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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An impressive Tasmanian cedar double-ended sofa. Australian…

An impressive Tasmanian cedar double-ended sofa. Australian circa 1845, 220 cm long, 65 cm deep, 94 cm high

Louis Majorelle (French, 1859-1926), Art Nouveau three piece…

Majorelle Art Nouveau Salon Suite with Clematis Motif

Louis Majorelle (French, 1859-1926), Art Nouveau three piece salon suite, c. 1900, 'Aux Clematites' pattern, comprising a settee and two armchairs, the frames elaborately carved with clematis flowers and foliage, signed (3), height 106 cm (chair); height…

An Australian cedar settee, 19th century, the fluted foliate…

Fluted Cedar Settee with Silk Upholstery

An Australian cedar settee, 19th century, the fluted foliate carved crest rail above a padded silk upholstered back arms and seat, 90 cm high, 230 cm wide, 75 cm deep

Claremont House five piece salon suite, Australian blackwood…

Claremont House Salon Suite in Australian Blackwood and Cedar

Claremont House five piece salon suite, Australian blackwood and cedar, circa 1885. Reference: K. Fahy, A. Simpson & C. Simpson 'Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture' [David Ell Press, Sydney, 1985], page 421 plate 284 (features the sofa), page 442,…

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…

Federal style mahogany sofa, 19th century, in the manner of…

19th Century Mahogany Sofa in Federal Style

Federal style mahogany sofa, 19th century, in the manner of Duncan Phyfe, the crest rail carved with double cornucopia flanked by acanthus leaves, cream and beige strip upholstery, on splayed legs with lion paw feet on castors, height 87 cm width 200 cm…

An early Victorian Australian cedar scroll-end sofa, circa 1840,…

Victorian Cedar Scroll-End Sofa

An early Victorian Australian cedar scroll-end sofa, circa 1840, the shaped back centred on a carved crest above scrolling arms, on turned supports, 92 cm high, 213 cm long, 68 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne. Private Collection, Maffra.

Australian Colonial cedar sofa, c. 1840, the curved back above…

1840 Australian Colonial Cedar Sofa

Australian Colonial cedar sofa, c. 1840, the curved back above two scrolled arms carved with acanthus leaves, on turned feet with brass castors, frame only (A/F), height 93 cm width 236 cm depth 61 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson,…

Australian Colonial cedar sofa, N.S.W origin, c. 1845, the…

Antique Cedar Sofa with Acanthus Carvings and Red Velvet Upholstery

Australian Colonial cedar sofa, N.S.W origin, c. 1845, the shaped back carved with acanthus leaves, over scroll arms, raised on turned feet, upholstered in red velvet, height 94 cm width 202 cm depth 63 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson,…

A Colonial double ended settee with serpentine front and…

Antique Australian Cedar Settee with Black Leather Upholstery

A Colonial double ended settee with serpentine front and pierced carved back, Australian cedar with diamond button black leather upholstery, Melbourne origin, circa 1865, 90 cm high, 226 cm wide, 75 cm deep

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

Mid 19th century Anglo-Indian 2 seat settee. With elaborate…

Anglo-Indian Carved Settee with Provenance

Mid 19th century Anglo-Indian 2 seat settee. With elaborate reticulated carving of flowers and vines, with birds and lions hiding in the foliage. With later red paint and upholstery. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.

A Colonial double ended settee, finely carved cedar frame with…

Tasmanian Colonial Cedar Settee with Black Oil Cloth Upholstery

A Colonial double ended settee, finely carved cedar frame with contemporaneous black oil cloth upholstery, Tasmanian origin,19th century, board of Ordinance 'B.O.' stamp on the underside with broad arrow mark. 99 cm high, 205 cm wide, 95 cm deep

A Colonial settee, Australian cedar, New South Wales origin,…

Colonial Cedar Settee with Literary Provenance

A Colonial settee, Australian cedar, New South Wales origin, mid 19th century, remains of label and inscription on the base. Purported to have been the property of Mrs Aeneas Gunn, famed literary author of 'We of the Never Never'. 88 cm high, 229 cm wide,…

19th century cedar double end sofa on turned legs and carved…

Cedar Double End Sofa with Carved Back and Spare Fabric

19th century cedar double end sofa on turned legs and carved back, crack to back, Sold with spare roll of upholstery fabric, 100 cm high, 220 cm wide, 58 cm deep

19th century Australian scroll end cedar sofa upholstered in…

19th Century Cedar Sofa with Green Velvet Upholstery

19th century Australian scroll end cedar sofa upholstered in green velvet fabric upholstery with two bolster cushions measures 226 cm long.

19th century cedar double end sofa with Thomas hope carved back…

Thomas Hope Cedar Double End Sofa

19th century cedar double end sofa with Thomas hope carved back & scrolled arms

An important South Australian full cedar double ended campaign…

1837 South Australian Full Cedar Double Ended Campaign Sofa

An important South Australian full cedar double ended campaign sofa circa 1837, the lipped centered back with roll over ends above swan necked arms decorated with rondels to either side. Below the seat, a squared panelled front and turned legs., fold out…

Swedish Empire Parcel-gilt and green painted settee, 19th…

Swedish Empire Green Settee with Lion Paw Arms

Swedish Empire Parcel-gilt and green painted settee, 19th century, with curved sides, scrolling arms terminating in lion paws, green striped silk upholstery, height 92 cm, width 200 cm, depth 70 cm. Provenance: The country Trader, Sydney. The Collection…

Late Victorian settee cedar with, medallion back, on cabriole…

Red Velvet Medallion Settee on Cabriole Legs

Late Victorian settee cedar with, medallion back, on cabriole legs, deep button red velvet upholstery

Victorian settee double ended, cedar on brass castors, c1850,…

Tasmanian Cedar Victorian Settee on Brass Castors, c1850

Victorian settee double ended, cedar on brass castors, c1850, probably Tasmanian

Australian cedar serpentine back sofa, circa 1880, probably…

Antique Australian Cedar Serpentine Sofa

Australian cedar serpentine back sofa, circa 1880, probably South Australian Barossa region, in original unrestored condition, some restoration required, upholstery worn

19th century cedar double end sofa decorated with carved flowers

Carved Flower Cedar Double End Sofa

19th century cedar double end sofa decorated with carved flowers

Miner's jarrah and pine settee, c. 1870, with scalloped back…

Jarrah and Pine Settee with Banksia Cushion

Miner's jarrah and pine settee, c. 1870, with scalloped back and open side arms a loose cushion covered with banksia printed fabric by Bruce Goold, height 102 cm width 200 cm depth 71 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes

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

An Australian Colonial cedar swan neck double ended settee,…

Sydney Colonial Cedar Swan Neck Settee (1845)

An Australian Colonial cedar swan neck double ended settee, Sydney origin, circa 1845, 100 cm high, 120 cm wide, 62 cm deep

An Australian cedar double ended settee with swan-neck carved…

1850 Australian Cedar Double Ended Settee with Carved Swan-neck Motif

An Australian cedar double ended settee with swan-neck carved motif, New South Wales origin, circa 1850, 97 cm high, 230 cm wide, 62 cm deep

A colonial double ended cedar settee, circa 1845, the shaped…

Colonial Cedar Settee with Carved Leaf Decoration

A colonial double ended cedar settee, circa 1845, the shaped back with carved scroll and leaf surmount, the back, padded seat, bolsters and scrolling armrests all upholstered in deep green horsehair fabric, the front of the armrests with carved leaf…

A Colonial cedar swan neck double ended settee upholstered in a…

Colonial Cedar Swan Neck Double Ended Settee in Cream Silk

A Colonial cedar swan neck double ended settee upholstered in a cream silk fabric, circa 1840. 103 cm high, 223 cm wide, 62 cm deep

Important Australian cedar sofa, c1840. Provenance: The James…

1840 Australian Cedar Sofa from Henty Estate

Important Australian cedar sofa, c1840. Provenance: The James Henty Estate, High Street Launceston. James Henty died 12th January 1882. The sofa passed down to a great granddaughter and was sold along with other effects from the Henty Estate in 1995. A…

Fine antique mid 19th century Australian cedar double ended…

Antique Australian Cedar Double Ended Settee

Fine antique mid 19th century Australian cedar double ended settee, single carved back board with central cartouche,

Australian cedar double ended settee 19th century upholstered…

Purple Velvet Double Ended Settee from 19th Century

Australian cedar double ended settee 19th century upholstered in purple linen velvet. Height 91 cm. Width 234 cm. Depth 63 cm

Impressive antique mid Victorian (mahogany/cedar) three piece…

Antique Victorian Three-Piece Suite with Settee and Armchairs

Impressive antique mid Victorian (mahogany/cedar) three piece suite to include a double ended settee and matching arm chairs (3)

An Australian double-ended cedar sofa, Tasmanian origin, c1840s.…

Tasmanian Cedar Sofa with Ornate Carvings and Green Upholstery

An Australian double-ended cedar sofa, Tasmanian origin, c1840s. Fine outward scrolling arms, ornately carved back & faceted baluster shaped legs. Handsomely upholstered in green cloth, 19th century patina. 73 x 215 x 62 cm

An early Colonial double scroll cedar settee, Australian, early…

Colonial Cedar Double Scroll Settee with Provenance

An early Colonial double scroll cedar settee, Australian, early 19th century on shaped baluster feet, upholstered in black woven wool. 97 cm high, 230 cm wide, 65 cm deep. Provenance: The Estate of the late Christopher Pearson, Adelaide

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 19th century Australian colonial cedar double ended carved…

Antique Cedar Floral Settee with Carved Details

A 19th century Australian colonial cedar double ended carved settee, the arched top rail above a padded back with loose cushions upholstered in floral tapestry with a shaped front and supported on small bun feet. 95 cm high, 216 cm wide, 72 cm deep.

Cedar 19th century Empire double end sofa with scrolled ends…

Empire Tulip Leg Double Sofa with Scrolled Ends

Cedar 19th century Empire double end sofa with scrolled ends and tulip carved legs

A Louis XVI style parcel gilt and painted sofa, French 19th…

Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Painted Sofa

A Louis XVI style parcel gilt and painted sofa, French 19th century the rectangular padded back above an overstuffed seat within a parcel gilt and painted frame, raised on acanthus carved and fluted legs, 186 cm wide, 68 cm deep, 96 cm high. Seat 45 cm…