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Settees For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Late 19th Century
19th-C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Settee With Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a lovely piece! It is a 19th century French Louis XVI style carved giltwood settee in vintage upholstery. The frame shows some non-offensive chippiness. The upholstery i...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood, Down

Pair of Nicoletti Salotti Postmodern Italian Leather Sofas, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An icon of postmodern design: a pair of Nicoletti Salotti 2-seater sofas in gray leather, produced in Italy around 1980. The leather of the sofas has taken on a lived-in look that gi...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
By Lutyen’s Viceroy, Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Whisky brown leather Lutyen’s Viceroy style two seat brown leather sofa with Thom...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Settees

Materials

Leather

Carved Oak Hall Settle
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century carved oak hall settle, with panelled back depicting Merlion and scrolling relief. Above lift up seat flanked by carved Merlion headed arm res...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Settees

Materials

Oak

Josef Maria Olbrich Music Room Settee Cabinet Darmstadt Germany made c.1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Art Nouveau music room settee with cabinet of finest manufacturing quality. Designer: Attributed to circle of Josef Maria Olbrich (186...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Settees

Materials

Other

Large Antique Sofa with Long Horn Decoration, Austria, circa 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large bull horn furniture sofa, circa 1870, decorated with a set of antique long horns and covered with vintage cow coat (has to be renewed, is losing the h...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Settees

Materials

Wood, Antler

Collinson & Lock. An Anglo-Japanese Mahogany Settee with carved & scrolled arms
Located in London, GB
Collinson and lock, possibly designed by E. W. Godwin. A fine Anglo-Japanese mahogany settee, with subtle Japonesque detailing to the back uprights,...
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Sofa MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Crafted by the renowned master Percival Lafer in 1970, this exceptional piece of furniture boasts a striking and comfortable design. Its clean lines and unique details, such as elega...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Rattan Settee with Schumacher Fabric Cushions, 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
1920s Adirondack stylish rattan loveseat. Cushions fabricated in a Schumacher fabric.
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1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan

Early 20th C Moorish Intricately Carved Settee With Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Turkey, this hand-carved wood settee dates from approximately 1910. This backrest and sides of this settee feature an intricately carved lattice pattern with no breaks or re...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Settees

Materials

Shell, 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

Guillerme & Chambron Settees in Oak, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pair of of carved oak settees with removable arms, a very comfortable design with dynamic forms especially the back. Reupholstered in Pierre Frey fabric, cushions are done with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Oak

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

Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll 2-seat sofa settee. This pair is made in black leather and mirror. All original collectors condition. The Mirror Sofa...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Mirror, Leather

Early Production #920 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, c 1966, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production Model #920 modular four-seat sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina was designed in circa 1966 and this example is from the earlier years of production as evidenced by the early style 'Figli di Amedeo Cassina' labels on each section (see photos). Featuring soft supple black leather cushions which extend to the arms and backside along with nicely grained Walnut accents to the frame, this sofa is in two parts and can either be used together as one long four-seat sofa or separated as two loveseat...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Century Furniture Signature Settee French Inspired Black Flocked Loveseat Elkins
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture signature settee French inspired black flocked loveseat Elkins Beautifully upholstered in a flocked floral fabric. This settee was the signature model before the...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Settees

Materials

Upholstery

1980s Kagan Style Biomorphic Form Sofa by Directional Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
An American made 1980’s classic Vladimir Kagan biomorphic kidney shaped sofa made by Directional Furniture. Kidney shaped couches have long b...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Windsor Style Settee Bench from Nichols and Stone
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into the world of classic charm and modern comfort with this Vintage-inspired Windsor Settee with stenciled black lacquer finish. This stunning piece is a testament to the enduring allure of timeless furniture design and the quality manufacture of Nichols and Stone- Imagine a silhouette that effortlessly marries the grace of yesteryear with the sophistication of today. This vintage spoke...
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Late 20th Century American Country Settees

Materials

Wood

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

Italian Vintage Modernist Brutalist Style Solid Wood High Back Settee Benches
Located in Firenze, IT
This vintage Mid-Century Modern period solid wood banquette settee was probably a chapel pews benches. These original and rare high back seatings str...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Pair of Country French Provincial Settees by Drexel Heritage
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of chocolate velvet settees crafted by Drexel Heritage. The matching settees have beautifully carved walnut frames in the country French provincial or Louis XV style. T...
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20th Century American French Provincial Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Down

Daybed sofa, handmade by Eileen Gray, 1980/1990
Located in Manzano, IT
Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, polyurethane rubber cushions and dacrom, fabric-covered Measurements H61 x W190 x D85 - Hsit 42cm - Kg40 PIECES 1 DESIGN PERIOD 1980/19...
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1980s German Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rubber

Custom White Biomorphic White Canvas Duck Upholstered Bench and or Settee
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful custom backless channeled floating organic kidney shaped bench and or settee is re-upholstered with white duck canvas. There are 7 t...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

1970s Milo Baughman Ushaped Pit Sectional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, sectional you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sectional is statement piece which ...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood

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

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

“ Two Available “ Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee. This is one of a pair and priced individually. Newly upholstered in a blue velvet fabric. Cream painted frame with gilt accents on typ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique Adirondack Old Hickory Stick Form & Splint Settee C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Adirondack Old Hickory Stick Form & Splint Sette...
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Early 20th Century Adirondack Settees

Materials

Hickory, Wood

1920s Wrought Iron Director Style Daybed Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large Iron French settee that may be used for indoor or outdoor use. This may be place in a garden area. No cushions will be sold with this iron settee. Wonderful patina and age to ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Settees

Materials

Iron

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

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs, typical Italian design of the 1960s, has been restored and reupholstered in black velvet.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

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

Materials

Walnut

De Sede ds 76 Modularsofas Designersofa Vintage Hocker Schlafsofa Daybed
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede Ds 76 Echtleder Zweisitzer Garnitur mit Hocker, in der Farbe olivgrün. Modularsofa, gut erhaltenes Leder. Altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren in Form von welligem Leder. Ein M...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee, Model 3321 Fritz Hansen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Model FH3321 Swan sofa by Fritz Hansen, designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. The innovative design and form, consisting only of lines, gives an or...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Aluminum

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

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Parlor Settee Loveseat 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Italian Neo-Renaissance parlor settee / loveseat / bench, circa 1870s. Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / puttis, N...
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1870s Renaissance Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare 2 Seat Settee by Amedeo Albertini
Located in New York, NY
Leather, painted steel, aluminum, pine. Ceated in very small numbers exclusively for the Fondazione Agnelli, & the entrance hall of the Fiat offices, also ini Torino. The adjustable ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Antique Victorian Settee
Located in Doylestown, PA
This love seat is made of carved mahogany in the Victorian style and has been reupholstered with a beautiful Antique Uzbek Suzani textile. The carved frame highlights the rich mahoga...
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Mahogany

20th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Bench Banquette "Escaño"
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning antique Spanish Renaissance walnut bench, called "escaño" in Spain, believed to date back to the early 19th century. Heavy pieces of solid walnut in back and seat with bevel...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees

Materials

Walnut

Post Modern Squiggle Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W48 D24 H29.5 SW47.5 SD18 SH16 Fully restored squiggle bench with a great curvy matching backrest. Item has fresh foam , fresh upholstery, and new pipi...
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1990s Post-Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

LOTA Sofa by Eileen Gray
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Sofa, designed by Eileen Gray. Germany, Classicon, 1990s. The LOTA sofa, designed by Eileen Gray, produced by Classicon in Munich. Sofa with black lacquer...
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1990s German Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Wood

Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Settee.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Settees

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Michael Taylor Style Wicker Rattan Settee by Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern rattan loveseat settee hand-crafted by the Wicker Works in Italy. Made in the California coastal manner and style of Michael Taylor designs. Known as the "Classic Squa...
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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood

Vintage Old Hickory Hoop Settee with Woven Rattan Back and Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Old Hickory hoop settee from the mid 20th century with woven rattan back and seat. This mid-20th-century Old Hickory hoop settee is a rustic masterpiece that seamlessly blends nat...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees

Materials

Wood, Rattan

Jens Risom Armless Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
An early Jens Risom armless sofa with maple frame. Older restoration in Knoll boucle.
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1950s Vintage Settees

Materials

Maple

Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Piero Lissoni, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic Italian Mid-Century Sofa / Settee / Pair of Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni in a sleek, contemporary, low, square form circa 1970-1975. The sofa is modular, multi-functional...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Antique American Wooden Settle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
I've been fascinated with settles since I was a young kid making antique buying trips with my father through rural Pennsylvania. The high backs are so perfect for keeping the heat ni...
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Early 20th Century American Settees

Materials

Wood

Malibu Sofa Italian Vintage 1970s Wicker Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Malibu Italian wicker vintage sofa from the 1970s. Beautiful modern wicker design with simple square details. Love the combination of natural wicker and natural linen uphols...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wicker

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

1990s Two Chair-Back Painted Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft Gray painted Georgian style Settee with great patina Drop in seat covered in a geometric parquetry pattern Sheppard crook arms Supported by carved cabriolet legs and ball and cl...
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1990s British Georgian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Acrylic, Wood

Antique Moorish Syrian Inlaid Arabesque Sofa Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Syrian or Egyptian, circa 1900. An impressive antique Arabesque sofa. The sofa in the Moorish style and most likely made in Syria or another country in the Levant, in the late 19th...
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Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Settees

Materials

Walnut

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

Mid century 60s grey checked sofa
Located in Leicester, GB
Amazing condition 1960s sofa. Comfortable three seater Original grey wool check upholstery with off white and light plaster brown tones. Firm seat with undulating buttoned design. Sp...
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Mid-20th Century British Space Age Settees

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Ry-Wing Leather Lounge Sofa/Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Timeless Elegance: Ry-Wing Leather Lounge Sofa/Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken Step into the realm of refined luxury with the Ry-Wing Leather Lounge Sofa/Chairs, a ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Art Deco Style Birch Mohair Sofa Settee After Jules Leleu
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Art Deco style birch sofa or settee made in the manner and style of Jules Leleu. The sofa features a plush, dark emerald mohair upholstery that beautifully contrasts the hon...
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20th Century Art Deco Settees

Materials

Mohair, Birch

Marquetry Inlaid mahogany settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Marquetry inlaid settee. Having a shaped back with fine marquetry and pen-work inlaid panel above the central padded back, flanked by pierced fretwork panels, with open arms and a pa...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

18th C Style Carved Walnut Schumacher Blue Damask Curved Sofa Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Carved Walnut Schumacher Blue Damask Curved Sofa Settee
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1990s American Spanish Colonial Settees

Materials

Textile, Walnut

20th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Bench Banquette "Escaño"
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning antique Spanish Renaissance walnut bench, called "escaño" in Spain, believed to date back to the early 20th century. The piece has a deep reliefs hand-carved back that featu...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees

Materials

Walnut

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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