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Settees For Sale
Bench-Ardmore Linen Monkey Bean
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Ardmore and manufactured in Johannesburg, South Africa our made-to-order bench features Ardmore’s Monkey Bean velvet fabric, and may be...
Category
2010s South African Settees
Materials
Linen
Hepplewhite Style Painted Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A George III (Hepplewhite) style carved and painted settee with molded angular arched back rail with carved and fluted slats, down swept arms with fluted baluster supports on an upho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Settees
Materials
Wood
$3,525 / item
French Louis XVI Style Seven Piece settee suite , Walnut 19th C with Aubusson
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional high quality set that consists of a large sofa, four arm chairs
And one side chair. The carving on this set is extraordinary, with a beautiful
Wreath positioned at the c...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
$22,500 Sale Price / set
70% Off
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
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 new Fully Anilin...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Materials
Leather
Rattan Settee with Schumacher Fabric Cushions, 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
1920s Adirondack stylish rattan loveseat. Cushions fabricated in a Schumacher fabric.
Category
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Materials
Rattan
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1750
By Joseph Aronson
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chinese Chippendale mahogany sofa with carved corner fret works, serpentine back, scrolled arms, and terminating on squared legs with connecting stretchers. Mid-18th century....
Category
1750s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Settees
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa attributed Gio Ponti, production in the early 1950s, with high backrest, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structure in beech.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$4,629 Sale Price
30% Off
Alain Delon "Salon" Three Seat Sofa in Taupe Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, three seat sofa, fabric, France, 1970s.
This ornate, comfortable sofa has a strong and playful design. The high, webbed back gives perfect support for...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee
Located in Hanover, MA
Antique Circa 1910 reproduction of the Duke of Leeds double chair from Hornby Castle.
William & Mary form parcel gilt and dark green polychromed double-c...
Category
19th Century British William and Mary Antique Settees
Materials
Silk
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Tortoise Bamboo Settee
Located in Southampton, NJ
Antique Aesthetic Movement Tortoise bamboo settee carefully curated to emulate Japanned bamboo furniture of the period. Fully restored with p...
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees
Materials
Mohair, Bamboo
19th Pair of Carved Walnut Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarola chair, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black leather seat and back, accented with brass roset...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Materials
Walnut
$3,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ebonize Burled Walnut French Victorian Louis XV Bronze Mounted Settee circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
1890s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Materials
Bronze
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Thirties Oak Drop Down Settee By Heal & Son
By Ambrose Heal
Located in Petworth, GB
Heal & Son twenties settee in oak with adjustable drop arm sides and shaped quarter sawn oak front apron.
Newly upholstered in Strawberry Ladbroke Linen by Liberty London
Height 85...
Category
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Settees
Materials
Linen, Oak
Hand Dyed Restored Bordeaux Reddish Brown Leather Howard & Son's Style Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
$3,363 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul T. Frankl 4-Strand Square Pretzel Round-Back Settee
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare, museum-quality four-strand square pretzel round-back settee was designed by Paul T. Frankl using the highest-quality rattan poles and reeds available and restored by ratta...
Category
1930s Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$28,200 Sale Price
40% Off
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian antique settee of the period Louis XVI. Made of fine walnut wood and velvet covering, characterized by a simple and essential but very elegant line. We recommend replacing th...
Category
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees
Materials
Walnut
$4,810 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century Clifton Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A one-of-a-kind, sensual sofa - the perfect expression of the true essence of the brand. Upholstered in a new textural and luxurious fabric, the sofa is enriched with cushions with animalier patterns, that wink at the wildest spirit of Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors.
Clifton 3-seater sofa with structure in solid poplar wood and solid fir wood. Seat in expansive polyurethane foam and back cushions in goose down. Upholstery in leather cat. B Cocco Vintage col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Materials
Foam, Leather
'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the 'New York' settee sofa by William Katavalos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International (Erwine & Estelle Laverne), designed in 1952,...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$5,700 Sale Price
34% Off
Dutch 18th Century Marquetry Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Dutch Rococo style three-seat-back settee is a wonderful addition to any interior. Crafted during the 19th century with high quality, ornate marquetry work. The top of each seat...
Category
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
Italian Green Velvet Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1940s style (modern) large settee / sofa with camel back design and flaired arms upholstered in light green velvet with 2 large seat cushions and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet
$13,500
21st Century Woodstock 4-Seater Sofa in Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A sofa with a welcoming and comfortable look, emphasized by the mattress conformation of the seat. Refined details such as the polished brass tips of the basement and the roll cushio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous matching pair of sculptura lounge settees by Russell Woodard in old paint. Priced and sold separately, this pair has not been restored yet. Otherwise the metal is in excelle...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Steel, Iron
Queen Anne Style Mahogany & Marquetry inlay Settee or Bench
Located in Plainview, NY
A Queen Anne style two-seat settee, a masterpiece of refined craftsmanship. The seat back boasts rounded shoulders that exude sophistication. The inner panels show intricate marquet...
Category
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Settees
Materials
Mahogany
$750 Sale Price
70% Off
21st Century Ligomancer Sofa in Metal and Black Elastic Webbing by CTRLZAK
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Ligomancer sofa shows what is normally hidden. More than one hundred meters of elastic band, the type commonly used for the internal structure of cush...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Materials
Metal, Copper
English Oak Queen Anne Settee
Located in Wilson, NC
This settee has a shaped crest rail with vase back splats which are curved to make a comfortable contour for back support. The front edge has a shaped molding. The three cabriole leg...
Category
1870s English Queen Anne Antique Settees
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$1,855 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Modern Oak Bentwood & Chrome Two-Seat Settee or Bench Attr to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern two-seat settee or bench of oak bentwood, chrome, and upholstery attributed to Thonet. It is in wonderful vintage condition. The wood, chrome, and fabric are ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
French Art Nouveau Purple Moire 5-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 5 French Art Nouveau walnut living room / salon set with floral carving on back & purple moire upholstery (settee, 2 armchairs, 2 side chairs)
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Post-Modern 2pc Sectional Sofa Carson’s Styled Newly Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Post-Modern Curved 2pc Sectional Sofa By Carsons Newly Upholstered in Champagne Velvet
Fantastic postmodern/Art Deco 2 piece sectional sofa styled after Carson’s. It has been newly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Frits Henningsen Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee. NOTE: NEEDS REUPHOLSTERING.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Settees
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
$2,400 Sale Price
56% Off
Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s.
Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vienna Secessionist Bentwood and Rattan Settee by Thonet Brothers
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Vienna Secessionist bentwood and rattan settee by Thonet Brothers. The settee can be found in old Thonet catalogues and based on the paper label underneath, the seat was manufac...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
Venetian rococo Giltwood window seat..19th century .
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Venetian rococo exceptionally carved 19th century giltwood window bench ,upholstered in a High quality fabric. 19th century construction with curves, scrolls, and bends for your r...
Category
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Settees
Materials
Giltwood
A Red Painted Chinoiserie Settee
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting early 20th-century red-painted chinoiserie settee showcases exceptional craftsmanship and artistic detailing. Hand-painted scenic panels depict idyllic landscapes, pa...
Category
1920s Unknown Chinoiserie Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Black Forest Sofa from French Chateau in the South of France, Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Another selection from the extensive collection of Old Plank's Black Forest furniture. We look at Black Forest furniture as being both a bit rustic and a little whimsical. Black Forest furniture dates from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s and although most people believe Black Forest originated in Germany, or Austria, it was also made in France and Switzerland and the Swiss are the ones who invented the style in the City of Brienz. The original carving of Black Forest furniture and small animal sculptures was driven by the Tourist trade. Old Plank was fortunate to be able to purchase an entire room of Black Forest furniture from a chateau in the South of France, The collection includes; Black Forest chandelier, scones, huge mirrors...
Category
1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Albini Style Bamboo Sofa Angraves of Leicester
Located in Leicester, GB
Mid Century Angraves Of Leicester Three Seater Sofa Bamboo Cane & Rattan Vintage Retro MCM
A beautifully stylish mid century bamboo and rattan t...
Category
20th Century British Bohemian Settees
Materials
Bamboo
'Negresco' Post-Modern Adjustable Leather Loveseat by Bernard Massot, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful red leather Post-Modern loveseat sofa designed by Bernard Massot and produced by Massot, France in circa 1980s/90s.
Featuring gorgeou...
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Chrome
$3,950 Sale Price
38% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs, typical Italian design of the 1960s, has been restored and reupholstered in black velvet.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
$3,788 Sale Price / set
30% Off
A Regency Style Ebonised and Upholstered Settee
Located in New York, NY
A reupholstered Regency style settee in a vintage YSL fabric.
Category
20th Century English Regency Settees
Materials
Brass
Italian High Back Bench/Settee by Lost City Arts
Located in New York, NY
Based on a vintage Italian piece the distinctive quality being the shallow depth which allows use in small spaces but maintains its presence due to the high back. This is a custom or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Georgian Walnut Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early George III walnut settee of very graphic form, the square back over deep seat having gentle scrolled arms, the square legs with original brass castors and having dramatic ...
Category
1760s English George III Antique Settees
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
$11,500
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa / Settee, Adrian Pearsall Style, Three-Seater
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa / Settee, Adrian Pearsall Style, Three-Seater
Curvaceous three seater mid-century modern sofa in the manner of American designer, Adrian Pearsall. Ha...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique " SHOP of THE CRAFTER " Settee with Cutout - Stickley Era - W7524
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Arts & Leather settee from the early 1900s made by "SHOP of the CRAFTER " in Cincinnati, Ohio. The settee comes with a spring ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Oak
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Chrome Settee by Arthur Umanoff for Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Reupholstered in checkered navy fabric. Chrome frame.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Chrome
Ghidini 1961 Tarantino 3-Seat Sofa in Dark Brown Cord Fabric by L. Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 1970s; a decade that changed our culture forever through freedom and self-discovery. The sofa invites you to a world of fantasy where...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric
Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Nord Italian 18'century walnut Settee with scrolled arm-support on 8 cabriole legs , covered with silk fabric of Rubelli.
cm 220x115x70
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Materials
Wood
$8,402 Sale Price
10% Off
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1880 two seat sofa with duvet feather padded arms and seat cushions, with Aesthetic movement ebonised frame and Claw & Ball feet in the original Chinese Chinoiserie upholstery.
I have a large collection of very fine restored and original unrestored Howard & Son's seating listed under my other items.
This is simply put the most comfortable sofa in the world, the arms back and base are all feather and fibre filled, you sink when seated in a similar manner to a very plump feather filled duvet.
The upholstery is super rare original Victorian, heavily distressed, its Chinese Chinoiserie and has wonderful colours. The frame is period Victorian, it is the only Aesthetic movement ebonised frame I have seen and one of very few Claw & Ball examples as well.
Howard & Sons are simply put are the finest sofa and armchair makers in history, the Queen even had a private collection.
This piece is totally original and unrestored, it will only every be original once, as such I have left it as it is for the new owner to decide what to do with it, I can help with full restoration should the new owner wish. To confirm though, as you can see the upholstery is very distressed, the frame is structurally solid and does not require any repairs
Dimensions
Height:- 74cm
Width:- 137cm
Depth:- 77cm
Seat height:- 44.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.
A History of Howard and Sons
The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought-after names in Upholstered furniture. Over the next few paragraphs, I will do my best to give you a brief history of the company.
The company was started by John Howard in 1820 trading from 24 Leman St, London as a Cabinet Maker. Over the next 25 years they would make several changes of premises within the Whitechapel area. First to 27 Great Alie St (Now just Alie St) before moving a short distance to 34 Great Alie St.
In 1844 the company made its first venture into upholstered furniture by opening a showroom/workshop at 36 Red lion St. This was also to be a big move towards what would be their next and most famous location. In 1848 they moved to a new address much more accustomed with the name; Berners St. London as “Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Decorator” under the name John Howard and Sons.
The business seemed to boom at this location with workshops opening up at Tottenham St, Charlotte Mews and Fitzroy Sq and an expansion to a second Berners St building in 1853. In 1869 the company consolidated its many workshops into the one building on Cleveland St.
By 1872 the company was occupying 25, 26 and 27 Berners St. These adresses would remain unchanged until 1935. During this period they became a limited company in 1899 and won the first of their Royal warrants in 1901. In 1935 the the well-established decorators Lenygon and Morant...
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$22,421 Sale Price
20% Off
Our Signature Bank of England Sofa in Hand Dyed BOE GreenLeather
Located in London, GB
We are very privileged to have been selected to craft asset grade pieces for the Bank of England.
Our Bank of England sofa is a very elegant piece that is certain to bring gravitas ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Materials
Leather
Fledermaus Seating Group by Josef Hoffmann Ex. by Wittmann Wien
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann ex. by Wittmann Wien circa 1950. Original vintage condition with signs of use. Sofa: wxdxh 119x50x74 seat height 44cm Armchair: wxdxh 56x50...
Category
1950s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Settees
Materials
Beech
Our Signature Newcastle Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Umber Brown Leather
Located in London, GB
Our Newcastle Chesterfield sofa is a very elegant 19thC style of generous proportions that is certain to bring gravitas and elegance to your space.
The beautifully splayed arm gives...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Materials
Leather
Channeled Back Armless Settee with Back Stretchers and Solid Seat on Wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Elliot sofa is all hand carved with channeled back and solid channeled seat. It is shown in light tone fabric and walnut wood frame and legs. Hand carved wood frame all hair fill...
Category
2010s American American Classical Settees
Materials
Linen, Walnut
$5,100 Sale Price / item
26% Off
Rustic Painted Hoop Back Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Windsor style rustic painted hoop back bench with a triple arched back with turned slats and arms and turned uprights, the shaped seat above turned s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees
Materials
Wood
$3,345 / item
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with wonderful curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and motifs in the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Materials
Birch
$3,321 Sale Price
60% Off
Danish Modern Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare Finn Juhl designed settee produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder known as the NV53. Teak frame with upholstered seat. Frame stamped with Niels Vodder logo.
Profession...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Italian Vintage Modernist Brutalist Style Solid Wood High Back Settee Benches
Located in Firenze, IT
This vintage Mid-Century Modern period solid wood banquette settee was probably a chapel pews benches.
These original and rare high back seatings str...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
$2,405 Sale Price
20% Off
Finn Juhl NV45 Settee by Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extremely rare Finn Juhl NV 45 designed settee for Niels Vodder, Denmark. Excellent original teak wood oiled finish frame just newly upholstered in Da...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Wool, Teak
20th Century Italian Vintage Polished Walnut Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian living room set, composed with one two seater sofa, two lounge chairs and one ottoman, footrest made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Bouclé
Pair of Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Modern walnut sculpted and brass sabot benches or settees inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer .
Floating cushion newly upholstered on top of soli...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wood
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Two Seater Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze two seater settee by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The settee has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has one rounded support at the middle of the sofa and a stretcher that runs the length of the piece. The arm rests carry the same curved detail with double bronze tubing. This piece has been newly reroped.
All Walter Lamb patio furniture at DEN has been restored with the utmost attention to the designer’s original specifications. We rope all seating...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Italian Post Modern Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Red Velvet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible designed and constructed chaise lounge from Italy circa 1990's. It features a heavy steel internal frame, red velvet upholstery and polished stainless legs. Fabric is o...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Soft Cotton Velvet, w=240
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Bouclé
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.