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Who named the settee?
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The first person who called a settee a settee is unknown. Historians have traced the name back to the Middle Ages when the furniture first came into production. Settee comes from the Old English word “setl,” which described a long wooden bench. On 1st 1stDibs, find a selection of antique settees.
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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 century in date.
Category
Vintage 1950s English Settees
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Georgian Style Double Conversation Settee in High-Gloss Red Lacquer
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This distinctive double conversation settee features a sculptural silhouette inspired by classic Georgian forms.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery, Lacquer
Vintage French Burnt Bamboo Tete a Tete Settee, 1950s, 36\" Height
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage French burnt bamboo tete a tete or conversation settee. Add your cushion of choice.
Category
20th Century French Settees
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Cane and Metal Bistro Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Step back in time with this delightful vintage gossip bench, also known as a telephone bench or conversation settee — a charming piece that once graced hallways and entryways as the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee
What a find, I have never seen another ...
Category
Antique 1740s Italian George II Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage French Walnut Tete a Tete Double Seat Settee Parlor Bench 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French walnut Tete A Tete / sofa settee / conversation lounge chair featuring art deco styling with cabriole legs and double sided seating.
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
