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Settees For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1930s
Pair of Maison Jansen's Settees - Banquettes
Located in Paris, FR
Unusual pair of curved Maison Jansen's settees, lacquered carved wood with silk blue velvet upholstery. In the style of Louis XVI, circa 1950.
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood

Spectacular Gilbert Rohde Loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company C.1934-1937
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare Gilbert Rohde loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company. The simple design was from the Troy Sunshade living room collection of Modern Interiors. B...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Chrome

Finn Juhl Attributed Danish Loveseat Model 188 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superbly elegant Finn Juhl attributed sofa or settee made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark sometime in the 1940s as Model Number 188. The lines and proportions of this design are just...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Beech

Italian Freeform Curved Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, iron, brass, Italy, 1950s This eccentric sofa features an interesting composition. The seating area and the backrest are organically sha...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian 1950's Scalloped Shaped Channeled Velvet Settee or Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A decadently designed Italian 1950's settee with a scalloped or petal shaped form and luxuriously upholstered channeled back tufting. The settee has been fully restored and newly reu...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Rare Hans J. Wegner Settee For Johannes Hansen, Model JH 555
Located in San Diego, CA
We are so excited to present this gorgeous rare Hans J. Wegner Settee For Johannes Hansen, Model JH 555, with slanted upholstered seat and back, on a teak base,...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Teak

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

Casa E Giardino Mid-Century Modern Italian Small Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair produced by Casa e Giardino in the style of Gio Ponti, the upholstery needs to be redone, while the structure is robust and solid.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Black Lacquer Settee in the Manner of Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely designed and fabricated Art Deco Cubist Skyscraper Style Settee in Black Lacquer W/Holly Hunt Upholstery in the Manner of Ruhlmann originates from France, Circa 1930...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Frank Lloyd Wright, Settee, Fabric, Mahogany, USA, 1956
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and mahogany settee or sofa designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and produced by Henredon Furniture, USA, 1956. Seat height:18.5”
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1950's Oak and Teak Settee Model 117 by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish settee by Famed Danish Design Duo,Tove & Edward Kindt-Larsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen, Denmark early 1950s. Tove Kindt-Larsen (1906-1994) was one of Denmark’s mos...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Marco Zanuso Style Mid-Century Modern Velvet Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Marco Zanuso style armchair. The armchair has been restored and reupholstered in blue velvet, the feet are in beech wood.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Fir

Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Isa Bergamo, 50s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa Collection designed in the style of Gio Ponti for the manufacturing company Isa Bergamo in the late 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and the upholstery has been redone in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Beech, Bouclé

Jens Risom Armless Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
An early Jens Risom armless sofa with maple frame. Older restoration in Knoll boucle.
Category

1950s Vintage Settees

Materials

Maple

Newly upholstered Kvadrat Jens Risom settee or two seater USA - 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Kvadrat Jens Risom settee or two seater. Oak frame
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa with wood legs and arms . Acid green new upholstery in perfect condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952 This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Small sofa mod. "Saturno" by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1958
Located in Rivoli, IT
Sofa mod. Saturno by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima. Cream-colored upholstery, lacquered metal frame and brass details. Excellent Overall Condition.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English vintage giltwood love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee" mid 20th century in date. It is of clover leaf outline and has four individual seats with...
Category

1950s English Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Rare Three Seat Sofa by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Located in New York, NY
In very fine original condition, the whole is wrapped in braided raffia over an oak frame. - Seat H. 17.32" - Matching Pair of Arm Chairs Available The French Modernist Designer-duo Adrian Audoux and...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Raffia

Søren Hansen, Rare Sofa / Bench Model 2240 for Fritz Hansen, 1939
Located in Paris, FR
Two-seat sofa, model 2240, made of Beech wood designed by Søren Hansen in 1939 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. A rare find and very collectable piece. As a sculptural piece, this ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Settee, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1950s, completely restored with new padding and covered in Bouclè fabric, as shown in the photo, the armrests and feet are in curved walnut, also restored and polished. Guglielmo Ulrich. Born in Milan in 1904 to Alberto and Luisa Battaglia. Coming from a noble family...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

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

Rare Sofa bed designer Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Costela
Located in Rovereta, SM
Beautiful and iconic Costela sofa by legendary Brazilian designers Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma, Brazil. Very good condition, Il nome "Costela", che si traduce come cost...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Sofa in Red Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, leather, wood, Scandinavia, 1950s A beautifully sculpted sofa in the style of Danish designer Arne Vodder. The high back is slightly curved and runs smoothly over in...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s. Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Teak

Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and green velvet fabric settee designed and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1950s. Seat height 16”  
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Maple

Danish 1940's Bench-Style Settee in Carved Oak with Open armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1950s Settee in red wool and beautifully carved oak base and open armrests. Very refined clean lines and an almost benchlike style to the settee. It's an unusual piece and ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Classic 1930s "Banana-Style" Settee or Bench in Red Velvet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic, rare and very elegant Danish 1930s bench or settee in the style of Kaare Klint and Frits Henningsen. The settee is unmarked as was most often the...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and green mohair fabric settee designed and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1950s. Seat height 18.5” Reupholstered in brand new mohair
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Mohair, Maple

Giulio Moscatelli Bench in Teak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giulio Moscatelli, bench, teak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1950. This bench by Giulio Moscatelli is distinctive in its execution. The legs are beautifully sculpted, showing concave carvings...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler 'Divina' Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler, 'Divina' sofa, fabric, stained beech, Sweden, late 1950s This 'Divina' sofa is designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell. The seat is characterized ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Modern Sofa, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish Modern sofa attributed to Svend Skipper, 1950, with earthy multicolor striped upholstery on teak legs and with sculptural teak hand rests.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Heywood Wakefield, Settee, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and green velvet fabric settee designed and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, 1950s. Seat height 16”
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Maple

Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, France 1950
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural carved oak settee is designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The design duo is known for their sculptural, crafted solid oak furniture. This comfortable sofa has an interestin...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Grete Jalk Sofa in Teak for France & Daverkosen Danish Mid-Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Grete Jalk sofa for France & Daverkosen Denmark, circa 1955 Teak frame, upholstery. Measures: 80.5" W x 30.5" D x 32" H 'John Stuart Inc' distributors label attached to inte...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian design sofa 1950s. Metal structure with sponge padding and red bouclé wool covering. The sofa has a perfect 1950s style line that recalls the design of Gigi Radice. Th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee with New Suede Upholstery, circa 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee, circa 1930, with beautifully carved arm details and fluted tapered legs. Reupholstered in 2023 in Edelman Royal Suede - Paper Bag Additional dimensions: Seat Height 22...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint, Suede

Maison Jansen Rare Stamped Silver Leaf Settee in Black Raw Silk
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and elegant Directoire style silver leaf settee with black raw silk upholstery on tufted back, seat and padded arms, France, 1950s. This settee was likely designed as a spe...
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1950s French Directoire Vintage Settees

Materials

Silk, Wood

Restored Rattan 6 Strand Full Pretzel Curved Settee, in the style of Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Experience enduring sophistication with this exceptional six-strand rattan full pretzel settee, meticulously restored to its former glory. Its distincti...
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1950s Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan

Restored 5-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Settee w/ Barkcloth Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this Five-strand rattan sectional setee features square pretzel arms and the classic stacked rattan base. This settee features original red bark...
Category

1950s American Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan

George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Marshmallow sofa, model 5670 Manufactured by Herman Miller A great example of an iconic form.
Category

1950s American Vintage Settees

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and coveted settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, circa 1950s, with reupholstered white bouclé fabric cushions, refinished elm frames with incredible wood grain, sig...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Resored 1930s Stick Reed Rattan "Presidents" 2-Seat Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A 1930s Art Deco "Nantucket" settee sofa, expertly fashioned from stick rattan, radiates sophistication through its wicker design. Accommodating two individuals, it seamlessly combin...
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1930s Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan

French Settee in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee, velvet fabric, stained beech, France, 1930s This exquisite settee of France origin adopts stylistic motifs of the 19th century Victorian Era as can been seen in the ornate ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee by Niels Vodder, Circa 1950's
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare example of the stunning, sculptural settee by Danish design pioneer Finn Juhl. The NV-53 is named after its cabinetmaker, Niels Vodder, and the year of its design, 1953. Its b...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Unique Italian Art Deco Sofa in Walnut Burl and Striped Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, walnut burl, velvet, fabric, Italy, 1930s. This unique sofa is designed according to the Art Deco principles that were in vogue in the 1930s. While the furniture's overall visual appearance was undoubtedly modern, the movement's geometric patterns, emphasis on simplicity of form, and preference for honest expression of materials were all clearly influenced by Oriental aesthetics. An Oriental principle that is evident in the early work of notable designers like Gaetano Borsani & Osvaldo Borsani (Atelier di Varedo), Paolo Buffa, Tomaso Buzzi and, Alfonso Liporesi...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Walnut, Burl

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

Pair of James Mont Sofa's
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful James Mont Sofa's. The elegant Lattice framed Sofa's have been Newly reupholstered in an ivory colored fabric and each sofa has two separate ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early Original George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa. Amazing Condition. Signed
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

George Nakashima Settee with American Bison Hide Cushions
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Nakashima's settee is a design lover's dream. Simple wood craftmanship at its finest. The cushions are custom and crafted of thick and soft bison hide. Each is generously filled with feathers for a most comfortable seat. We love how the chocolate brown bison hide complements the American cherry wood. This two-seat settee is incredibly handsome and destined for an equally beautiful room. Details Manufacturer Nakashima Studio, USA Date 1954 Dimensions 48 W × 35 D × 30.75 H x 15 SH in Material Cherry, American Bison...
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1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Settees

Materials

Fur, Cherry

Joseph Inco, Settee, Iron, Mohair Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and beige mohair fabric settee, designed by Joseph Inco and produced by INCO, USA, 1950s. 15.5" seat height
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Iron

Hans J. Wegner "JH 555" Pair of Oak Settees for Johannes Hansen, Denmark 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of settees by designer Hans J. Wegner for cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. Model no. "JH555". Early examples in quarter sewn oak, possibly the first production. They have been r...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Restored Vintage Paul Laszlo Rattan Three Strand Sectional Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1948 Paul Laszlo three-strand sectional settee featuring three-strand staple-shaped arms and arched bases. 1940, United States We only purchase and sell only the ...
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1950s American Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Elizabeth" Settee, Leather, Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black leather and rosewood settee, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, 1950s.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Joseph Inco, Settee, Iron, Mohair Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and beige mohair fabric settee, designed by Joseph Inco and produced by INCO, USA, 1950s. 16" seat height Recently upholstered, show...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Iron

1950's Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1950’s cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in lightly restored condition with fully buttoned base and solid walnut turned feet...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Beech, Oak

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but it is in very ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage, New and Antique Settees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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