I'd buy it but I wouldn't put it at the end of the bed. One thing I really like about your bed is that the whole thing can be seen. Especially with the yellow spread against the dark wood.

I don't have any place else to put it. I thought it was a great price if it's an antique and in good shape. I have written the owner but have not received a reply.

The "yellow" spread is actually green. I guess the flash (or your monitor) makes it look yellow.

Speaking of the bedspread... y'all are going to think I am nuts but... does anyone else see the Frankenstein head at the end of my bed - just right of the center and floating over the bench? LOL

I thought it was a Biblical figure.

Oh crap, I have the chills, I see something, not sure what it is.

As for the settee, I think your room could handle it depending on how tall the back is and if it's not taller than the bed, which it doesn't look like it would be.

You're right, for the price how can you pass that up.

LOL! I see it. Actually, it looks like more of a skull to me. Or maybe a zombie. At any rate, I'd be very leery of falling asleep in that bed anytime soon if I were you.
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If it's a biblical figure,I could make some money. Yeepee!

Still no word from the seller of the setee. My DH would kill me if I bought it.

From the seller

"I'm sorry I don't know the age. I inherited it and never got the particulars. It's in very good condition. No rips or tears on the upholstry. No problems with the woodwork, a very slight amount of wear. it's 32" high at the back, 16" high at the seat, and 45" long at it's widest."

What should I do??? I need to head to bed, so I'll make a decision in the morning. I guess I better ask my husband.

NHB- Just want to say I LOVE your bedspread (whether your scary friend is there or not and I do see him)! Did you have this spread custom made or can it be purchased?

I see it! It's totally The Mummy. I love the settee - but I like the bench at the foot of your bed. I would get it anyway and give it a try...I bet you could find SOMEPLACE for it!

My first thought when I saw "it" was the Shroud of Turin. It's time to get that bedspread on ebay!!

patty0315 - I bought the comforter set at Stein Mart. It was on sale and a steal!

OK, enough about the "Shroud of Turin" for now. :) I need help making a decision on this settee.

More info and photos this morning. I love it!

"The total depth is 24". The upholstered part is 21" Attached is a closeup picture of the material and a side shot. "
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I have asked the seller if it comes from a smoking home. I can't take it if it does.

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I think it may be too chunky for the end of the bed (yes, that is a different comforter.) I have maybe one or two other places I could put the settee. One is in my study, and the other the guest room.

I would buy it. It's a gorgeous piece and may go very well in your room

I definitely think you should get it. It matches the style of your bed very nicely and is so pretty.

I see the mummy/Frankenstein head - or is it Jay Leno? Yikes!

OK, it's from a non-smoking home (both homes.)

What a bout the price? Don't y'all think that's a great price? Not knowing the age, but I think it is old, it seems that $100 is a very fair deal.

It's a beautiful piece. BUY IT!!! Yes the end of your bed could handle it easily. I didn't know your bed was soooooooooo high up.....see...so it works!

First of all, let me say that I absolutely love both your bedrooms, particularly your master! It is so gorgeous! I love everything about it; the wall color, the furniture pieces, the bedding, the architectural details and so on. It is really stunning. I am going to save your picture for inspiration, if you don't mind.

As for the settee, wow! It is definitely beautiful, too. I would most certainly snatch it up in a heart beat and do *something* with it! You can't just let it slip through your fingers at that price! So get that gorgeous piece home and try it out in your master. If it doesn't work there, then try to find somewhere else for it. If all else fails, well then, I'll be glad to give you my address! ;0)

BTW, would you please share what paint color you have on your walls in your master? Thanks!

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What a bout the price? Don't y'all think that's a great price? Not knowing the age, but I think it is old, it seems that $100 is a very fair deal.

I don't know much about antiques, but it seems like a fair price to me. However, you still might could negotiate it a little. If you are a regular CLister, you know that most sellers start their prices a little high and are usually willing to negotiate unless the ad specifically says the price is firm - even then you can sometimes get them to budge just a little. Almost all sellers will come down some unless they have had a ton of inquiries about the item. (One way to find out how much interest they may have had is to look at the date they listed the item and then do a little searching to see if it has been listed before. If it has been listed more than once, then they are much more likely to negotiate. This takes some time but it is worth it!) Regardless, once you are there with cash in hand, I would offer a bit less than the asking price. Do NOT try to negotiate via email or phone. Wait until you are there in person or they just might move on to the next interested party! Hope this helps a little!

Yes, that helps. I did a check on the phone number and the piece has been listed on CL before - for the same price! Makes me wonder if there is something he is not disclosing, but he says the piece is in excellent condition. There was no date on the past listing, as it was removed. I don't know how I missed it before.

I have asked when I can come take a look and for directions to his home. Going to get my daughter to go with me. I guess I'd better run by the bank and get some cash.

BTW - My husband said "yes" to buying "a CL find." My words...I just told him I wanted something from CL and that it was $100, but I thought it worth more. He said that Riley (the dog) could give it to me for Mother's Day. LOL

Then I would scan over it with a fine tooth comb and make sure there is nothing wrong with it that you can see. If there is no damage and you love it, offer $75 (or whatever you feel comfortable with). Negotiate from there! You might even tell him you only have X amount of money with you. He won't let you leave without it if he has had it listed for a while and he REALLY wants to sell it!

Scarlet - Forgot to tell you that the color is BM Decatur Buff.

I have lined my DD to go with me, but have not heard back with a time and directions.

I looked at the old listing again, and the page says that the listing expired, not that it had been removed.

From the looks of the room this settee is in, I don't think the guy knows what he has. I think I will just give him the $100 and run.

I have looked all over eBay and am not finding anything that looks like the same settee. there are some similar items, and numerous settee's for sale. Must not be a big ticket item right now.

Here are some that are similar. Nothing like the price I am going to pay.

This is new and cheap material
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cherry-MicroFiber-Foyer-Accent-Bench-Settee_W0QQitemZ350199329924QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518981b484&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A6%7C294%3A50

I like the simplicity of this bench, just like the CL sette
http://cgi.ebay.com/Lovely-Victorian-settee-loveseat-no-reserve_W0QQitemZ400046977648QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiques_Furniture?hash=item5d24a87270&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

I have a feeling that the CL settee also has springs http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-French-Empire-Mahogany-Bench-Sofa-Settee_W0QQitemZ200339424879QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiques_Furniture?hash=item2ea529066f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50

Too fancy
http://cgi.ebay.com/Victorian-Flame-Mahogany-Settee-Excellent-Condition_W0QQitemZ160333802102QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiques_Furniture?hash=item2554a3aa76&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50

Glad you're going to check it out! I agree about checking it over. I tend to get all excited and forget to do that. . . :) It might still be there because it was just meant for you! I found a couple things on CL that were listed days and weeks before and am not sure why they didn't go (price was right!). I've just come to that conclusion they suppose to be mine.

At first I thought it would look great at the end of the bed but then I realized it would stick up higher than what you have there. Still think it would look good and I would still get since there's the possibility you can use it in the study or guest room. I think it's a great price and an awesome piece of furniture!

I really like your bedroom, all the colors, your dark furniture and rugs. Your crown really sets it off too! *Shee now wish she would've put larger crown in her house..."

Thank you!

The settee back will come just at the top of Frank's head. :) For the guest room, the back will reach almost to the top of the mattress. One thing that concerns me is the height of the seat. The guy said 16", but that seems kind of low to me. My current bench is 19 " high. However, we do not sit on it much. It's purely for decoration.

Not going until 4:00, so y'all will have to wait until tonight to see if I got it. I'll post photos.

That settee looks very much like one my mother inherited from a great aunt that died in the 1960's so I would say it is a good bit older than that. She still has it and it has survived 6 kids and 16 grandkids sitting on it quite often. Because of its open back I think it would look great at the end of a bed and for the price I think it is wonderful,

Wow, look at this one in my area! It is somewhat similar to yours.

Here is a link that might be useful: Antique Settee

Here's another...

Here is a link that might be useful: Antique Settee - Franklin, TN

Ohhhh....I really like that second bench.

lebwhite - Thank you for the information. I at least know it's 50 years old. May not be an antique, though.

I wish the guy knew more. I am getting nervous. It's not like i was looking for something like this. I think I really like it because I think the price is good, and the seat doesn't appear to need reupholstering, plus it matches!

NHB - I love that bench! If you decide it doesn't work for you let me know!

It was too late to post last night that I did purchase the settee. Surprisingly, my husband loved it! However, the bench did no work well in our Master bedroom. Although it looked really good with our decor and style, the settee was a little too short for the bed. One major problem was something I had not even thought about. The main reason we bought the leather bench, was for our dog to jump on and off the bed more easily. With the settee, the seat was too low, and she would have to push off and over the wood frame to hop onto the bed. I didn't want her to scratch the settee, nor hurt herself, so we knew we would have to find the settee a new home.

Here it is in the Master bedroom:

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The settee is in near perfect condition and very sturdy. has springs with 8 way hand tie. The man I bought it from said that the lady that left the settee to him, kept it covered for many years, and didn't allow anyone to sit on it. He didn't know why, but for some reason it was a very special piece of furniture to her.

We tried placing the settee in the study (too small looking with the other furniture.) We tried the foyer and both liked it (with some added plants) but my daughter did not. The settee ended up in the guest room and I think looks great! This will be a wonder place for my visiting parents to sit when they are putting on shoes, etc..
Here it is in the guest room, and some close-up detail. Sorry that I didn't take the time to clean the dust off. :)

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Thank you for all the encouragement and talking me into buying it!

wow! that's an awesome piece - and just 100.00? wow again! I have a lot of antiques from my MILs home - most she got from her mother's home and her MIL's home!

I just love stuff like that!

looks great in that guest room also.

It's lovely.

If I had to guess, I would say it's from the 1920s, but the condition seems too good for it to be that old. If it was covered and not used for many years, maybe that explains it. (Or, maybe I'm just wrong!)

It looks wonderful in the other bedroom. I'm really glad you got it, I knew that you would find a perfect place for it in your beautiful home.

Perfect in the guest room! Just the right size and scale for the bed -- and the whole room too!

Great choice! :)

Jan

Wow, it is so beautiful and I have to say, it looks awesome right where it is. It looks like it was made to go there. You did good!

It's a lovely piece and the price is very good. Your guest room looks beautiful and I think it makes a nice addition.

Love the wall color (decatur buff) in master, I've seen that color used before.........very nice. Your comforter set definitely looks soft yellow or light gold...........green, huh? Wow. Lovely.

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I knew it would be gorgeous among your other beautiful decor. Glad you were able to get it. However, if I see one more fabulous CL find from you in the next couple of days I'm coming for ya. LOL

Thank you all...I am very pleased!

redbazel = Here is a close-up of the bedding. Look greener to you?
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brutuses - If it makes you feel any better, I made my first ever trip to a Goodwill store today and found zilch, unless you count the two .50 Holland America blue delft cruise tiles I found. I have been reading such great stories about Goodwill finds on this board. Our store was very small and had mostly discontinued retail items throughout the store. There were three shelving units with household junk on them. I don't think I have ever been so disappointed in a shopping spree in my life!

I really like it in the guest bedroom too! Looks in great shape and I'm glad you got it!

That is so weird. It looks so different close up that it does from a distance. Oh well, it is beautiful either way! Thanks for sharing!

You know my Goodwill is a bust also. I find them too expensive and all they have are cheaply made items that shouldn't have been sold to anyone the first time around. I much prefer the cosignment shop or the flea markets. We have tons of those. I can't cover 1/2 of them in a day.

Very expensive! I thought the whole idea was for the less fortunate to be able to buy clothes and furniture they need at a discount price. The used shirts were starting at $4.95. And I mean they were used!

I found out a little about my settee from the antiques forum.

It's a solid mahogany 1920's - 1950 Queen Anne Revival settee. I think it may be closer to the 1920's. Even though I am sure the upholstery is new within the last 20 - 30 or so years, I think that the stuffing may be original and made of horse hair. Has a crunchy type of sound when I sit or push on the settee. The nail heads are old and rusted, which indicate they were re-used during the re-upholstering.

I really do love it!

I'm glad you got it! Honestly, I think the settee works in either bedroom, but I understand. We have a blanket chest at the end of our bed for the same reason! LOL

Our Goodwill is AWFUL. I was so disappointed. After reading several blogs and the wonderful finds they get at Goodwill, I made a couple of visits.

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I talked to someone yesterday that said Goodwill is having just as hard a time as many others. People are not donating as much as they use to. Instead, they are selling on eBay, CraigsList and having garage/yard sales. Anything to make a little money. :( I will probably give it another try one day. I understand the best time to go is Saturday afternoon! I went Sunday afternoon, so maybe everything was picked over.