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Settees For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Danish Settee in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, fabric, stained beech, walnut, Denmark, 1940s.
This settee owes its elegancy to the way the corpus is built: a thin frame that rests on beautifully sculpted legs t...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
Located in GB
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.
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
Beautiful Late 19th Century Five-Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Parlor Set
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful late 19th century Louis XVI style five-piece carved giltwood Aubusson tapestry parlor set
Comprising of a settee and four armchairs.
Each with an oval upholstered b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Settees
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Mod. DU559 Green Velvet Sofa with Wood and Brass, Italy
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in San Francisco, CA
This incredibly sleek and rare mid century sofa is designed by esteemed Italian, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1950. Elegant lines, this piece ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis XIII Style French Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XIII style French fauteuil, or armchair with matching foot stool, or ottoman, made of solid walnut. Sculptural scrolled arms with hand-carved acanthus leaf detai...
Category
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Settees
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Italian 1960s settee by Sergio Asti
By Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Settee by Sergio Asti period 1962 and it is new reupholstered in leather .
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Giulia Veronesi Perla Sofa, Green Fabric, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A rare 3 person Giulia Veronesi Perla sofa produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy 1950s. With markers mark. Original green fabric in fairly good condition with mino...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Neoclassical Brass & Wrought Iron Antique Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Highly unique brass & wrought iron neoclassical figural bench. This stunning bench is adorned with a dragon center crest surrounded by warriors & lions r...
Category
19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Settees
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Swedish Painted Gustavian Sofa / Daybed
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800
Swedish painted Gustavian sofa / daybed
Arcaded top over slatted & reeded frame with x shaped supports and tapered legs, sprung with hessian type upholstery.
An excepti...
Category
19th Century Antique Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Reed
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
19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved. Particular shape called a boat. Large size compared to other ...
Category
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees
Materials
Walnut
ISA Bergamo Rare Curved Settee in Ivory Bouclé, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
ISA Bergamo exquisite channel back curved settee with gilt metal legs in ivory bouclé, Italy, 1950s. This elegant settee has gentle curves throughout including its channel back, seat, and signature cutout gilt metal front legs and saber back legs which exude luxury and playfulness. This unique curved settee or loveseat exhibits the the soft organic lines and the sculptural form of ISA Bergamo's 1950s designs, both classical yet modernist, and unequivocally timeless. Fully restored and newly upholstered in a luxurious Holland & Sherry Melissani White bouclé.
Available is a matching ISA Bergamo pair...
Category
1950s Vintage Settees
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet "Alata" Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Bergère armchair, Alata Mod. 820 armchair, designed by Gio Ponti for the Royal Hotel in Naples and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950. Completely restored and recently upholstered in v...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Antique Louis Style Carved Ornate Parlor Set Newly Upholstered - 2 piece set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Louis Style Carved Ornate Parlor Set Newly Upholstered in a High End Purple Mohair - 2 Piece Set
This beautiful set includes a settee and armchair...
Category
19th Century Louis XIV Antique Settees
Materials
Mohair, Wood
ISA Bergamo Rare Set of Curved Settee and Pair of Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
ISA Bergamo rare exquisite set consisting of curved channel back settee and pair of lounge or slipper chairs in ivory bouclé, Italy, 1950s. This se...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modernism Vintage Milo Baughman Style Brown Fabric Two Seat Settee
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A fabulous 1970s Milo Baughman style Two-Seat Settee upholstered in the original light Brown fabric on Chrome base.
Features a slim angular silhouette with four loose seat and back ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Danish Settee from Mid-1950's in Beech and Wool Fritz Hansen Model 8112
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant settee or two-seat sofa model 8112 made by Fritz Hansen sometime in the early to mid-1950s in Copenhagen, Denmark. The frame is construed similar to Fritz Hansen's armch...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Beech, Wool
Restored Mid Century 3 Strand Full Pretzel Settee W/ Open Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco six-strand square pretzel rattan settee with custom-made cushions available C.O.M.
Restored to new for you.
All rattan, bamboo, and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbished to the highest standards with the best materials. All refinishing is done by rattan workers with over 20 years of experience in rattan refinishing. Every wrapping and joint has been inspected by “The Rattan Man” Harvey Schwartz to guarantee you the finest product available for years to come for your home or office. We get our handed-down knowledge from Tropical Sun Rattan (TSR) which was started in 1934 in California. Look for all our Rattan on 1stdibs by TSR.
Harvey Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan and the author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the House." Signed copies are available on request for $39.99 USD. The hard bounded 160-page full-color book details the fascinating History of Rattan with wonderful vintage and modern-day photos of Tropical decors...
Category
1950s American Vintage Settees
Materials
Rattan
1930s Painted Off White French Settee
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1930s French painted wood settee. Paint missing in areas. Needs reupholstering. Purchased from a Southampton, NY estate.
The fabric is now dirtier than it is...
Category
1930s Vintage Settees
Materials
Wood
Rare Thonet Settee with Cushions
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Rare ebonised sofa by Thonet, having shaped top rail with kidney shaped back, generous seat and open scroll arms, standing on outsewpt legs, all with gil...
Category
Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees
Materials
Bentwood
Hollywood Regency Eccentric Giltwood, Carved Sofa / Settee, Satin
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Eccentric Giltwood, Carved Sofa / Settee, Satin
This unusual sofa has a finely carved, 8-leg giltwood frame that features a dramatic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Materials
Textile, Giltwood
Antique French Aubusson Boudeuse / Divan de Milieu 'Conversation Chair', Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Aubusson "Boudeuse" or "Divan de Milieu" (Conversation Chair), Circa 1890. Very popular in French decor during the 19th century, these pieces were often found in drawing rooms and public spaces. Also known as a "borne settee...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Materials
Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Loveseat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful midcentury walnut loveseat this unique loveseat features a stunning walnut frame with aluminum legs giving it a fantastic design. The lovesea...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Gorgeous 19th Century Humpback Settee
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous 19th Century fruitwood framed humpback settee. The beautifully shaped button back raised over serpentine seat flanked with finely hand carved scroll arm...
Category
19th Century English Antique Settees
Materials
Brass
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th Century
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and central motifs in the highest...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Materials
Birch
George II Upholstered Mahogany Settee
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage George II style settee upholstered in green and apricot ikat chevron motif with cabriole mahogany legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Settees
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vintage settee/loveseat with serpentine arms, in the style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed, 1950s.
Very well executed rattan and hardwood construction, with spring support, beautiful ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Liberty London Chesterfield Burl Walnut Framed Antique Victorian Chaise Lounge
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1880 Liberty's of London upholstered Burl Walnut framed Chesterfield tufted Chaise Lounge
This Chaise Lounge is an absolute t...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Settees
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
After Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Curved Sofa by ISA Bergamo, 50s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Daisy model sofa with wide and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, good condition of the padding, cushions with springs.
The velvet is original from the time but a new upholst...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Beech
Midcentury Teak Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury teak sofa in the style of Milo Baughman manufactured in the united states, circa the 1960s. This vintage sofa is wrapped in the highest quality teak, giving them an excell...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Italian Vintage Polished Walnut Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian living room set, composed with one two seater sofa, two lounge chairs and one ottoman, footrest made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Bouclé
6 Woods and Bouclé Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
6 Chairs attributed to Seltz cabinetmaker in wood and écru bouclé from Maison Lelièvre.
Pierre Chapo was working on this company.
The table is also available (price on request).
Nice...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Settees
Materials
Wood
Custom Settee by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Aluminum, upholstery, wood. This custom settee is from a unique pair by Paul Laszlo. Provenance: Private collection; Laszlo Family Collection; Donzella Ltd...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Aluminum
Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian style carved wood & upholstered sofa from the early 19th century. This antique settee from Italy features an elegantly arched camel back with gracefully outward t...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Materials
Walnut, Leather
19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
19thC French Oak Bank Waiting Bench, the matching Counter is also available separately
Ideal for a hotel reception or Lobby, restaurant etc
Pr...
Category
19th Century Antique Settees
Materials
Oak
1950s French Design Oak Wooden Bench Seat
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s French Design wooden bench seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wood
French, 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most unique French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood settee. The small scale settee is raised by elegant slender cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet, corner acanth...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Carved Walnut French Country Louis XV Style Settee on Casters
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Country Louis XV style settee, unbranded. Frame made in the 19th Century of finely carved walnut with high back; decorative carving to back, arms, apron & knees; fa...
Category
19th Century American Louis XV Antique Settees
Materials
Metal
'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the 'New York' settee sofa by William Katavalos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International (Erwine & Estelle Laverne), designed in 1952,...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 2-3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with wonderful curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and motifs in the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Materials
Birch
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Upholstered Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood canapé en corbeille from the 19th century, with carved flowers and new upholstery. Created in France during the 1...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Danish Settee Ca 1950's in the Style of Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Handsome Danish two-seat sofa in the style of Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Simple yet very elegant and refined design beautiful from all angles. Supportive and...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous matching pair of sculptura lounge settees by Russell Woodard in old paint. Priced and sold separately, this pair has not been restored yet. Otherwise the metal is in excelle...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Steel, Iron
Art Deco Armchairs in Red Striped Velvet and with Swoosh Armrests, France, 1940s
By Jean Royère
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of stunning Art Deco armchairs that encapsulate the sophistication of the early 20th century. These lounge chairs boast gracefully curved armrests, adding an air of elegance t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
19th Century, Oak Antique Rustic Bench
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique Italian bench 1880s. The bench is made of solid oak wood. Excellent antique good conditions of the wood, some signs of wear.
Category
1880s Italian Antique Settees
Materials
Oak
French Napoleon III Walnut Sofa Banquette French Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Napoleon III walnut banquette or sofa.
France circa 1890,
The upholstery and the fabric has been recently changed.
Very good antique condition. A little stain on the fabri...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1870's Antique French Giltwood Aubusson Salon Set, Settee and Fauteuils
By Napoléon III
Located in Dallas, TX
Take a timeless, bespoke design, mix in a dash of romantic connotations to get this worn-in bucolic charm aesthetic. Invite the beauty of Louis XV style into your home with this Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry three piece salon suite from the French Napoleon III period. Upholstered with hand-woven Aubusson tapestry and carved giltwood, this Late 19th Century three piece salon suite includes a settee and two matching armchairs. The settee and Fauteuil (armchair) are supported by turned tapering legs, padded armrests, and cartouche-shaped backs. Please take into consideration these pieces are from the 1870's as a result some frame work and reupholstery may be required.
All facets of this 3-piece set collectively entwine to form the striking and grand charm of a textile that is worthy to depict the tender, emotive, and vibrant details of humans and histories, no longer known. The historic worth far exceeds any damage that comes with centuries of wear. In any event, it is simply amazing. If you adore timeworn treasure, this antique parlor set...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool
19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed / Upholstered Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century Edwardian style mahogany wood framed upholstered settee or sofa. The settee / sofa is in great antique condition. Signed and date...
Category
1880s French Edwardian Antique Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Post Modern Black Settee in the Style of Sapporo
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage unique black lacquered high gloss wooden frame armchair in the style of Sapporo. This lounge chair features original grey velvet upholst...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century French Empire style handcrafted gilt bronze mahogany framed upholstered settee / sofa. The settee features four straight mahogany legs, the front two of which are set on...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Irish George III Style Triple Chair Back Settee by Butler of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century Irish carved mahogany triple chair back settee by Butler of Dublin in the 18th century style, each back crested with a shell, abo...
Category
19th Century Irish George III Antique Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Designer, Sofa or Settee, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric and brass sofa, designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825-30.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
We are pleased to offer you this elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa made circa 1825-30.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophistica...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Danish Classic 1930s "Banana-Style" Settee or Bench in Red Velvet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic, rare and very elegant Danish 1930s bench or settee in the style of Kaare Klint and Frits Henningsen. The settee is unmarked as was most often the...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
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
Mid Century Martin Visser Wicker and Chrome Cantilever Two Seater Sofa
Located in Asheville, NC
Circa 1970s. Made in Netherlands, great vintage condition featuring new upholstery in charcoal color. Unique Chrome frame with rattan showing no breaks.
Measures: 56” W x 29” H x ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Chrome
'Juliette' Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron in Solid Stained Oak and Cowhide, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Juliette' sofa designed by Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron for French manufacturer Votre Maison, ca 1950s France.
The Juliette sofa is one of the duo's most known designs. T...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Materials
Animal Skin, Cowhide, Wool, Wood, 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.
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