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.

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...

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A Sheraton Revival inlaid mahogany salon settee with double…

A Sheraton Revival inlaid mahogany salon settee with double shield back, circa 1900, 89 cm high, 118 cm across the arms

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 modern teak sofa frame in a classic English design 200 cm…

A modern teak sofa frame in a classic English design 200 cm wide seat 76 cm deep, back 100 cm high

Antique Sheraton Revival settee 109 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 76.5…

Antique Sheraton Revival settee 109 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 76.5 cm high

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 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

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

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

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

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 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…

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

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

Vintage settee with cabriole legs, 141 cm wide, 77 cm high

Vintage Cabriole Leg Settee, 141cm x 77cm

Vintage settee with cabriole legs, 141 cm wide, 77 cm high

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

A cream brocade upholstered sofa, length of back 228 cm

Cream Brocade Sofa - 228cm Length

A cream brocade upholstered sofa, length of back 228 cm

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

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

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

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 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

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

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…

A modern sofa bed, 46 cm high, 200 cm wide, 124 cm deep

Contemporary Sofa Bed: Sleek, Stylish, and Space-Saving

A modern sofa bed, 46 cm high, 200 cm wide, 124 cm deep

A Cor sofa bed, a two seater in black leather. Height 72 cm,…

Black Leather Cor Sofa Bed - Two Seater

A Cor sofa bed, a two seater in black leather. Height 72 cm, width 193 cm, depth 90 cm

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,…

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

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

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 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 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

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

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 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 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

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

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

Large antique three seater sofa in red upholstery (faded).…

Antique Red and Black Sofa with Gilt Embellishments

Large antique three seater sofa in red upholstery (faded). Painted black timber with gilt embellishments. 250 cm wide, 100 cm deep by 120 cm high

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 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 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

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

Vintage Knoill sofa 215 cm wide, 90 cm deep, 92 cm high

Vintage Knoill Sofa - 215cm, 90cm, 92cm

Vintage Knoill sofa 215 cm wide, 90 cm deep, 92 cm high

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,

Contemporary 2 seater sofa and 4 cushions, 124 cm wide, 77 cm…

Modern 2 Seater Sofa with 4 Cushions

Contemporary 2 seater sofa and 4 cushions, 124 cm wide, 77 cm high

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

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

Contemporary settee sofa 123 cm wide, 87 cm deep, 79 cm high

Compact Modern Settee Sofa - 123 cm Width

Contemporary settee sofa 123 cm wide, 87 cm deep, 79 cm high

Contemporary sofa 180 cm wide, 95 cm deep, 81 cm high

Modern 180 cm Sofa with Sleek Design

Contemporary sofa 180 cm wide, 95 cm deep, 81 cm high

Contemporary sofa 180 cm wide, 95 cm deep, 81 cm high

Modern 180cm Sofa with Sleek Design

Contemporary sofa 180 cm wide, 95 cm deep, 81 cm high

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 settee with loose cushions and scrolled arms in…

Scrolled Arm White Settee with Loose Cushions

A two-seat settee with loose cushions and scrolled arms in white upholstery,

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

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

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

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

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

Miniature, a Lady, English School, signed with an 'L' middle…

English Lady on Cashmere Sofa with Jewelled Hair Accessory

Miniature, a Lady, English School, signed with an 'L' middle left, c.1825, seated on a cashmere shawl draped sofa, her fine brown hair dressed with a jewelled gold circlet, wearing a white dress, rectangular, 11 cm, gilt metal mount and frame

Good Austrian bentwood two seater settee, by Jacob and Josef…

Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Settee with Rattan & Cushions

Good Austrian bentwood two seater settee, by Jacob and Josef Kohn, with rattan seats and back, and scrolled arms, with cushions in green fabric, factory makers mark to underside, length 117 cm

1920's two seater bentwood settee 126 cm wide, 56 cm deep and…

Bentwood Two-Seater Settee from 1920s

1920's two seater bentwood settee 126 cm wide, 56 cm deep and 99 cm tall.

Vintage cane settee 120 cm wide

Vintage Cane Settee - 120cm Width

Vintage cane settee 120 cm wide

barley twist settee, 96 cm wide

Barley Twist Settee - 96cm Width

barley twist settee, 96 cm wide

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

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

An oak Jacobean two seater upholstered sofa, 76 x 159 x 83 cm

Jacobean Oak Two-Seater Sofa with Upholstery

An oak Jacobean two seater upholstered sofa, 76 x 159 x 83 cm

Contemporary timber settee with hinged lid storage area

Timber Settee with Hidden Storage

Contemporary timber settee with hinged lid storage area

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,

Antique European settee, well carved walnut frame, 180 cm wide

Carved Walnut European Settee - Antique 180cm Wide Frame

Antique European settee, well carved walnut frame, 180 cm wide

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 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

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)

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

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

Cambodian Rosewood Inlaid Settee - 119cm Wide

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

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

Bentwood settee, Austrian by Kohn, rattan back two seater

Austrian Kohn Bentwood Rattan Two-Seater Settee

Bentwood settee, Austrian by Kohn, rattan back two seater

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

A two seater parlour settee

Cozy Duo: Two-Seater Parlor Settee

A two seater parlour settee

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

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 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

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

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 two seater button back parlour settee Apricot velvet…

Apricot Velvet Two-Seater Button Back Settee

A two seater button back parlour settee Apricot velvet upholstery

An early 20th century two seater settee having tapered and…

Tapered Leg Two-Seater Settee with Decorative Touches

An early 20th century two seater settee having tapered and decorated legs. Height 90 cm, width 127 cm, depth 60 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

A Federation spindle back parlour settee, 70 cm high. 130 cm…

Federation Spindle Back Parlour Settee - Antique Charm

A Federation spindle back parlour settee, 70 cm high. 130 cm wide, 50 cm deep

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

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 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.