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Rare and Unusual French Regence Period Carved Oak Metamorphic Marquise
Rare and Unusual French Regence Period Carved Oak Metamorphic Marquise

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

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Oak Seat
New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Oak Seat

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Oak Seat

Located in Miami, FL

Industrial, counter height, shop stool features a wrought iron frame and seat. You can customize the measurements, colors and the seat (wood or iron).   

Category

2010s Spanish Industrial Settees

Materials

Iron

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armless “Morris” Settees

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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

Three Seat Federal Style Chair
Three Seat Federal Style Chair

Three Seat Federal Style Chair

Located in Annville, PA

This high quality, hand carved Three Seat Federal Style Chair from Niagara Furniture features some of the most detailed carving available anywhere on the market today. Beautifully fi...

Category

2010s Unknown Renaissance Settees

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Large Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Settees
Pair of Large Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Settees

Pair of Large Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Settees

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Impressive large scale pair of late 18th Century Italian giltwood settees. These settees are lovely examples of neoclassical Italian design. The head rail is serpentine in shape and ...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Mid-Century Modern Ochre Velvet Dust Sofa 4-Seat with Wooden Feet
Mid-Century Modern Ochre Velvet Dust Sofa 4-Seat with Wooden Feet

Mid-Century Modern Ochre Velvet Dust Sofa 4-Seat with Wooden Feet

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Dust sofa is a tribute to comfort and discreet elegance. With a comfy structure and available in many color and texture options, Dust makes a strong impression. Made to Order. For ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Settee in the Style of Knoll, Milo Baughman
Settee in the Style of Knoll, Milo Baughman

Settee in the Style of Knoll, Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New upholstered settee, leather and lamb fur on the brushed chrome base. The settee is new reupholstered in Lamb fur and white leather .

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

2, 5-Seat Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1962, with New De Ploeg Fabric
2, 5-Seat Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1962, with New De Ploeg Fabric

2, 5-Seat Sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, 1962, with New De Ploeg Fabric

By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This rare and very stunning 2,5-seat sofa was designed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort in 1962. This particular design was commissioned by the Dutch exclusive department store "De Bijen...

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Three Seater Sofa
Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Three Seater Sofa

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Three Seater Sofa

By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze three seater sofa by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The sofa has a beautiful curved construction in tubular bronze with a patinated verdigris finish. The sofa has two rounded s...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Bronze

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Green Velvet, w=200
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Green Velvet, w=200

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Round Sofa, Green Velvet, w=200

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 architecture, it radiates through ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Pine Wood Seat
New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Pine Wood Seat

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Pine Wood Seat

Located in Miami, FL

Industrial, counter height, shop stool features a wrought iron frame and seat. You can customize the measurements, colors and the seat (wood or iron).  

Category

2010s Spanish Industrial Settees

Materials

Iron

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stacking Stool
New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stacking Stool

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stacking Stool

Located in Miami, FL

Industrial, counter height, shop stool features a wrought iron frame and seat. You can customize the measurements, colours and the seat (wood or iron).  

Category

2010s Spanish Industrial Settees

Materials

Iron

Settee 001

Settee 001

By Jillian O'Neill

Located in Houston, TX

An elegant and perfectly sized settee. Beautiful as is, or ready for your customization. Pictured here in wool, mineral and medium French finish walnut.

Category

2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Oak Seat
New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Oak Seat

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Oak Seat

Located in Miami, FL

Industrial, counter height, shop stool features a wrought iron frame and seat. You can customize the measurements, colors and the seat (wood or iron).  

Category

2010s Spanish Industrial Settees

Materials

Iron

Louis XV1 Walnut Ormolu Settee
Louis XV1 Walnut Ormolu Settee

Louis XV1 Walnut Ormolu Settee

Located in Bradenton, FL

Very attractive Louis XV1 Walnut settee with hand painted Porcelains and Ormolu trim. This piece retains its original surface and a great aged color and patina to the French polish W...

Category

Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

1966 Vilhelm Wohlert, Unique Sofa in Solid Elm, Upholstered with Green Fabric
1966 Vilhelm Wohlert, Unique Sofa in Solid Elm, Upholstered with Green Fabric

1966 Vilhelm Wohlert, Unique Sofa in Solid Elm, Upholstered with Green Fabric

Unique Vilhelm Wohlert sofa of solid elm. Upholstered with green fabric. Made 1966 by cabinetmaker Arne Poulsen. H. 120 cm. L. 160 cm. D. 77 cm. Three available. Purchased from the c...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Settee 001

Settee 001

By Jillian O'Neill

Located in Houston, TX

An elegant and perfectly sized settee. Beautiful as is, or ready for your customization. Pictured here in wool, mineral and medium French finish walnut.

Category

2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Na Pali Two-Seat Sofa, Velvet & Walnut, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Na Pali Two-Seat Sofa, Velvet & Walnut, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

Na Pali Two-Seat Sofa, Velvet & Walnut, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Wood

Liberty & Co Slatted Settee
Liberty & Co Slatted Settee

Liberty & Co Slatted Settee

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

An elegant Arts and Crafts slatted settee with arched ends and caped feet in mahogany. Original stitched hair cushion seat, recovered with original Arts and Crafts velvet fabric on ...

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Setional Settee Sofa
Restored Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Setional Settee Sofa

Restored Frankl Style Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Setional Settee Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This restored mid-century rattan five-strand square pretzel three-seat sectional settee with sectional pieces showcases timeless charm styled after the design made famous by Paul Fra...

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Settees

Materials

Rattan

Hans Ell for 't Spectrum Settee in Chrome and Grey Upholstery
Hans Ell for 't Spectrum Settee in Chrome and Grey Upholstery

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

1960s Spanish Minimalist Settees
1960s Spanish Minimalist Settees

1960s Spanish Minimalist Settees

Located in Aartselaar, BE

Settee, sofa, bench, Spain, oak, wood, 1960s, minimalism, wabi-sabi Spanish rustic charm meets minimalist design with these sofas. Enhance your living space with the perfect combina...

Category

1960s Spanish Rustic Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Oak

Settee 001

Settee 001

By Jillian O'Neill

Located in Houston, TX

An elegant and perfectly sized settee. Beautiful as is, or ready for your customization. Pictured here in wool, mineral and medium French finish walnut.

Category

2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

German Biedermeier Satinwood Settee W/ Gilt Foliage Wreaths & Silk Seat, C. 1815
German Biedermeier Satinwood Settee W/ Gilt Foliage Wreaths & Silk Seat, C. 1815

German Biedermeier Satinwood Settee W/ Gilt Foliage Wreaths & Silk Seat, C. 1815

By Biedermeier

Located in Charleston, SC

German Biedermeier satinwood settee with a gilt carved shaped back, flanking scrolled arms, central gilt carved foliage wreaths, reticulated carved gilt X panels, gilt corner circula...

Category

1810s German Biedermeier Antique Settees

Materials

Silk, Satinwood, Giltwood

Baker Bombe Rattan Settee
Baker Bombe Rattan Settee

Baker Bombe Rattan Settee

$3,000Sale Price|20% Off

Baker Bombe Rattan Settee

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Baker takes some design cues from the 1970s with this bombe rattan settee. Reeded frame that bows out in the middle is washed in white primer and lavender lacquer. Two-seat cushions, four back cushions, all upholstered in a vintage cream, taupe and gray geometric upholstery. Possibly from the Linea Cara collection designed for Baker by Karl Rausch.

Category

1980s American Vintage Settees

Materials

Lacquer, Rattan, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Custom Settee

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Denton, TX

This assemblage of three chairs into a settee with bentwood arms was custom ordered by Stephens Financial for their office in Michigan. New upholstery may be desired.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Ash, Rosewood

French Baroque Style Chintz-Upholstered Daybed, circa 1940s
French Baroque Style Chintz-Upholstered Daybed, circa 1940s

French Baroque Style Chintz-Upholstered Daybed, circa 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Rather theatrical and glamorous daybed with a sweeping S-shaped top, raised on large turned baluster legs. The structure is painted in an elegant light green, and has been newly upholstered in vintage chintz.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees

Leather Upholstered Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Window Bench Circa 1900
Leather Upholstered Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Window Bench Circa 1900

Leather Upholstered Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Window Bench Circa 1900

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant Dutch marquetry inlaid bench, circa 1900, is a stunning example of Old World craftsmanship and timeless design. Beautifully proportioned, this antique bench features a g...

Category

Early 1900s German Dutch Colonial Antique Settees

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Walnut

Dust Sofa 3-Seater
Dust Sofa 3-Seater

Dust Sofa 3-Seater

$3,991 / item

Dust Sofa 3-Seater

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Dust sofa is a tribute to comfort and discreet elegance. With a comfy structure and available in many color and texture options, Dust makes a strong impressi...

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Walnut Arts and Crafts two seater settee
Walnut Arts and Crafts two seater settee

Walnut Arts and Crafts two seater settee

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut Arts and Crafts settee, the adjustable reclining splat back having removable upholstered cushions. To the cane-work seat flanked by shaped arms with tulip detail. All raised u...

Category

Early 20th Century British Settees

Materials

Walnut

Franz Köttgen for Kill International Leather Daybed
Franz Köttgen for Kill International Leather Daybed

Franz Köttgen for Kill International Leather Daybed

By Franz Köttgen, Kill International

Located in Long Island City, NY

A simple and wonderful design from the 1960s produced by Kill International, a furniture maker of outstanding quality. Three leather cushions can be removed to form a very comfortabl...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

English Regency Lattice and Red Upholstered Settee
English Regency Lattice and Red Upholstered Settee

English Regency Lattice and Red Upholstered Settee

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency ebonized settee with painted and gilt trim and pierced back with lattice design with square arms and tapered legs with an inset upholstered seat

Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Settees

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century English Inlaid Mahogany Settee
19th Century English Inlaid Mahogany Settee

19th Century English Inlaid Mahogany Settee

Located in London, GB

This very attractive and delicate late 19th century inlaid mahogany salon sofa is raised on cabriole legs with pad feet and united by stretchers on all sides. The seat has been rece...

Category

1870s British Antique Settees

Materials

Bone, Upholstery, Mahogany

1970 Louis XV Style Curved Settee with Quilted Flamestitch Upholstery
1970 Louis XV Style Curved Settee with Quilted Flamestitch Upholstery

1970 Louis XV Style Curved Settee with Quilted Flamestitch Upholstery

Located in Morristown, NJ

A vintage Louis XV style curved settee with carved wood details. The sofa was upholstered in 1970 in flamestitch cotton fabric in a blue and peach colorway. The fabric has been hand quilted following the contours of the flamestitch pattern. The seat cushion insert made by A. Blum Feather Corp. of Hoboken, NJ contains 50/50 down and goose feathers. The attached tag indicates a Feb 5, 1970 delivery date for the insert. The double sided seat...

Category

1970s American Louis XV Vintage Settees

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair Settee Loveseat Couch Sofa Set
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair Settee Loveseat Couch Sofa Set

Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair Settee Loveseat Couch Sofa Set

By Selig, Peter Hvidt

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chair settee loveseat couch sofa 4 seats set. SetListing dimensions reflect combined length. Long seat measures 29'' x 68'' × 28'' Seat height: 17'' Single seat measures 29'' x 24'' x 28'' Seat height: 17'' by Royal Danish Collection.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Green Velvet, w=240
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Green Velvet, w=240

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Green Velvet, w=240

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

 Like a warm embrace, Malibu Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates through its u...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

American Victorian Mahogany Settee
American Victorian Mahogany Settee

American Victorian Mahogany Settee

By George Hunzinger

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian faux bamboo mahogany settee with spindle trim and cross thatched seat with 3 inset panels in back. (att: Hunzinger)

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mahogany

Fine Vintage Moroccan Folding Settee
Fine Vintage Moroccan Folding Settee

Fine Vintage Moroccan Folding Settee

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Moroccan Settee with inlaid Bone discs and intricate overall carved decoration. With decorative carved crest. In very good condition with only minor age and use wear including a miss...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moorish Settees

Materials

Bone, Wood

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Teak Settee
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Teak Settee

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Teak Settee

By Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Teak Settee This settee measures: 54.5 wide x 33 deep x 32.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 19.5 inches Good Vintage Condit...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

French Country Settee & Ottoman Set
French Country Settee & Ottoman Set

French Country Settee & Ottoman Set

$1,421Sale Price|25% Off

French Country Settee & Ottoman Set

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Country Settee...

Category

1980s French Provincial Vintage Settees

Materials

Cotton, Wood

19th C Settee with Distressed Angel Fauna Tapestry Loveseat Bench
19th C Settee with Distressed Angel Fauna Tapestry Loveseat Bench

19th C Settee with Distressed Angel Fauna Tapestry Loveseat Bench

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This was once a beautiful, fine quality settee or loveseat with a fantastic woven tapestry depicting a group of angels of different sizes, some with bow and arrows on the back in a d...

Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Hvidt and Molgaard Sofa and Armchair
Hvidt and Molgaard Sofa and Armchair

Hvidt and Molgaard Sofa and Armchair

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in London, GB

Freestanding three seater sofa and matching easy chair of rosewood. Loose cushions in seat and back upholstered with two different shades of green wool. Model 130...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Havane Velvet, w=240
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Havane Velvet, w=240

DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Off-white Bouclé Malibu Sofa, Havane Velvet, w=240

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

 Like a warm embrace, Malibu Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates through its u...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Two-Seater Settee in mahogany, England 1900s
Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Two-Seater Settee in mahogany, England 1900s

Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Two-Seater Settee in mahogany, England 1900s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a mahogany & marquetry inlaid Edwardian Period antique settee/sofa. The back having a shaped padded support above three vase shaped splats with fine...

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Settees

Materials

Mahogany

A George III Style Hand Carved Mahogany Settee, Late 19th Century
A George III Style Hand Carved Mahogany Settee, Late 19th Century

A George III Style Hand Carved Mahogany Settee, Late 19th Century

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An elegant hand carved mahogany George III double frame back settee. The oval backs with plume spalt in center with gently formed ridge arms and tapering legs. The seat in 100% new ...

Category

1890s American George III Antique Settees

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Bavarian Antler Settee
Bavarian Antler Settee

Bavarian Antler Settee

Located in New York, NY

Rare late 19th century Bavarian deer antler settee. A three-section settee with large fallow deer antler-shaped backs and natural red deer antler arms. Expertly crafted with interloc...

Category

19th Century German Black Forest Antique Settees

Materials

Antler, Leather, Ivory

Capitonné sofa, 1950s
Capitonné sofa, 1950s

Capitonné sofa, 1950s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Sofa with sprung upholstery and capitonné-worked back, fabric upholstery.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric

Two-Seater Rattan Settee, 1950s
Two-Seater Rattan Settee, 1950s

Two-Seater Rattan Settee, 1950s

$2,800Sale Price / item|20% Off

Two-Seater Rattan Settee, 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Two-seater modular rattan sofa with blue fabric cushions and seat base coverings. The four loose cushions are 4 3/8" thick, have red welting and are zippered. The frames were refinis...

Category

1950s Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Rare Scandinavian Modern Walnut Settee by Collection Emond
Rare Scandinavian Modern Walnut Settee by Collection Emond

Rare Scandinavian Modern Walnut Settee by Collection Emond

Located in Stamford, CT

At a Glance: We believe this is a one-of-a-kind Scandinavian Design as our research has not presented an identical match. This settee is a delight to view from every angle, making ...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Walnut

A Swedish Gustavian-style painted settee / daybed w/cushions, C. 1800.
A Swedish Gustavian-style painted settee / daybed w/cushions, C. 1800.

A Swedish Gustavian-style painted settee / daybed w/cushions, C. 1800.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare Swedish painted daybed dating to circa 1800, featuring a generous and hard-to-find length of 98 inches. The daybed retains its painted surface and is accompanied by newly recove...

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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.