Scandinavian Folke Ohlsson Teak Settee in Jack Lenor Larsen "Caravan" Velvet
By Folke Ohlsson, Jack Lenor Larsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern settee by Swedish designer, Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen "Caravan" cotton velvet fabric (ca. 1960s, Denmark). Delightful, dimi...
Upholstery, Teak
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
A Swedish Gustavian-style Painted Daybed with Cushions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Swedish painted daybed measuring a generous and hard-to-find length of 98 inches. The daybed retains its painted surface and is accompanied by newly recovered cushions, offering both...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Loveseat Sofa Settee
Faux Bamboo
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Style Walnut Settee
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning 19th Century settee featuring the clean lines and warm wood tones characteristic of Swedish Biedermeier design, with a silhouette influenced by French Neoclassical forms. ...
Walnut
English Wicker Garden Settee Bench or Seat by Lloyd Loom
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Lloyd Loom settee or seating bench sofa, synonymous with classic English style, featuring a settee of woven wicker and wire over a wood frame stretcher. Perfect for an indoor...
Wire
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa settle couch in the country style with a wealth of appliqué decoration on the front panels, arms and legs. Measure: 215cm. It is finished in ...
Birch
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Rare Pair Swedish Biedermeier Style Sofas Couch Empire 20th C 172cm 3-4 Seat A
Located in Lewes, England
Rare pair of Swedish Biedermeier Empire style sofas from latter part of 20th Century in top grade birch in a light oak French polish finish. Its very unusual indeed to find a mat...
Birch
Gustavian Settle Sofa Underseat Storage Later White Paint, 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual late 1800s Gustavian settle with sunrise marquetry motif, curved arms and a fully sprung box seat with huge under seat storage and later paint. The sunrise motif is beautifu...
Pine
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome Settee Loveseat Sofas - Pair Each settee measures: 61 wide x 37.25 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 25 inches...
Chrome
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It fea...
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back. Fine example of the l...
Birch
French Painted Iron & Wrought Iron Banquette Child Sofa Louis XVI st, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
French banquette sofa iron and wrought iron painted. It was a child bed in the late 19th century, ans it can be used as bench for stuffed animals and dolls in a children's bedroom o...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Rare Scandinavian Modern Walnut Settee by Collection Emond
Located in Stamford, CT
At a Glance: We believe this is a one-of-a-kind Scandinavian Design as our research has not presented an identical match. This settee is a delight to view from every angle, making ...
Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Walnut
Curved Egg Shape Sofa, in the Style of Ico Parisi, Pure Mohair, Italy, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb, unusual Italian egg shaped sofa, in the style of Ico Parisi. The sofa has been reupholstered in a grey (with a hint of brown) premium pure mohair fabric and is of a curved,...
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Modern Settee in the Style of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
This Finn Juhn-style settee was originally crafted in the 1940s. It has been newly reupholstered in gold-and-black chevron wool from Donghia with matching piping. While the upholster...
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
Continental Neoclassical Painted Settee with Orientalist Scenes, c. 1830
Located in Savannah, GA
Continental Neoclassical carved, painted, and parcel‑gilt settee with vasiform backs painted with Orientalist oil scenes, circa 1830. The scrolling frame with downswept arms and tape...
Fabric, Wood
Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms
Located in Southampton, NJ
A classic French Empire Style curved back settee with distinct Neoclassical design elements in the carved gold dolphin arms & carved Klismos legs. Newly upholstered in gorgeous Medi...
Silk, Walnut
Refurbished Art Nouveau Settee No. 717 by Gustav Siegel for J.J. Kohn, 1899
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Gustav Siegel
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning, rare settee Model No. 717 designed by Gustav Siegel in 1899 and produced by the renowned Viennese furniture manufacturer Jacob & Josef Kohn ...
Brass
Vintage Nienkämper Tuxedo High-Back Privacy Booth Sofa
By Nienkamper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional Nienkämper Tuxedo High Back two-seater sofa, blending functional design with a distinct mid-century aesthetic. This piece is ideal for creating intimate, quiet spaces ...
Chrome
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
$4,727Sale Price|30% Off
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Rare A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and carved applique decorative motifs in the highest quality qui...
Birch
Carl-Johan Boman, Settee, Beige Linen, Wood, Finland, 1950s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa or Settee, Beige Linen, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1950s A rare shell back two seater sofa designed by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy...
Linen
French Louis XV Green Damask Settee
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Cent) gilt settee with light green damask upholstery (See also: matching armchair 032770D) Antique condition.
Damask
$10,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood
Located in Wichita, KS
Original 18th century bench or settee from a private estate in Tuscany wearing original paint and giltwood. The carved mythical sphinxes have female heads and winged lion bodies. T...
Wood, Paint
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Daybed mod. Califfo
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
Fabric, Wood
20th Century, Josef Hoffmann Wooden and Velvet Sofa
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Turin, Turin
Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) was an influential Austrian architect and designer, known for his leadership in the Viennese Art Nouveau movement and for being one of the founders of the ...
Fabric, Wood
French 19th Century Restauration Fruitwood Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Restauration period (19th century) settee that is of reassuring proportions to become a regular spot for conversation and relaxation in a living room, library, or office. A pa...
Textile, Fruitwood
Marco Zanuso for Arflex Mid Century Lady Lounge Settee Sofa
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex Mid Century Lady Lounge Settee Sofa This settee measures: 61 wide x 36 deep x 35.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 22.25 inches Grea...
Upholstery
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
Rustic Primitive Bench, Early 20th Century, France
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Early 20th-Century French Wooden Bench, Rustic Design, Normandy Origin This early 20th-century French wooden bench, originating from the Normandy region in Northern France, reflects...
Wood, Oak
A French Louis XV style silver leaf carved settee, C. 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved wood settee executed in the Louis XV style, highlighted by a central floral carved crest and flowing rococo contours. The frame retains a silver leaf finish, lending the piece...
Silver Leaf
Mahogany Settee with Fan Back and Floral Marquetry
Located in Cheshire, GB
A finely conceived Edwardian inlaid mahogany settee in the Sheraton Revival taste, displaying elegant proportions and restrained neoclassical ornament. The back is centred by a disti...
Wood
$6,000
De Sede DS-2011
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
De Sede DS-2011, made in Switzerland, 1960s.
Leather
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau "Ombellifères" Settee and Side Chairs
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau carved wood "Ombellifères" suite, consisting of two armchairs and a settee, by Louis Majorelle. The suite is hand carved with capitals of Berce des Prés (Hogweed...
Walnut
1940's Art Deco Settee Sofa
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Cygal Art Deco
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Art Deco / Mid-century settee loveseat for sale. Was previously reupholstered in a beautiful velvet, and still in incredible condition. The velvet is gray with pink and blue ...
Velvet
Antique Italian Grotto Furniture Settee Carved Wood Needlepoint Tapestry Seating
Located in London, GB
Antique Italian Grotto Furniture Settee Carved Wood Needlepoint Tapestry Seating Italian, 19th Century Height 92cm, width 151cm, depth 56cm Dating to the 19th century, this Italia...
Thread, Wood
$10,900Sale Price|22% Off
PK-31 Settee by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s Denmark, Signed
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This highly collected early production original of the PK-31 loveseat sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen has beautifully aged black leather and patinated steel. Designed...
Steel
Antique Petite Sheraton Style Mahogany Camel Back Settee
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Petite Sheraton Style Mahogany Camel Back Settee This beautiful antique Sheraton style Mahogany settee, circa 1910 combines classic charm with fine craftsmanship. The gracef...
Brass
Prototype "FerroTipi" Serie Sofa with Corded Plastic Seat, Malacrida & Resmini
Located in Milano, IT
This sofa belongs to the experimental FerroTipi series (1968), designed by Gianantonio Malacrida in collaboration with Paolo Resmini, and represents a rare prototype within the broad...
Iron
$796Sale Price|20% Off
20Thc Child's Wicker Settee/ Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Original painted wicker children's settee or love seat.The cushion is done in Sumbrella fabric.The condition is very good.
Wicker
Italian Modern Bentwood Sofa in the Style of Marco Zanuso, Europe 1970s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Almelo, NL
Italian Modern two-seat sofa in the style of Marco Zanuso, Europe, 1970s, featuring a sculptural bentwood frame and original upholstery; reupholstery recommended. This sculptural It...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Pine sofa by Harry Moen for "Briksbo"
By Harry Moen, Bruksbo
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian pine sofa by Harry Moen for "Bruksbo," with slatted back and original striped wool cushions. Two-seater pine sofa designed by Harry Moen for "Bruksbo," 1960s-70s. The f...
Fabric, Pine
Faux Bamboo Settee with Leather Cushion, Tortoise Shell Finish
Located in Southampton, NJ
Faux bamboo bench settee with Tortoise shell lacquered finish, beautifully caned seat and custom leather down filled seat cushion. British Colonial & Chinoiserie design elements....
Leather, Cane, Wood, Down
19th Century Louis Philippe Period French Mahogany Sofa ca. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
The tailored yet graceful lines of the Louis Philippe period have transcended time, as evidenced by this 19th century Louis Philippe sofa, handcrafted from exotic imported mahogany a...
Fabric, Mahogany
Finnish Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Settee, Beige Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1950s A two seater channel back settee designed and produced in Finland in the middle of the 20th century. This examp...
Velvet, Wood
Divanetto Capitonné, Anni 50
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Divanetto con imbottitura a molle e schienale con lavorazione a capitonnè, rivestimento in tessuto.
Fabric
17th Century Jacobean English Oak Joined Settle
Located in Solebury, PA
A remarkable 17th century Jacobean English oak settle, or settee, is notable for its substantial presence and period-authentic construction. The high back is composed of seven flat, ...
Oak
Illum Wikkelsø, Settee, Brown Leather, Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Illum Wikkelsø, Danish Mid-Century Modern, V11 Settee, Brown Leather, Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s A rare model V11 two seater sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) for Holger Chr...
Leather, Rosewood
18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Settee with Point de Hongrie Flame Stitching
Located in Solebury, PA
A fine 18th century Queen Anne small walnut settee upholstered in vibrant flame stitch fabric retains an authentic period presence and refined proportions. The elegantly carved arms ...
Walnut
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's. Very elegant design raised on teak legs with stretchers (usually seen in Kaare Klint's fam...
Wool, Teak
Danish 1950's 3-seat sofa by To Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super elegant sofa by Ole Wanscher for Cabinet maker A.J. Iversen ca. mid 1950's. Very elegant design raised on teak legs with stretchers (usually seen in Kaare Klint's fam...
Wool, Teak
A Fine Walnut and Marquetry Chair Back Settee in the Anglo-Dutch Manner
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Fine Walnut and Marquetry Chair Back Settee in the Anglo-Dutch Manner, Probably by Bath Cabinet Makers Ltd, c.1910. Of finely patinated walnut, this fine piece combines two chair b...
Walnut
English Queen Anne Needlepoint Tapestry and Walnut Settee
Located in Queens, NY
English Queen Anne styke (19/20th Century) loveseat with floral needlepoint tapestry upholstery (18th Century-as is) and a walnut frame with a stretcher base and cabriole legs ending...
Painted Satinwood and Caned Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
An elegant English settee in the Regency taste, constructed in satinwood and finely detailed throughout. The gently curved arms and rectangular back are infilled with finely woven ca...
Satinwood
1950s Iron Lyre Back Settee With Brass Swan Heads & Paw Feet by Samuel Copelon
By Samuel Copelon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A striking and highly sculptural iron settee attributed to Samuel Copelon, France, circa 1950s. This elegant mid-century piece showcases a refined lyre-back design, accented by hand-...
Metal, Brass
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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