American Spindle Back Settee or Seating Bench of Painted Wood
Located in Austin, TX
A fine American settee or seating bench of black-painted wood, featuring a spindle back, serpentine
20th Century American Settees
Paint, Wood
American Spindle Back Settee or Seating Bench of Painted Wood
Located in Austin, TX
A fine American settee or seating bench of black-painted wood, featuring a spindle back, serpentine
Paint, Wood
Sold|$4,000
19th Century Ladder Back Settee
Located in Pomona, CA
19th century French a 3 seat Ladderback Settee with rush seat and newly upholstered seat cushion
Wood, Rush
Antique Teak Wood Javanese Settee with Hand-Carved Back and Scrolling Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique teak wood Javanese settee from circa 1900 with hand-carved back, scrolling arms and
Teak
1930s Small High Back Settee for One Person
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1930s High back settee that seats one person. Needs reupholstering.
Wood
Country English Style Hump Back Crewel Work Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
intentionally aged patina on the wood to mimic age. Dramatic profile with a red velvet back. Excellent joinery
Brass
French Faux Bamboo Wood Tub-Shaped Back Settee with Upholstered Seat, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stylish, early 20th century French wooden settee with a faux bamboo frame featuring an openwork
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Wichita, KS
A 19th century Swedish barrel back sofa settee in the Gustavian style, newly upholstered in antique
Linen, Wood, Paint
Large French Camel Back Settee with Barley Twist Frame
Located in Troy, MI
Late 19th century French camel back settee has a dark wood barley twist frame with double rail
Upholstery, Wood
Neoclassical Style Settee w/Pierce-Carved Back-Splat & Oval-Shaped Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American neoclassical style settee. This sweet settee has a neoclassical inspired design
Wood
Austrian 1850s Biedermeier Upholstered Settee with Out-Scrolling Back and Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period settee from the mid-19th century, with out-scrolling arms, saber
Upholstery, Wood
English Style Hand Painted Flowers Butterflies Cane Back & Seat Settee Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
painted flowers butterflies cane back & seat settee bench Approximate Measurements in Inches 37" high
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Molded Teak Plywood Spindle Back Settee Bench
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern bend teak wood back molded seat settee bench. Hans Werner decor match.
Teak
French Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Lyre Harp Back Gold and Cream Settee Bench
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
settee / two seat loveseat. Item features a finely carved solid wood frame, gold gilt acanthus and floral
Fabric, Wood, Paint
British Colonial Carved and Cane Settee with Swan Neck Back and Scrolling Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A British Colonial carved wooden settee with swan neck back and out-scrolling arms, cane seat and
Cane, Wood
Hand Carved Teak Wood Settee with Scrolling Foliage and Turned Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique teak wood settee from circa 1900 with hand-carved back, scrolling arms and turned legs
Teak
Chippendale Style Camel Back Sofa by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chippendale style camel back sofa made by Baker Furniture. The soft rolling camel back meets
Fabric, Wood
French Napoleon III Round Scroll Back Small Scale Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Petite French Napoleon III round scroll back sofa, circa 1880s. Turned black legs with original
Linen, Wood
As Found J & J Kohn Turn of the Century Bentwood Settee Vienna
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Ferndale, MI
Estate find elaborately bent wood settee with caned back rest and seat . Seat caning needs to be
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Late Gustavian Style Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
back, newly upholstered in linen, circa 1900. The frame features carved bell flowers along the front
Linen, Wood, Paint
1960s Danish Velvet Petite Curved Banana Sofa Sette
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
and curves on this beauty! Firm cushioning lend inviting comfort to the elegant curved back. Finely
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Sold|$2,950
Hand Painted Pretzel Back Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical hand painted wood loveseat with twisted pretzel back and upholstered seat.
Wood
Midcentury Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bentwood Settee Bench in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern yet traditional spindle back bench from the 1960s. It is very well made from solid wood
Wood
Turn of the Century Italian Upholstered Wooden Settee with Scrolled Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian settee from the turn of the century, features an exquisite scrolled, upholstered back
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood
Century Furniture French Louis XVI Style Cane Back Tiger Stripe Settee Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Century Furniture French Louis XVI Style Cane Back Tiger Stripe Settee Loveseat. Item features a
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Regency Style Triple X-Form Arrow Back Settee Loveseats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of French neoclassical Regency style triple X-form arrow back settee loveseats. Item features
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Country Long Sofa/Settee With Carved Arms, Legs & Back
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a lovely settee with carved dark wood framing the pale beige velvet upholstery and down
Velvet, Wood
Ebonised wood Barrel back settee
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ebonised wood barrel back settee with carved fluted front legs and tuffted upholstered
Wood, Upholstery
Early Art Deco Barrel-back Settee
Located in New York, NY
Early Art Deco barrel-back settee. Ebonized wood with finely carved garlands of flowers.
Wood
Sold|$5,650
Triple Back Settee
Located in Woodbury, CT
a triple back, red lacquered settee with caned seat. raised chinoisserie decoration in black and
Wood, Cane, Lacquer
Sold|$5,200
Danish Spindle Back Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spindle back settee from Denmark circa 1960 with new cushions upholstered in vintage deadstock
Cotton, Wood
Early American Wood Slat Back Settee or Bench, Reupholstered
Located in Alhambra, CA
Early American settee with a Primitive American Folk Art aesthetic. Wonderful carved or organic
Dutch Colonial Nadun Wood Settee with Caned Seat and Back
Located in Richmond, CA
Dutch colonial settee made of rare nadun wood an extremely dense even grained, tropical hardwood
Cane
Sold|$2,950
Georgian Chair Back Settee, c. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Georgian Chair Back Settee, c. 1790
Wood
Sold|$6,800
Pair of Tufted Back Curvaceous Settees
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century tufted back settees. Side sloping arms and single cushion seat.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$4,250
Danish Modern High-Back Black Settee
Located in Dorchester, MA
This handsome mid-century Danish modern settee features a curvaceous frame with a comfortable high
Upholstery, PVC, Wood
Sold|$1,909
19th Century cane backed two seater settee
Located in Kettering, GB
An elegant two seater Jacobean style settee with a two part cane panelled backrest, reupholstered
Velvet, Cane, Wood
English Camel-Back Settee in Grey Indian Cotton
Located in New York, NY
Elegant camel back settee with wooden legs and nail heads. Brand new upholstery.
Wood, Cotton
Sold|$1,500
Louis XVI Style Heart Shape Back Settee
Located in Oakville, ON
Charming small canape of Louis XVI style painted with gilt details. Original pink velvet upholstery. There is a side chair to match, see under side chairs.
Wood
19th Century English Georgian High Back Bench / Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Georgian high back bench / settee. Measures: 59" W x 23" D x 41" T, seat 17.5" T, arm
Wood
Exquisite "Mother of Pearl" Inlay High Back Settee
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite "Mother of Pearl" Inlay High Back Settee. 19th c. A rare and expertly crafted settee
Silver
Crewel-Work Green and Yellow Camel Back Upholstered Settee
By Century Furniture
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Crewel-work green and yellow camel back upholstered settee from century furniture (still tag
Wood, Fabric
Sold|$13,000
Italian 18th Century Fruit-wood Settee
Located in New York, NY
Italian 18th Century Fruit-wood settee. Beautiful serpentine back rail, curved arms,
Fruitwood
French Painted Settee covered in Silk with Convex Curved Back
Located in Austin, TX
Salmon pink silk covers the French-grey carved frame with a convex shaped back.
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Sold|$2,695
Bow Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wood spindle-back settee, a true antique with a colonial shaker feel. Delicate scroll detail
Mahogany, Cotton, Polyester
Sold|$6,400
Antique Iron Cage Back Sette with Wood Legs
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Antique Iron Cage Back Settee with Wood Scroll Legs, French, Circa 1860
Sold|$5,800
Channel Back Art Deco Sofa Restored
Located in Oakland, CA
Just completed this wonderful small channel backed two tone mohair sofa. Great size and a great
Wood, Mohair
Neoclassical Sofa Bench with Wheat Sheaf Back
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Swedish neoclassical sofa bench, circa 1860, with open back and arms supported by wheat sheaf
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$3,800
European Carved Back Settee
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking carved back settee --may be portuguese
Wood
Sold|$2,875
French High Back Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
French High Back Settee, circa 1930's. To see more items from Foxglove Antiques
Wood
Sold|$1,880
GOLD GILDED CANE BACK SETTEE
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gilded,cane back settee..Hermes orange with a hint of pink, Scalmandre fabric~ PLEASE GO TO
Wood
Sold|$3,200
Unusual Curved back Victorian Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
covered in linen
Wood
Sold|$4,400
High Back Regence Style Settee
Located in New York, NY
Carved scrolled arms and legs with X stretcher.
Wood, Upholstery
Sold|$5,600
Queen Ann style high back settee
Located in Hudson, NY
A Queen Anne style high Back Setee, with scroll back and sides, with a scalloped apron. With a down
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Wood & Cane Curved Back Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Wood & Wicker Cane Curved Back Faux Bamboo Settee. Features a lovely and sturdy five
Cane, Wood, Paint
Sold|$3,400
Gustavian Style Stick-Back Settee
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Swedish stick-back settee in the Gustavian style, circa 1860, scraped to the original paint. The
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$1,400
Indian 19th Century Spindle Back Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 19th century Indian spindle back settee in stained wood with brass trim and iron braces. The
Brass, Iron
19th Century English Georgian High Back Bench / Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Georgian high back bench / settee.
Upholstery, 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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