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What is a settee called in English?
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What a settee is called in English varies. Americans typically refer to this type of upholstered furniture as a sofa if it has a more upscale, formal look. Casual styles of settees are typically called couches. However, some people do use the terms sofa and couch interchangeably. Settees are typically small seats that can fit two or more people, but they aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. Find antique settees for sale on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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French Art Deco Small Giltwood Sofa attributed to Sue et Mare circa 1925
By Sue et Mare
Located in CA, CA
A 1920s giltwood sofa attributed to Sue et Mare with delicate hand carved scroll and drapery decoration to the gentle curing arms, a beautiful period piece upholstered in its origin...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Settees
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Adoni Sofa in Dark Blue Wool with Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Adoni Sofa is a striking and beautifully prominent piece of furniture, with biscuit tufting that demonstrates fine skill of contemporary craft. Shown he...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
$6,743 Sale Price / item
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French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Louisville, KY
What interesting secrets this settee must possess. Imagine this piece in a bedroom of an historic French chateau in the countryside. Petite, yet bold in character from the design to ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet Brass Legs.
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Award winning Fleure Signature Edition is our latest revival of the award winning Fleure 3 Seater Sofa, reimagined in this premium cotton velvet upholstery.
This signature piece...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$6,502 Sale Price / item
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New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Ralph Lauren Barlett Zebra Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne.
Beautiful and soft cushion made with Ralph Lauren Zebra Fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Iron
$1,752 Sale Price / item
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Antique Petite Sheraton Style Mahogany Camel Back Settee
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Petite Sheraton Style Mahogany Camel Back Settee
This beautiful antique Sheraton style Mahogany settee, circa 1910 combines classic charm with fine craftsmanship. The gracef...
Category
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Settees
Materials
Brass
