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

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

By Maison Jansen

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

Vintage White Wicker Armchair and Loveseat Set
Vintage White Wicker Armchair and Loveseat Set

Vintage White Wicker Armchair and Loveseat Set

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elevate your space with this beautifully coordinated vintage white wicker seating set, featuring a matching armchair and loveseat crafted in a timeless barrel-back silhouette. Showca...

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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Settees

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s
Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s

Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Early Art Deco period Northern Italian sofa, in walnut and ivory velvet upholstery, the back of the sofa is gracefully curved and extends to acce...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London

Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...

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2010s British Louis XV Settees

Materials

Hardwood

Rococo Revival Walnut Parlor Set, Antique European Design, Circa 1890
Rococo Revival Walnut Parlor Set, Antique European Design, Circa 1890

Rococo Revival Walnut Parlor Set, Antique European Design, Circa 1890

Located in Opole, PL

Rococo Revival Walnut Parlor Set Circa 1890 Dating back to the late 19th century, this set features pieces crafted from walnut wood, with spring seats fil...

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Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee

French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the sk...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Divanetto Capitonné, Anni 50
Divanetto Capitonné, Anni 50

Divanetto Capitonné, Anni 50

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Divanetto con imbottitura a molle e schienale con lavorazione a capitonnè, rivestimento in tessuto.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric

Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut
Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut

Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut

By Johannes Andersen

Located in Stamford, CT

Curved Danish Mid-Century Modern Three Seater Sofa by Johannes Andersen, Walnut Johannes Andersen for Trensum Møbelfabrik Curved Danish Modern Sofa in Walnut and Fabric Curvaceou...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Gilded Age American Neo-Gothic Carved Settee in Mahogany, circa 1890
Gilded Age American Neo-Gothic Carved Settee in Mahogany, circa 1890

Gilded Age American Neo-Gothic Carved Settee in Mahogany, circa 1890

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An exceptionally beautiful settee with upholstered seat and carved mahogany frame embellished with acanthus and fleur-de-lys motifs, carved scroll ar...

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Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Rima Stainless Steel Settee, Italy 1960's
Rima Stainless Steel Settee, Italy 1960's

Rima Stainless Steel Settee, Italy 1960's

By Rimadesio

Located in New York, NY

Bent brushed stainless steel settee by Rima with original upholstery, metal is in exceptional condition.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Stainless Steel

Three-Piece French Neoclassical Revival Salon Set with Directoire Influences
Three-Piece French Neoclassical Revival Salon Set with Directoire Influences

Three-Piece French Neoclassical Revival Salon Set with Directoire Influences

Located in Norwood, NJ

Three-Piece French Neoclassical Revival Salon Set with Directoire Influences. This elegant three-piece salon suite includes a settee and two armchairs beautifully blending Louis XVI ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Vintage Chinese Lacquered Throne Chair
Vintage Chinese Lacquered Throne Chair

Vintage Chinese Lacquered Throne Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage Chinese lacquered throne chair is a masterpiece of Chinoiserie design, blending imperial grandeur with meticulous craftsmanship. Hand-carved from solid wood an...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Danish 1950's Arne Hovmand Style Loveseat with Teak Armrests
Danish 1950's Arne Hovmand Style Loveseat with Teak Armrests

Danish 1950's Arne Hovmand Style Loveseat with Teak Armrests

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Charming 1950's Danish loveseat with legs and armrests in teak. The design is very reminiscent of of Arne Hovmand-Olsen's style a cool and has a versatile light design. The loveseat ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Double Hump Back Settee Loveseat
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Double Hump Back Settee Loveseat

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Double Hump Back Settee Loveseat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Double Hump Back Settee Loveseat. Item features a unique double hump back with one end slightly raised, tight solid frame, solid walnut co...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees

Materials

Walnut

Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Graham 3-4 Seater Leather Sofa Hardwood
Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Graham 3-4 Seater Leather Sofa Hardwood

Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Graham 3-4 Seater Leather Sofa Hardwood

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare RRP £15,000 custom made to order fully labelled Ralph Lauren Graham cream leather sofa in fully restored condition with feather fill...

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20th Century English Art Deco Settees

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Adoni Obsidian Sofa by Stuart Scott, Black Leather, UK
Adoni Obsidian Sofa by Stuart Scott, Black Leather, UK

Adoni Obsidian Sofa by Stuart Scott, Black Leather, UK

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Adoni Obsidian Sofa is a striking and beautifully prominent furniture piece. It features stunning biscuit tufting that demonstrates fine skill of contemporary craft. The leather ...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees

Materials

Leather

Javanese Teak Settee with Carved Décor and Out-Scrolling Arms
Javanese Teak Settee with Carved Décor and Out-Scrolling Arms

Javanese Teak Settee with Carved Décor and Out-Scrolling Arms

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Javanese teak wood plantation settee from the early 20th century, with carved back, large out-scrolling arms and curving legs. Created on the ...

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Early 20th Century Javanese Settees

Materials

Teak

Axel Vervoordt style settee
Axel Vervoordt style settee

Axel Vervoordt style settee

Located in Knokke-Heist, BE

Classic Axel Vervoordt style settee. Very comfortable settee created by Belgians Court Supplier LF Selection

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1990s Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Brown Terra Cotta Mid Century
Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Brown Terra Cotta Mid Century

Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Brown Terra Cotta Mid Century

Located in Tyler, TX

TIMELESS Vintage Mid-Century English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 3-Seat Sofa Brown/Terra Cotta PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~fu...

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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Leather

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century
French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century

By Achille Collas

Located in London, by appointment only

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee An Empire finely carved dark figured mahogany three seat settee, the back is surmounted by facing scrolls with strigilated flutes be...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Maxwell Royal Settee
Maxwell Royal Settee

Maxwell Royal Settee

$3,600Sale Price|50% Off

Maxwell Royal Settee

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A tall and sculptural settee with tapered wood arms and back, often attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Designed by Maxwell Royal in the 1950's. Hig...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench
19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench

19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Gustavian sofa bench with original paint. Exquisite carving on the front and side panels and along the perimeter of the upholstered a...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

Divano vintage design Maurizio Salvato per Saporiti Italia, anni '80
Divano vintage design Maurizio Salvato per Saporiti Italia, anni '80

Divano vintage design Maurizio Salvato per Saporiti Italia, anni '80

By Maurizio Salvato

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Sofa with back in green velvet with black dots and black seat with green embroideries, has a leg in steel comato and one in black metal. Design Maurizio Saved for Saporiti, 1980s. ...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown le...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Leather

1970 Louis XV Style Curved Settee with Quilted Flamestitch Upholstery
1970 Louis XV Style Curved Settee with Quilted Flamestitch Upholstery

1970 Louis XV Style Curved Settee with Quilted Flamestitch Upholstery

Located in Morristown, NJ

A vintage Louis XV style curved settee with carved wood details. The sofa was upholstered in 1970 in flamestitch cotton fabric in a blue and peach colorway. The fabric has been hand quilted following the contours of the flamestitch pattern. The seat cushion insert made by A. Blum Feather Corp. of Hoboken, NJ contains 50/50 down and goose feathers. The attached tag indicates a Feb 5, 1970 delivery date for the insert. The double sided seat...

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1970s American Louis XV Vintage Settees

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

Italian Sofa in Red Upholstery
Italian Sofa in Red Upholstery

Italian Sofa in Red Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Settee, red fabric, wood, metal, Italy, circa 1960 This Italian two-seat settee features a soft red color and can be placed in an entryway or bring a touch of elegance to any room. ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

'Tank' Settee by Alvar Aalto
'Tank' Settee by Alvar Aalto

'Tank' Settee by Alvar Aalto

$9,000Sale Price|40% Off

'Tank' Settee by Alvar Aalto

By Alvar Aalto

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Mouldcraft c.1950s, Canada. The Tank sofa is a rare design featuring a cantilevered frame in a bent birch wood that g...

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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

George III Mahogany Sofa
George III Mahogany Sofa

George III Mahogany Sofa

Located in Essex, MA

Nice proportions and arched back, out scrolled arms raised on blind fret carved square legs and H-form stretchers. Original casters.

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1760s English George III Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

1970s Milo Baughman Jack Larsen Style Ushaped Pit Sectional
1970s Milo Baughman Jack Larsen Style Ushaped Pit Sectional

1970s Milo Baughman Jack Larsen Style Ushaped Pit Sectional

By Milo Baughman

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

Antique Swedish Rococo Settee, Hand-Carved, Linen Upholstery, c. 1760
Antique Swedish Rococo Settee, Hand-Carved, Linen Upholstery, c. 1760

Antique Swedish Rococo Settee, Hand-Carved, Linen Upholstery, c. 1760

Located in Wichita, KS

A richly carved, 18th century Swedish sofa bench from the Rococo period, newly upholstered linen. This beautiful antique settee has been hand-scraped back to reveal the original pain...

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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Settees

Materials

Wood, Paint

Louis XVI Revival Walnut Caned Settee
Louis XVI Revival Walnut Caned Settee

Louis XVI Revival Walnut Caned Settee

Located in Cheshire, GB

A finely crafted early 20th century caned settee in the Louis XVI revival manner, constructed in richly toned walnut and of elegant, gently bowed form. The continuous serpentine fram...

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Early 20th Century British Settees

Materials

Walnut

Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s

Marzio Cecchi Brown Buffalo Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in Antwerp, BE

Marzio Cecchi; Brown; Buffalo; Leather; Sofa; Italy; 1970s; Italian Design; Postmodern; Architect; Daybed; Adjustable Sofa; Cushions; A rare sofa by Italian designer Marzio Cecch...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

19th Century Carved Giltwood Italian Sofa Settee
19th Century Carved Giltwood Italian Sofa Settee

19th Century Carved Giltwood Italian Sofa Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Settee, of grand scale, having a frame of elaborately carved giltwood. Its arched crestrail carved with combing and scrollwork, centered with a leafy cartouche. Its framed, padded ba...

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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s
Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair Each settee measures: 61 wide x 37.25 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 25 inches...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s

'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s

By Knoll, Cini Boeri

Located in Antwerp, BE

Exceptional sofa 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 a sle...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Settee Newly Upholstered
19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Settee Newly Upholstered

19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Settee Newly Upholstered

Located in Houston, TX

The 19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Settee is a striking piece of furniture that exudes elegance and charm. Its serpentine front shape and rounded backrest are distinctive featu...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fully Restored Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa '2/2'
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa '2/2'

Fully Restored Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa '2/2'

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to present this Gorgeous Art Deco fully restored whiskey brown hand-dyed leather sofa. Condition-wise, the sofa has been fully restored, washed back, and hand dye...

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20th Century British Art Deco Settees

Materials

Leather

'Bracket-Back' Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955
'Bracket-Back' Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955

'Bracket-Back' Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955

By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This incredible model #133 leather sofa by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar features gorgeous medium brown leather and Mahogany 'bracket back' legs, perfect for floating the sofa in the roo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Custom George Smith 2000s Black Tufted Leather Sofa
Custom George Smith 2000s Black Tufted Leather Sofa

Custom George Smith 2000s Black Tufted Leather Sofa

By George Smith

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

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Damask Gold & White Fabric
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Damask Gold & White Fabric

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Damask Gold & White Fabric

Located in Miami, FL

New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Beautiful and soft cushion made with Ralph Lauren Zebra Fabric.

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa

Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa. Ite...

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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood

Custom Mid-Century Modern Inspired Curved Sofa Couch by Carrocel
Custom Mid-Century Modern Inspired Curved Sofa Couch by Carrocel

Custom Mid-Century Modern Inspired Curved Sofa Couch by Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Custom Mid-Century Modern inspired curved sofa couch by Carrocel. Custom hand crafted by the artisans at Carrocel in a sleek modern fabric with unique curved design. Includes 2 match...

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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

English Thomas Lloyd Cigar Leather Wingback Chesterfield Settee
English Thomas Lloyd Cigar Leather Wingback Chesterfield Settee

English Thomas Lloyd Cigar Leather Wingback Chesterfield Settee

By Thomas Lloyd

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous English wingback chesterfield settee sofa featuring a cigar leather tufted upholstery hand-crafted in England by Thomas Lloyd from a hard frame covered with fine Italian ful...

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20th Century English Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Walnut and Tapestry Settee
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Walnut and Tapestry Settee

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Walnut and Tapestry Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming French 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut and tapestry settee. The settee is raised by elegant cabriole legs with finely carved mottled fillets which extend along the frieze...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian  Bouclè Settee, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian  Bouclè Settee, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Settee, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This sofa has been completely restored with new padding and upholstered in Bouclè fabric, as shown in the photo; the arms 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

Børge Mogensen Model 2223 Three-Seat Sofa, Wool, Denmark, 1963
Børge Mogensen Model 2223 Three-Seat Sofa, Wool, Denmark, 1963

Børge Mogensen Model 2223 Three-Seat Sofa, Wool, Denmark, 1963

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful three-seat sofa model no. 2223, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, in original mustard green wool with white/beige stripes o...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool, Wood

18th Century Spanish Pyrenean Mountain Bench
18th Century Spanish Pyrenean Mountain Bench

18th Century Spanish Pyrenean Mountain Bench

Located in London, GB

A large late 18th century bench from the Pyrenees Mountains in northern Aragon. Primitively constructed from dark, heavily patinated pine timber - a one-off piece, likely built for a...

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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Settees

Materials

Pine

20th Century  Art Deco Storage Bench in Nutwood, By a Danish Cabinetmaker
20th Century  Art Deco Storage Bench in Nutwood, By a Danish Cabinetmaker

20th Century Art Deco Storage Bench in Nutwood, By a Danish Cabinetmaker

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful Danish Art Deco storage bench from the 20th century, crafted in nutwood with a warm, natural patina. The design combines function with a refined sense of proportion – the...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees

Materials

Nutwood

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.mom/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.