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Settees For Sale
Brown Suede Upholstery Faux Bamboo Italian Mid-Century Modern Settee Loveseat
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern brown suede upholstery cushions faux bamboo frame settee loveseat sofa. Turned wood faux bamboo elements connected with solid brass fittings.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
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
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare pair of settees designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Settees feature an armless profile complete with two mahogany "sled" like legs. These occasionally come up in so...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Bentwood
Semi Antique Sheraton Style Carved Mahogany Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A three seat settee with curved back sections. Each with fluted supports and arms. The backs with carved lotus flowers flanking open X supports. The arms with turned supports. Raised...
Category
1930s Sheraton Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Ornately Carved Mahogany High Back Settee with Donghia Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ornately carved mahogany high back settee that has been reupholstered recently (about 2 years ago) in an updated luxurious fabric which perfectly plays off the elegant original frame...
Category
Early 20th Century French Settees
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
West Indies Carved and Caned Daybed or Chaise Lounge
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial daybed, most likely Barbadian crafted in mahogany with a graceful form, floral carvings, handmade construction, caned seat, back and side, and turned legs with brass...
Category
19th Century Bajan British Colonial Antique Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Custom George Smith 2000s Black Tufted Leather Sofa
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
An original custom made soft mottled black leather tufted with brass tacks and mahogany wood legs by famed bespoke British furniture maker, George Smith. Original label. Excellent co...
Category
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Country Swedish Farmhouse Pine Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country Swedish farmhouse bench or settee hand crafted from pine. Beautifully distressed patina with scrolled arms on each end an...
Category
19th Century Swedish Country Antique Settees
Materials
Iron
Post-Modern Italian Settee in the Style of Ernest Archibald Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
Like new post-modern Italian "Liberty" settee in the style of Ernest Archibald Taylor, circa 1980s. Black ash structure with mother-of-pearl inlay details consisting of four legs an...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mint Condition Empire Sofa Sette Loveseat Couch Fine Carved Details Lions Feet
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Note: Full price include new upholstery service, buyer to provide fabric.
Mint condition empire sofa sette loveseat couch fine carved details lions feet.
The frame is stunning vint...
Category
20th Century American Empire Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Early Mid Century Transitional Modern Spindle Back Bench or Settee in Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible piece of artistry. This spindle back bench dates back to the 1940's and is made out of mahogany. A great mix of modern and traditional lines.
Category
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Marco Zanuso Style Modern Sofa 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid-Century Modern sofa with brass legs in the style of Marco Zanuso.
Italy, 1960's.
Newly upholstered in pebble color JAB indoor/outdoor fabric by Venfield.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Brass, Steel
20th Century Italian Design Red Sofa, 1950s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian design sofa 1950s. Metal structure with sponge padding and red bouclé wool covering. The sofa has a perfect 1950s style line that recalls the design of Gigi Radice. Th...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Metal
Curvaceous Boucle Settee or Sofa circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Mid Century Settee or Sofa, American, circa 1960s. It has recently been reupholstered in an ivory white color boucle fabric.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi Settee, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Settee by Ico Parisi, c. 1950. This tailored sculptural settee is as stylish as it is comfortable. Poised yet relaxed, the contours of this sofa are remarkably body conscious and nat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pine Storage Bench or Settle, 1800s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing outstanding pine box bench has fluted grooves running the length of the top and bottom back rails. A broad central stile with reeded decoration creates two “windows”, each fr...
Category
1890s Unknown Rustic Antique Settees
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Settee or Sofa
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s small Swedish sofa with walnut frame, tall back and brass capped front legs. Sleek lines with curves and high backrest. Very solid piec...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Tooled Leather Savonarola Bench or Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Italian hand carved walnut Savonarolas chairs, circa 1880. Having wonderfully carved frame with scrolling arms, aged black tooled leather seat and back, accented with br...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Louis XV Mahogany Carved Settee, Canape / Sofa, Floral Silk Upholstery
Located in Manhasset, NY
Small Louis XV Mahogany Carved Settee / Sofa, Floral Silk Upholstery
A simply stunning Louis XV Style Canape or Settee having a walnut solid wood frame circa 1940 recently recovered...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Hand Carved Syrian Settee
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer a late 19th century example of a hand carved Syrian settee. With ornate carved bead work, and other natual material sectioned motifs and hand carved text at it ...
Category
1890s Syrian Victorian Antique Settees
Materials
Walnut
Versace Original Vanitas Gilt, Hand-Carved Chaise Lounge, Gianni Versace, 1994
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versace Vanitas Gilt, Hand-carved Chaise Lounge, Gianni Versace, 1994. Left armed chaise. Iconic, rare piece from the hallmark Vanitas Collection by Gianni Versace in 1994. Original ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Materials
Gold Leaf
Trave Sofa by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Geneve, CH
Trave sofa by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Dimensions: D 24" x W 102" x H 16 in
Materials: Dedar Boucle fabic, l-beam, brass
Umbert...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
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
Salon set comprising one sofa and six armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Superb and rare Napoleon iiistyle living room in Aubusson tapestry including six armcahairs and a sofa
the sofa depicts a picnic scene from this period where the children play and d...
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Black Iron Lyre-Back Bench or Settee, Brass Swan Heads & Paw Feet
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely Seen vintage black wrought iron and brass lyre-back with swan heads and paw feet bench or settee with upholstered stripe seat cushion and two bol...
Category
1950s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Settees
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Milo Baughman Button-Tufted Green & Chrome Wrapped Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Inherently sophisticated and intriguing! For your consideration is a sleek and stylish long sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. Elegant from every angle-his best sofa design. Dripping with style makes this sofa a versatile choice to heighten the elegance of your living room...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Chrome
French Louis XVI Style Wingback Settee with Original Gilding and New Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style settee from the early 19th century, with original gilding and new upholstery. Born in France during the early years of the 19th century, this settee features...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique William and Mary style English Oak Settle
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique William and Mary style oak settle, 19th century. Pediment with initials T.L. , foliate carved and paneled back, serpentine shaped arms, two board seat, turned legs joined by ...
Category
18th Century English William and Mary Antique Settees
Materials
Oak
Three Piece Set by Josef Hoffmann w/ Beech Frame & Clarence House Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and refined three piece living room set, consisting of two chairs and a settee were designed by the legendary Josef Hoffman in Austria circa 1905. They feature concave d...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Jorgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe Sofa in Red Patinated Leather
By Jorgen Hoj, Vitsoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorgen Høj for Niels Vitsøe, settee, model '202', leather, aluminum, Denmark, circa 1960
Exclusive leather sofa designed by Jorgen Hoj who...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Aluminum
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
Italian 18th Century Painted Baroque Hall Bench
Located in Troy, NY
Very decorative painted bench with a serpentine shaped high back, decorated with a scenic landscape and framed by leafy scrolls, foliate seat rail and remains of polychrome on the se...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Materials
Pine, Walnut
Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Settee, Circa 1980s
Located in Germantown, MD
Nice vintage Chippendale mahogany upholstered settee.
Very good and clean condition upholstery.
Circa 1980s
Measures 41 inches in width, 15 inches in depth and stand 16 inches ta...
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Petite Chippendale Settee Window Seat Chairs Benches Vanity Stools Nailhead
Located in Wayne, NJ
Lovely matching pair of upholstered settees. Desirable to have 2 that match. Fabric accented with nail head design . Mahogany tone wood frame with fretwork trim work. The seat area ...
Category
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Settees
Materials
Wood
Hans Ell for 't Spectrum Settee in Chrome and Grey Upholstery
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Hans Elli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Ell for 't Spectrum, sofa or settee, model 'sz18', chrome-plated metal, fabric, The Netherlands, 1970-71
This sofa is designed by Hans Ell for 't Spectrum. A rare model, as th...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Mid-Century Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century modern oak settee by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1950.
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple with iconic finger back.
Retains a beautiful warm patina.
Newly upholstered
Available to view in situ in our Miami gallery...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Fine Semi Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A intricately carved three seat settee with three part back in the classic Chippendale manner. The serpentine crest rail with scroll details and three openwork carved splats with rib...
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- This is an early 20th century interpretation of the infamous, sumptuously, upholstered, 17th century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sackvilles made by the most eminent upholsterer of the early 20th century.
- The original couch served the Dual purpose of bed and settee, and is one of the earliest examples of English, upholstered, seat furniture. In the late-19th century this model of settee was revived, particularly for Great Halls, bedrooms and galleries in large country houses for its early aesthetic, comfort and draught exclusion from the high backs. - These settees are extremely comfortable as well as injecting period atmosphere into the interior. They sit equally well within contemporary and historical interiors and jutapose with contemporary and modern pieces and art.
- This is a particularly fine example, with a Grade II* listed Jacobean manor house provenance and almost certainly made by Morant & Co. It retains the original iron ratchets so the wings can be lowered to different heights.
The inside and outside back, wings, seat and cushion are upholstered in a strie velvet and trimmed in the traditional manner with matching braid and fringe and studs. The strie velvet probably dates from the 1950's, as there is significant fading from the original pale green/aqua to a pale olive/old white. The adjustable padded wings are joined to the arms with original ratched iron hinges which are attached to the back. The arms are supported by oak turned uprights. The seat has a large loose cushion. Standing on original castors. English, circa 1900.
During the late 16th-early 17th century a new form of daybed was introduced to match the contemporary upholstered 'X' chairs and stools. They were padded and upholstered throughout and the ends were let down on a toothed steel ratchet to enable the occupant to repose at full length. They were generally destroyed when the coverings had worn out at the woodwork was of little value. Similar couches were plentiful in France under Louis XIII and can be seen in Abraham Bosse's engravings of domestic interiors but they were only found at court and the houses of great noblemen in this country. When the contents of the Royal Palaces were dispersed after Charles I's execution a number of couches were included in the sale.
PROVENANCE : Barrow Court, a Grade II* listed Jacobean manor house with origins dating back to the 13th century.
MORANT & CO Upholsterers, Decorators. 91 New Bond St., London. With Royal Coat of Arms, dated 1825, 1831, 1837 and 1890, founded 1790.
The dictionary of English furniture makers 1660-1840, published by the Furniture History Society informs that Morant Snr. was a maker of carved and gilded frames from early in the reign of George IVth, and his trade card describes the company as 'Ornamental Painter and Paper Hanging Manufacturer to their Royal Highnesses'. Work was executed for Sir Thomas Lawrence, Sir Robert Peel...
Category
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Settees
Materials
Velvet
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Classic Napoleon III style armchair or tête-à-tête has been restyled. It is the
perfect conversation piece. This version has turned wooden legs with the traditional Napoleon II...
Category
2010s American Napoleon III Settees
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Flemming Lassen Settee in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Flemming Lassen, settee for master cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer, Denmark. Tapering legs in mahogany and reupholstered in beige sheepskin.
The model was presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition in 1940.
A matching pair of Flemming Lassen chairs...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Yellow Painted Cane Seat Fretwork Settee Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Yellow Painted Cane Seat Fretwork Settee Bench. Item features a sleek wooden frame with yellow painted finish and green painted trim. Circa Mid 20th Cent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Italian Venetian Carved Floral Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th century) cream painted and gilt trimmed carved floral design settee with roll arms and carving on back (restorations to interior f...
Category
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Afra; Tobia; Scarpa; Cassina; Soriana; Settee; Couch; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency; Minimalist; Italian Design;
Soriana sofa in original upholstery, designed by Afra &...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Wool
Børge Mogensen Model #2223 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning three-seat sofa model no. 2223, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, in original mustard green wool with white/beige stripes on...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Organic Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas, White Boucle
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Organic Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas, White Boucle
Pair of handsome mid-century modern organic form sofas by Vladimir Kag...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Victorian Wicker Settee/Loveseat
By Larkin & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
American victorian woven wicker high back settee/loveseat with apron. Underside has remnants of Larkin & Co. (Buffalo, NY) label.
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Materials
Wicker
Rare Mahogany and Ash Loveseat, Settee Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare mahogany and ash loveseat, settee designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The rectangular frame with grill ash wood panels and an "S" shaped backrest. Recently upholst...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Mahogany
Italian Settee with Brass Legs, Attributed to Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino
Located in New York, NY
Italian Settee with brass legs, Attributed to Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino.
A rare and unique settee with curved, elegantly shaped back ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Brass
18th Century Neo-Classical Settee from Tuscany
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 18th century Neo-Classical painted settee from Tuscany. Great patina and nice carvings as well. Upholstered in a pale gray fabric. Very rare. An exceptional piece!!
Category
18th Century Neoclassical Antique Settees
Materials
Wood
Iron lyre back settee with brass swans heads and paw feet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A completely restored triple back settee … Fresh muslin fabric.. the settee folds away for storage… The Swan heads are brass as well as the paw feet.. seat is 44“ x 15“ deep.. 50.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Wrought Iron
Stunning Three Seater Sofa in the Aviator Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning three seater leather and cherry wood framed contemporary sofa in the aviator style, of fabulous quality and with gorgeous patination and grain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
French 19th Century Double caned Settee
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This is an amazing double caned sofa with the spring box and mattress. Very deep, ideal to lay and rest.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Armchair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
19th century armchair, Napoleon III period. The armchair has been restored and the upholstery has been replaced with a beautiful Italian brocade. Franc...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Materials
Brocade, Beech
Edward Wormley Sofa Model 4906, Dunbar, USA, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
An original Edward Wormley Model 4906 sofa, made by Dunbar in the USA, 1950s. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Curved Egg Shape Sofa, in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb, unusual Italian egg shaped sofa, in the style of Ico Parisi. The sofa has been reupholstered in an ivory pure alpaca fabric and is of a curved, shallow organic form. Ships ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare and Unusual French Regence Period Carved Oak Metamorphic Marquise
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and unusual French Regence period oak metamorphic marquise, the arched rectangular back and scrolled ears hinged opening to form a bed, over scrolled arms and a scalloped apro...
Category
1720s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Materials
Oak
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.