1940s French Blue and White Toile Serpentine Arch Settee, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated mid 20th Century with this exquisite original French toile settee set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of history and refineme...
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style Settee by Highland House Black and White Toile de Jouy
By Highland House
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage French Louis XV style settee or loveseat by Highland House Furniture composed of a dark carved wood frame with cabriole front legs wearing a black and white Toile de...
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee with Toile Neoclassical Upholstery
Located in Essex, MA
The settee is upholstered in a charming toile-style fabric, decorated with romantic pastoral medallions, floral garlands, and ribbon motifs in soft blush tones against a pale ground.
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Charming French Toile Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely country french loveseat, newly upholstered in toile and check fabrics.
Wood, Upholstery
Louis XIV Walnut Settee in a Toile Fabric
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century Louis XIV walnut settee with an os de motion base which is reeded.
19th Century Giltwood Neoclassical Style Settee in Silk Toile
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful carved Louis XVI neoclassical style settee, has original gilt finish, perfectly aged with wonderful patina.
Down, Giltwood, Silk, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Toile De Jouy Upholstered Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful Louis XVI style loveseat, with a creamy white painted frame. Subtle distressed edges, with an antique patina. Upholstered in a butter yellow toile de jouy cotton, with scro...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Sold
H 41.5 in W 72 in D 30 in
Louis XV Style French Provincial Sofa Settee with Brunschwig and Fils Toile
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XV style French Provincial sofa settee with Brunschwig & Fils Toile. Newly upholstered with down cushion.
Mahogany
French LXVI Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French LXVI painted and parcel gilt wood settee in toile printed fabric
Sophisticated French Louis XVI Style Toile Upholstered Settee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely loveseat elegantly carved and painted cream in the Louis XVI style, recently upholstered in black and white toile, with a comfy down removable seat cushion. Measures: Seat he...
Upholstery, Wood
Williamsburg Chippendale Style Toile Camelback Settee Sofa by Stickley
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Denver, CO
Both settees are barely used. One settee still has the Stickley tase on it (see photo).
Textile, Wood
French Provincial Style Walnut Toile De Jouy Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Upholstered in a French Toile De Jouy fabric. The settee has a distinctive exposed back and showcases the fine walnut grain patterns.
Fabric, Walnut
French Grey Painted Curved Settee in Grey Japonais Toile
Located in Essex, MA
French grey painted curved settee in grey Japonais toile, curved back French settee with Louis XVI style legs newly recovered with double welting in a grey toile with Japanese pagoda...
Wood
French Provincial Serpentine Canape Settee Pierre Frey Toile Ikat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning French Provincial style canape or settee featuring a modern redux with Pierre Frey Toile de Nantes Ikat upholstery.
Fabric, Wood
Magnificent 19th Century Giltwood Louis XVI Loveseat with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The new upholstery job is top of the line toile that compliments the settee beautifully, having double welting and neutral beige mohair velvet on the sides and back.
Mohair, Upholstery, Giltwood
settee
Located in Stamford, CT
small settee with toile print
Linen
French Gilt Toile Settee
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
French gold gilt settee with toile fabric.
Cotton, Wood
French Provincial Chaise Lounge Settee, Fabric, Louis XV Style, France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant French provincial chaise lounge settee, crafted in the Louis XV style, features graceful curves, carved details, and a refined silhouette. Its timeless design and comfor...
Fabric
$24,000 / set
H 41 in W 67 in D 30 in
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes with Giltwood Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI (18th Century) canapes / Settees with a curved and carved giltwood frame with a circular panel in the backrest, which curves forward to create the Settee's a...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
$2,542Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Pair of French Blue Hand Carved Neoclassical Wood Cane Armchairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of dark flame birch carved armchairs upholstered in blue. Features caned back and arms and exposed carved wood that has a handsomely aged patina. France, circa 1920.
Cane, Wood
Louis XV Style Hand-Carved Cane Settee Upholstered, 1980s, Italy
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exquisite Louis XV style hand carved French caned settee with loose notched cushion. Crafted in Italy c. 1980's, ready for use. Additional dimensions: 19.5" H seat / 24" H arm.
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
$3,378
H 36.23 in W 77.96 in D 25.6 in
Swedish 19th Century Original Painted Louis XV / Gustavian Cabriole Sofa, Settee
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant Swedish Louis XV–inspired cabriole sofa dating to the 19th century, showcasing refined Gustavian aesthetics and original painted surfaces. Crafted from solid pine, this se...
Wool, Pine
$5,800
H 38.5 in W 78 in D 29.5 in
Antique Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Daybed W Nancy Corzine Matelassé Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Daybed W Nancy Corzine Matelassé Fabric
Wood, Down
$1,485Sale Price|61% Off
H 38.5 in W 59 in D 39 in
French Louis XV Style Settee or Canape with Floral Upholstery in Red & White
Located in Plainview, NY
A lovely French Provincial Louis XV style settee or canapé recently upholstered in a gorgeous floral red and white fabric with 4 matching pillows two square and two tufted round pill...
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench Settee with Carved Wood Frame, 1980s
Located in Perkasie, PA
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench Settee – 74482 This charming French Louis XV-style bench settee combines graceful proportions, fine carved detailing, and a fresh modern prin...
Upholstery
$1,826Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 33 in W 58 in D 32 in
Pair Taylor-King Queen Anne Camelback Sofa Loveseat Floral Blue White Stripe
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a very sweet and comfy pair of sofas or loveseats with stylish blue and white floral striped upholstery, classic humpbacks or camelbacks and rolled arms. The upholstery has m...
Upholstery, Wood
Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Enhance your living space with this Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape, a stunning antique piece that embodies timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Dat...
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920...
Alpaca, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
French 19th century Louis XV style settee with gracefully shaped crest rail, scrolled cushioned arms, finely carved frieze with centered carved flowers and a serpentine apron raised...
Linen, Oak, Paint
$4,800 / set
H 37 in W 38 in D 31 in
Louis XV Style Bergère Chairs, Carved Wood, Pale Blue Linen, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of Louis XV style bergère chairs featuring carved solid wood frames with a charming weathered finish. Newly upholstered in a soft, natural pale blue linen, the chairs ar...
Linen, Wood, Paint
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely Louis XVI-style settee from 19th-century France with floral upholstery. The carved wood Louis XVI frame has a worn painted finish and a richly patinated surface. The uphol...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
Located in East Point, GA
A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the sk...
Upholstery, Wood
Fancy Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Loveseat with New Silk Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XVI style sofa having carved gilded wood and beautiful new upholstery. The lovely frame displays fluted columns topped by acanthus leaves. The base is composed of fluted and ta...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$5,423
H 32.68 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in L 32.68 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
Pine
$1,800 / item
H 22.38 in W 68.89 in D 27.55 in
Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style wrought iron chaise longue with cushion The wrought iron patio or porch garden chaise longue has two wheels for easy moveability and four positions for the ba...
Wrought Iron
19th century John Taylor & Sons Country house armchair
By John Taylor
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century country house armchair by John Taylor & Sons of Edinburgh. Raised on walnut legs and the original casters. Structurally in good solid order with tight joints and int...
Walnut
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
A French Louis XVI style Painted Queen Bed, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined Louis XVI style queen-size bed featuring a gracefully arched headboard and matching footboard, each with crisply carved notched corners. The frame is finished in a soft pai...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Rare Late 19th Century New York Beauty Quilt, Hand Quilted
Located in Amsterdam, NY
This is a New York Beauty Quilt from the late 19th century, a pattern also known as Rocky Mountain Road and Crown of Thorns. Whichever name is used, it is one of the most rare and t...
Cotton
$3,200 / set
H 20.5 in W 30.5 in D 32 in
Distressed French Bergere Chairs with Custom Floral Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of very well made and solid French Bergeres custom upholstered in rose, green, gold and tan floral and foliate fabric. The chairs with carved and scrolled frames, intricately ca...
Fabric, Hardwood
Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Howard & Sons armchair, England, 19th Century. The chair retaines it’s original upholstery and H & S monogram ticking. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Re...
Wood, Feathers
Large Victorian Glazed Stoneware Utility Sink On Legs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large Victorian glazed stoneware utility sink on legs. This unique laundry basin has two distinct sinks. On the left, is a deep Belfast style sink with a high tap and circular was...
Stoneware
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
$8,250 / set
H 30.875 in W 36.25 in D 16.75 in
Pair of Gustavian Style Chests in black Paint, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Gustavian style chests of drawers in black paint, Swedish, circa 1890 to 1900, each with two drawers dressed in delicate molded frames and brass pulls beneath a reeded trim...
Wood
Pair Of Fine Quality Upholstered Chairs And A Half
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant Pair of fine quality chairs and a half with curved back, rolled arms, piped seams throughout, loose pillow seat, tight back and upholstered in a creamy white woven fabric....
Fabric, Wood
$4,500 / set
H 32.3 in W 20.1 in D 19.7 in
Pair of Gustavian Klismos Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of period Gustavian klismos chairs, Swedish, circa 1800, scraped to their original paint and newly covered in linen. The klismos, antiquity's most elegant chair form with its ...
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual 19th century painted oak display cabinet on stand. 1840. Code: 8644 Dimensions: W: 45.5" (115.6 cm) H: 64" (162.6 cm) D: 11" (27.9 cm)
Oak
$3,880
H 40.56 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
19th century Swedish painted sofa with decorative border detail
Located in London, GB
A nice solid painted Swedish Gustavian sofa from the early 1800s. Painted in a mid blue grey colour it has a decorative border detail that runs along its typically high back, turned...
Oak
Sold|$9,500
H 30.25 in W 37.5 in D 19.25 in
Restored Swedish Gustavian Commodes, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1920-1940
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully restored pair of early to mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian commodes, meticulously hand-crafted in painted Pinewood. These refined Scandinavian chests are characterist...
Pine
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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