French Louis Xvi Settee
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wool, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Settees
Pearwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Settees
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Velvet, Wood, Down, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1870s Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood, Down
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood
Antique 1870s Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Rattan, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s Settees
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Settees
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wool
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Settees
Beech
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Settees
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Velvet, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Giltwood
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French Louis Xvi Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a French Louis Xvi 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.