$75,654 / set
H 40 in W 74.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Antique Carved Mahogany Settee's in the Chippendale Manner
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A pair of triple back settees In the mid-Georgian Chippendale manner Constructed in a richly
Mahogany
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Spectacular Pair of Danish Neo-Antique Settees in Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neo-antique settees by a Master Cabinetmaker, without-curved scrolling arms and turned legs
Pair of Italian Rococo Divani or Settees
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of Italian Rococo settees, finely carved, and each having an arched, upholstered back with
Antique Pair of Rosewood Settees
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Rare Pair Of 19th Century French Settees Having Superb Quality Rosewood Carved & Moulded Frames
Rosewood
Pair of 20th Century Antique Painted Louis XV Style Settees
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Lovely pair of Louis XV style settees, painted in our oyster white finish, with subtle distressed
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut, Down
Sold
H 36.23 in W 74.02 in D 32.29 in
Antique Pair of Victorian Walnut Sofa Chaise Settees, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic pair of near identical English antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longues
Pair of Walnut Wood Antique French Louis XV Style Settees
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare “pair” of Louis XV style loveseats has recently been reupholstered in a rich forest green
Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Settees
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1850s pair of Louis XV style settees with carved frames in antique white painted finish
Upholstery
Pair of French Silvered Louis XV Style Settees
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French carved silvered Louis XV style settees standing on five cabriole legs with rams head
Linen, Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 53.5 in D 30 in
Lane Hickory Pair Sheraton Style Inlaid & Upholstered Settees Circa 1920’s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of matching Sheraton style settees by Lane Hickory Chair Co. offer mahogany
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Painted Sofas
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique French Louis XVI painted sofas is a rare find indeed! Classical styling includes
Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 49 in D 30 in
Matched Pair Antique White Painted French Louis XV Settees Sofas circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of French Louis XV style settees in gorgeous pink upholstery. The frames
Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 52 in D 26 in
Pair Antique Off-White Painted French Louis XV Settees Canapes, Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of French style Louis XV settees in a beige-blush finish and matching
Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 44 in D 30 in
Movie Star Glam Pair of Tiffany Blue Silk Quilted Antique Loveseats Settees
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare pair of sublimely elegant loveseats with 19th century frames and paw and claw mahogany feet
Silk
Sold
H 36.5 in W 81.5 in D 28.25 in
Pair, Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs, Together Form Settee or Sofa, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely pair of Swedish chairs is a rare find; when placed together, they create a unique sofa
Muslin, Linen, Wood
Magnificent Pair of Newly Upholstered Antique French Settees
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Supremely elegant pair of French Recamier settees having ebonized frames and new crisp white duck
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 44.25 in D 31 in
Antique Mid-Century Modern Pair of Thonet Laminated Leather Settees, 20th C
By Thonet
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern pair of settees by Thonet offers bent wood laminated frame with leather backs
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 71 in D 26 in
Pr of Antique English Regency Carved Mahogany Upholstered Recamier Settees c1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique English Regency recamier settees feature carved mahogany construction with scrolled
Bronze
Sold
H 27.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Pair of Antique Quality Carved Walnut & Gold Upholstery Sofas Love Seats MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Antique Quality Carved Walnut & Gold Upholstery Sofas Love Seats MINT!
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Antique Carved Walnut English Settees
Located in Bridgeport, CT
(Please see detail photos) with the pair presenting exceptionally well.
Wood
Sold
H 37.88 in W 46.63 in D 21.25 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Antique Settee Sofa with Pair of Armchairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
settee sofa with a pair of matching fauteuils. Designed in the distinctive Louis XVI style, they are rich
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Diminutive Antique Fireside Settees
Located in Hudson, NY
a charming pair of small scale fireside settees, with wide shallow seats and tall backs. unusual
Pair of Antique French or Italian Walnut Settees, circa 1840
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of southern French or northern Italian beautifully patinated walnut settees exhibiting Louis
Silk, Walnut, Down
Pair of 19th Century Venetian Carved and Painted Settees
Located in Pasadena, CA
These carved and painted settees exude the decadent and luxurious grace of the Louis XVI era. These
Silk, Wood
Antique Swedish Settee and Pair Armchairs Painted, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Swedish settee and pair armchairs in the Louis XVI style Painted in an off-white glazed
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Exquisite Antique Theater Seats, 1890s
Located in Alhambra, CA
Set of two late 19th century theater seats mounted on wood base. Cast iron legs & hardware with wonderfully refurbished wood. Gray linen upholstery with black upholstery tacks. Very ...
Iron
Sold
H 37 in W 54 in D 22 in
Antique Three-Piece Suite Settee, Pair of Armchairs 19th Century, Edwardian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
An early 20th century Edwardian mahogany show framed three-piece salon suite consisting two-seat banquette sofa and two matching armchairs recently reupholstered in a fabulous floral...
Mahogany
Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China
Located in Edison, NJ
This breathtaking specimen comes from a distinctive group of fluorites that have affectionately been nicknamed, “tanzanite fluorite” for their gemlike aesthetics and color-shifting a...
Stone, Multi-gemstone
English Axminster Rug, 1760
Located in New York, NY
English Axminster rug. Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III). Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild.
Wool
$385,149
H 52.37 in W 35.83 in D 24.41 in
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...
Ormolu
$385Sale Price|70% Off
H 5.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Early 20th C. Automobile Five Person Picnic Set c.1914-1917
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original automobile picnic set for five. Includes 2 metal food storage containers, 5 enamel mugs, salt and pepper shakers, 5 enamel plates, 5 silver and Bakelite knives sta...
Silver, Brass, Enamel, Stainless Steel, Nickel
Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Settee
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Neoclassical parcel-gilt settee featuring a graceful asymmetric back and finely carved frame with fluted and floral details. The gilt and painted finish highlights the crisp ornament...
Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase
Located in Huntington, NY
This exceptional George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase with Glazed Doors, has wonderful flame & crotch grain Mahogany. Comprised of a large central cabinet, flanked by 2 sma...
Brass
$165,324
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
An alluring and visually rewarding example of Tiffany Studios New York's great "Greek Key" table lamp. Mottled glass in hues of warm amber and bright sunshine yellow soften the wonde...
Bronze
$8,250
H 48 in W 19.75 in D 16.25 in
Pair, Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Narrow Cabinets, Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, gray painted Gustavian narrow cabinets or "pedestal cabinet" from Sweden. Rare to find a pair in this fine condition. Lovely lines with applied wreath or ribbon motif on front ...
Pine, Paint
San Rafael Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Sofa is a generously proportioned sofa that excels in comfort. The plush wide-channel tufted cushions are tailored beautifully to interlock with the expertly crafted ...
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of "Bamboo" style benches by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of banches in "Bamboo" style gilt metal, upholstered with a tiger themed fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2024
Metal
Meissen Porcelain Mirror
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lavish Meissen porcelain serves as the extraordinary frame for this mirror. Exquisitely hand-painted in polychrome with gilt accents, the bountiful frame is adorned with all manner o...
Porcelain, Mirror
$210,000 / set
H 40.95 in W 35.83 in D 18.9 in
Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
By Eugenio Quarti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Eugenio Quarti (Desk , chair and Trash ) Style: Liberty or Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil Furniture realized mainly in inlays of nacre and metallic applications, parchament ...
Bronze
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses. ...
Crystal, Ormolu
$206,329
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in
Large Antique French Silver Centrepiece Jardiniere Vase Mythology Émile Sanner
Located in London, GB
Large Antique French Silver Centrepiece Jardiniere Vase Mythology Émile Sanner French, Late 19th Century Height 40cm, width 80cm, depth 35cm An outstanding example of 19th century ...
Metal, Silver
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 15.5" Arm Height (inches): 25" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered...
Velvet, Wood
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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