Olof Perssons Fåtöljindustri, Settee, Pine, Velvet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and brown velvet settee or sofa produced by Olof Perssons Fåtöljindustri, Sweden, 1950s. Some distress to wood frame. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in bran...
Velvet, Pine
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Settee with Carved Swan
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Italian Neoclassical painted settee features a multi-chair back style in a decorative floral painted theme. Slender tapering cabriole legs and a lightly patterned Uphols...
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Olivier Mourgue Djinn Sofa in Mohair for Airborne, France 1960's
By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Olivier Mourgue 'Djinn' Sofa / Settee for French company Airborne, 1960's. This piece has new foam and new fabric. The fabric is from Maharam and is referenced as the "Mohair Sup...
Mohair, Stained Glass
Antique Regency Style Settee
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique Regency style settee. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1960’s. It is of superb quality and is a lovely, useful and compact s...
Cotton, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ivory Velvet Sofa w Hexagonal Walnut Legs, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa (1950s), produced in Berne, Indiana, and embodying the designer's celebrated ability to balance refined modernism with timeless comfort. Res...
Fabric, Wood
Irish George II-Style Double Chair Back Settee from Historic Filoli
Located in San Francisco, CA
With an extraordinary piece of furniture like this, there is of course a story. It begins with a country retreat, Filoli, a Georgian Revival-style country house set amid 16 acres of ...
Textile, Mahogany
LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GiLTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SETTEE SOFA WINDOW SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional sublime Louis XVI French Carved Giltwood and double Caned Bergère Window seat or Settee P...
Rattan, Giltwood
Antique Dutch Arts and Crafts Oak Hall Bench, Early 20th Century
By English School
Located in Beerse, VAN
This antique Dutch Arts and Crafts hall bench is a beautiful example of early 20th-century craftsmanship. The bench is crafted from solid oak and features sculptural side panels and...
Oak
Danish Midcentury Settee by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant Danish settee or loveseat from circa 1950s by Master Furniture Maker, Frits Henningsen Solid and sturdy small piece with a strong presence and charming demeanor. Coil springs...
Wool, Beech
$4,410Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Presidents Nantucket Stick Walnut Finished Reed Rattan Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully stick rattan “Nantucket” settee features classic Walnut Finished stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and function. Each arm ...
Wicker, Rattan
John Stuart, Curved Settee, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
John Stuart, Irwin Furniture Co., American Mid-Century Modern, Curved Settee, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s A single settee or loveseat designed by John Stuart for Irwin Furniture Comp...
Fabric, Walnut
Jacques Adnet, Rare Settee, Leather, Steel, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Stamford, CT
Jacques Adnet, French Mid-Century Modern, Rare Settee, Leather, Steel, Upholstery, France, 1950s A unique settee designeda and produced by Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) in France c. 195...
Steel
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier Conversation Sofa
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Wiscasset, ME
This Classic Napoleon III style armchair or tête-à-tête has been restyled. It is the perfect conversation piece. This version has turned wooden legs with the traditional Napoleon III...
Linen, Wood
Large 19th Century English Giltwood Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th Century English giltwood settee on original castors. Upholstered in ‘Womad’ Lewis and Wood fabric, with a strong seat and deep back. The curved top rail gently tapering ...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Large 19th Century English Chesterfield Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large 19th Century English Chesterfield settee. Raised on hidden brass castors under half bun feet. Freshly upholstered in a more Contemporary way, without a buttoned back and tw...
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
$4,704Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style "Presidents" Stick Reed Rattan 2-Seat Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored striking Nantucket settee features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and function. Each arm includes thou...
Fabric, Rattan
Italian Designer, Settee, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa, settee or loveseat designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches):...
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique French Carved Gilt Wood Settee
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French carved gilt wood settee. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of amazing quality, with beautiful and intr...
Cotton, Giltwood
Woodard outdoor Aluminum Settee
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Woodard Aluminum Settee Curved Aluminum Struts form the foundation Button tufted Sunbrella Cushion
Aluminum
1930s English Decorative Japanned Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very fine and decorative 1930s English lacquered or Japanned dettee in the early 18th Century manner. This settee has a red ground and raised gilt decoration. Having shell details t...
Lacquer
Danish 1950s Settee with Wooden Armrest by Orla Mølgaard Amber Colored Frame
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s settee raised on a amber colored beech frame and legs. Attributed to Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. We love how the armrests continue into the front l...
Wool, Beech
French Louis XVI Style Lacquered Wood Settee With Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant French Louis XVI style settee, crafted in France, most likely in Lyon, circa 1905–1910. Since the 17th century, Lyon has been one of France's leading centers for the producti...
Wool, Wood
Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Mid Century Rosewood and Boucle Settee Sofa
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Mid Century Rosewood and Bouclé Settee Sofa This settee measures: 54.75 wide x 33.75 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of...
Bouclé, Rosewood
19th Swedish Gustavian Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Swedish Gustavian settee is an antique piece of furniture that exudes a timeless charm and elegance. With its classic design and historical significance, this settee is sure...
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Italian Painted Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century Italian gilt and painted sofa or settee. Retaining its original gilding and painted finish, this lovely piece has a curved, wood stick back splat which wraps around t...
Wood, Paint
Antique Victorian French Country Louis XV Style Green Painted Settee Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage accent armchair beautifully blends Victorian, French Country, and Louis XV style elements into a single, cohesive design. The Louis XV style is immediately apparent in t...
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Upholstery
French Louis XV Style Conversation Borne Settee
Located in Zhongzheng Dist., TW
Inheriting the elegance of the Louis XV style, this piece dates to the late 19th century. It is characterized by flowing curves and an asymmetrical form, expressing the softness and ...
Velvet, Beech
Miniature Victorian Revival Red Velvet & Carved Mahogany Chaise Lounge Dog Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Miniature Victorian-style fainting couch (also referred to as a chaise lounge or méridienne), cira 1970s. Featuring an asymmetrical, left-facing sweeping silhouette, this statement p...
Velvet, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Five-Seat Caned Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway, living room, sunroom, or large bedroom with this elegant antique five-seat caned settee. Crafted in France circa 1880, the long salon bench is built in richly pat...
Oak, Cane
Rare Gio Ponti Attributed Sofa by Casa E Giardino, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare Gio Ponti attributed sofa for Casa e Giardino, Italy, 1940s. Structurally sound but reupholstery required. We can assist with reupholstery in customers choice of fabric if requi...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Country Louis XV Carved Walnut Cheetah Print Wingback Sofa Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Sofa Settee. Item featur...
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Leather Cushion Cane Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant vintage cane settee presents a refined blend of materials and craftsmanship evocative of early 20th-century design. The gracefully curved back and arms are inset with fi...
Leather, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Two-Seater Sofa in Two-Tone Velvet: Light Green and Cream.
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
A vintage 1950s loveseat featuring a beechwood frame, which lends it sturdiness and timeless elegance. The spring and foam padding ensures optimal comfort, while the velvet upholster...
Velvet, Beech
Ficks Reed, Two Seater Sofa, Bamboo, Cane, White Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Ficks Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
Ficks Reed, American Mid-Century Modern, Two Seater Sofa or Settee, Bamboo, Cane, White Fabric, USA, 1950s A bamboo settes designed and produced by Ficks Reed in the United States c...
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane
Stunning Vintage Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Howards & Son Style Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather Howard & Son’s style three seat sofa with overstuffed feather filled cushions I have ...
Leather
Italian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained wood and white fabric settee or sofa likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition, ideally reupholst...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Brighton Pavillon Rattan Settee
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This captivating vintage rattan settee draws inspiration from the exotic architectural romance of the Brighton Pavilion, reflecting the refined elegance of early 20th-century British...
Rattan, Wicker
Danish Settee with Open Wooden Armrests in Amber Colored Beech, ca 1950
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Lovely elegant Danish easy style settee probably made around 1950. This settee is a very early example of the style that became the famous Danish modern design of the 50's and 60's....
Wool, Beech
Italian Art Deco Settee Bench in Original Paint, Circa 1920
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming Italian Arte Deco period bench in original paint.
Wood, Paint
French Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Graceful, refined, and unmistakably elegant, this exceptional French Louis XVI style painted and parcel-gilt settee is a timeless example of neoclassical design inspired by the roya...
Textile, Wood, Paint
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19c Swedish Gustavian Sofa Settee W Bow Motif
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19c Swedish Gustavian Sofa Settee W Bow Motif.
Wood
Fine Vintage Louis XV Style Sofa With Cerused Wood Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very fine French style Sofa with Cerused hardwood frame and impeccable custom upholstery in a repeating Wheat and Flower textured Silk type weave. The frame with Reeding and carved F...
Fabric, Wood
1940's Louis XVI Style Settee Window Bench Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
An elegant Italian Rococo French Louis XVI style settee attributed to Maison Jansen, this refined piece captures the romantic sophistication and decorative excellence associated with...
Walnut
Antique Swedish Baroque Double Chair-Back Settee in Grey Painted Wood
Located in Essex, MA
Antique Swedish Baroque Double Chair-Back Settee in Grey Painted Wood with Gingham Upholstery, 18th–19th Century A wonderfully characterful Swedish double chair-back settee, dating...
Wood
Vintage Colonial Revival Mahogany Storage Bench with Olive Green Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Colonial Revival Mahogany Storage Bench with Olive Green Leather Seat A handsome Colonial Revival storage bench crafted in richly figured mahogany with a classic church pew-...
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Louis XVI Carved Canape Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Louis XVI canapé settee is a masterpiece of Neoclassical elegance, featuring a masterfully carved mahogany frame that defines French sophistication. The archit...
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Richard Himmel Lutece Bombé Settees in Sapphire Blue Faux Fur c. 1970
By Richard Himmel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A rare and deeply characterful pair of sculptural settees by Chicago area designer Richard Himmel. Designed in the 1970s, these settees capture Himmel’s singular approach—where tradi...
Upholstery, Faux Fur
Richard Himmel Lutece Collection Bombé Settee in Sapphire Blue Faux Fur c. 1970
By Richard Himmel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A rare and deeply characterful sculptural settee by Chicago area designer Richard Himmel. Designed in the 1970s, this settee captures Himmel’s singular approach—where traditional ref...
Upholstery, Faux Fur
Vintage Italian Rattan Loveseat or Settee in the Style of Franco Albini
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a handwoven rattan and cane settee or love seat, designed in the spirit of Franco Albini. The piece has a lovely patina on its bent lacquered reeds, and all of the pieces a...
Cane, Rattan, Reed
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Paint Decorated Settee C. 1950's
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 33.75 inches high x 54.25 inches high x 28.25 inches deep. Seat Height 17.25 inches Effortlessly sophisticated, this vintage French Louis XV style carved and paint deco...
Wood
Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Painted Pine Settee with Storage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Swedish 18th century Gustavian style settee/banquette with its original hand-scraped & painted finish over the carved pine frame. The solid construction makes for a sheltering so...
Muslin, Pine, Paint
French Louis XV Style Painted Six-Leg Settee, Late 19th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A quality French painted settee dating from the late nineteenth century, featuring a gracefully shaped crest rail, scrolling arms, and a serpentine apron raised on six elegant cabrio...
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Paint
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Style, Settee, Cream Boucle, Denmark, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Settee, Tweed, Beige Boucle, Denmark, 1960s A modernist two seater sofa in the manner of Peter Hvidt & Orla Møl...
Fabric, Wood
De Sede DS 14 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 14 lounge chair in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970s This robust patinated De Sede lounge chair ensures ultimate comfort and building quality with its solid...
Leather, Beech
Thonet, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Austria, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood settee or bench produced by Thonet, Vienna, Austria, c. 1900s. From a group along with two chairs, one carrying Thonet paper label. Minimal signs of use. Re...
Fabric, Wood
Late 18th C Swedish Rococo Painted Banquette
Located in New Orleans, LA
Graceful and inviting, this late 18th-century Swedish Rococo settee embodies the understated elegance for which Swedish interiors are so admired. Its beautifully sculpted serpentine ...
Textile, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Settee with Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Earlyn 20th Century French Louis XV Style Settee with Carved Arms and Cabriole Legs A refined early 20th-century French Louis XV-style settee, newly upholstered in a neutral flax-to...
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Anglo Indian Bleached Rosewood Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An impressive and highly decorative 19th Century Anglo-Indian, bleached rosewood settee. This beautiful piece has a great shape and is decorated with fantastic carved detail on the s...
Cane, Rosewood
English William and Mary Baroque Style Camel Hump Back Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant country English camel or hump back sofa settee crafted in the William and Mary Baroque taste. The distinctive frame is constructed from dark walnut and upholstered in a p...
Fabric, Walnut
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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