Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Chireno, TX
Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory frame and a woven splint seat and back. Note
Hickory
$12,900
H 37.83 in W 59 in D 27.19 in
Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Griffin Details, Newly Upholstered
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Gustavian style barrel back sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the
Linen, Wood, Paint
$10,900
H 33.18 in W 55.88 in D 24 in
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Lion Heads in Original Paint, 19th c.
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful antique Swedish barrel back sofa or settee in the Gustavian style from the 19th century
Linen, Wood, Paint
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 39 in D 56 in
Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Rattan & Split Reed Barrel Back Loveseat Sofa Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint vintage Bohemian barrel back loveseat, circa 1970s. Made from a contoured split reed frame
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
$1,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Barrel Back Parlor Suite Settee Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Charming 19th Century English Regency Parlor Suite. Features a barrel back form with flared arms
Mahogany
Barrel Back Leather Settee
Located in Southampton, NY
In the spirit of Charlotte Perriand, black leather with red leather piping raised on ebonized wood cylindrical feet.
Leather, Wood
A Handsome American Arts&Crafts Black Walnut Barrel-Back Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Handsome American arts & crafts black walnut barrel-back settee; of pegged construction with
Sold
H 33 in W 43 in D 24 in
Hollywood Regency Napoleon Style Faux Bamboo Windsor Barrel Back Settee in Teak
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Carved teak barrel back settee. Faux bamboo down to the carved rootball feet with ornate rope
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
Chrome Frame Barrel Back Settee by Milo Baughman
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chrome Frame Barrel Back Settee by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Postmodern Barrel Back Settee in Green Mohair, 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully restored 1980s Postmodern settee. Reupholstered in green mohair.
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Old Hickory Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming mid-20th century American Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory
Hickory
Pair of Mahogany Rams Head & Hoof Foot Settees - French Regency Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hoof form feet. These remarkable barrel back settees are constructed of solid mahogany and have great
Mahogany, Paint, Fabric
19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming small Swedish 19th century barrel back sofa settee with rounded form, elegant long saber
Linen, Pine
Mid-20th Century Old Hickory Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming mid-20th century American Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory
Hickory
1940's Old Hickory Settee W/ Leather Seat
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing double barrel back Old Hickory settee is in fine condition. The seat is done in
Hickory
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H 30.69 in W 52.75 in L 30.69 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Settee with Ram Heads in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare 19th century Swedish barrel back sofa settee in the Gustavian style, newly upholstered in
Paint
19th Century, Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish, 19th century barrel back sofa settee with beautifully carved frame with bell flower and
Linen, Hemp, Pine
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H 31.5 in W 38 in D 23 in
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Spindled Barrel Back Kidney Shaped Floral Seat Settee
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely early 1900s Edwardian kidney shaped settee. Made from mahogany with a barrel back, turned
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 36 in W 55.5 in D 28 in
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Green Pink Barrel Back Loveseat Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Green Pink Barrel Back Loveseat Settee. Item features a
Fabric, Wood
Chinese Chippendale Caned Barrel Back Settee Loveseat
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite Chinese Chippendale style Faux bamboo with caned barrel back settee loveseat newly
Mohair, Cane, Walnut
Chinese Chippendale Caned Barrel Back Settee Loveseat Bench
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite Chinese Chippendale style Faux bamboo with caned barrel back settee loveseat
Cane, Walnut, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Chrome Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This lovely Mid-Century Modern settee features a plush barrel back that wraps all the way around
Chrome
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Wichita, KS
A 19th century Swedish barrel back sofa settee in the Gustavian style, newly upholstered in antique
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Small Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming small Swedish, 19th century barrel back sofa settee with beautifully carved frame with
Linen, Pine
18th Century Period Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Magnificent Swedish Period Gustavian 18th century barrel back sofa settee with rounded form, rails
Linen, Pine
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H 35.44 in W 50.13 in D 23.63 in
Late Gustavian Style Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A stunning Swedish sofa in the Gustavian style in original paint with a comfortable barrel-style
Linen, Wood, Paint
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H 37.82 in W 55.13 in D 21.69 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settee with Lions Heads in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A 19th century Swedish barrel back sofa settee in the Gustavian style, newly upholstered in linen
Paint
19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish, 19th century barrel back sofa settee in Gustavian style with beautifully carved frame with
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Swedish 19th Century Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish, 19th century barrel back sofa settee with beautifully carved frame with bell flower and
Linen, Pine
Ebonised wood Barrel back settee
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ebonised wood barrel back settee with carved fluted front legs and tuffted upholstered
Wood, Upholstery
Early Art Deco Barrel-back Settee
Located in New York, NY
Early Art Deco barrel-back settee. Ebonized wood with finely carved garlands of flowers.
Wood
Ebonized Mahogany Settee
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Mahogany Barrel back Settee with fluted front legs France, Circa 1928
Upholstery, Mahogany
Velvet Settee
Located in New York, NY
Contoured front barrel back settee upholstered in wine velvet cira 1940 in the manner of Edward
Art Deco Settee in the Manner of Blanche - J. Klotz
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco barrel-back settee. Carved, upholstered gilt wood frame with curvy back/rail and
Upholstery
Viennese Biedermeier Settee of Finest Quality
Located in Long Island City, NY
Small finely detailed Viennese Biedermeier barrel back settee in cherry wood on pine. Channeled
Brass
19th Century Barrel Back Settle In Mustard Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century Farm House/Tavern Settle In Original Mustard Finish. Back H 71.5", arm H 30", seat H
Elm, Pine
Comfortable French Art Deco Settee/Loveseat
Located in Long Island City, NY
This comfortable French Art Deco Barrel-back settee/loveseat is detailed: the ebonized beechwood
Upholstery
Large Barrel Back Chair / Settee
Located in New York, NY
Large barrel back chair
Handwoven Malawi Cane Sofa in Traditional Weave with White Linen Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sofa ever so artfully combines handwoven cane and solid wood with a plush linen and down-filled cushion, bringing long-lasting comfort to nearly any interior setting. We think i...
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Sold|$5,050
H 33.47 in W 74.81 in D 25.6 in
Rustic 19th Century French Folk Art Bench, Dark Wood, Brutalist Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rustic 19th-century French folk art bench, showcasing a charming primitive character. Constructed from sturdy dark wood, the bench boasts a rich patina that speaks to its age and his...
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish Folk Art cabinet, circa 1810, is an exquisite example of rustic craftsmanship blended with functional design. Made from solid wood, it features a beautifull...
Pine
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
19th Century Painted French Dresser
Located in Cirencester, GB
We have added the off white painted pattern detail to this lovely authentic antique 19th century French cupboard. A very versatile piece it really could be used in many ways and in a...
Pine
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.25 in W 67.5 in D 36 in
Fantastic Pencil Reed Loveseat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs bent pencil reed loveseat sofa. This piece is spectacular in person and the light blue linen upholstery is still in nice condition too...
Rattan, Wood
$11,900 / set
H 35 in W 23.5 in D 20 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pinewood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian pair of armchairs with a loose seat cushion, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood in good condition. The light-grey Scandinavian club chairs have an ova...
Fabric, Pine, Upholstery, Cotton
Rustic Bench, 19th Century, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Late 19th Century Rustic Spanish Pyreneese Mountains Wooden Bench. Made with wood. Very decorative piece. CONDITION: Very good vintage condition. DIMENSIONS: Height: ...
Wood
$6,731
H 29.14 in W 38 in D 19.3 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Detailed Decorated Console Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish gustavian console table in painted pine. The table is made around 1790 to 1800 and has detailed carved wooden decor. The surface has been scraped by hand to the original pain...
Pine
19th Century Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
A Danish Gustavian chest of drawers with intricately carved details. Chest top has dental trim around three sides. Front corners have detailed neoclassical column carvings. Three lar...
Brass, Iron
$33,950Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
20th Century Swedish Nightstand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century Swedish nightstand features a refined design with a marble top, showcasing the timeless appeal of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The semi-circular silhouette i...
Marble
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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