settee sofa upholstered in a Geometric Jazz Pattern Fabric - the inrtricate inlay includes a montage of musical instruments and a cherub in a p...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood

20th Century George III Style Walnut with Inlay and Upholstered Seat Settee
20th Century George III Style Walnut with Inlay and Upholstered Seat Settee

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

Georges de Feure, "Grenade", Art Nouveau Settee, France, c. 1900
Georges de Feure, "Grenade", Art Nouveau Settee, France, c. 1900

Georges de Feure, "Grenade", Art Nouveau Settee, France, c. 1900

By Georges De Feure

Located in New York, NY

This settee is typical of De Feure’s style at the turn of the 20th century. The high back with swooping lines, paired with straight legs curving toward their meeting with the seat, i...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Settee in Silk Plaid
19th Century Swedish Painted Settee in Silk Plaid

19th Century Swedish Painted Settee in Silk Plaid

Located in Southampton, NY

19th Century Swedish painted settee in silk plaid. Lovely design. Structurally sound, silk plaid ripped on along upper back. Age to finish consistent with...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Settees

Materials

Silk, Wood

Pair of Ecart Design Canape "W" in Chocolate Leather
Pair of Ecart Design Canape "W" in Chocolate Leather

Pair of Ecart Design Canape "W" in Chocolate Leather

Located in New York, NY

These chic Post-Modern settees by Ecart Design of Paris are perfect for apartment living or your office suite. Well proportioned, their fitted seat cushions and tight backs offer sup...

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2010s Settees

Materials

Leather

Channeled Back Armless Settee with Back Stretchers and Solid Seat on Wood Legs
Channeled Back Armless Settee with Back Stretchers and Solid Seat on Wood Legs

Channeled Back Armless Settee with Back Stretchers and Solid Seat on Wood Legs

By LF Upholstery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Elliot sofa is all hand carved with channeled back and solid channeled seat. It is shown in light tone fabric and walnut wood frame and legs. Hand carved wood frame all hair fill...

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2010s American American Classical Settees

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Spanish Early 20th Century Bench with Dove-Tail and Tall Back
Spanish Early 20th Century Bench with Dove-Tail and Tall Back

Spanish Early 20th Century Bench with Dove-Tail and Tall Back

Located in Miami, FL

This is a Spanish, pine, bench with honey patina. It is dove tailed and a sturdy, rustic piece that would be idea as a hall bench or many other uses in your ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Country Settees

Materials

Pine

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

18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Settee with Point de Hongrie Flame Stitching
18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Settee with Point de Hongrie Flame Stitching

18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Settee with Point de Hongrie Flame Stitching

Located in Solebury, PA

A fine 18th century Queen Anne small walnut settee upholstered in vibrant flame stitch fabric retains an authentic period presence and refined proportions. The elegantly carved arms ...

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Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee

Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Chireno, TX

Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory frame and a woven splint seat and back. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipp...

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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees

Materials

Hickory

Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's
Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's

Edward Wormley Dunbar Channel Back Settee ca' 1940's

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A rare and unusual settee By Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1940's. Distinguishing feature is the channel back, mahogany legs, heavy construction-with hand tied springs, built to last.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Wood Seat
New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Wood Seat

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Wood Seat

Located in Miami, FL

Industrial, counter height, shop stool features a wrought iron frame and seat. You can customize the measurements, colors and the seat (wood or iron).       

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2010s Spanish Industrial Settees

Materials

Iron

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

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.