The story on the settee is that my great grandfather owned a laundry business in a small town here in Michigan around 1900-1910. There was a man who couldn't pay his bill and so offered to make this settee (and 3 chairs) in exchange. My grandfather accepted his offer and that is how we came into owning the settee. When the fabric on the front edge gave way I discovered the piece of quilt in it that was used for stuffing. When having it refinished last year I told them about the quilt inside and that I wanted it saved to keep. Since the quilt was old at the time the settee was constructed we decided it must have been at least another 30-40 years older or it wouldn't have been used in such a way. Because I know the history and it is part of my family, it makes it more special.