Antique British Colonial Settee or Couch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century West Indies British colonial settee handcrafted with mahogany in classic
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Mahogany
West Indies Settee
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Antique British Colonial West Indies Settee
Located in Palm Beach, FL
furniture of the West Indies. The authenticity, craftsmanship, and striking form make this a rare find.
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Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees
Antique West Indies Carved and Caned Settee or Sofa
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th Century West Indies settee handcrafted with mahogany in elegant form with caned back
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Antique Early 19th Century South American William IV Settees
Materials
Mahogany
West Indies Ebonized Teak Cane Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
West Indies ebonized teak cane settee. Each settee has different style pillows and there is visible
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20th Century British Colonial Settees
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Teak
British Colonial West Indies Carved and Caned Sofa
Located in Palm Beach, FL
19th century William IV Caribbean or West Indian settee hand crafted in mahogany with an ocean
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Antique Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Antique West Indies British Colonial Sofa or Settee
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine British Colonial mahogany settee, from the West Indies, with dramatic acanthus carvings on the
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Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Sofas
Art Nouveau Style West Indies Settee
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial West Indies settee, probably from Barbados, crafted in mahogany with dramatic
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Wonderful West Indies Carved Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
headboard and flanking elements. West Indies, Nevis, Colonial, Caribbean,
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Antique 19th Century Settees
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century West Indies Cedrela and Caned Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
A circa 1830 cedrela settee from the West Indies, probably either Barbados or Jamaican in origin
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Antique 1830s Jamaican Regency Settees
Materials
Cedar, Pine
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19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats. They were referred to as 'glow lamps'...
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By Karl Springer
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Finding the Right Settees for You
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.)
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage, new and antique settees from different eras to match any furniture style.
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