Laurel Settee, Modern Walnut Windsor Style Bench
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
traditional joinery and finished with an all-natural, 100% plant-based, hard-wax oil. "The Laurel Settee was
Wood, Walnut
Laurel Settee, Modern Windsor Style Bench in Blackened Ash
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Laurel Settee was inspired by the old Windsor bench my parents inherited from my grandmother. Shaker
Wood, Ash
Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully painted and gilt settee with neoclassical laurel wreath carving on the crest rail. New
Wood
19th Century Neoclassical Style Carved Wood Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
is recovered with a cream damask upholstery with laurel wreath motif. The settee is in good condition
Gold
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Antique Cast Iron White Laurel Pattern Griffin Patio, Garden Bench, or Settee
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique heavy cast iron Victorian English garden bench painted white having the Laurel pattern with
Iron
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
$2,919Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 41.34 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Antique Vintage Set of 8 Oak Dining Chairs c.1930 – 6 Side Chairs + 2 Armchairs
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique / Vintage Set of 8 Oak Dining Chairs – Circa 1930 – 6 Side Chairs and 2 Armchairs This antique /vintage set of eight solid oak dining chairs, dating to around 1930, includes...
Oak
$5,780
H 29.5 in W 78.5 in D 33.5 in
19th Century Country French Provincial Chestnut Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from chestnut. The table features a four plank top 1 inch thick with tongue and groove joinery and a beau...
Chestnut
$1,995
H 56 in W 58 in D 82.5 in
20th Century George III Style Carved Mahogany Semi-Poster Full Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century George III Style Carved Mahogany Semi-Poster Full Size Bed. Measures 58" in width, 82.5" in length, 56" in height at the tip of the finials. Headboard is 42" in height ...
Cherry
$2,615 / set
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
1960s Set of 6 Erich Buch Solid Palisander Dining Chairs, Denmark
By Erik Buch
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original upholstery - The wooden parts have been re-polished - Very good condition - Height of seat 44 cm.
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Palisander
19th Century Painted French Dresser
Located in Cirencester, GB
We have added the off white painted pattern detail to this lovely authentic antique 19th century French cupboard. A very versatile piece it really could be used in many ways and in a...
Pine
19th C English Pine Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1860 19thC English pine dresser base with sliding doors and original brass hardware Measures: W 183 x D 64 x H 106 cm.
Pine
Art Deco Nightstands, 1930, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
This pair of circa 1930s French art deco side cabinets could be used to flank a sofa or as nightstands. Each has a storage compartment with a hinged door and narrow open shelves on t...
Walnut
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
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Pretty Victorian Mahogany Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Shaped and Carved Legs Which Retain Their Original Brass and Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Chaise Longue Has Recently ...
Mahogany
Maple Bentwood Twin Bed
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Queens, NY
Bentwood (19/20th Century) maple stained twin size bed with double scroll center design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).(paper label: JACOB JOSEP KOHN, WEIN). (Irregular size...
Bentwood
$1,210Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.19 in W 15.75 in D 15.56 in
Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Side Table, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts side table. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with hand-carved flowers on top and legs. This wonderful Art Nouveau ...
Oak
$4,500
H 30 in W 27.5 in D 30 in
Ward Bennett for Brickell Newly Caned "Sled" Lounge Chair, Circa 1970
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Chromed Steel & Cane Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Featuring the vintage low chromed x frame, with newly natural and unstained cane seat, curved back, cover...
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Oak Library Ladder
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental and sculptural early 20th century French oak library ladder with eight steps, handrails, and a shelf at the top for setting books on. The perfect decorative and function...
Oak
$23,250
H 12 in W 32 in D 54 in
Contemporary Plump Coffee Table in Deep Olive Polyurethane Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Plump Coffee Table by Ian Alistair Cochran Polyurethane Resin H 16" x L 54" x W 32" The Plump Coffee Table notches together without any hardware or glues. Each piece fits together...
Resin
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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