George II Style Mahogany Double Chair Settee
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent mahogany double chair back settee crafted in the George II taste. From the scaled and
Tapestry, Upholstery, Mahogany
$10,597
H 39.5 in W 62 in D 29 in
Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design
Located in Benington, Herts
A superb quality late 19th century walnut double chair back sofa / settee after a George II design
Walnut
George I Walnut Double Chair-Back Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
George I walnut double chair-back settee with vase shaped splats, outwardly scrolled arms
Walnut
Unavailable
H 37 in W 56 in D 24 in
Impressive and Highly Attractive Pair of Walnut Double Chair-Back Settees
Located in New York, NY
Overall in a robust Chinese Chippendale design, the double chair backs with scrolled, fluted and
George III Mahogany Double Chair Back Settee
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th century Chippendale double chairback settee in mahogany with carved shaped top
Mahogany
Pair Hepplewhite Carved Mahogany Double Chairback Settees
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare pair of Hepplewhite carved mahogany double chair back settees, square backs with raised fluted
Mahogany, Pine, Oak
Irish George II Carved Double Chair Back Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
Fine Irish George II walnut carved double chair back settee with carved shells, carved eagle head
Irish George III Mahogany Double Chair Back Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rare Irish George III Chippendale style mahogany double chair back settee with beautifully carved
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Walnut Double Chair Back Settee
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut framed double chair back settee, circa 1860 in
Upholstery, Walnut
Windsor Double Chair Back Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual English double hoop chair back windsor settee in mixed woods, the two hoops with spindle
Ash, Beech, Elm
Regency Double Chairback Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand-carved double chair back settee with caned back and seat, arms and silk cushion seat, on
Wood
Regency Double Chairback Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style hand carved and caned double chair back settee with curved lattice chair backs, a
Wood
Regency Double Chairback Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style hand carved and caned double chair back settee with curved lattice chair backs, a
Wood
Regency Style Mahogany Cane Bench Settee with Custom Seat Cushion
Located in West Hartford, CT
A Regency style mahogany double chair back settee or bench with caned back and seat with scroll
Fabric, Textile, Cane, Wood
Sold
H 49.22 in W 49.22 in D 24.02 in
Settee, Sofa, Double-Chair Back, Brussels Tapestry, X-Stretcher, Walnut, 1700
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally, rare, transitional, double-chair, settee, circa 1700, upholstered in fine, 17th
Walnut
Irish George II Chippendale Mahogany Double Chair Back Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Chippendale style double back splat, curved arms and 6 support legs. The legs to the rear are plain in form
Mahogany
19th c. Dutch Marquetry Double Chair Back Settee
Located in Miami, FL
Dutch mahognay and marquetry inlaid double chair back settee.
Mahogany
Hepplewhite Mahogany Double Chair Back Settee
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very fine hepplewhite style carved mahogany double chair back settee, with square backs having
Mahogany, Ash, Pine
Chinese Export Padouk Double Chair Back Settee
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
frame of this settee relates to four side chairs which had appeared on the London market, featuring
Padouk
Outstanding English Walnut George I Chair-Back Settee
Located in Norwalk, CT
Outstanding English Walnut Double Chair-Back Settee with a double crest, vase shaped back
Walnut
Aesthetic Settee
Located in Hudson, NY
aesthetic movement double chair back settee delicate design with lotus blossom detail
Wood, Fabric
Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome carved mahogany English double chair back settee, in the Hepplewhite style.
Mahogany
Aesthetic Settee
Located in Hudson, NY
mahogany aesthetic movement double chair-back settee delicate design with lotus blossom
Wood
An Irish Double Chair Back Setee
Located in New York, NY
A fine mid 18th century George II double chair back settee. The shaped top rail with carved foliate
Hepplewhite Style Carved Mahogany Two Chair Back Settee
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fine Hepplewhite carved mahogany double chair back settee, with square back having molding frame
Mahogany
19th Cent.Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very good quality Chippendale style carved mahogany double chair back settee, with a slip seat
Mahogany
Hepplewhite Style Carved Two Chair Back Settee
Located in Woodbury, CT
Superb Hepplewhite carved mahogany double chair back settee, with molded carved square backs in the
Mahogany, Pine
George III Chippendale Period Carved Mahogany Chair Back Settee
Located in Knutsford, GB
A superb George III carved mahogany Chippendale period double chair back settee. The double crest
Mahogany
Vintage Settee style of Luis Barragan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderful double chair-back settee associated with the acclaimed Mexican architect, Luis Barragan
$229,532Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
George II Mahogany Games Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George II mahogany games table, 18th century. Having a rectangular top the front central area is recessed, a frieze drawer, resting on cabriole legs with acanthus carved knees termin...
Mahogany
$18,862
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
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
$16,197
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
Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People
By Wedgwood
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful Wedgwood porcelain tableware dinner service for twelve people with coffee serving set with hand painted design details. The service is in great condition. Maker's mark unde...
Gold
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
$337,452
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$447,294 / set
H 157.49 in W 157.49 in D 157.49 in
18th Century Renaissance Palladio Dining Room Set in blackening wood of walnut
By Andrea Palladio
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Monumental and important Renaissance Palladio dining room set all in solid hand-carved walnut from a Palladian Palace in Vicenza of a Venetian patrician family. The back of the show...
Glass, Pine, Walnut
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
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)
Metal
$16,197
H 36.03 in W 28.15 in D 27.96 in
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs throughout This chair is abso...
Velvet, Walnut
Salvadore Sofa in Army (300cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with an oak structure, high-density foam, and a feather topper for optimum comfort, the Salvador sofa features a triple armrest, upholstered with a luxurious velvet (L...
Fabric
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
19th Century British Porcelain Dinnerware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th Century British porcelain dinnerware service with hand painted gilt foliate borders with bouquets of wild flowers against a white background design details. Each piece is in...
Gold
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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