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 century in date.
Velvet, Giltwood
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 Georgian forms.
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery, Lacquer
H 36 in W 46 in D 22 in
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
H 36 in W 41 in D 16 in
Vintage Cane and Metal Bistro Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Step back in time with this delightful vintage gossip bench, also known as a telephone bench or conversation settee — a charming piece that once graced hallways and entryways as the ...
Brass
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
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
Upholstery, Giltwood
H 33 in W 50 in D 54 in
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 styling with cabriole legs and double sided seating.
Upholstery, Walnut
H 31 in W 51 in D 24 in
Brazilian Modern Loveseat in Imbuia Wood and Sage Mohair, Cimo, Brazil, 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Perfect as an accent loveseat, conversation seat, bedroom settee, dressing room piece, or sophisticated entryway statement, it introduces warmth, texture, and mid-century character w...
Mohair, Hardwood
H 18 in W 75 in D 36 in
"Grand Italia" Black Leather Daybed by De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi, Italy, 1979
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in New York, NY
Timeless, sculptural, and well-proportioned, this piece serves beautifully as a statement daybed, settee, or conversation bench in both residential and curated interior settings.
Steel
H 29.5 in Dm 60 in
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 EXAMPLE, WITH CRIMSON UPHOLSTERY AND PIPING.
Walnut
H 40 in W 46 in D 117 in
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 it's easy to lean in and whisper a bit of goss in your neighbours ear Would work w...
Wood
H 30.71 in W 48.82 in D 48.82 in
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 Circa 1850.
Upholstery
H 39.38 in W 116.15 in D 26.38 in
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, circa 1880.
Velvet, Wood
H 37.41 in W 47.25 in L 37.41 in
19th Century Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for ladies who could freely engage in conversation with other guests.
Walnut
H 37.41 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
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" which dates from circa 1860.
Mahogany
H 45.28 in W 62.21 in D 62.21 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Conversation Settee, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian mahogany conversation " Sociable Settee" which dates from around 1880.
H 30.71 in W 66.54 in D 66.54 in
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 "Sociable Settee", which dates from Circa1850.
Walnut
H 31.11 in D 38.19 in
Antique Victorian Oak Conversation Settee Sofa c.1880
Located in London, GB
In the Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for ladies who could freely engage in conversation with other guests.
H 46 in Dm 51 in
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 the central pillar. Stands on 6 carved whorl feet with brass castors. Upholstery...
Walnut
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 Circa 1850. It is of half quatrefoil outline, has two sections with a central c...
Walnut
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 47.25 in
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
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
This is a very large fantastic English antique early Victorian walnut and leather framed conversation seat, also known as a "Sociable Settee", which dates from Circa 1850.
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 Completely Re-upholstered Using Tradition Methods And Is In Superb Structural Condition.
H 31 in W 75 in D 55 in
Walnut Framed and Upholstered Conversation Seat
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut framed upholstered conversation settee of shaped circular cruciform construction, each of the four sections is removable and can be locked into place, with curved seat and out...
Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Circular Banquet Sofa Settee Custom Made Brown Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
It would be wonderful used as a conversation settee in a hotel lobby, salon, or office waiting area, but it would be equally as wonderful in your home.
Leather
H 53 in W 52 in D 52 in
19th Century Carved Conversation Borne Settee Tête-à-tête
Located in Culver City, CA
This borne settee or conversation sofa would look incredible in a large entryway of a home, hotel, or perhaps other retail commercial space.
Hardwood, Walnut
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 taken many names, shapes and forms.
Gold Leaf
H 24.5 in W 50.5 in D 50.5 in
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 with one extra seat. There are three curved, upholstered, and tufted arms on a painted...
Metal
H 32.5 in W 74.75 in D 24.5 in
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, it’s upholstery with red silk with an urn and floral motif on meteoric gold silk t...
Fabric, Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
H 33 in W 37 in D 37 in
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 England, they date from the 1920-1930’s. The design is stunning and it is extremely u...
Oak
H 40.16 in W 47.64 in D 22.45 in
Edwardian Mahogany Chair Back Settee
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Whether you’re furnishing a formal sitting area or looking for a standout accent piece, this settee will draw admiration and spark conversation.
Mahogany
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 carved and upholstered serpentine shaped chair/sofa for two people, allowing the sitter...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian circa 1860-1880, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat with an ornately...
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 36 in W 64.5 in D 30 in
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.
Fabric
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, at over 8ft in diameter its able to seat 10-12 adults. Richly upholstered with deep...
Oak
H 38 in Dm 72 in
Upholstered Borne Or Circular Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Round Sofa - Borne Settee. Known as conversation seat. Arose during Napoleon III period in France (mid 1800's).
H 28.75 in W 53.55 in D 33.08 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Conversation Settee, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian mahogany and burgundy button back leather double seat conversation settee or love seat, circa 1890. It has two individual seats with tub sh...
H 35.04 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for ladies who could freely engage in conversation with other guests.
Upholstery, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 47.25 in
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 with a high back in a round shape. Upholstery is original and clean, legs are walnut c...
Fabric, Wood
H 27.56 in W 55.91 in D 28.75 in
19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête
Located in Paris, FR
19th century confident in rosewood. France, circa 1860.
Rosewood
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 Piece" four-seat deep-buttoned sofa, dressed in a peerless, elegant, top-grade and ...
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 deep buttoned oval padded back rests, surmounted by a turned walnut finial and with f...
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 backs and arms which are raised on turned walnut supports.
H 31.11 in W 70.48 in D 31.11 in
Conversation Sofa
Located in Dorking, Surrey
A good rosewood Victorian conversation settee, reupholstered in contemporary fabric
H 29 in W 56 in D 29 in
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 back rests having rosewood barley twist supports and finely carved arms above a deep ...
H 19.75 in Dm 49 in
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.
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in
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
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
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
H 34 in W 72 in D 34 in
Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa - 24 D seat depth. - 21 seat high. - 25.5 arm high.
Upholstery
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
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
H 33.75 in W 68 in D 33.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Lounge W/ Red Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
A traditional late 19th-century Napoleon III chaise or daybed lounge sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully handcrafted from solid wood, it features elegant oval-back frames with...
Velvet, Wood
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
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
H 31.11 in W 66.93 in D 36.62 in
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
H 33 in W 21 in D 26 in
Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair, Hand-Carved, France, Circa 1790
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and unusual carved and gilt corner chair of the Louis XVI period. The frame is totally carved with scroll work, rosettes, ribbons, with a decorative 'acorn' at the back corner...
Giltwood
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
H 29.53 in W 87.41 in D 37.41 in
1960s, Danish design, reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa, vintage velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Refurbished-reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa in quality vintage bottle green velor, two extra pillows. Ash wood legs. Brass springs in the seat and back is ...
Fabric, Velvet, Ash
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
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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