Carved Back Settee
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Settees
Wood
Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cherry, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Settees
Rosewood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Settees
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Down
Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Settees
Hardwood, Beech
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Settees
2010s American American Classical Settees
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Wood, Rattan
Antique 1820s English George III Settees
Brass
20th Century Indonesian Settees
Teak, Cane
Antique 19th Century Irish Chippendale Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Settees
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Settees
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Settees
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Furniture
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Benches
Maple
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Benches
Maple
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Velvet, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Maple
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Linen, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Jacobean Benches
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Georgian Settees
Wool, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Jacobean Settees
Oak, Cane
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Rococo Settees
Walnut
Antique 1760s English George I Settees
Walnut
Antique 1750s English George III Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Italian George III Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Settees
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Mahogany, Pine, Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Settees
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Paint, Cane, Burlap
Vintage 1950s Unknown Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Brocade, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century English George II Settees
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century French Settees
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Chippendale Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood
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Carved Back Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Carved Back Settee?
Finding the Right Settees for You
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.)
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage, new and antique settees from different eras to match any furniture style.
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