French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Tarry Town, NY
-style antique Settee /sofa. Created during the opulent Belle Époque era, circa 1890, this settee
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Sold|$8,500
Oversized French Walnut Canape/Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
Extra long French walnut Louis XV style settee with cabriole legs, scrollwork and cloven hoof feet.
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Walnut Framed Corbeil Loveseat
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An elegant, carved walnut-framed, French Louis XV-style settee, circa 1890. Beautiful carving on
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$10,975
French Antique Salon Set, circa 1915
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine French Louis XV-style cameo-back settee and four matching armchairs; with an Aubusson-like
French 19th Century Walnut Louis Philippe Canapé
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Philippe sofa is a sinuous settee with style for days.
Velvet, Walnut
Rare French 19th c. Serpentine Back Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in New York, NY
This wingback sofa or settee has a bench style seat that is solid and sturdy and a rare serpentine
Walnut, Cotton
Sold|$2,950
Walnut Louis XV 19c. Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walnut framed settee, in Louis XV style, having an arched molded and channeled floral-carved
Antique Jos. Meeks School American Empire Flame Mahogany Bench, circa 1840
By Joseph Meeks
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Joseph Meeks School American Empire Grecian Style boudoir settee bench features flame
Damask, Mahogany
Sold|$8,500
French Neoclassic Salon in Solid Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely French antique Neoclassic salon comprised of a settee and pair of tub style armchairs in
Louis XV Duchesse "en bateau" Stamped J. Nadal L'Aîné
By Jean Nadal L'aine
Located in Paris, FR
beige and light blue wood, this original 18th century settee reflects the change in style noticed in
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Directoire Carved and Painted Upholstered Six-Leg Banquette
Located in Dallas, TX
seat also upholstered with blue fabric has two matching round bolster pillows. The Directoire style
Fabric, Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Banquette with Curved Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
upholstered with a grey suede fabric, and dressed with two matching round bolster pillows. The Louis XVI style
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Pillows with Trim and Tassels Made with 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
. Ideal for styling on a settee, master bed, or within a classic salon, this pair brings texture, history
Tapestry, Velvet, Down, Trimming
Sold|$1,680
French 19th Century Directoire Style Settee
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning French 19th century settee, styled in the Directoire manner, is a testament to
Upholstery
Sold|$1,900
Vintage Old Style Settee
Located in Pasadena, TX
A beautifully crafted old style settee. Features three cushions, and a wooden frame trimmed with
Sold|$2,000
Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI style giltwood settee, circa 1900.
Sold|$2,500
Louis XV Style Settee
Located in Pomona, CA
Louis XV style French settee. Upholstered in linen.
Walnut
Sold|$6,800
Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Early 19th C Louis XVI Style Settee with loose seat cushion, natural wood frame. Sold As
Wood, Upholstery
Sold|$3,600
French Regence Style Settee
Located in Pembroke, MA
A nicely-carved French walnut settee or canapé with serpentine back, nicely-sculpted arms, seven
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$3,500
Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Louis XVI style loveseat newly upholstered in beautiful cream and cherry topiary fabric.
Sold|$2,250
Louis XVI Style Beechwood Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI style carved beechwood settee, circa 1920. This settee has very nice hand-carved details.
Beech, Upholstery
Sold|$1,195
Louis XVI Style Painted Settee
Located in Stockton, NJ
A Louis XVI style painted settee. Original white painted distressed frame with recent striped
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$6,500
Louis XIV Style Giltwood Settee
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A large scale Louis XIV style open arm settee, the frame in deeply carved and gilded wood. The
Giltwood
Sold|$3,360
French Napoleon III Style Settee
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome small French sofa or settee in the Napoleon III style. The classic “chapeau de gendarme
Upholstery
Sold|$3,800
Louis XVI Style Sofa Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
French painted sofa/settee frame with high continuous square back and sides (arms), fluted Louis
Cotton, Wood
Sold|$3,495
Gilded Louis XV Style Settee
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1870 settee has a painted and gilded frame, padded arms and new upholstery. Beautiful
Wood, Gesso, Upholstery
Sold|$2,000
Louis XV Style Antique Painted Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV style antique painted settee, 19th century. On the back is a label indicating that this
Sold|$3,250
Early 20th Century French Style Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century French style settee Sumptuous hand carved settee with an elegant down filled
Textile, Oak
Antique English Adam Style Settee with Hand Painted Decoration
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant and graceful three-seat hand painted English Adam style settee. Patinated mellowed
Birdseye Maple
Sold|$4,000
19th Century Louis XVI-Style Settee
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful settee with exquisite gobelin fabric. Grey greenish patinated wood with carved decor
Sold|$2,650
19c. Regence Style French Walnut Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Settee, in Regence style, having a walnut frame; its crestrail carved with stylized scallop shell
Sold|$3,059
Mahogany Regency Style Three-Seat Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century mahogany Regency style three-seat settee, the shaped back with central carved
Mahogany
Sold|$6,250
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee
Located in Pembroke, MA
An elegant, petit French giltwood canapé or settee in the Louis XVI style (circa 1880). The canapé
Giltwood
Sold|$2,000
19th Century French Empire Style Settee
Located in Winter Park, FL
19th century French Empire style méridienne or settee with mahogany frame. One side hinges down to
Adams Style Settee with Caned Medallions and Hand Painted Adornments
Located in Ross, CA
Sheraton revival settee in the Adam's style. The settee has double caning on the arms, has a caned
Satinwood
Sold|$4,783
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Frame Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
French Louis XVI style giltwood frame settee with rose embroidered silk upholstery. Very immaculate
Upholstery, Giltwood
Sold|$3,900
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century small, charming French Louis XVI style settee with elegant carved details on shaped
Linen, Oak
Sold|$4,800
19th century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century small, charming French Louis XVI style settee with elegant carved details on shaped
Linen, Oak, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage Chippendale-style Settee in Tangerine Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Vintage Settee, Chippendale-style, circa 1900s, newly upholstered in Tangerine Velvet. Newly
Velvet, Wood
1840s English Regency Style Faux Bamboo Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
1840s English Regency style settee. Ebonized faux bamboo frame with parcel-gilt detailing. Original
Cane, Fabric, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Caned Fruitwood Settee
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pretty French Louis XVI style fruitwood settee or canapé with caned seat, back, and double-caned
Fruitwood
Sold|$3,000
19th Century Louis XV Style French Settee
Located in Winter Park, FL
19th century French Louis XV style settee made of beechwood with pegged construction. Sturdy five
Sold|$12,000
Italian 19th century Baroque Style Walnut Settee
Located in Troy, NY
Italian settee with a bold presence and unusual design, high back and strong, turned base, antique
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Settee/Daybed
Located in Charleston, SC
A richly carved Swedish Settee/Daybed. Hand-scraped back to its original cream-white paint and
Linen, Pine
Sold|$7,500
Antique French Gilded Louis XV Style Settee
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Intricate carved details and distinguished gilding add to this 19th c French settee and still in
Giltwood, Upholstery
Louis XIV Style Painted Settee with Carved Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XIV style painted settee with arched back, scrolled arms and X form carved stretcher. The
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Settee Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XVI style distressed painted settee attributed to Maison Jansen.
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style Provencal Banquette 'Narrow Settee'
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV style Provencal Banquette (Narrow Settee) Very lovely, original raspberry colored
Velvet, Walnut
Louis XV Style Giltwood Antique Settee, 19th Century
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A French Louis XV style giltwood settee from the third quarter of the 19th century circa 1860-1880
Giltwood
19th Century Carved Giltwood Louis XV Style Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Gorgeous giltwood settee has intricate carved details of scrolls and leaf and berry motifs. We have
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee, Late 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Louis XVI giltwood settee, circa 1870-1880, the padded rectangular backrest with downswept
Napoleon III-Style Settee Covered in Paisley Velvet
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage French Napoleon III-style loveseat sofa is newly covered in cotton velvet, the pattern
Velvet, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning sofa, made in the Louis XVI style, from 19th century France. It has a carved hardwood
Hardwood
Antique Louis XIII Style Settee with Lion Carved Arms
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XIII style carved beech wood settee, circa 1890-1910. This settee has original embossed
Leather, Beech
French Louis XV Style Bleached Walnut Belgian Linen Settee
Located in Malibu, CA
Restored French Walnut & Linen Settee French Louis XV style bleached walnut settee / salon sofa
Linen, Walnut
Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Settee with Brunschwig & Fils Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and elegant Sheraton style settee with carved knuckles and a triple chair back with carved
Mahogany
Antique Louis XVI Style Painted and Partial Gilt Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique continental Louis XVI style painted and parcel-gilt settee with a camel back and rolled
Gold Leaf
Vintage, new and antique settees are a smart and stylish choice for adding more seating to a room.
Settees first appeared in 17th-century Europe. A very famous settee, known as the Knole settee, was actually used by a monarch in South East England to receive visitors. This seating furniture was often part of a set that included matching chairs. While settees were popular in parlors, you could also find similar seating, such as daybeds and chaises longues (both of which derive from the settee, as does the chesterfield), where you might relax with guests in your home.
Today, a settee is still furniture that invites socializing. They’re common in living rooms and other shared areas because they allow you to cozy up to someone and have a conversation with them.
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. Settees often have a backrest for optimal support and are frequently upholstered.
Are you looking to add more seating to an entertainment room but working with limited space? We promise that your vintage settee will look great next to your coffee table in your main seating area. You can also add a settee to your mudroom so that guests have a comfortable spot to sit down and take off their shoes. If you have a small space in your home that you’re still figuring out how to use, add a settee to turn it into a comfortable reading nook. They work in bedrooms too; a tufted settee designed by Danish modernist Finn Juhl makes perfect sense at the foot of your bed.
Most settees come with an upholstered seat, but you can find variations that aren’t upholstered. There are antique wood settees and benches that will look right at home in a rustic decor.
The backrest is an important consideration when choosing a settee. You can find pieces with low seat backs that look discreet and don’t provide a lot of support. If you want more support, we recommend choosing a settee with a high back.
A settee with a high back can become a statement piece, especially if you choose an item with a unique upholstery print or decorative frame.<a href=https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/settees/style/victorian/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Victorian settees are ideal for introducing an air of sophistication to your living room. These pieces often feature frames of walnut or mahogany, a seat upholstered in chintz fabric (Victorians appreciated that the glazed finish made it easy to wipe clean) and sculptural hand-carved cabriole legs.
If you want something that feels more contemporary or will work better with your mid-century modern side tables and lounge chair, consider Space Age settees or mid-century modern versions. In your main seating area, tie the elements together with a large rug. (Find more tips on how to arrange furniture here.)
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