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Settees For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: 1910s
High Back Settee by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Walnut, fabric. Custom settee for a private commission, produced by ABV. This example dates from 1949, although the design itself dates from 1943.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Gorgeous Creme Paint Decorated and Green Upholstered Cane Louis XVI Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous painted settee with cross hatched red glazed decoration and a green upholstered removable cushion. The cane is in good condition as is the rest of the frame. The s...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees

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Walnut

1940's Restored Rattan Six-Strand Double Triangle Arm Tortoise Shell Rattan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Refurbished rattan piece featuring six-strand double triangle arms, exuding charm with tortoiseshell rattan accents, perfect for classic decor. Tortoiseshell rattan furniture or deco...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of open armrests. Made from stained beech wood showing great gran and color and with ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Easy Settee with Oak Armrests, 1940s attributed to Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and charming easy style settee from the 1940s attributed to Slagelse Mobelvaerk. These type of 1940s pieces are increasingly coming into fashion, however. Made from oiled oak...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Wool, Oak

Restored Rattan Double Horseshoe Settee - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored mid-century rattan Double Horseshoe arm settee showcases timeless charm with its vintage appeal. Crafted with solid construction and three-strand arms, it exudes both e...
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1940s Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Otto Schultz, Settee, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and elm settee designed by Otto Schultz and produced by Boet, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat height 16”.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Danish Banana Sofa in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved settee, green fabric, oak, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden legs and a soft green fabric. The sofa shows a curved back, while the backrest is horiz...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Settees

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Fabric, Oak

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A large Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light blue velvet with a light gray velvet border, in a minimalist way, which ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Louis XVI Style French Striped Settee, Manner of Jansen, circa 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Louis XVI style French settee in the manner of Maison Jansen, circa 1940. Elegant profile with rolled arms, carved conical feet, and fully welted new upholstery. Fully r...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Clean Lined Bleached Mahogany and Black Patent Leather Bench/Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean lined even arm bench or settee constructed of bleached mahogany wood and black patent leather with flat brass detailing. A very nice addition to the entry way or window seating...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Danish 1940s Sofa in Lambswool with Armrests in Carved Elm by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of semi-open armrests carved from solid elm wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Elm, Wool

Rare Restored Museum Quality Paul Laszlo Arched 3-Strand Rattan Settee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare museum quality Paul Laszlo three-strand rattan settee. This loveseat dates from 1941 and features a unique arched arm and lounge arched seat back. 1950, United States We only ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

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Rattan

Danish Banana Sofa in Patterned Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, off white upholstery, wooden legs, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed in a wonderful off white fabric with a special looking pattern in it. The sofa has a...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1910 Art Nouveau Inlaid Settee
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1910 Art Nouveau inlay settee. Some marks in the finish.
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1910s Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood

Danish Midcentury Classic Curved Settee in the Style of Georg Kofoed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant small sofa or settee made around 1940 in Denmark. it is very much in the style of Master Carpenter Georg Kofoed but Designer and maker is unknown to us. Beautiful curved...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vintage French Leather Club Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome vintage French leather club settee. Circa 1940. Perfect for today's transitional designs!
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1940s Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

1940's French Sculptural Frame Cherry-wood Settee
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1940's sculptural frame French cherry-wood settee with Italian velvet upholstery, fully restored and re-upholstered in Italian velvet upholstery, with minor wear and patina d...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees

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Velvet, Cherry

1940s Sculptural Carved Wood Tassle Rope Settee
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, hand carved wood settee you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best o...
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1940s Neoclassical Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Unique Danish Cabinetmaker Settee 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
Unique form. Elegantly-curved settee was just redone in linen canvas with vegetable-tanned leather trim and buttons. Legs are solid stained beech. Reminiscent of designs by Nanna Dit...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Linen, Beech

Art Deco Sofa in Red Striped Velvet and with Swoosh Armrests, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite two-seater lounge sofa, a piece of timeless elegance hailing from the early 20th century. The gracefully curved armrests and streamlined design create an air of sophisticat...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Fruitwood

Incredible Adams Painted Decorated Triple Oval Back Settee Circa 1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fun and whimsical Adams settee with prancing deer on the upholstery and gorgeous painted decoration on the frame. The settee is a rare model with triple ovals and is a grea...
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1910s English Adam Style Vintage Settees

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Settee by Jacob Kjaer, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee designed by Jacob Kjaer, 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a newly upholstered linen fabric.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Knole Drop Arm Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
The Knole sofa is a classic English furniture piece that has been around since the 17th century. This particular Knole sofa, upholstered in burnt orange mohair, is a unique and styli...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Mohair

Italian Designer, Settee, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and white fabric settee designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. 14” seat height
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Marcel Kammerer for Thonet Bench in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, sofa bench model 6217, bentwood and fabric, Austria, ca. 1910 An elegant bentwood settee designed by Marcel Kammerer a...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

French Louis XIV Style Distressed Paint Decorated Settee With Floral Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 47in W: 74 1/4in D: 30 1/2in SH: 21 1/2in This is an amazing piece of Louis XIV style furniture the distressed finish looks re...
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1940s French Louis XIV Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Old Hickory Marysville Settee Stamped
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Marysville old hickory settee. Stamp is present on hickory. Very comfortable, Great condition. Would be look nice in a country home or Ranch home
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1940s American Adirondack Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan, Hickory

Arts & Crafts Mission L &JG Stickley Even Arm Quarter Sawn Oak Settle #281
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find. L& J G Stickley even arm settle # 281 I quarter sawn oak. L& GJ Stickley was a large and important contribute to the Arts & ...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Settee, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee from the 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a multicolored, floral themed upholstered and tufted body.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

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

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Danish Settee in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, fabric, stained beech, walnut, Denmark, 1940s. This settee owes its elegancy to the way the corpus is built: a thin frame that rests on beautifully sculpted legs t...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Walnut

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Danish 1940's Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrest and Green Striped Wool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming loveseat from the 1940's in the style of Alfred Christensen. Maker and Designer is unknown but the style is very similar to designs by Fritz Hansen and Alfred Christens...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, floral upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1940s. This voluptuous sofa is executed in a floral fabric with wooden legs. The sofa has a high line...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Art Deco Sofa in Walnut and Silk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1930s/1940s A magnificent and strong angular sofa in walnut wood. Upholstered in a cream silk fabric in a subtle triangular pattern, a typical choice fo...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Swedish Cabinetmaker Settee / Sofa in Pinewood and White Vägen Linen, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and stunning Scandinavian Modern sofa settee attributed to Philip Arctander and made in the 1940s by a Swedish Cabinetmaker. It is made from solid Scandinavian pinewood...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

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Leather, Wool, Pine

Danish 1940's Settee attributed To Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and unique settee that seem to draw on famous designs from Kaare Klint and Frits Henningsen. The settee is most likely by Ole Wanscher who made...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Stunning Mohair Russian Stylized Settee Embossed Tapestry Fabric
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Mohair Russian Stylized Settee embossed tapestry fabric,,Great form and style.. Retains original mohair,, embossed,, fringe,,Age appropriate wear..Hand delivery avail to New...
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1910s Ukrainian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mohair

Art Nouveau Seating Set by Otto Wagner for Thonet, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of Thonet sofa type 6285 and two armchairs Thonet 6585. Rare type designed by Otto Wagner. Recently reupholstered. Shellac finish. Dimensions of a...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Louis XV Style Diminutive Settee, Loveseat, Painted, French
Located in Stamford, CT
A Louis XV style painted Diminutive loveseat, settee. This sweet lovely salesman sampler settee is fine carved and in very nice condition. An excell...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Boucle, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Flemming Lassen Style, Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Beige Boucle, 1940s Beautifly organic shaped Danish sofa similar to works by Flemming Lassen. This sofa ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bouclé

Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Patinated Reddish Brown Leather and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Jacob Kjaer, Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1940s This sofa is attributed to the Danish cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer. The design truly intensifies the experience of sitting by means of the impressive construction featuring delicate lines and curved shapes. The backrest develops gracefully into the armrests in a curvaceous movement, which contributes to the sofa’s solid and stabile appearance. Kjaer decided to stay modest with decoration by implementing tufted buttons on the seat, which add a grandiose touch to the sofa. The patinated leather radiates a vibrant reddish brown...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Italian 1940s Sofa Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
A beautiful long sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, the master of Italian classicism. This sofa is an exceptional example of Ulrich's architectural skill where line becomes form an...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood

Pair of Walnut Window Settees
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of walnut window settees, each with a rectangular back and C-scroll arms, the seat rail bracketed on all four sides, raised on four cabriole legs ...
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1910s English Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Louis XIV Antique Style Tufted Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV antique style tufted loveseat. The loveseat has solid walnut legs, a down cushioned seat with gold upholstery.
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1940s Louis XIV Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Danish Sofa in Soft Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, upholstery, Denmark, 1940s This Danish sofa catches the eye due to the exquisitely shaped armrests. From the high backrest the armrests float downwards in three curves. ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Sofa, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular three-seat sofa attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is original of the time but it is recommended to replace it. 1940s production in Art De...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Art Deco Sofa with Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco sofa, wood, fabric, France, 1940s This charming two-seat sofa comes with a delicate upholstery featuring a cream overtone decorated with an illustrative pattern of fauna an...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Viggo Boesen, "Attribution" Settee, Bamboo, Cane, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, E.V.A. Nissen & Co. 1
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of lounge chairs. Design attributed to Viggo Boesen. Presumably produced by E. V. A. Nissen & Co., Denmark. c. 1940s-1950s. In moulded bamboo with rattan / cane details. Sea...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Fabric

Early 18th Century Two Seat Sofa Treasure Chest Upholstered Settee
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous transformation of a 18th century treasure chest remnant into an amazing love seat / lounge chair. Probably outfitted in the fifties with mohair upholstery and large button t...
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1940s Danish Beaux Arts Vintage Settees

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Mohair, Oak

Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Jules Leleu, Art Deco Sofa with Rounded Back, French, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
A lush, upholstered sofa with rounded arms, back, and feet. These last, executed in French polished beech, serve as a charming, subtle accent. Numbered...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees

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Upholstery, Beech

Duke of Leeds Hornby Castle Settee in Fortuny
Located in Hanover, MA
Antique circa 1910 reproduction of the Duke of Leeds double chair from Hornby Castle, as illustrated in The History of English Furniture by Percy MacQuoi...
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1910s British William and Mary Vintage Settees

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Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut

Early Mid Century Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bench or Settee in Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible piece of artistry. This spindle back bench dates back to the 1940's and is made out of mahogany. A great mix of modern and traditional lines.
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1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1910-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibr...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Settees

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Upholstery

Vintage, New and Antique Settees

Vintage, new and antique settees are a smart and stylish choice for adding more seating to a room.

Settees first appeared in 17th-century Europe. A very famous settee, known as the Knole settee, was actually used by a monarch in South East England to receive visitors. This seating furniture was often part of a set that included matching chairs. While settees were popular in parlors, you could also find similar seating, such as daybeds and chaises longues (both of which derive from the settee, as does the chesterfield), where you might relax with guests in your home.

Today, a settee is still furniture that invites socializing. They’re common in living rooms and other shared areas because they allow you to cozy up to someone and have a conversation with them.

Settees are typically small seats that can fit two or more people, but they aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. Settees often have a backrest for optimal support and are frequently upholstered.

Are you looking to add more seating to an entertainment room but working with limited space? We promise that your vintage settee will look great next to your coffee table in your main seating area. You can also add a settee to your mudroom so that guests have a comfortable spot to sit down and take off their shoes. If you have a small space in your home that you’re still figuring out how to use, add a settee to turn it into a comfortable reading nook. They work in bedrooms too; a tufted settee designed by Danish modernist Finn Juhl makes perfect sense at the foot of your bed.

Most settees come with an upholstered seat, but you can find variations that aren’t upholstered. There are antique wood settees and benches that will look right at home in a rustic decor.

The backrest is an important consideration when choosing a settee. You can find pieces with low seat backs that look discreet and don’t provide a lot of support. If you want more support, we recommend choosing a settee with a high back.

A settee with a high back can become a statement piece, especially if you choose an item with a unique upholstery print or decorative frame.<a href=https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/settees/style/victorian/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Victorian settees are ideal for introducing an air of sophistication to your living room. These pieces often feature frames of walnut or mahogany, a seat upholstered in chintz fabric (Victorians appreciated that the glazed finish made it easy to wipe clean) and sculptural hand-carved cabriole legs.

If you want something that feels more contemporary or will work better with your mid-century modern side tables and lounge chair, consider Space Age settees or mid-century modern versions. In your main seating area, tie the elements together with a large rug. (Find more tips on how to arrange furniture here.)

On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage, new and antique settees from different eras to match any furniture style.

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