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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 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 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Velvet Settee
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique soft coral pink velvet settee with paint decorated, carved wood frame, France, circa 1880. Beautiful design with flared sides and back and a superbly carved wood frame with ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Down, Paint
Edwardian Mahogany Two Seater Sofa Settee
Located in Altrincham, GB
Edwardian Mahogany 2 Seater Sofa with Lyre Central Panel, Satinwood and Ebony Inlays with Sheraton Style Square Tapered Legs - 37"w x 20"d x 32"h (16" to the seat)
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Settees
Materials
Mahogany
