Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident. Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric
Velvet, Wood
$4,493
H 48.82 in W 53.35 in D 53.35 in
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
Velvet, Giltwood
$9,156Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 57.49 in D 27.56 in
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
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.
Bamboo
Vintage Cane and Metal Bistro Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
conversation settee — a charming piece that once graced hallways and entryways as the home’s communication hub
Brass
19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête
Located in Paris, FR
19th century confident in rosewood. France, circa 1860.
Rosewood
$13,800 / set
H 38.5 in Dm 60 in
Antique French Aubusson Boudeuse / Divan de Milieu 'Conversation Chair', Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Aubusson "Boudeuse" or "Divan de Milieu" (Conversation Chair), Circa 1890. Very
Giltwood
$16,638
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another and to be honest
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
Upholstery, Walnut
$12,500
H 18 in W 75 in D 36 in
"Grand Italia" Black Leather Daybed by De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi, Italy, 1979
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
piece serves beautifully as a statement daybed, settee, or conversation bench in both residential and
Steel
19th Century Antique Victorian Walnut Conversation Settee
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN WALNUT CONVERSATION SETTEE A NOW DIFFICULT TO FIND BUTTON BACK
Walnut
Victorian Conversation Settee Gossip Seat Couch 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful Victorian conversation settee Sometimes referred to as a gossip seat as
Wood
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian love seat, "Conversation Settee" which dates from
Upholstery
19th Century Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut love seat, "Sociable Settee" which dates from
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian mahogany love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Conversation Settee, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian mahogany conversation " Sociable Settee" which dates
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut framed conversation seat, also known as a
Walnut
Antique Victorian Oak Conversation Settee Sofa c.1880
Located in London, GB
This a fantastic English antique Victorian oak conversation sofa which dates from around 1880
19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut Conversation Settee Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
High victorian conversation sofa circa 1870. 3 carved pierced gothic influenced arms which flow to
Walnut
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H 33.47 in W 49.61 in D 24.41 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut love seat, "Sociable Settee" which dates from
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. Painted white wood frame, upholstered with "moiré" blue fabric.
Fabric, Wood
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H 32.29 in W 69.3 in D 59.06 in
Antique Victorian Leather Love Seat Conversation Settee Sofa 19th C
Located in London, GB
conversation seat, also known as a "Sociable Settee", which dates from Circa 1850. It is of quatrefoil
Leather, Walnut
Rare High Victorian Large Conversation Settee Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb Quality Victorian Conversation Museum Settee Circa 1870. This Sofa Has Just Been
Walnut Framed and Upholstered Conversation Seat
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut framed upholstered conversation settee of shaped circular cruciform construction, each of
Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Circular Banquet Sofa Settee Custom Made Brown Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
used as a conversation settee in a hotel lobby, salon, or office waiting area, but it would be equally
Leather
19th Century Carved Conversation Borne Settee Tête-à-tête
Located in Culver City, CA
, beckoning you to indulge in the splendor of the past. This borne settee or conversation sofa would look
Hardwood, Walnut
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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
Gold Leaf
French Three-Seat Conversation Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An interesting three-seat roundabout "indiscret" or conversation sofa, similar to a tete-a-tete
Metal
Antique George III Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This George III settee is a conversation starter in any space. Crafted with timeless style in mind
Fabric, Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Pair of Original Art Deco Period Oak Conversation Seats
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and highly unusual pair of Art Deco period conversation seats. These were made in
Oak
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H 36 in W 50 in D 33 in
Antique American Carved Mahogany Conversation Sofa Chair Loveseat Tête-à-Tête
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality late Victorian conversation chair/sofa or (Tête-à-Tête) Circa 1890. This finely
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edwardian Mahogany Chair Back Settee
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
, and subtle inlay details to create a truly remarkable conversation piece. This settee is a fine
Mahogany
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H 35.04 in W 46.86 in D 46.86 in
STUNNING ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONVERSATION "TETE A TETE" SOFA BENCH CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1860-1880, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat with an ornately carved Mahogany
Upholstery, Hardwood
Unusual French Napoleon III Tufted Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
A small French settee designed for 2 people, almost allowing for a face to face conversation. The
Fabric
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H 41 in W 98 in D 48.5 in
Large Pair of Early 20th Century Hotel Demilune Settee's Conversation Seat
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Edwardian conversation sofa of large proportions circa 1910. This sofa is as large as they come
Oak
Upholstered Borne Or Circular Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Round Sofa - Borne Settee. Known as conversation seat. Arose during Napoleon III period in France
Antique Victorian Mahogany Conversation Settee, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
conversation settee or love seat, circa 1890. It has two individual seats with tub shaped arms an 'S' shaped
Sold
H 35.04 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut loveseat, "Sociable Settee" which dates from
Upholstery, 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, upholstered with beige rose satin silk fabric.
Fabric, Giltwood
Hollywood Regency Round / Circular Conversation Settee, Sofa, or Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A circular form conversation tete or sofa from the 1970s. It features three large sitting areas
Fabric, Wood
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H 38.98 in Dm 64.97 in
George Smith "Conversation Piece" Four-Seat Sofa in Raspberry Red Italian Velvet
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello friends. On offer on this occasion is a supremely-rare, superb George Smith "Conversation
Velvet
Rare and Stunning Victorian Period Walnut Antique Conversation Settee
Located in Darwen, GB
Rare & Stunning Victorian Period walnut antique conversation settee. The upper section with four
Rare Walnut Victorian Period Love or Conversation Settee
Located in Darwen, GB
A rare walnut Victorian Period love/conversation settee. Having twin revolving seats with padded
Conversation Sofa
Located in Dorking, Surrey
A good rosewood Victorian conversation settee, reupholstered in contemporary fabric
Beautiful Rosewood Early Victorian Period Conversation or Love Settee
Located in Darwen, GB
A beautiful rosewood early Victorian period conversation or love settee. With twin shaped padded
French circa 1890 Tete-a-Tete Conversation Chair / Seat
Located in Mobile, AL
This whimsical 1890s Tete-a-tete features original pale green painted finish with gilt accents, with modern upholstery and trim.
$8,374 / set
H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...
Velvet, Wood
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
$34,850Sale Price|53% Off
H 38.63 in W 80 in D 59 in
A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano
By Bechstein Piano Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano, Serial No. 5655. The beautifully crafted Grand piano, raised on three tapered barrel shaped...
Bronze
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
Lacquer
Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant minds of the colonial America, Ph...
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
$17,074
H 76.78 in W 150.01 in D 86.62 in
Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880
Located in London, Park Royal
Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned for a member of European royalty. It was also featured in a film during the mid-20th...
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
The Archangel Gabriel
By Cristobal de Villalpando
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: Private Collection, Cranston, Rhode Island (by the 1950s?); by family descent until sold at: Bill Spicer Auction, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, 26 January 2011; where a...
Canvas, Oil
$5,800 / set
H 26 in W 27 in D 30 in
Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom stylish parsons armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a fun-sophisticated leopard upholstery fabric. Down wrapped seat cushion with down back c...
Velvet
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$4,785 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$29,907 / set
H 26.38 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood
$7,058
H 71.66 in W 71.66 in D 18.12 in
Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
By Colli Torino
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This is a splendid vanity table or petineuse designed by Pierluigi Colli and crafted in Turin in the first half of the 1900s. The attention to detail is remarkable, with a plethora o...
Glass, Mirror, Maple
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
1970, Rare Important Space Age Sideboard
By Verner Panton
Located in Perpignan, FR
Element decoration - sideboard for music TV Show. removable. Big size 400 x 120x 120 cm Fiberglass and metal.
Fiberglass
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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