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Settees For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Settee or Loveseat in Black Vinyl
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern settee or loveseat in black vinyl. Having sleek and stylish lines this X side shaped sofa is strong and sturdy depicting the Mid-Century Modern era at its finest t...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of James Mont Sofa's
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful James Mont Sofa's. The elegant Lattice framed Sofa's have been Newly reupholstered in an ivory colored fabric and each sofa has two separate ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Traditional Contemporary Polka Dot Upholstered Lounge Day Bed Settee
Located in Dayton, OH
Polka dot upholstered daybed or settee. Features rolled arms over flared legs and a mahogany toned finish. Olive green and black sheened upholstery. Measure: 69".    
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Italian Settee by Isa Bergamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Isa Bergamo mid century settee original faux leather upholstery and original mid century condition. Brass legs.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Angelo Donghia Midcentury Asymmetrical Brown Velvet and Ash Chaise Lounge
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury (1978) asymmetrical brown velvet sofa /chaise lounge with an abstract back and curved side on four European ash saber legs. (Angelo Donghia).
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Petite Cloud Sofa or Chaise Lounge by Weiman
Located in Dallas, TX
Commonly referred to as a "cloud" sofa due to it's unique, curvy shape. Upholstered in a lovely pink purplish ultra-suede. The four, curved, chrome feet give the sofa a wonderful flo...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Sculptural Loop Settee and Chair in the Manner of Frances Elkins
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural loop settee and chair in the manner of Frances Elkins, circa 1950s. They have been repainted and are ready to use, outdoors as patio furniture or indoors. The settee measu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Theo Ruth f115 Sofa by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
F115 Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. These are rare pieces; amazing and sophisticated center-pieces. We also have two armchairs available. The sofa has been n...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Cab Settee by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black leather "Cab" settee, in the original leather.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Hans Ell for 't Spectrum Settee in Chrome and Grey Upholstery
By Hans Elli, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
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...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Set Wire Chairs Auersperg Bench Astoria Sonett, Karl Fostel, Blue Steel, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three chairs model 'Auersberg' and one settee model 'Astoria' from the 'SONETT' series designed by J.O.Wladar & V. Mödlhammer and manufactured by Karl Fostel Sen.'s Erben, A...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

3-Piece Lounge Suite 3-seat settee Sofa Armchair Pair Vintage 1970 Orange Boucle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, vintage 1970's, 3-piece lounge suite comprising a 3 seater, settee or sofa and a pair of armchairs all with original, orange boucle upholstery in fabulous condition and origina...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wool

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Paolo Buffa 3-seat sofa, structure in stained and polished beech, the blue velvet upholstery was redone a few years ago, the cushions are original in goose down.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Beautiful Saccaro Velvet Love Seat with Walnut Trim, 21st Century
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Saccaro velvet loveseat with walnut trim. Saccaro produces high end designer furniture from Brazil's top furniture designers.
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Sofa Geo by Wittmann by Jorgen Kastholm Leather Seating Collectors Item Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare Wittmann sofa designed by Jorgen Kastholm for Karl Wittmann / Austria. This collectors item was only produced in small quantities between 19...
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1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Vladimir Kagan Illuminated Double Sided Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan Illuminated Double Sided Sofa. Has a walnut and acrylic frame and the original upholstery. The sides also illuminates.
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Acrylic, Walnut

Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees
Located in Highland, IN
These lovely, lightly scaled sofas or loveseats designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, are not only an uncommon form, having a matched pair available is also very rare. They are stru...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth f815 Sofa by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
F815 sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. This is are rare, amazing and sophisticated center-piece. The sofa is upholstered in a wool fabric which has some fading. ...
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Don Shoemaker Leather Rosewood Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Don Shoemaker leather and rosewood sofa.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cocobolo

Ugo La Pietra for Busnelli Flessuosa Black and White Leather Sofa, Italy 1985
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare leather sofa Flessuosa by Ugo La Pietra for Busnelli, Italy, 1985 Dimensions 48"x 27.55"x 29.92" seat height 15.74" Black and white leather so...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

1950s Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Settee or Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb for Planner Group loveseat, settee or sofa. Upholstery needs to be updated as it has stains, foam is good. Price includes refinishing of legs. Measures: Seat 16" H, arm 1...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Set of Leather Cantilever Chairs with Footrest "Poäng by Noboru Nakamura
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1970s originally iconic set of vintage Ikea leather cantilever chairs with footrest ( Poäng by Noboru Nakamura ) in excellent conditions; these vintage it...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Three Wire Chairs 'Auersperg' Sonett, Karl Fostel, Austria, 1950
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of three chairs model 'Auersberg' from the 'SONETT' series designed by J.O.Wladar & V. Mödlhammer and manufactured by Karl Fostel Sen.'s Erben, Austria, manufactured in midcent...
Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury Sofa or Settee in New Green Velvet and Brass Tipps, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent Italian mid-century sofa original from the 1950s. Equipped with the original stiletto metal feet painted in gold and brass tips, which have been...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Raw Silk with Chrome Base Loveseats, USA, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and sturdy raw silk loveseats with chrome Bases. Custom-made in Miami, 1970s.
Category

1970s American Vintage Settees

Materials

Chrome

Michael Graves Postmodern Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and rare 1980s sofa by American designer, Michael Graves. Faceted vibrant peacock blue upholstered back with ebony inlays in the bird's-eye ma...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Cotton, Birdseye Maple

Cognac PK 31 /2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
PK 31 /2 sofa settee by Poul Kjærholm, manufactured by first manufacturer Ejvindt Kold Christensen Denmark (marking on last photo). Sofa comes with original upholstered frame panels...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Chair Compasso Patented in 1980s, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Piarotto
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Italian late 20th century, pairs chairs Compasso patented in the 1980s manufactured by Piarotto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed; was presented at the Salone del Mobile di Mil...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Danish Modern Cranberry Leather Settee by Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek, diminutive Danish settee (model CS 800) designed by Hans Olsen for CS Mobelfabrik in 1958. Frame is supported by tapered teak legs. Dramatic lines provide a sharp, striking pr...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Teak

Midcentury French Metal and Leather Settee and Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chic three piece midcentury metal and leather settee and chairs. Freshly powdercoated in matte black. The backs and seats have been fashioned in leather with grommets...
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1950s French Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

French Modernist Iron / Leather Two-Seat Sling Seating, After Jacques Adnet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning French modernist iron / leather two-seat sling garden seating with center table. Stunning design, sculpture, reminiscent of amazing designs by Jacques Adnet. Light moss gree...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Iron

Leather Sitting Set Rock Series Gerard Van Den Berg Montis
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful two-piece set of sitting consisting of a loveseat and a single lounge chair by Gerard Van Den Berg (b. 1947). The beautiful chairs are of the rock series designed by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis designed in 1981. With their low profile and slightly upturned corners, these two whimsical chairs can be arranged in different positions to create a very chic space, like between two rocks in the forest. The loveseat measures 56.5" W x 45" H x 36" D. The slip chair...
Category

1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather

Italian Bamboo Settee
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Italian bamboo settee with three angular shaped loop legs.     
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1950s European Vintage Settees

Materials

Bamboo

Wonderful Settee with Amazing Shape
Located in Munich, DE
This settee comes from an important Danish household with many items by Finn Juhl, Poul Kjaerholm and Jorgen Hoj. It was purchased in Copenhagen circa 1950 on an cabinetmakers furnit...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Fabric

Theo Ruth Leather Upholstered Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Theo Ruth leather upholstered settee.
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood

Italian Settee in Style of Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian settee in style of Paolo Buffa. Reupholstered in red leather and velvet, period 1950s. Shipping to US continental in home delivery $500
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Velvet, Leather

Wire Steel Light Blue Bench Settee 'Astoria' Sonett, Karl Fostel, Austria, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A settee model 'Astoria' from the 'SONETT' series designed by J.O.Wladar & V. Mödlhammer and manufactured by Karl Fostel Sen.'s Erben, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1950...
Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal, Steel

Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Sculptural Cubist Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Paul McCobb for Directional sculptural cubist sofa or settee. Legs have been refinished, older reupholstery and foam must be updated. Great sleek geom...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Douglas Levine For Bright Furniture Sofa
By Bright Furniture, Douglas Levine
Located in Pasadena, TX
A high back Bernie sofa designed by Douglas Levine and made by Bright Furniture which is known for its eco-friendly production. Upholstered in a camel ...
Category

Late 20th Century Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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...
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1950s Polish Other Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brayton Leather Settee
Located in Pasadena, TX
A gray-brown two-seat leather sofa made by Brayton. This sofa is designed to be solid and provide maximum comfort.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak and Oak Settee, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A Danish design teak and oak two person settee, Designed by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen, circa 1950s, Model 117. Settee can be disassembled without the use of tools. Re-upholstered ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Teak

Vintage Donghia Yellow Stripe Spirit Sofa by John Hutton
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible spirit sofa by John Hutton for Donghia. This one is in its original yellow striped fabric and fabulous condition, circa 1990s. The dust cover has been replaced. This sofa is simply wonderful! It was designed by John Hutton for the prestigious Donghia Furniture, a to-the-trade only supplier to interior designers and architects. This sofa, named Spirit, and part of the Enchanted collection was inspired by the ghostly shapes of furniture draped in sheets in homes during extended periods of being uninhabited. John Hutton’s furniture designs are at the same time Classic and modernistic especially depending upon the fabric chosen to “clothe” them. This sofa takes on a more Classic feel with the yellow, army green and cream traditional stripe adorning its modernistic and angular share. I’m sure you are drooling over this sofa right now. We also have the companion chaise longue listed on our storefront as well. I know you...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric

Settee, Sofa, Pair of 6-Seat, Custom Made, Terence Conran, Sutton Place
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This massive pair of 6-seat sofas were commissioned as part of Stanley J Seeger’s remodeling and grand redecoration of Sutton Place. They are upholstered ...
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1980s British Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Cord

Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italian Mid-Century "Saturno" Sofa in Pink Velvet 1957
Located in Milan, IT
This sofa designed by Gastone Rinaldi in 1957 for the company Rima from Padova, Italy exhibits a purity of craftsmanship thanks to its simple yet sophisticated crossbow- shaped metal frame, considered a breakthrough at the time for the avant-garde form. Upholstered in an elegant tone of pink velvet, the structure has been very well-maintained, and the sofa is ready to be shipped worldwide. His 1957 “Saturno” is included in the famous modern and contemporary art collection at New York’s MoMA. A must have piece for the most valued Italian Design's collector. Gastone Rinaldi (1920-2006) was an architect and designer from Padua, Italy, specialized in furniture. He designed a number of metal chairs for Rima, the company his father had established in 1916. One of the models, the DU30, earned him the 1954 Compasso d’Oro. After leaving the family business, he started his own company in 1974 – Thema – for which he created high-tech style items such as the “Dafne” foldable chair...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Steel

Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish organic curved line bentwood arm frame, brass accent details on the back and upholster...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Brass

Modernist Thonet Carved and Bentwood Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning bentwood three-seat sofa manufactured by Thonet, circa 1950s. Features a super stylish organic curved line bentwood arm frame, brass accent details on the back and upholster...
Category

1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Post-Modern Three Person Sofa in Gray Wool
Located in Belmont, MA
Three-person Mid-Century Modern/post-modern (it has elements of each) sofa with stainless steel legs and upholstered in gray wool.
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Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Settees

Materials

Stainless Steel

Scandinavian Modern Teak Settee by Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Danish vintage two-seat offers a stylish teak finish with a uniquely sized two-seat settee. By Arne Vodder, this seating option is perfect for home or office setting. Please con...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Settee by Malatesta and Mason
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century settee by Malatesta and Mason. Stained beechwood.        
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Modern Vinyl and Walnut Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant vinyl and walnut settee features quality craftsmanship, featuring sculpted back and a sturdy frame. The unique appearance and comfort of this piece makes it a wonderful ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Walnut, Faux Leather

Wonderful Italian Settee Attributed to Mario Gottardi
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare and elegant settee. Fabric, foam and belts professional redone.  
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique midcentury sofa features stylish curved armrests, original studded upholstery, and a unique finish. Please confirm item location (NY or ...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Marden Even Arm Striped Velvet Tuxedo Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
Even-arm tuxedo settee in striped brown, black, taupe and white velvet upholstery. Loose seat and back cushions, walnut platform base. Designed by Marden...
Category

1970s American Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Paradise" Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Paradise" sofa designed in 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Note: We have a matching sofa that needs to be reupholstered. Send us your fabric. St...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Rare Jacob Kjaer Sofa with 8 Tapered Legs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Jacob Kjaer sofa with 8 legs, tight seat and back restored in a luxurious pale rose Prima Alpaca Fabric from Sandra Jordan.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Wood, Alpaca

De Sede DS-127, Rare Black Leather Sofa and Lounge Chair by Gerd Lange, 1980s
Located in Schagen, NL
This absolute stunning set was designed by Gerd Lange for De Sede Switzerland, circa 1985. It consists of a two-seat sofa and a lounge chair with thick black leather upholstery and a...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees

Materials

Metal

Baker Bombe Rattan Settee
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.
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1980s American Vintage Settees

Materials

Lacquer, Rattan, 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.

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