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19th Century Rococo-Style Gilt Settee or Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming mid-19th century carved Italian or Spanish gilt wood settee or bench. The bench features shell carved cabriole legs ending in snail-form feet. The scrolling seat frame is centered by a carved gilt wood medallion...
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1860s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Settees
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Tripple Rush Seat Solid Linen Upholstery Cushion Bench Sattee Sofa Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very decorative antique tripple rush seat solid linen upholstery cushion bench sattee sofa mint!
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Settees
Materials
Rush, Chestnut
1930s Moroccan Metal Upholstered Settee with Enamel Décor and Rams' Heads
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moroccan metal settee from the mid 20th century, with enamel décor and rams' heads. Created in Morocco during the second quarter of the 20th century, ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Settees
Materials
Metal
French Napoleon III Walnut Sofa Banquette French Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Napoleon III walnut banquette or sofa.
France circa 1890,
The upholstery and the fabric has been recently changed.
Very good antique condition. A little stain on the fabri...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Egyptian Revival Ebony and Inlaid Settee, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Egyptian Revival ebony and inlaid settee, late 19th century
"Of architectural form with geometric borders and inlaid with fruitwoods, ivory, mother of pearl and wire, the carved giltwood cresting rail in the form of serpents centred by a tablet inlaid with a winged bird, probably the symbol of the Egyptian Goddess, Nekhbet, clutching a payrus stalk, the padded back between two moulded cartouches depicting Horus and Iris, the arm supports in the form of Canopic jars surmounted by the head of Anubis, with a padded seat and shaped legs terminating in paw feet.
Measures: 26" deep x 56" wide x 45.5" high x 18" seat height
In the nineteenth century, the Egyptian Revival became fashionable following the Napoleonic campaigns in Egypt with the publication of Voyage (1802) by Vivant Denon...
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Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Antique Settees
Materials
Wire
Pair of French 1900s Louis XVI Style Walnut Settees with Scrolling Arm Supports
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut settees from the early 20th century, with scrolling arm supports, fluted legs and new upholstery. Created in France during the early years of ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cane Cream Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cane Cream Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features a cane back and seat, loose cushion, cream distress painted f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Materials
Cane, Wood
Neoclassical Style Large Caned Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large neoclassical style caned sofa. Clean lines throughout with a flat crest rail, carved at the center with scrolled acanthus. Outward rolled arms are ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Cane, Wood, Fabric
19th Century Russian Empire Period Neoclassical Salon Suite
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most impressive five-piece Russian neoclassical partial gilt carved wood upholstered salon suite.
Born in the 19th century, during the ...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Settees
Materials
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
Walnut Framed Two-Seater Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut framed two-seater settee, the finely carved shaped frame above upholstered back, seat and arms in suede fabric. All raised up on reeded tapering legs.
Dimensions
Height 38 i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Settees
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Style Mahogany Cane Seat Bench Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome early 20th century Italian mahogany two seat bench or settee. The bench is crafted in the neoclassical taste featuring a square back with Greco Roman column motif splats. Th...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Italian Painted Settee with Seat Cushion and Pillows, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Italian painted settee with seat cushion and pillows, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Settees
Materials
Wood
Stunning Antique Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Walnut
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original antique circa 1900 cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions a...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Settees
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Louis XVI Gilt and Wood Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful antique Louis XVI gilt and wood settee. This settee originates from France and has beautiful carvings along its borders.
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Materials
Wood
1960s French Cabriole Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Baroque curves and French cane gift this sofa an innate lightness and grace. Made in France in the 1960s, a classic cabriole silhouette creates a generous yet elegant seat. Cream-col...
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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Art Deco Sofa in Walnut, with Original Green Fabric and finish by Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Greven, DE
Stunning sofa by Georg Kofoed from Denmark. This sofa is in very good original condition - the fabric and finish are original and in fantastic condition given its age. A piece of des...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Spruce
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Settee, François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine french 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved settee by François Linke (d. 1946). The finely carved frame, upholstered in a recent cream fabric, topped with an...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
French Empire Style Ebonized Giltwood Carved Dolphins Settee Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an outrageously beautiful French Empire settee. The settee is done in black lacquer and the carving is done in genuine gold leaf and absolutely luminous and bright. This is a statement piece, a true focal point for the middle of a roon. The carving quality is breathtaking and the finish and design on par with Jansen or any other famous designer. The settee measures 49 wide x 26 deep x 37 tall and has an 18 inch seat height...
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1950s French Empire Revival Vintage Settees
Materials
Beech
Fine Custom Upholstered High-Back Sofa with Triple X-form Stretcher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom upholstered settee with sloping and flared arms, the back and arms raised above the seat (see photo 9). With a fabric covered apron, button tufted shallow seat cushion, uphols...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Materials
Wood
Spanish 18th Century Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 18th century Spanish bench constructed from solid board planks of walnut. Sensational patina. The seat height is 18 5/8".
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Materials
Walnut
Austrian Biedermeier Settee, walnut - Josef Dannhauser, Vienna 1820 - 2 Seater
Located in Göttingen, NI
2-Seater
Burl Walnut veneered. Flat frame on profiled volute feet, bowed armrests.
Seat, armrests and back newly upholstered with yellow gold-colored moirée
height 95 cm, seat hei...
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Settees
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Satinwood Settee, Circa 1895-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English satinwood settee, Circa 1895-1910.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Settees
Materials
Fabric, Satinwood
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric and long, ...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Settees
Materials
Walnut
Custom Asian Howdah Elephant Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom made in Thailand in the 1970’s with traditional carving and having the design based on the exquisite Elephant Seats of past centuries. Fine crafts...
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1970s Asian Anglo-Indian Vintage Settees
Materials
Wood
Italian 1950's Bamboo Settee
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1950's charming bamboo settee with sloped arms and cross hatch motif within the arms and on the back rest, the bamboo coloring in a beautiful warm variation of warm brown to ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Bamboo
Thomas Thos, Moser "Hartford" Custom White Leather and Fig Maple Sofa, USA, 2016
By Thomas Moser
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Thos. Moser Hartford shelter arm sofa rendered in white leather upholstery with three removable loose back cushions and two lumbar pillows, sup...
Category
2010s American Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Maple
New George Smith Howard Signature Scroll Arm Sofa Mulberry Flying Ducks Velvet
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upholstered with the exceptionally luxury Mulberry Flying Ducks...
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20th Century English Country Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Oak
Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sofa Settee by Adrian Pearsall
Located in North York, ON
Restored vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa settee by Adrian Pearsall. Iconic Mid-Century design, 1970’s America. Restored in a beautiful designer fabric and completed with satin black ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Victorian Carved Wood Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century
Victorian carved wood settee w/ light blue ribbed velvet.
Category
20th Century Settees
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vintage settee/loveseat with serpentine arms, in the style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed, 1950s.
Very well executed rattan and hardwood construction, with spring support, beautiful ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Guillerme & Chambron Sofa in Teal Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, sofa, oak, fabric, France, 1960s
Beautiful two-seat settee by Guillerme & Chambron, in solid oak. The back of the seat has been beautifully finished with woode...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Western Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
From our US Based custom upholstery and tannery workshop, this statement sofa is made of beautiful hair on hyde leathers and top grain matching leather....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Settees
Materials
Leather
Guillerme & Chambron Settee in Oak, France, c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
This settee was designed by the iconic French design duo Guillerme et Chambron. The high quality and distinctive skeletal open frame construction features a beautifully crafted spind...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Oak
19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Settee
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely 19th century Louis XVI style settee newly upholstered in a creamy ecru mohair silk velvet with nailhead detail.
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Materials
Mohair, Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Cuban Empire Carved Mahogany Hand Caned Sofa / Settee, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Notable Cuban Empire Mahogany caned sofa, circa 1820, featuring Flame Mahogany veneers and opposing Eagle carvings. The center crest of this Caribbean Settee has a Pineapple motif flanked by Regal Bird Heads clasping drapery from their beaks rest on a Mahogany Cresting Wave framing a hand-cane back. This West Indies settee...
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Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Antique Settees
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Ava Settee 3-Seat Olive Green Seat and Textured Fabric Backrest Wooden Feet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Comfortable and elegant, Ava settee is a versatile piece where creativity meets no boundaries, fabrics, solid woods, lacquers and brass fittings are chosen and combined in many ways ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Unusual Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in Classic light honey color French polish finish with ormolu style detailing and straight arms with decorative pillars in the highest...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Materials
Birch
Vintage Cane Back Teak Settee by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful danish teak settee by Hans Olsen. New teal wool upholstery. the seat cords have been replaced. newly woven cane seat back done by a profes...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Wool, Cane, Teak
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut
Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760
Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg
Literature: P...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Framed Two Seater Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut framed two-seater settee the shaped top rail above upholstered back and seat enclosed by outswept rams headed arms. All raised up on tapering legs.
Dimensions
Height 37 Inch...
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Early 20th Century British Settees
Materials
Walnut
18th Century English Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Settee
Located in New York, NY
18th Century English mahogany chinese chippendale settee.
Circa 1780.
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Style Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite Italian mid 19th century neo-classical st. settee with an Egyptian revival influence. The light green patinated frame is stunningly decorated with giltwood designs throu...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Materials
Giltwood
Theo Ruth for Artifort Congo Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Theo Ruth for Artifort, Settee, model 'Congo', lacquered wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1950s.
A Dutch settee designed by Theo Ruth in a romantic floral print fabric . This 'Cong...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Materials
Birch
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Settees in New Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
We have updated these great looking settees in a new black and off-white chenille weave. The sofas are very comfortable with new foam. Bases are mahogany platforms that have been ref...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Style Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Seat cushion is foam surrounded by down feathers for maximum comfort without sagging.
Approximate Mea...
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1980s French Provincial Vintage Settees
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knoll Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Knoll
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1860-1880 fully restored oxblood leather Knoll sofa with overstuff feather filled cushions.
This sofa was fully re...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Settees
Materials
Leather
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Swedish
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Materials
Birch
Hand Dyed Restored Bordeaux Reddish Brown Leather Howard & Son's Style Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this nicely restored Bordeaux brown leather three seat sofa
A good looking and decorative sofa, the leather has been refurbished, it has a lovel...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Settees
Materials
Leather
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This very rare and elegant Biedermeier cherry sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare an...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Settees
Materials
Cherry, Upholstery
Cast Brass and Leather Primal Sofa by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The primal sofa is part of the Primal collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This Brutalist style sofa was inspired by the rough, brutal beauty of Africa.
The solid brass cast leg...
Category
2010s South African Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Customizable Dining Booth in COM/COL from Costantini, Carina
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Any of its standard chairs can be made into a booth, by repeati...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Materials
Wood
Fully Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hand Dyed Brown Leather Stylish Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand dyed whisky brown leather, mid century modern sofa which chrome legs.
A very well made, decorative and extremely ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric
I actually have ...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Settees
Materials
Hardwood
Bruce Talbert Attributed, An Aesthetic Movement Upholstered Love or Window Seat
Located in London, GB
Bruce talbert attributed. In the William Morris Sussex style.
An Aesthetic Movement upholstered love or twin window seat.
Made from stained Be...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees
Materials
Beech
Ava Settee 2-Seat Olive Green Seat and Textured Fabric Backrest Wooden Feet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Comfortable and elegant, Ava settee is a versatile piece where creativity meets no boundaries: fabrics, solid woods, lacquers and brass fittings are chosen and combined in many ways ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Oriental Sofa in Chippendale Style with Claw Feet, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chippendale style sofa adorned with oriental ornamentations, skilfully reupholstered in luxurious Pierre Frey fabric. This masterpiece harmoniously blends timeless design and contemp...
Category
Early 1900s European Chippendale Antique Settees
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Isamu Kenmochi Sculptural Wicker Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous woven wicker settee by Isamu Kenmochi. Perfect scale, and very good condition. Rare, early piece of his work.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Settees
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage, New and Antique Settees
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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