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"Living" Leather Sqquared Settee by Bensiger and Verm for Costi, Italy, 1980s
"Living" Leather Sqquared Settee by Bensiger and Verm for Costi, Italy, 1980s

"Living" Leather Sqquared Settee by Bensiger and Verm for Costi, Italy, 1980s

Located in Milan, IT

Living settee by S.L. Bensinger and Claude Verm for Costi. Four squared leather covered blocks on a wood base with round feet. Also available a matching armchair.

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Grey Painted Swedish Settee with Shell and Foliate Carving
Grey Painted Swedish Settee with Shell and Foliate Carving

Grey Painted Swedish Settee with Shell and Foliate Carving

Located in Essex, MA

Grey painted Swedish settee with shell and foliate carving with turned stretcher bottom and gently curved legs. Off-white muslin seat cover. Measures: 44" H x 50.5" W x 21" D.

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees

Materials

Wood

Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench - Beige Milk
Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench - Beige Milk

Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench - Beige Milk

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench Immerse yourself in Fermob's playful world with the Bistro 2-Seater Bench, a folding bench that perfectly balances simplicity and joie de vivre. Part ...

Category

2010s French Settees

Materials

Metal

Selrite Three-Seat Settee with Red Wool Upholstery Rare and Fantastic
Selrite Three-Seat Settee with Red Wool Upholstery Rare and Fantastic

Selrite Three-Seat Settee with Red Wool Upholstery Rare and Fantastic

Located in Buchanan, MI

Rare and fantastic selrite three-seat settee with red wool upholstery. Also have nine dining armchairs out of the same estate. Would look great in kitchen or dining room

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Iron

Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench - Clay grey
Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench - Clay grey

Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench - Clay grey

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench Immerse yourself in Fermob's playful world with the Bistro 2-Seater Bench, a folding bench that perfectly balances simplicity and joie de vivre. Part ...

Category

2010s French Settees

Materials

Metal

Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench - Black Cherry
Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench - Black Cherry

Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench - Black Cherry

By Fermob

Located in Alcamo, IT

Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench Immerse yourself in Fermob's playful world with the Bistro 2-Seater Bench, a folding bench that perfectly balances simplicity and joie de vivre. Part ...

Category

2010s French Settees

Materials

Metal

Medium Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Medium Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio

Medium Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio

By Note Design Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Medium Colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. Availabl...

Category

2010s French Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

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

Braided rope and wood lounge set
Braided rope and wood lounge set

Braided rope and wood lounge set

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Lovely design braided rope and wood lounge set. Very confortable and in great condition. Sofa 132x75x73cm H Armchairs 67x75x73 m H

Category

1990s Settees

Materials

Rope

Antique French Carved Walnut Canapé Settee, Circa 1860.
Antique French Carved Walnut Canapé Settee, Circa 1860.

Antique French Carved Walnut Canapé Settee, Circa 1860.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French carved walnut canapé settee, circa 1860. Beautiful period-correct yellow silk upholstery.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage French Style 23 White Karat Gold Finished Settee Upholstered in Muslin
Vintage French Style 23 White Karat Gold Finished Settee Upholstered in Muslin

Vintage French Style 23 White Karat Gold Finished Settee Upholstered in Muslin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage French Style 23 White Karat Gold Finished in 100% Gesso and Upholstered with Muslin Ready for Customers Fabric to be Upholstered

Category

Early 2000s American Settees

Materials

Gold

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

Black Leather Vintage Mid Century Daybed by Johannes Spalt  Austria, circa 1959
Black Leather Vintage Mid Century Daybed by Johannes Spalt  Austria, circa 1959

Black Leather Vintage Mid Century Daybed by Johannes Spalt Austria, circa 1959

By Johannes Spalt

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage daybed designed by Johannes Spalt and executed by Franz Wittmann, Austria, circa 1959. A beautiful and comfortable daybed in black leather cover. Very easy...

Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

19th Century Settee / Canape, Durand, Louis XV, Giltwood, Scalamandre Upholstery
19th Century Settee / Canape, Durand, Louis XV, Giltwood, Scalamandre Upholstery

19th Century Settee / Canape, Durand, Louis XV, Giltwood, Scalamandre Upholstery

By Gervais Durand

Located in Manhasset, NY

19th Century Settee / Canape, Durand, Louis XV, Giltwood, New Handwoven Scalamandre Upholstery. A charming Louis the XV settee comprised of a stunningly carved 19th century giltwood settee from the French house of Gervais Durand, unsigned. The whole finely carved floral and wreath motifs with Greek key corners and elegant cabriole, turned up legs. Upholstery in need of repair. Priced accordingly. A pair of large Fauteuils sold separately. Frames are strong and sturdy. Newly upholstered in Scalamandre hand woven fabric. Gervais-Maximilien-Eugene Durand (French, 1839 - c. 1920) was best known for producing high quality furniture after important 18th Century makers...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees

Materials

Textile, Giltwood

Molar Settee by Wendell Castle
Molar Settee by Wendell Castle

Molar Settee by Wendell Castle

By Wendell Castle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A molar settee or loveseat designed by Wendell Castle and manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1970s. The molar series is a playful design from Wendell Castle...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fiberglass

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

Chippendale Revival Settee Sofa Walnut Couch
Chippendale Revival Settee Sofa Walnut Couch

Chippendale Revival Settee Sofa Walnut Couch

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Walnut Chippendale style settee Circa 1900 This settee is raised upon carved and shaped feet with a burr walnut frieze The settee features loose cushions, shaped arms and a shaped ba...

Category

Early 1900s Chippendale Antique Settees

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Regency Cane Settee With Albert Hadley’s “Fireworks”
Vintage Regency Cane Settee With Albert Hadley’s “Fireworks”

Vintage Regency Cane Settee With Albert Hadley’s “Fireworks”

By Albert Hadley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning vintage Regency Settee. A chic cane back frame with the most beautiful Albert Hadley “Fireworks” upholstery. A gorgeous graphic statement. Acquired from a Beautiful Palm B...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern chrome bench designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s. Features a wide and comfortable seat that has...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Louise Settee Art Deco Benches in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Louise Settee Art Deco Benches in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

Louise Settee Art Deco Benches in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu

Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...

Category

2010s American Other Settees

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Ava Settee 3-Seat Olive Green Seat and Textured Fabric Backrest Wooden Feet
Ava Settee 3-Seat Olive Green Seat and Textured Fabric Backrest Wooden Feet

Ava Settee 3-Seat Olive Green Seat and Textured Fabric Backrest Wooden Feet

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

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

Old Hickory Tannery Settees & Ottoman, Leather & Cotton, 1980s, USA
Old Hickory Tannery Settees & Ottoman, Leather & Cotton, 1980s, USA

Old Hickory Tannery Settees & Ottoman, Leather & Cotton, 1980s, USA

By Old Hickory Tannery

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 3 piece set of 2 settees & 1 cocktail table ottoman by Old Hickory Tannery...

Category

1980s Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Faux Fur

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 Metal Seat
New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Metal Seat

New Industrial Wrought Iron Shop Stool with Metal 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

Ava Settee 3-Seat Sea Grey Seat and Textured Fabric Backrest Wooden Feet
Ava Settee 3-Seat Sea Grey Seat and Textured Fabric Backrest Wooden Feet

Ava Settee 3-Seat Sea Grey Seat and Textured Fabric Backrest Wooden Feet

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

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

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

Three Club Armchairs Design .
Three Club Armchairs Design .

Three Club Armchairs Design .

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Three club armchairs design from 1960 after renovation. We present three club armchairs made in Poland. Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to th...

Category

1950s Polish Other Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

20th Century Upholstered High Wing Back 2-Seater Settee
20th Century Upholstered High Wing Back 2-Seater Settee

20th Century Upholstered High Wing Back 2-Seater Settee

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

This quality late 20th-century upholstered high back wing settee is a beautifully crafted piece. Its substantial, well-shaped frame features a deep-buttoned upholstered back and arms...

Category

Late 20th Century British Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Settee 18th Century
Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Settee 18th Century

Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Settee 18th Century

Located in Buchanan, MI

An Italian painted and parcel-gilt settee 18th century having a pierce carved ribbon crest over a padded back and a stuff over seat, raised on square tapering legs. Measure: Height 3...

Category

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees

Materials

Giltwood

Tori Stool by Ries
Tori Stool by Ries

Tori Stool by Ries

$3,860 / item

Tori Stool by Ries

Located in Geneve, CH

Tori stool by Ries Dimensions: W 60 x D 44 x H 86 cm Materials: Sand cast aluminum Also available: Tori stool travertine Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argen...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Strässle Hans Eichenberger Sessel mit Hocker Designersessel Ledersessel #0573
Strässle Hans Eichenberger Sessel mit Hocker Designersessel Ledersessel #0573

Strässle Hans Eichenberger Sessel mit Hocker Designersessel Ledersessel #0573

By Strassler

Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE

Strässle Echtleder Designer Sessel von Hans Eichenberger, inklusive Hocker. Designed im Jahr 1976. Verchromte Stahlrohrkonstruktion, schwarzes Leder. In sehr gutem Zustand. E...

Category

Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Settees

Materials

Metal

Mid Century 2-Seater Sofa designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy 1954
Mid Century 2-Seater Sofa designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy 1954

Mid Century 2-Seater Sofa designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy 1954

By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a beautiful Mid Century Modern Settee designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA. Gastone Rinaldi designed this beautiful and iconic settee in 1954. The shape...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

Fine Silver Leaf & Painted 19th Century French Neoclassical Settee with Eagles
Fine Silver Leaf & Painted 19th Century French Neoclassical Settee with Eagles

Fine Silver Leaf & Painted 19th Century French Neoclassical Settee with Eagles

Located in Richmond, VA

Gorgeous carving and silver leaf on the eagles and rams heads of this fine 19th century French or Russian Neoclassical settee. The light green paint is soft enough and compliments th...

Category

19th Century Antique Settees

Materials

Silver Leaf

Ava Settee 3-Seat Smooth Dark Seat and Textured Fabric Backrest
Ava Settee 3-Seat Smooth Dark Seat and Textured Fabric Backrest

Ava Settee 3-Seat Smooth Dark Seat and Textured Fabric Backrest

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

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

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

Set of 2 High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Set of 2 High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio

Set of 2 High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio

By Note Design Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 high colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio. Dimensions: D 36 x H 76 cm. Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. ...

Category

2010s French Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Dust Sofa 2-Seat
Dust Sofa 2-Seat

Dust Sofa 2-Seat

$3,618 / item

Dust Sofa 2-Seat

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

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

Croix Settee 2-Seat
Croix Settee 2-Seat

Croix Settee 2-Seat

$3,675 / item

Croix Settee 2-Seat

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Delicate seaming in diagonal shapes throughout Croix upholstered back contrast with the smooth seating. Stylish and elegant, this settee is extremely comfortable in its’ perfect fini...

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Gia Round Sofa 4-Seater
Gia Round Sofa 4-Seater

Gia Round Sofa 4-Seater

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Round, smooth lines, with a combination of smooth and sculpted fabric, with its upholstered back texture carefully sewed and brass base, Gia’s delicate balance is unmistakable. A spirit of class and tranquility emanates from this comfortable settee...

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Kepler 22 Leather 3 Seater Sofa by spHaus
Kepler 22 Leather 3 Seater Sofa by spHaus

Kepler 22 Leather 3 Seater Sofa by spHaus

Located in Geneve, CH

Kepler 22 Leather 3 Seater Sofa by spHaus Designed by Filippo Dell'Orto Dimensions: D 90 x W 390 x H 73 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel bars, elastic belts, polyurethane, natural ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Steel

Good Quality Antique Horn and Animal Skin Settee Sofa
Good Quality Antique Horn and Animal Skin Settee Sofa

Good Quality Antique Horn and Animal Skin Settee Sofa

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A very decorative and in good condition late 19th century 8 horn 2 seater sofa with original upholstery. The back and arms fashioned with horns as well as the feet. The seat is cover...

Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Settees

Materials

Animal Skin

Blackened Walnut Bubinga Bench  Thomas Throop  Black Creek Designs Made to Order
Blackened Walnut Bubinga Bench  Thomas Throop  Black Creek Designs Made to Order

Blackened Walnut Bubinga Bench Thomas Throop Black Creek Designs Made to Order

By Black Creek Designs LLC

Located in New Canaan, CT

The Havana bench shown here in blacked walnut and figured bubinga can be made in custom sizes and various wood combinations and finishes. The same design details apply to all possible variations. The Havana bench also listed separately features a blackened solid walnut base with a sculpted and bowed stretcher supporting a "floating" seat made of solid figured English elm. The elm seat is comprised of two pieces derived from on long plank. Each piece was selected and cut to reveal the best overall grain pattern with the richest unified composition of the"pippy" figure. The top is cerused with lime wax in order to create a stunning contrast within the top itself and also with the blackened walnut base. The rich organic patterning on the top is a pleasing counter balance to the strict structure of the base. Each element is shaped, joined and finished so as to create a united design. The Havana bench is designed and made at the Black Creek...

Category

2010s American Modern Settees

Materials

Walnut, Cherry, Sapele Wood

Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950
Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950

Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950

$1,029Sale Price|20% Off

Danish Design Oak Bench, circa 1950

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Danish design bench in oak, seat with three blades of wood and trapezium shape feet, in teak. Denmark, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Oak

Velvet sofa from the 1950s
Velvet sofa from the 1950s

Velvet sofa from the 1950s

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

Produced in the 1950s, the sofa has a rounded structure with original velvet upholstery and typical iron stiletto legs. The feet are made of brass. The upholstery has been washed a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mahogany 19th Century Georgian III Style Settee
Mahogany 19th Century Georgian III Style Settee

Mahogany 19th Century Georgian III Style Settee

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century solid mahogany settee in the Georgian III style. Has a nice hand-made tapestry seating and the settee itself has nice carvings through out.

Category

1880s English Georgian Antique Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

Bentwood Porch or Patio Sofa and Chair
Bentwood Porch or Patio Sofa and Chair

Bentwood Porch or Patio Sofa and Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Painted white bentwood sofa and chair with striped Sunbrella covered cushions. Measures: Arm height 22.25 Sofa length is 63".

Category

20th Century North American Settees

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric

1970s Emerald Green Upholstered Settee by Paul Evans for Directional
1970s Emerald Green Upholstered Settee by Paul Evans for Directional

1970s Emerald Green Upholstered Settee by Paul Evans for Directional

By Paul Evans, Directional

Located in North Canton, OH

This beauty by Paul Evans for Directional Furniture just finished up at upholstery masters @copleypholstery. Wrapped in a decadent GP&J Baker Lee Jofa Velvet. Extraordinary to the to...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

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.