Conversation Sofa Settee
Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English vintage giltwood love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee" mid 20th
Category
Vintage 1950s English Settees
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Modern Circular Banquet Sofa Settee Custom Made Brown Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Modern round or circular banquet sofa or settee custom made with brown smooth
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas. Iconic Mid-Century design, 1970’s America
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Ico Parisi Settee, 1950's
By Ico Parisi, Ariberto Colombo
Located in New York, NY
Settee by Ico Parisi, c. 1950. This tailored sculptural settee is as stylish as it is comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wood
Giorgetti Royal Sofa by Antonello Mosca, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
; sectional sofa; 1970s; sofa; settee; couch; modular seating system; the royal series; Postmodern.
Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
C. 1840's Antique American Classical Mahogany, Tapestry Style Upholstery, Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
circa 1840's antique sofa is a beautiful settee that brings a touch of Victorian style to any space. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 35 in W 87 in D 25 in
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in GB
circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee
What a find, I have never seen another and to be honest
Category
Antique 1740s Italian George II Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
French Empire Period Billiard Room Bench openable Dry Bar Columns and Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
settee dating back to late 18th – early 19th century that furnished the billiard room in a dreamy castle
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Materials
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
H 49.61 in W 92.13 in D 41.34 in
Exceptional Karl Springer Free Form Table Set, 1980's
By Karl Springer
Located in Culver City, CA
and the hum of sophisticated conversations as you entertain guests around these substantial works of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
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Brass
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By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
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H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Located in IT
18th Century, French Laquered and Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Stamped "PILLOT". Manufacture of PILLOT Pierre Nicolas (1748 - 1822)
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
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Wood, Giltwood
H 36.62 in W 82.68 in D 27.56 in
Paavo Tynell Model 5321 Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell model 5321 brass and rattan table lamp. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table lamp...
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Mini Cloud Table in Oak by Louise Liljencrantz, Sweden
By Louise Liljencrantz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mini cloud side table in oak finished with a satin clear coat.
Designed by Lousie Liljencrantz, Interior Designer based in Stockholm Sweden.
Made in Sweden.
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2010s Swedish Side Tables
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Oak
Art Deco Style Side Table in Oak Veneer and Pink Poui
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
Wooden side table with a round top and two story shelves, made in oak veneer and tabebuia rosea.
This side table is inspired by the Art Deco movement in the 1920s that is marked by ...
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1970s British Classic Blue & Chrome AC.GMT.Co. Industrial Wall Clock Black Dial
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards.
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Vintage 1970s English Industrial Wall Clocks
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By Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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80s Postmodern Oscar Tusquets Blanca for Casas Model Alibaba Sofa Settee
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Elloree, SC
Designed to emulate the flowing, wavy architecture of a magic carpet, the “Alibaba” sofa by Oscar
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Settees
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Antique Victorian Oak Conversation Settee Sofa c.1880
Located in London, GB
This a fantastic English antique Victorian oak conversation sofa which dates from around 1880
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Antique 19th Century English Settees
19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut Conversation Settee Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
High victorian conversation sofa circa 1870.
3 carved pierced gothic influenced arms which flow to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Settees
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Walnut
Rare High Victorian Large Conversation Settee Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb Quality Victorian Conversation Museum Settee Circa 1870.
This Sofa Has Just Been
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Antique 1870s British Sofas
Antique Victorian Leather Love Seat Conversation Settee Sofa 19th C
Located in London, GB
conversation seat, also known as a "Sociable Settee", which dates from Circa 1850.
It is of quatrefoil
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1980s Italian Wood Gold Leaf Red Velvet Conversation Borne Settee Round Sofa
Located in Carimate, Como
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Round circular sofa, borne settee, tete a tete, confidante or conversation seat, over the centuries it’s
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Late 20th Century Italian Settees
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Gold Leaf
H 57.09 in Dm 64.97 in L 57.09 in
19th Century Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
brass castors.
In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian mahogany love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Settees
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Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Conversation Settee, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian mahogany conversation " Sociable Settee" which dates
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Antique Late 19th Century English Settees
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian love seat, "Conversation Settee" which dates from
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
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Upholstery
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee 19th Century
Located in London, GB
conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for ladies who could freely engage in
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
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Walnut
STUNNING ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONVERSATION "TETE A TETE" SOFA BENCH CHAIR
Located in GB
1860-1880, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat with an ornately carved Mahogany
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Settees
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Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.04 in W 46.86 in D 46.86 in
Custom Modernist Sofa or Settee Group
Located in Atlanta, GA
Custom Modernist Sectional Sofa or Settee Group, in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, circa 1990's
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Late 20th Century American Sofas
Large Pair of Early 20th Century Hotel Demilune Settee's Conversation Seat
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Edwardian conversation sofa of large proportions circa 1910.
This sofa is as large as they come
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Sofas
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Oak
Antique French Walnut Backless Settee, 19th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An unusual, backless French settee, made of walnut. Beautifully solid and with graceful lines
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Settees
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Walnut
Unusual French Napoleon III Tufted Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
A small French settee designed for 2 people, almost allowing for a face to face conversation. The
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Settees
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Fabric
French 18th Century Hand Carved Walnut Louis XVI Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Upholstered in a simple muslin, this 18th century Louis XVI settee is structured and ready to be
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
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Walnut
French 18th Century Hand Carved Walnut Louis XVI Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Upholstered in a simple muslin, this 18th century Louis XVI settee is structured and ready to be
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Walnut
Promemoria Wanda Four-Seat Grey Velvet Silky Sofa, Feather Filled
By Promemoria
Located in GB
on the sofa is very deep and flat, it looks to me as a conversation sofa meaning guests can sit on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Upholstered Borne Or Circular Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Round Sofa - Borne Settee. Known as conversation seat. Arose during Napoleon III period in France
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20th Century American Sofas
Danish 19th Century Inlaid Satinwood Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This beautiful Danish settee, circa 1850, features geometric inlays of satinwood and ebony along
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Satinwood
Original Production Togo Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Grey Leather
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
home or creative studio.
Measurements:
Three Seat Sofa (Couch): H 28" x W 69" x D 40" x SH 15
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam, Leather
H 28 in W 69 in D 40 in
'Togo' Loveseat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
listings or contact us for details.
Timeless design and classic style make this Togo settee sofa by
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Loveseats
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Ultrasuede, Foam
'Togo' Leather Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design and classic style make this settee sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset the perfect choice for
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Foam
Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, France. This Togo loveseat sofa was completely restored with new high grade velvet upholstery in a
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Foam
H 28 in W 52 in D 40 in
Hollywood Regency Round / Circular Conversation Settee, Sofa, or Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A circular form conversation tete or sofa from the 1970s. It features three large sitting areas
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
Antique Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for ladies who could freely engage in conversation
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
George Smith "Conversation Piece" Four-Seat Sofa in Raspberry Red Italian Velvet
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello friends.
On offer on this occasion is a supremely-rare, superb George Smith "Conversation
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2010s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Velvet
H 38.98 in Dm 64.97 in
Settee Sofa 3-Seat Upholstered Spanish Leather Polychrome Gilded Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A unique, late-19th century, Spanish walnut & gilded, 3-seat, settee upholstered in exceptionally
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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Settees
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Leather
H 49.61 in W 54.53 in D 24.93 in
Industrial Era Cast Iron Brooklyn Trolley Reversible Settee Bench, circa 1910
Located in Los Angeles, CA
single bench, settee or side chair or lounge chair to pair with a sofa and coffee table, or with a desk
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Settees
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 33.5 in D 22.5 in
Swedish 19th Century Birch Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This curvilinear settee is from Sweden circa 1830 and made of striking birchwood. The worn leather
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
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Leather, Birch
Limited Edition Bocca Sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram, Signed Dated Numbered, 1986
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sofa makes it perfect as a large comfortable loveseat or settee for two, ideal of entertaining
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 33.5 in W 85 in D 31.5 in
'Togo' Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
Bouclé 'Togo' Sectional Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one of the tags during reupholstery.
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo sofa, settee and
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Foam
'Togo' Five-Piece Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a three-seat couch, two-seat loveseat / settee, corner seat, fireside lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
H 28 in W 52 in D 40 in
Off-platform sale
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
three-seat couch, two-seat loveseat / settee, corner seat, fireside lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
Off-platform sale
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
three-seat couch, two-seat loveseat / settee, corner seat, fireside lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
Off-platform sale
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
three-seat couch, two-seat loveseat / settee, corner seat, fireside lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
'Element' Sectional Set by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1973, Signed
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conversation pit arrangement. Or as a separated three seat sofa and a loveseat settee. Or as a couch and two
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Sectional Sofas
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Chrome
Elegant Vintage Italian velvet sofa little or bench
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the elegance and charm of this delightful small sofa or bench from the Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Velvet, Wood
Brown Leather 'Togo' Loveseat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo settee sofa in dark brown leather would be great for a
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1990s French Modern Loveseats
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Leather, Foam
Wingback Mid-Century Modern Loveseat in Cut Velvet, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
contours of this angular sofa. The piece is supported by conical feat typical of the period which have been
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
'Togo' Loveseat and Lounge Chair Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Togo settee sofa and easy chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset the perfect choice for any space
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
H 28 in W 52 in D 40 in
'Mah Jong' 14-Piece Living Room Set by Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois, Signed
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Use this set to create sofa sections, settee sections
Category
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.75 in W 40 in D 40 in
Conversation Sofa
Located in Dorking, Surrey
A good rosewood Victorian conversation settee, reupholstered in contemporary fabric
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Sculptural Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
SALE ITEM / ORIGINAL PRICE $4,600
This Settee is Truly a Mid-Century Work of Art
Category
20th Century Sofas
Antique Conversation Sofa Carved Window Seat 2-Seat Petite Victorian Settee
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A rare and impressive 19th century conversation sofa.
Upholstered in pale velvet (wear to back
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.08 in W 46.54 in D 27.49 in
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Conversation Sofa Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the conversation sofa settee you’re looking for. A conversation sofa settee — often made from fabric, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a conversation sofa settee — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A conversation sofa settee is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Empire styles are sought with frequency. A well-made conversation sofa settee has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy and Ico Parisi are consistently popular.
How Much is a Conversation Sofa Settee?
Prices for a conversation sofa settee can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $4,141 and can go as high as $72,000, while the average can fetch as much as $11,030.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Conversation Sofa Settee
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a sofa and a settee is largely a matter of personal opinion. Technically, the two words refer to the same thing. However, settee is no longer a commonly used term. As a result, some people call antique couches “settees,” and newer examples of the furniture “sofas.” On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique and vintage sofas and settees.
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