Antique Austrian Bentwood Settee
By Fischel
Located in Cambridge, US
Austria, ca. 1890. A charming Art Nouveau settee or bench by Fischel. Features classic bentwood construction with a high arched back and dramatically curved arms. Three oval backrest...
Cane, Bentwood
Large 19th Century Reception Salon Chaise in Green Velvet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 19th Century Reception Salon Chaise in Green Velvet This is a Large and very comfortable piece, it is upholstered in soft green velvet and has 2 matching elbow cushions, leadi...
Velvet
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
Mario Bellini Bambole Bibambola LBA2 leather Sofa with ottoman for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Skokie, IL
Mario Bellini Bambole leather Sofa for B&B Italia circa 2017. Bibambola designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia is a sofa made with flexible cold polyurethane foam padding w...
Steel
Fine Quality French Louis XV Style Giltwood Canapé
Located in Cheshire, GB
An elegant and finely carved French Louis XV style giltwood canapé of serpentine form, raised on graceful cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet. The richly moulded giltwood frame ...
Giltwood
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Stickley Cherry Spindled Even-Arm Arts & Crafts Style Settee 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Stickley Cherry Spindled Even-Arm Settee from the 20th Century, embodying the enduring quality and design principles of the American Arts & Crafts movement. This finely crafted set...
Cherry
Jacques Quinet, Settee, Leather, Hide, Metal, France, 1970s
By Jacques Quinet
Located in High Point, NC
A white leather, metal and leopard-printed hide settee or sofa designed and produced by Jacques Quinet, France, c. 1970. Some tears in seat cushions; shows more wear than back cush...
Metal
Antique Louis XV Style French Provincial Sofa Settee W Brunschwig & Fils
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XV Style French Provincial Sofa Settee W Brunschwig & Fils.
Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Antique Small Settee or Chaise Longue in Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We offer this antique Italian sofa or chaise longue dating back to the mid-19th century. The sofa features a solid walnut frame and a comfortable padded seat and backrest. Its desig...
Walnut
Borge Mogensen Leather Wingback Settee
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome Borge Mogensen leather wingback settee Magnificent oxblood leather with great patina and teak base Designed in 1970 - Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture. Matching armc...
Leather, Teak
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Metal Mesh Settee in the Style of Russell Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking mid-century modern metal mesh loveseat featuring a sculptural silhouette and airy architectural form. Constructed from expanded steel mesh over a tubular steel frame, this...
Iron
Brazilian Designer, Settee, Iron, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, dark-stained wood and floral-printed settee or sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Fabric has areas of distress. Natural wood cracking arm rests....
Iron
Antique French Church Pew Bench Double Seat Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
UNIQUE Carved Oak Antique French Double Church Pew, Entry Bench, Settee or Banquette c.1900-20 ~~Classic French flair decorator piece~~ Perfect for living area seating, entry, hall...
Oak
Brazilian Designer, Settee, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet settee, sofa or bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Missing a few wood screws caps. Overall Dimensions (inche...
Velvet, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Settee, Wood, Vinyl, Metal, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, metal and brown vinyl settee, sofa or bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Minimal signs of use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.0"H x 44.0"W x 30.0"D Seat Hei...
Metal
Brazilian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored and reupholstered in recent history. Pre restoration ima...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Louis XVI style Carved Gilt Settee C. 1960's
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 38.5 inches high x 65.75 inches wide x 32.5 inches deep. Seat Height 21 inches A refined expression of neoclassical elegance, this vintage French Louis XVI style settee...
Wood, Upholstery
Stickley Brothers Arts & Crafts Oak Slat Back Barley Twist Settee Bench
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early 20th c. antique Oak Settee or bench attributed to Stickley Brothers with rich dark patina, open vertical slatted back and distinctive barely twist legs with side arm stiles....
Mohair, Oak
19th Century Victorian Period Brown Leather Serpentine Front Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Stunning 19th-Century Victorian Brown Leather Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa This exceptional and rare 19th-century Victorian three seater serpentine Chesterfield sofa, circa 1880, ...
Leather
Louis XVI Style Canapé Corbeille Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Louis XVI style canapé corbeille settee. The crest rail, surmounted with an acanthus spray, curves round in the traditional basket shape to top s-scroll beveled arms. Round tapered...
Wood
Vintage 18th Century Israel Cope Scroll Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite antique settee is a masterclass in Neoclassical design, featuring a graceful scroll-arm silhouette characteristic of the early 19th-century Federal style. Adorned with...
Rush, Wood
Vintage Regency Napoleon 111 Leopard Velvet Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage settee masterfully blends the refined elegance of a Napoleon III silhouette with the bold, maximalist flair of Hollywood Regency design. Featuring a classic exp...
Upholstery, Velvet, 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
Hollywood Regency Round Banquet Settee Tufted Lobby Sofa in Bouclé, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Hollywood Regency round banquet settee tufted lobby sofa. Striking Italian design from the 1980s. Original wooden frame, re-upholstered in premium white bouclé. ...
Bouclé, Wood
$9,155 / set
Pair Of Inlaid Mahogany Settees
Located in Cheshire, GB
A superb and highly unusual pair of Edwardian mahogany bedroom settees of elegant curved form, beautifully decorated with finely executed satinwood and boxwood inlay throughout. The ...
Wood
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood settee, sofa or bench designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 47.0"W x 36.0"D Sea...
Wood
Large Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Récamier Settee in Scalamandré Tiger Velvet
Located in Nashville, TN
And of unusual ( rare ) large dimensions. Matching bolsters for each end. Well worn gilt and paint finish and losses to frame. Well worn paint and gilded finish. Oxidation to the gi...
Giltwood
1950s Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Early 1950s Danish Mid Century Modern Hans J. Wegner Model 1935 Teak and Beech Shell Settee for Fritz Hansen. Originally designed in 1948 for the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Inter...
Beech, Teak
Louis XVI Revival Walnut Caned Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
A finely crafted early 20th century caned settee in the Louis XVI revival manner, constructed in richly toned walnut and of elegant, gently bowed form. The continuous serpentine fram...
Walnut
$3,418Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Biedermeier Sofa Couch 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century Swedish
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and central motifs in the highest...
Birch
Pair of Danish Midcentury Settees in the Style of Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines very much in the style of the early Danish iconic Designer, Peter Hvidt made circa 1950. Backrests and seats nice and firm and frame on Cuban mahogany ...
Beech, Mohair
Swedish Designer, Settee, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo, rattan and green fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear to frame consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Di...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1980's French Louis XV Style Cane Settee, 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
19th c. Swedish Carved and Painted Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a rare and unique 19th-century Swedish carved and painted settee, making it a valuable addition to any antique collection. The intricate craftsmanship reflect the qu...
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Inlaid Edwardian Settee
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Edwardian inlaid settee. This was made in England, it dates from the 1900-1910 period. The quality is outstanding, this has a stunning design with two separate p...
Cotton, Wood
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
1970s Sling Settee by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Sacramento, CA
1970s Sling settee designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. The settee has its original black leather upholstery and a cast-steel frame finished in white. The cantilev...
Steel
Mid 18th C. Portuguese Parcel-Gilt Walnut Upholstered Settee
Located in Kent, CT
A truly special Portuguese transitional settee, circa 1740–1760, with a hand-carved and parcel-gilt walnut frame. The seat and back retain horsehair upholstery now covered in a later...
Silk, Walnut
Fine Empire Style Giltwood Window Seat Banquette by Charles-Emile Moinat
Located in Worcester, GB
Fine Empire Style Giltwood Window Seat Banquette by Charles-Emile Moinat A decorative Empire style giltwood window seat or banquette of elegant neoclassical form, dating to the 20t...
Giltwood
Antique Eastlake Victorian Style Upholstered Back Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Eastlake Victorian Style Button Tufted Velvet Back Settee Antique Eastlake style settee featuring a button-tufted velvet back and finely carved wood frame. The arms are deta...
Velvet, Wood
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Vinyl, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown vinyl settee or sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Vinyl seat cushions are distressed and needs reupholstery. Wear to wood frame consistent with ag...
Faux Leather, Wood
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable wood and beige fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Variable height and depth; measured as shown. Hei...
Fabric, Wood
French Empire Settee, Hand-Carved Fruitwood, Velvet Upholstery, 1810
Located in Johns Island, SC
French Empire Settee. This french empire period settee is hand carved of lemon fruitwood or Ash wood and has a lattice velvet uphulstry in an olive green and gold color. The settee h...
Velvet, Fruitwood
Brutalist Settee in pinewood attr. to Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a charming and highly decorative two-seat settee attributed to Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, executed in solid pine with hand-woven rope elements. The ...
Rope, Pine
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Rush, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and rush settee or bench designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Some chips on wood details. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches...
Rush, Wood
$1,503Sale Price|68% Off
1 Klaus Franck & Werner Sauer Two Seat Sofa
By Klaus Frank & Werner Sauer
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid century modern two-seat settee designed by Klaus Franck and Werner Sauer for Wilkhahn in 1983. Comfortable and stylish tandem seating with chrome bases and red upholstery.
Chrome
Antique French Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated & Gilt Carved Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 40.75 inches high x 53.75 inches wide x 30.75 inches deep. Seat Height 17.5 inches Absolutely stunning antique French Louis XVI style painted and gilt settee, a beautifu...
Walnut, Upholstery, Wood
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Leather, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown leather or vinyl settee designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.5"H x 59.0"W x 33.0"D Seat...
Leather, Wood
$3,600 / set
Pair of French Louis XV Style Canapé Settees
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of upholstered settees with shaped backs and carved aprons on cabriole legs with scroll feet. Materials: walnut, fabric
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage English Chesterfield Leather Tufted Sofa Oxblood Red Mid Century
Located in Tyler, TX
TIMELESS Vintage English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 4-Seat Sofa Oxblood Red PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~upholstery is "oxblo...
Leather
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and pink fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Vintage fabric ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inch...
Fabric, Wood
Gervasoni Udine, Settee, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A light-grey floral-embroidered fabric, bamboo and rattan settee or sofa produced by Gervasoni Udine, Italy, c. 1960s. Minimal signs of wear. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Ov...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage French Burnt Bamboo Tete a Tete Settee, 1950s, 36\" Height
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage French burnt bamboo tete a tete or conversation settee. Add your cushion of choice.
Bamboo
Argentine Designer, Settee, Wood, Rush, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved wood and rush settee or bench designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 43.5"W x 26.0"D Seat H...
Rush, Wood
Fine Vintage Italian Walnut & Cane Settee With Cushion
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Italian triple chair-back design with solid vase splats having carved details and a gently curving top rail. The Bench elegant out-scrolling arms and sits on six tapered sabre l...
Other
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Spindle Settees Leslie Diamond Conant Ball Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Danish modern carved teak settees. They have been newly upholstered. They date to the 1960s. Each has a nicely carved frame spindle or slat back frame. They are unm...
Upholstery, Teak
C815-2 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
The C815-2 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, designed in 1958, is a rare and highly sought-after statement piece that embodies the elegance of mid-century Dutch design. Sculptural, ref...
Metal
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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