19th century demi-borne / Half seat in rosewood
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual 19th-century demi-borne in rosewood and damask fabric with an attached planter in the
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Settees
Materials
Damask, Rosewood
Borne Settee
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20th Century Caned Borne Settee
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and exciting, vintage round or borne settee with a distinctive tropical feel, constructed of
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Mid-20th Century French Settees
19th Century Carved Conversation Borne Settee Tête-à-tête
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the enchanting world of opulence with this exquisite Borne Settee, a resplendent blend of
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Antique 1860s European Napoleon III Settees
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
1980s Italian Wood Gold Leaf Red Velvet Conversation Borne Settee Round Sofa
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H 57.09 in Dm 64.97 in L 57.09 in
1980s Italian Wood Gold Leaf Red Velvet Conversation Borne Settee Round Sofa
Located in Carimate, Como
. Round circular sofa, borne settee, tete a tete, confidante or conversation seat, over the centuries it’s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Materials
Gold Leaf
Conversation Settee or Borne Settee from the Napoleon III Period
Located in Paris, FR
A central seat, also called “borne” from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Painted white wood
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Upholstered Borne Or Circular Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Round Sofa - Borne Settee. Known as conversation seat. Arose during Napoleon III period in France
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20th Century American Sofas
Borne Settee, 19th Century, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Borne settee, 19th century, France.
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Antique 19th Century French Settees
Materials
Velvet
Borne Settee / Conversational Sofa
Located in Tarrytown, NY
From a celebrities Southampton, NY oceanfront estate. Custom made borne settee covered in worsted
Category
1990s Settees
Materials
Fabric
19th Century Upholstered Four-Part "Borne Settee" or Round Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderful four-part "Borne Settee" 19th century. Comprised of two settees and two chairs which
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Conversation Settee or Borne Settee from the Napoleon III Period
Located in Paris, FR
A central seat, also called “borne” from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Gilt wood frame
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Tufted Two Piece Leather Borne Sette with Casters , Modern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Strike up a conversation with this Two Piece Vintage Tufted Leather Borne Settee with turned wooden
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Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Stylish 1930's Borne Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
This style of seating originated in France, in the 1850's, this one is from circa 1930's. It's been restored, refinished and reupholstered, with the frame in a Yellowy cream and the ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large 1900s Rattan & Wicker Borne d'Hotel Settee, Hotel Terminal & Iron Planter
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H 47.25 in W 102.37 in D 55.12 in
Large 1900s Rattan & Wicker Borne d'Hotel Settee, Hotel Terminal & Iron Planter
Located in Paris, FR
Great and large "borne d'hôtel", borne settee, bench, or hotel terminal made of rattan and wicker
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Settees
Materials
Iron
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$5,363
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$1,650 / item
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Located in Glendale, CA
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Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
$2,370Sale Price|20% Off
H 78.75 in W 59.06 in D 74.81 in
20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silk, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
$20,369
H 39.38 in W 47.64 in D 25.99 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XV style ormolu mounted writing desk French, Late 19th Century Height 100cm, width 121cm, depth 66cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this writing desk i...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
$7,437Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Materials
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Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
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Materials
Hardwood
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$42,000Sale Price|30% Off
H 106 in W 85 in D 30 in
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Elm
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Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages
Materials
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Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
$24,950 / set
H 38 in W 66 in D 28 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Wood
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
$7,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
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Wood
Pair of George II Style Sofas, Early 20th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
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Early 20th Century English George II Sofas
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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$162,953
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Carla Extra Large Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas
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Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
$7,500
H 37 in W 84 in D 28 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
Located in Forney, TX
Add a touch of sophisticated elegance, timeless luxury and romantic warmth with this striking Belle Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa. Exquisitely hand-crafted...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
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Upholstery, Giltwood
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Borne Settee
- Who named the settee?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- What is a borne settee?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A borne settee is a circular, upholstered Victorian ottoman-style sofa with three or four seat divisions. It provides a backrest in its central cone element and has also been referred to as a “conversation seat.” Borne settees are frequently situated in hotel lobbies and galleries. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage settees.
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