An upholstered couch, based on the 18th century French canape, often with a high back and shaped front, usually standing upon cabriole, turned or sabre legs. Distinguished, perhaps, from the full stuffed over couch, the sofa usually had a band of polished show wood around the seat, back and arm frames. During the Regency, many sofas were made based on the principles of the Classical Revival. Such sofas are noted for their deeply scrolled arms and curved sabre legs, usually reeded. Their influence can be traced through the many colonial day beds and miner's couches, however humble by comparison, more...

A long couch dating from the late 17th century, similar to a sofa with arms at either end. Unlike the upholstered sofa, however, the settee usually has a shaped wooden splat back, similar to dining chairs. In Australia, any small couch is sometimes known as a settee.

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A pair of gold upholstered knole settees, 20th century. Length…

Gold Knole Settees, 20th Century

A pair of gold upholstered knole settees, 20th century. Length of back 198 cm

A pair of fawn upholstered knole settees, 20th century. Length…

Fawn Knole Settees - 20th Century

A pair of fawn upholstered knole settees, 20th century. Length of back 198 cm

Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867-1959), Cantilevered Sofa,…

Frank Lloyd Wright Cantilevered Sofa

Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867-1959), Cantilevered Sofa, Model No. HC402, designed in 1909 for the Robie House in Chicago, selected by Thomas A. Heinz, manufactured by Bexley Heath Ltd., USA, in 1995, quarter-sawn, solid oak and veneered panels, two…

A pair of Windsor style elm and ash chair back settees, 20th…

Elm and Ash Windsor Style Settees

A pair of Windsor style elm and ash chair back settees, 20th century the curved top rail above spindle backs, curved arms and saddle seats, raised on shaped legs joined by stretchers, 170 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 104 cm high

A striped velvet upholstered Knole settee, 20th century. 230 cm…

Striped Velvet Knole Settee, 20th Century

A striped velvet upholstered Knole settee, 20th century. 230 cm length of back

A magnificent and ornately carved three-seater settee with…

Ornate Ocelot Settee from 1880 Syria

A magnificent and ornately carved three-seater settee with ocelot upholstery, Syrian circa 1880. 136 cm high, 163 cm wide, 61 cm deep

A large velvet upholstered three seater settee, with extra…

Velvet Three Seater Settee with Extra Cushions

A large velvet upholstered three seater settee, with extra velvet cushions, length of back 260 cm

Desede 'DS11' three piece sofa setting, caramel patchwork…

Caramel Patchwork Leather Sofa Set, 1970s Swiss Design

Desede 'DS11' three piece sofa setting, caramel patchwork leather on structured wooden frame, Switzerland, c 1970s, 60 cm high, 67 cm wide, 82 cm deep,

A large three-seater settee covered in mulberry chintz, 76 cm…

Mulberry Chintz Three-Seater Settee

A large three-seater settee covered in mulberry chintz, 76 cm high, 205 cm wide and 87 cm deep

A pair of three seat settees, each with loose cushions on the…

Sprung Edge Settees with Loose Cushions (183cm)

A pair of three seat settees, each with loose cushions on the back and seat with a sprung edge. 183 cm long

A velvet upholstered Knole sofa, with fringed seat cushions and…

Velvet Knole Sofa with Fringe and Tassels (8 words)

A velvet upholstered Knole sofa, with fringed seat cushions and heavy brocade tassles, length of back 191 cm

A large three-seater settee covered in green striped tartan, 92…

Green Striped Tartan Three-Seater Settee, 92x202 cm

A large three-seater settee covered in green striped tartan, 92 cm high, 202 cm wide

Anglo Indian carved rosewood settee, circa 1870's, frame…

Carved Rosewood Settee with Foliage and Birds

Anglo Indian carved rosewood settee, circa 1870's, frame pierced and carved with Foliage fruit and birds upholstered seat Exhibited at and purchased from Melbourne international exhibition, 1880, height 94 cm, width 173 cm

A carved and gilt wood framed settee with faux zebra striped…

Zebra Settee with Gilt Frame and Cushions

A carved and gilt wood framed settee with faux zebra striped upholstery and two cushions, 130 cm length

A carved chinoiserie rosewood settee, in the style of Viardot,…

Chinoiserie Rosewood Settee, Viardot Style

A carved chinoiserie rosewood settee, in the style of Viardot, first half of the 20th century, length of back 132 cm

Anglo-Indian rosewood double ended sofa, c. 1830, the…

Antique Anglo-Indian Rosewood Double Ended Sofa

Anglo-Indian rosewood double ended sofa, c. 1830, the rectangular back surmounted by a double scrolled crest, over-scrolled arms carved with papyrus, beaded front rail, raised on lion paw feet, height 83 cm width 202 cm depth 71 cm

A Two-Seat Knole-type sofa, reupholstered in burgundy velvet by…

Burgundy Velvet Knole Sofa by Jensen, Brighton

A Two-Seat Knole-type sofa, reupholstered in burgundy velvet by Jensen, Brighton, 87 cm high, 214 cm long, 90 cm deep

Exquisite Mid-Victorian sofa, polished mahogany frame, fully…

Mahogany Sofa with Ivory Brocade Upholstery

Exquisite Mid-Victorian sofa, polished mahogany frame, fully upholstered in ivory brocade with 2 scrolled arms

Contemporary sofa, champagne coloured velvet upholstery on…

Champagne Velvet Sofa on Solid Timber Feet

Contemporary sofa, champagne coloured velvet upholstery on solid timber feet. Australia, c 2000s, 76 cm high, 202 cm wide, 94 cm deep

A Chippendale style camel back scrolled arm settee. 210 cm…

Chippendale Camel Back Settee with Scrolled Arms

A Chippendale style camel back scrolled arm settee. 210 cm across the back

A generous two-seater sofa-bed settee upholstered in floral…

Floral Sofa-Bed with Tapestry Cushions

A generous two-seater sofa-bed settee upholstered in floral linen, 83 cm high, 190 cm wide, 90 cm deep, together with two tapestry cushions

A bobbin carved walnut and faux rosewood settee, English, circa…

Walnut and Rosewood Settee, English, 1900

A bobbin carved walnut and faux rosewood settee, English, circa 1900. 90 cm high, 195 cm wide and 71 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A leather settee, 20th century with studded leather frieze seat…

Studded Leather Settee with Loose Cushions

A leather settee, 20th century with studded leather frieze seat and arms and six leather loose cushions, length of back 200 cm

A tan leather three seater sofa, length of back 225 cm

Tan Leather 3-Seater Sofa - 225cm Length

A tan leather three seater sofa, length of back 225 cm

A large contemporary sofa, by Stuart Rattle, late 20th century,…

Stuart Rattle Grey Linen Sofa

A large contemporary sofa, by Stuart Rattle, late 20th century, upholstered in grey linen, with down filled, piped cushions and throws, 80 cm high, 268 cm wide, 100 cm deep

A fine Anglo-Indian ebony caned settee. Ceylon, circa 1830, the…

Anglo-Indian Ebony Caned Settee, circa 1830

A fine Anglo-Indian ebony caned settee. Ceylon, circa 1830, the impressive caned settee, carved throughout with bold foliage, rosettes and reeding to the shaped back and scrolled arms, with cream loose cushions, on scrolling legs terminating in claw feet,…

Contemporary sofa, champagne coloured velvet upholstery on…

Champagne Velvet Sofa on Solid Timber Feet

Contemporary sofa, champagne coloured velvet upholstery on solid timber feet. Australia, c 2000s, 76 cm high, 202 cm wide, 94 cm deep

A large contemporary sofa, by Stuart Rattle, late 20th century,…

Contemporary Grey Linen Sofa by Stuart Rattle

A large contemporary sofa, by Stuart Rattle, late 20th century, upholstered in grey linen, with down filled, piped cushions and throws, 80 cm high, 268 cm wide, 100 cm deep

A leather sofa by Dawson and Co, finished in brown leather.…

Brown Leather Sofa with Deep Buttoned Design

A leather sofa by Dawson and Co, finished in brown leather. Deep buttoned seat and padded backrest with roll cushions. Raised on wooden pin feet eight 80 cm, length 224 cm, diameter 100 cm

A two seater settee with fruitwood and ebonised geometric back…

Fruitwood and Ebonised Geometric Settee

A two seater settee with fruitwood and ebonised geometric back and arms

A large shell sofa, mid 20th century, of kidney shape with a…

Mid-century Olive Velvet Shell Sofa with Tasselled Apron

A large shell sofa, mid 20th century, of kidney shape with a shell back, upholstered in olive velvet with a tasselled apron on castors, 95 cm high, 220 cm wide,130 cm deep

A green velvet upholstered Knole sofa, of typical form with…

Green Velvet Knole Sofa with Decorative Rope and Tassel Skirt

A green velvet upholstered Knole sofa, of typical form with high sides attached with decorative rope to the back, embellished with large scale double nail trim and a tassel skirt, 81 cm high, 142 cm wide, 73 cm deep

Thonet (Austria), bentwood two seater settee, c. 1890, with…

Bentwood Settee with Green Upholstery, c. 1890

Thonet (Austria), bentwood two seater settee, c. 1890, with green patterned upholstered seat, frame (A/F), height 94 cm, width 142 cm, depth 58 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

An Art Deco style studded leather two seat sofa 145 cm wide

Studded Leather Art Deco Sofa - 2 Seater

An Art Deco style studded leather two seat sofa 145 cm wide

A carved mahogany double-scroll end settee, Continental circa…

1860 Continental Mahogany Double-Scroll Settee, 220cm Wide

A carved mahogany double-scroll end settee, Continental circa 1860, 220 cm wide, 85 cm high

A large shell sofa, mid 20th century, of kidney shape with a…

Olive Velvet Shell Sofa with Tasselled Apron

A large shell sofa, mid 20th century, of kidney shape with a shell back, upholstered in olive velvet with a tasselled apron on castors, 95 cm high, 220 cm wide,130 cm deep

An Empire style settee, upholstered in leopard print fabric,…

Empire-style Leopard Print Settee with Ormolu Rams Head Mounts

An Empire style settee, upholstered in leopard print fabric, set with fine ormolu rams head mounts, 89 x 138 x 55 cm

Ralph Lauren home, Three-seater sofa, c. 2000, black leather,…

Ralph Lauren Black Leather Sofa, 2000

Ralph Lauren home, Three-seater sofa, c. 2000, black leather, retains manufacturer's label, height 77 cm, width 240 cm, depth 98 cm. Provenance: Private Estate collection, NSW

An exceptional quality contemporary white linen sofa, high…

Contemporary White Linen Sofa with Black Trim

An exceptional quality contemporary white linen sofa, high quality linen upholstery with black trim to the feather filled cushions and arm covers. In excellent condition, height 90 cm, width 250 cm, depth 10 cmm

Pieff of England, cream leather three seater sofa & pair of…

Pieff cream leather sofa & arm chairs set

Pieff of England, cream leather three seater sofa & pair of matching arm chairs

A B&B Italia cream upholstered two seat sofa, the Zanotta sofa…

Cream Upholstered Two-Seat Sofa with Steel Legs

A B&B Italia cream upholstered two seat sofa, the Zanotta sofa with squab cushions and raised on tubular steel legs, 64 cm high, 183 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Natuzzi Italian chocolate leather settee, 85 cm high, 233 cm…

Natuzzi Italian Leather Settee in Chocolate Brown

Natuzzi Italian chocolate leather settee, 85 cm high, 233 cm wide, 96 cm deep

An Empire style settee length of back 217 cm

217cm Empire Style Settee - Elegant and Spacious

An Empire style settee length of back 217 cm

A two seater velvet upholstered sofa in burnt orange, 147 cm…

Burnt Orange Velvet Two-Seater Sofa (147cm)

A two seater velvet upholstered sofa in burnt orange, 147 cm length of back

A stitched leather upholstered ebonised scroll arm settee,…

Ebonised Scroll Arm Leather Settee - 210cm Length

A stitched leather upholstered ebonised scroll arm settee, length of back 210 cm

A large three seat velvet upholstered sofa with four cushions,…

Velvet Three-Seat Sofa with Four Cushions

A large three seat velvet upholstered sofa with four cushions, 78 cm high, 254 cm wide, 105 cm deep

Brown leather two seater sofa. Height 73 cm

Brown Leather Two-Seater Sofa - 73cm Height

Brown leather two seater sofa. Height 73 cm

A Classical figured mahogany 2nd Empire settee, with a raised…

Figured Mahogany 2nd Empire Settee with Claw Feet

A Classical figured mahogany 2nd Empire settee, with a raised back rail, scrolled ends, foliate capped and claw feet.

A Laura Ashley two seater sofa upholstered in linen. Height 100…

Laura Ashley Linen Sofa - Two Seater

A Laura Ashley two seater sofa upholstered in linen. Height 100 cm, length 195 cm. Depth 87 cm

An Anglo-Indian Burmese carved figured three panel settee. 150…

Burmese Carved Figure Settee

An Anglo-Indian Burmese carved figured three panel settee. 150 cm long.

An oatmeal upholstered Knole sofa, 89 cm high, 280 cm wide, 84…

Oatmeal Knole Sofa - 280cm Wide

An oatmeal upholstered Knole sofa, 89 cm high, 280 cm wide, 84 cm deep

A plush three seat sofa with a matching ottoman, in an…

Embroidered Brown Sofa Set with Ottoman (9 words)

A plush three seat sofa with a matching ottoman, in an embroidered abstract brown fabric, 250 cm length of back

An Italian black leather and chrome lowline sofa, the chromed…

Italian Black Leather and Chrome Lowline Sofa

An Italian black leather and chrome lowline sofa, the chromed steel frame supporting the supple leather buttoned seats, each arm with leather upholstery. Designed and manufactured in Italy, height 67 cm, width 135 cm, depth 86 cm

A three seat plush sofa in a broad striped fabric, length of…

Broad Striped Three-Seat Plush Sofa (230cm)

A three seat plush sofa in a broad striped fabric, length of back 230 cm

Large L-shape sofa tan leather, chromed steal legs

Tan Leather L-Shape Sofa with Chrome Legs

Large L-shape sofa tan leather, chromed steal legs

A generously proportioned two-seater leather sofa, designer and…

Olive Green Leather Two-Seater Sofa on Black Base

A generously proportioned two-seater leather sofa, designer and manufacturer unknown, of low-slung form and upholstered in original olive green leather, raised on black wooden base

A Scandinavian two seat leather sofa, in the style of Borge…

Copper Tan Leather Sofa with Piped Cushions

A Scandinavian two seat leather sofa, in the style of Borge Mogensen, in copper tan tones with piped squab cushions to the seat, back and side, length of back 160 cm

A two seater settee upholstered in crushed velvet with down…

Crushed velvet two-seater with down cushions

A two seater settee upholstered in crushed velvet with down filled cushions. 180 cm long

An Arts and Crafts Settee, English, early 20th century. 100 cm…

English Arts and Crafts Settee, Early 20th Century

An Arts and Crafts Settee, English, early 20th century. 100 cm high, 105 cm wide, 54 cm deep

An impressive Spanish style sofa with ornate carved back,…

Ornate Carved Mustard Velour Spanish Sofa

An impressive Spanish style sofa with ornate carved back, mustard velour with stud feature

An early 20th century Jacobean wingback two seat sofa,…

Jacobean Wingback Two-Seat Sofa with Floral Upholstery

An early 20th century Jacobean wingback two seat sofa, Reupholstered in quality floral fabric with two cushions, 106 cm high, 130 cm wide, 80 cm deep

An Italian black leather and chrome lowline sofa, the chromed…

Italian Leather and Chrome Lowline Sofa

An Italian black leather and chrome lowline sofa, the chromed steel frame supporting the supple leather buttoned seats, each arm with leather upholstery. Designed and manufactured in Italy, height 67 cm, width 135 cm, depth 82 cm

Anglo Indian carved rosewood settee, circa 1870's frame pierced…

Victorian Rosewood Carved Settee with Upholstered Seat

Anglo Indian carved rosewood settee, circa 1870's frame pierced and carved with Foliage fruit and birds upholstered seat. Exhibited at, and purchased from Melbourne international Exhibition, 1880

A large plush velvet upholstered sofa, by century USA, the…

Century USA Plush Velvet Sofa: Luxurious, Generous, and Elegant

A large plush velvet upholstered sofa, by century USA, the generous three seat sofa of kidney shape with piped upholstery and squab cushions complemented by a deep tassel fringe, length of back 260 cm

An Anglo-Ceylonese ebony sofa, circa 1900, with a curvaceous…

Reeded Ebony Sofa with Carved Shell Motif and Tiger Upholstery

An Anglo-Ceylonese ebony sofa, circa 1900, with a curvaceous reeded cresting rail centred with a carved shell motif, the bolster style ends faced with tightly coiled reeding, a decorative relief carved skirt and raised on bold turned legs, with hole to…

Pair of Empire style two seater settees, with upholstered and…

Empire Style Reeded Back Settees, Cream and Blue Stripes

Pair of Empire style two seater settees, with upholstered and carved reeded back, terminating to swan neck arms, above an upholstered seat, on sabre legs, striped cream and blue fabric, (2)

A pair of two seat settees, each with loose down filled…

Down-filled Settees with Sprung Edge and Loose Cushions

A pair of two seat settees, each with loose down filled cushions for the back and the seat and sprung edge

A good Art Nouveau bentwood three seater settee, circa 1900,…

A good Art Nouveau bentwood three seater settee, circa 1900, probably by J & J Kohn, Austria. Height 114 cm. Width, 140 cm. Depth, 48.5 cm.

A crimson velvet three-seater sofa, having a buttoned back and…

Crimson Velvet Scroll Arm Sofa - 217cm Width

A crimson velvet three-seater sofa, having a buttoned back and scroll arms. Width 217 cm

Antique European walnut settee, newly upholstered, approx. 160…

Newly Upholstered European Walnut Settee - 160cm Deep

Antique European walnut settee, newly upholstered, approx. 160 cm deep

A superb ornately carved walnut settee. 120 cm high,132 cm long.

Ornate Walnut Settee - 120cm x 132cm

A superb ornately carved walnut settee. 120 cm high,132 cm long.

A contemporary Knole sofa, the upholstery patterned with cream…

Cream Fruit Knole Sofa with Red Ground Upholstery

A contemporary Knole sofa, the upholstery patterned with cream fruit on a red ground, one full width cushion with two bolsters, the cords with cream and red tassels. 183 cm x 90 cm x 82 cm

Mahogany Two-seater sofa, c. 1890, the frame with satinwood…

Mahogany Sofa with Inlay and Provenance

Mahogany Two-seater sofa, c. 1890, the frame with satinwood string inlay, bobbin turned supports beneath armrests, raised on square tapering front legs, olive green dralon upholstery, height 84 cm width 139 cm depth 70 cm. Provenance: Sir Aldfred Stephen…

Chippendale style mahogany settee, with scrolled back and arms,…

Scrolled Mahogany Settee with Bold Tapestry Upholstery

Chippendale style mahogany settee, with scrolled back and arms, set on blind fretted square legs and United by pierced stretchers, upholstered in boldly patterned tapestry in pink salmon tones with brass studded work, height 105 cm, length 190 cm

A fine Thonet bentwood and cane settee, circa 1900, the curved…

Thonet Cane Settee, Curved Beech Frame, Circa 1900

A fine Thonet bentwood and cane settee, circa 1900, the curved beech frame with a hole to hole cane shaped back and a conforming seat, with curvaceous arm supports and tapering legs. Height 97 cm. Width 137 cm. Depth 60 cm

Early 20th century bentwood settee by Thonet 110 x 106 x 57 cm

Thonet Bentwood Settee (Early 20th Century)

Early 20th century bentwood settee by Thonet 110 x 106 x 57 cm

Antique leather upholstered sofa 216 cm wide, 72 cm deep, 95.5…

Antique Leather Sofa - 216cm Wide

Antique leather upholstered sofa 216 cm wide, 72 cm deep, 95.5 cm high

Natuzzi Italian white leather settee with return and adjustable…

Natuzzi White Leather Settee with Adjustable Headrests and Return

Natuzzi Italian white leather settee with return and adjustable headrests, 87 cm high, 278 cm across the arms, 170 cm deep with return

A mid-19th century Germanic settee with arched back, with…

Germanic Arched Back Settee with Scrolled Arms on Cabriole Legs

A mid-19th century Germanic settee with arched back, with scrolled padded arms on cabriole legs, 170 cm long

An antique English double ended settee, carved walnut frame…

1875 English Walnut Settee with Plum Velvet Upholstery

An antique English double ended settee, carved walnut frame with plum velvet upholstery, circa 1875, 180 cm across the arms

Burgundy merry widow style settee with latin script upholstery

Latin Script Settee in Burgundy Merry Widow Style

Burgundy merry widow style settee with latin script upholstery

A fine cream jacquard upholstered three seat settee, early 21st…

Cream Jacquard Upholstered Three-Seat Settee

A fine cream jacquard upholstered three seat settee, early 21st century, 86 cm high, 230 cm wide, 105 cm deep

Rare antique J. Kohn Austria, bentwood settee 120 cm wide…

Antique Bentwood Settee from J. Kohn Austria

Rare antique J. Kohn Austria, bentwood settee 120 cm wide (sound condition)

Leather club sofa, c. 1930, square pattern leather to back of…

Leather club sofa, c. 1930, square pattern leather to back of sofa with close nailed arms, pine frame and splayed wooden legs, original leather to back and seat, leather replaced to arms, height 85 cm, width 169 cm, depth 76 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner…

A two seater taupe upholstered sofa by Coco Republic, with…

Plush Taupe Sofa by Coco Republic

A two seater taupe upholstered sofa by Coco Republic, with plush piped cushion backs and squabs, 70 cm high, 152 cm wide, 98 cm deep

A woven cane two-seater settee, approximately 87 cm high, 138…

Woven Cane Two-Seater Settee - 87cm x 138cm

A woven cane two-seater settee, approximately 87 cm high, 138 cm wide

A mid-Victorian mahogany and button-upholstered sofa, 1870s,…

Victorian Mahogany Button Sofa

A mid-Victorian mahogany and button-upholstered sofa, 1870s, the shaped and moulded top-rail above the out-swept scrolling arms and serpentine seat-rail, on turned legs with castors. Height 95 cm. Width 209 cm. Depth 66 cm

Art Nouveau mahogany two seat settee, with pierced floral,…

Mahogany Art Nouveau Settee with Floral Piercing and Gold Velvet

Art Nouveau mahogany two seat settee, with pierced floral, fruit and scroll top rail, three pierced vertical splats with upholstered gold velvet back and seat on cabriole legs

Camel-Back sofa, the carved framework with rolled arms and…

Carved Camel-Back Sofa, c.1900

Camel-Back sofa, the carved framework with rolled arms and splayed ends, c.1900

Oriental rosewood inlaid settee & arm chairs (3)

Rosewood Settee and Arm Chairs with Inlays (3)

Oriental rosewood inlaid settee & arm chairs (3)

A Sheraton style mahogany small settee with upholstered seat…

Mahogany Settee with Inlay Decoration and Upholstered Seat

A Sheraton style mahogany small settee with upholstered seat and inlay decoration

Cambodian rosewood settee, with inlaid back, 119 cm wide, 87 cm…

Inlaid Cambodian Rosewood Settee - 119 x 87 cm

Cambodian rosewood settee, with inlaid back, 119 cm wide, 87 cm high

Federation period cane settee with coloured cane banding, 220…

Coloured Cane Settee from Federation Period

Federation period cane settee with coloured cane banding, 220 cm long

A Fully-Upholstered three seat sofa in champagne velvet, mid…

Champagne Velvet Mid-Century Sofa

A Fully-Upholstered three seat sofa in champagne velvet, mid 20th century, of square lines with a raked back, 86 cm high, 185 cm wide, 97 cm deep,

A 'Poltrona Frau' leather and chrome two seater settee and…

Leather Settee and Armchair by Poltrona Frau

A 'Poltrona Frau' leather and chrome two seater settee and armchair 76 x 66 x 70 cm

A replica Heller Marilyn Bocca Lip sofa

Red Lips Sofa Replica

A replica Heller Marilyn Bocca Lip sofa