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Settees For Sale
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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

Blackened Walnut and Elm Bench by Thomas Throop/ Black Creek Designs- In Stock
Located in New Canaan, CT
This Havana bench features a blackened solid walnut base with a sculpted and bowed stretcher supporting a "floating" seat made of solid figured English elm. The elm seat is comprised of two pieces derived from on long plank. Each piece was selected and cut to reveal the best overall grain pattern with the richest unified composition of the"pippy" figure. The top is cerused with lime wax in order to create a stunning contrast within the top itself and also with the blackened walnut base. The rich organic patterning on the top is a pleasing counter balance to the strict structure of the base. Each element is shaped, joined and finished so as to create a united design. The Havana bench is designed and made at the Black Creek Designs studio in New Canaan, CT by Thomas Throop...
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2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Elm, 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

Pair of Piumotto Italian Leather Armchairs by Arrigo Arrighi for Busnelli, 1970s
By Busnelli, Arrigo Arrigoni
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Piumotto armchairs by Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli from the 1970s. Upholstery in genuine black leather. Feet in plastic.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Vittorio Introini Italian Sofa in Brown Velvet and Steel
Located in Milano, IT
Three seater sofa designed by Vittorio Introini in the 70s. The sofa is made of brown velvet with clean and linear geometric shapes. The sofa has a peculiarity, at the center of the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Jupiter Sofa France and Son Denmark 1965 Black
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Danish modern so called Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France and Son, Denmark 1965. The sofa has a solid rosewood frame...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

'Bounty' Leather Loveseat by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely example of the 'Bounty' series two-seat loveseat / settee by The Pace Collection in the early 1980s, this deep seated channel-tufted loveseat sofa was designed by L. Davantazi produced by Elam and retailed by The Pace Collection. Perfect for a cigar, whiskey or wine lounge or any space that can use something a bit modern yet still refined and classy. *Note, we have the matching club lounge chair and three-seater couch in another listing. Last two photos show the entire set. See our other listings or contact us for more details if you wish to create a living room or office / hotel lobby set. This channel-tufted leather love seat retains its original supple leather upholstery in an intriguing deep burgundy-brown color, almost like dark-cognac with beautiful lightly aged leather patina. The sumptuous seats are encased in a dark colored lacquer, providing an attractive modern contrast with the rich and elegant leather. This two-seater sofa has casters for ease of relocation according to occasion and mood or to better suit a view. The back is finished with tufted leather making this loveseat look incredible when floating in a room with the back exposed. Curved Art Deco styled arms lend 1980s juxtaposition and character to any room. Similar in style to the Saratoga Sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 1970s, but at a fraction of the price. Plus something you don't get with the Saratoga sofa is the refined style of the elegant channel-tufted leather cushions on this Bounty loveseat sofa by The Pace Collection. The Pace Collection also offered the highly sought after collection by Guido Faleschini such as the Tucroma chair which is an interior designer and 20th century Modern design collector's favorite go to chair. Another example is the wild 1970s bed that featured interior design magazine covers when Lenny Kravitz home was featured with the Mariani bed...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Pair of Italian Rattan Lounge Chairs with matching Table, Mid-Century, Set of 3
Located in Munich, DE
Mid-century Italian design wicker lounge chairs with matching oval table. The original cushions of the chairs have been given a new look with geometric f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Low profile meets high comfort without compromise with this T4 Sofa. This particular piece is an early 70s release, and is designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa Fu...
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1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Rope, Teak

Børge Mogensen Model #2212 Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen model #2212 dark brown leather two-seat sofa designed in 1960 and produced by Fredericia.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

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

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

2 Seat Sofa Settee by Charles and Ray Eames, Teak and Black Leather
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eames two seat sofa loveseat / love seat for Herman Miller. Early production. Black Leather and solid teak. The Eames sofa is the last piece of furniture produced by the Eames Office...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

Mid Century Modern Sofa, Couch, Wood Trim, Black Leather
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Sofa, Couch, Wood Trim, Black Leather A finely detailed Mid Century Modern Sofa. This three seater in a clean black leather having burl wood trimmed arms. Sea...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Marcel sofa settee by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina reupholstered in hair on hide
Located in London, GB
With is its minimalist form, the Marcel sofa is a design classic, featuring exposed aluminium brackets and has been reupholstered in sustainably sourced hair on hide. Designed by Ka...
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Late 20th Century Italian Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Two Seat Togo Sofa, black Leather by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, France
Located in Berlin, DE
Two seater Togo sofa, black leather by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, France, Originally designed in the 1970s, the iconic Togo sofa is now a design class...
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20th Century Settees

Materials

Leather

'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the 'New York' settee sofa by William Katavalos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International (Erwine & Estelle Laverne), designed in 1952,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Universal of High Point Midcentury Black Vinyl Faux Leather Convertible Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern settee or loveseat sofa in black vinyl faux leather by Universal of High Point. It is in wonderful vintage condition. We have restored the wood, cleaned the vinyl, repaired a few spots where stitching was loose, and put on a new dustcover. But there are still little signs of age. Please see photos, circa 1950s. What a fun little Mid-Century Modern convertible sofa. Settee? Loveseat? Armless sofa? Bench? A rose by any other name…….!!! Anyway, I digress. It is a great piece no matter what we call it. I am sticking with convertible sofa. It is comprised of a black vinyl faux leather bench seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Blackened Walnut and Figured Bubinga Bench by Thomas Throop/ Black Creek Designs
Located in New Canaan, CT
The Havana bench shown here in blacked walnut and figured bubinga can be made in custom sizes and various wood combinations and finishes. The same design details apply to all possible variations. The Havana bench also listed separately features a blackened solid walnut base with a sculpted and bowed stretcher supporting a "floating" seat made of solid figured English elm. The elm seat is comprised of two pieces derived from on long plank. Each piece was selected and cut to reveal the best overall grain pattern with the richest unified composition of the"pippy" figure. The top is cerused with lime wax in order to create a stunning contrast within the top itself and also with the blackened walnut base. The rich organic patterning on the top is a pleasing counter balance to the strict structure of the base. Each element is shaped, joined and finished so as to create a united design. The Havana bench is designed and made at the Black Creek...
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2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Walnut, Cherry, Sapele Wood

Ole Wanscher Black Leather Sofa with Rosewood Frame
Located in London, GB
Freestanding three seater sofa with Brazilian rosewood frame by Ole Wanscher. Seat, sides and back upholstered with black leather. Made by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen. Fair conditi...
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Tori Stool by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori stool by Ries Dimensions: W 60 x D 44 x H 86 cm Materials: Sand cast aluminum Also available: Tori stool travertine Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argen...
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2010s Argentine Modern Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Tori Coffee Table by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori coffee table by Ries Dimensions: W160 x D440 x H46 cm Materials: Sand cast aluminum Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focused on product and conemp...
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2010s Argentine Modern Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Oxbend Bench, Entryway Seat in Black Charcoal Ashwood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This entryway bench, designed by Justin Nelson for Fernweh Woodworking, evolved out of the Oxbend dining chair, leading also to a matching bar stool. The Oxbend Collection was born f...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Ash

21st Century Inanda Sofa in Black Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
This new sofa with an appealing design is characterized by an interior upholstered with the new silks from the last Roberto Cavalli collection and a leather ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Foam, Leather, Fabric

Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish wrought iron Curule bench made in the neoclassical taste. Featuring an X-form design with scrolled arms and feet. These bench are als...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stainless Steel Cantilevered Lounge Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Oversized cantilever slipper chair almost settee size with new navy blue velvet upholstery.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Stainless Steel

Louis XVI Style Black Leather Settee Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI style black leather settee sofa. Luxuriously carved frame, made in Italy, in iconic Louis XVI style design. Finished in a rich medium w...
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2010s American Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Metal

Giovannetti, Mid-Century Modern R.Semprini Round Island Sofa Burgundy, O Vulcano
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The central sofa "O Vulcano" with its sweet profile invites us to choose the right posture, living down like in a chaise-longue or sitting like on a norma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Bench-Ardmore Linen Monkey Bean
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Ardmore and manufactured in Johannesburg, South Africa our made-to-order bench features Ardmore’s Monkey Bean velvet fabric, and may be...
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2010s South African Settees

Materials

Linen

Lovely Marks & Spencer Abbey Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa on Wooden Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant Marks & Spencer Abbey collection brown leather two seater sofa. This sothiphicated and soft leather sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Country Settees

Materials

Leather

Pair of Busnelli Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Piumotto armchairs produced by Busnelli, 1970s. Upholstery in genuine smoked gray leather Base in black lacquered wood.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Designer Black pouf
Located in Paris, FR
An Iconic Design that express the talented Nordic Design using Green Technology. The unique arms of the chair embrace the whole piece, The minimalistic creased lines and the functional form are inspired by the New Nordic design in a culmination of comfort and timelessness. This designers lounge chair is made of sustainable birch plywood using CNC cut with innovating waste efficiency technology. Using the highest quality woods with natural non-toxic glues and premium eco-friendly fabrics. Finish: Dark grey tainted & Natural , Matte This piece is assembled and finished by professional craftsmen. Fabric high end 100 % New Wool It comes with two pillows and one or two different color tones of fabric as you can choose. W 74 cm 29” D 99 cm 39” H 70 cm 28” We offer free shipping to Europe...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Birch

Pair of Dunbar Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A versatile pair of slipper chairs with mahogany frames and leather/wool upholstery. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1960s Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Post Modern Black Settee in the Style of Sapporo
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage unique black lacquered high gloss wooden frame armchair in the style of Sapporo. This lounge chair features original grey velvet upholst...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

Mid Century Martin Visser Wicker and Chrome Cantilever Two Seater Sofa
Located in Asheville, NC
Circa 1970s. Made in Netherlands, great vintage condition featuring new upholstery in charcoal color. Unique Chrome frame with rattan showing no breaks. Measures: 56” W x 29” H x ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Button-Tufted Green & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Inherently sophisticated and intriguing! For your consideration is a sleek and stylish long sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. Elegant from every angle-his best sofa design. Dripping with style makes this sofa a versatile choice to heighten the elegance of your living room...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Chrome

Petite Cloud Sofa or Chaise Lounge by Weiman
Located in Dallas, TX
Commonly referred to as a "cloud" sofa due to it's unique, curvy shape. Upholstered in a lovely pink purplish ultra-suede. The four, curved, chrome feet give the sofa a wonderful flo...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Danish Two Seater Sofa in Grey Buffalo Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, buffalo leather, metal, Denmark, 1960s. This sofa originates from Denmark and is characterized by a cubic shaped construction fully executed in buffalo leather with...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Woven Leather Sofa, Metal Frame, UK, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Woven leather; Sculptural sofa; Metal frame; Settees; Two-seater; Living room set; United Kingdom; UK; sculptural; 1950s; Sculptural sofa made of woven brown leather. The subtle ...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Two-Seater Sofa, Lacquer & Leather, Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Design; Lacquer; leather; leather straps; cushions; lounge chair; two-seater; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern; Comfortable Italian two-seater sofa designed in the 1970s. The fr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Settee-Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Delta
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

Ole Wanscher Black Leather Sofa with Mahogany Frame
Located in London, GB
Freestanding three seater sofa with mahogany frame designed by Ole Wanscher. Sides, seat and back upholstered with black leather. This example made...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Stunning Thams Kvalitet Brown Leather & Suede Three Seater Sofa Bentwood Frame
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this comfortable 1970's dark brown leather three seater sofa by Thams Kvalitet. This is a beautiful and stylish sofa, made with soft brown leath...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Italian Modern Sofa of Chrome and Black Leather by Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, comfortable Italian sofa in the Modern style, featuring a stylish, bowed tubular chrome body with upholstered cushion back and sides of black leather, two fitted seat cushion...
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20th Century Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modernist Settee, circa 1990
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A custom made curved sofa. Solid frame and legs. Upholstered in fine leather and fabric from Spinneyback. Designed for a private collection. N...
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1990s Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two exceptional sofas from the award-winning Brigadier Series by renowned Italian architect and designer, Cini Boeri (1924–2020). Crafted in the 1980s for Knoll, these sofas feature ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Marta Black Settee/Bench in Walnut/Oak with Leather/Cowhide Seat by Mandy Graham
Located in Torrance, CA
Marta settee by Mandy Graham Marta M02 - Settee bench sofa American walnut / sandblasted white oak, hairy cowhide seat Measures: 60" W x 25" D x 34...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Settees

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Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut

Florence Knoll, Sofa Model 66A for Knoll, circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Two seat sofa model 66A designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International, circa 1960. This chair was manufactured only from 1958 to 1975. Newly re-upholstered with a ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Lola Settee, Bouclé & Black Lacquered Wood Settee by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé and wood settee designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric for seat/back cushion: Gray Bouclé Base: Black lacquered maple Also available in natural maple an...
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2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Black Cane Cannaregio Seating
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our black cane cannaregio seating with raised gesso dots decors. Each piece from our Collections is entirely hand-painted on every side of the Furniture by using the very best...
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2010s Italian Other Settees

Materials

Wood

Custom George Smith 2000s Black Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An original custom made soft mottled black leather tufted with brass tacks and mahogany wood legs by famed bespoke British furniture maker, George Smith. Original label. Excellent co...
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Early 2000s English Post-Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid Century Leather Channeled Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style leather upholstered and channeled sofa. The channel tufted top grain leather sofa in a Nottinghill grey color and raise...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

French Wrought Iron and Leather Upholstered Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Very handsome and elegant hand crafted wrought iron and leather sofa or settee. Some pieces of furniture just make you smile, this is one. The craftsmanship of the iron work is super...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

Memphis "Juan" Settee/Chaise by Marco Zanini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful, serene MEMPHIS chaise longue upholstered in dark gray & cobalt blue Alcantara (Ultrasuede), constructed of solid wood covered in ABET plastic laminate, hand-milled metal...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Denim Blue Velvet and Brass Legs.
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure Signature Edition is our latest revival of the award winning Fleure 3 Seater Sofa, reimagined in this premium cotton velvet upholstery. This signature piece oozes luxury,...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint, Settee, Black-Dyed Nigerian Leather, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An early all-original settee / two-seat sofa. Designed by Kaare Klint, produced by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, c. 1940s. Model 5011, designed in 1935. Legs in mahogany.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Finely Decorated and Painted 19th Century Settle Bench from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large and deep 19th century original painted and decorated settle bench is made in New Berlin, Pennsylvania. It is in remarkable condition and great surface. This settle is very...
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1830s American American Colonial Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

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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