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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
Category

Vintage 1950s Settees

Materials

Metal

Bruce Talbert, for Gillows an Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Parcel-Gilt Settee
By Gillows of Lancaster London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Movement ebonized and parcel-gilt upholstered settee with a rollover back and arms with incised scroll and
Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Settees

Materials

Gold

E W Godwin (attributed). An Anglo-Japanese ebonized duet or conversation settee.
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
E.W. Godwin attributed, an Anglo Japanese ebonized duet or conversation settee with curved back
Category

Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Settees

Materials

Walnut

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
Category

Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Settees

Materials

Silk, Satinwood, Giltwood

Early 20th-C. French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Caned Settee W/ Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century French Louis XIV style carved walnut settee with caned back and seat
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory frame and a woven splint seat and back. Note
Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Benches

Materials

Hickory

Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
$3,900
H 36 in W 45 in D 27 in
Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Italian bench / settee with wall hanging back, Italy, 1950.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950
Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950
$10,698 Sale Price
25% Off
H 35.04 in W 71.66 in D 18.12 in
Antique White Washed Teak Settee or Bench with Slatted Back
Located in Sheffield, MA
porch or patio. The rustic antique teakwood bench sofa is solidly built and comes with slatted back and
Category

Early 20th Century Asian British Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Teak

Antique White Washed Teak Settee or Bench with Slatted Back
Located in Sheffield, MA
porch or patio. The rustic antique teakwood bench sofa is solidly built and comes with slatted back and
Category

Early 20th Century Asian British Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Teak

Suite of 10 Elegant English Regency Dining Armchairs with Matching Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of ten elegant painted English Regency dining armchairs and a matching settee with carved
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

A Diminutive Camelback Settee for Reupholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A diminutive camelback upholstered settee with serpentine back, rolled arms, resting on 5 paint
Category

20th Century Directoire Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Diminutive Camelback Settee for Reupholstery
A Diminutive Camelback Settee for Reupholstery
$2,250
H 32 in W 50.25 in D 21 in
Pauline Ivory Settee by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
. Upholstered in a soft, creamy ivory fabric, this chic settee features a straight back with gently sloping
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pauline Ivory Settee by Dom Edizioni
Pauline Ivory Settee by Dom Edizioni
$7,985 / item
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 22.84 in
Victorian Carved Walnut Settee, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Victorian carved walnut settee A mid-19th century Victorian carved walnut settee. The settee
Category

Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Carved Walnut Settee, 19th Century
Victorian Carved Walnut Settee, 19th Century
$6,801
H 38.98 in W 70.08 in D 31.5 in
English Victorian Black Lacquered Floral Settee
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache black lacquered and gold decorated floral painted settee with cane
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Loveseats

Materials

Gold

Organic Modern Cane Teak Settee in Sunbrella Upholstery
By McGuire
Located in Southampton, NJ
Custom double cane teak banquette settee with newly upholstered seat & back bolster cushion in
Category

Early 2000s American Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cane, Teak

Victorian Rosewood Spoon Back Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian rosewood spoon back settee, with stuffed-over upholstery and
Category

Antique 19th Century Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Spoon Back Sofa
Victorian Rosewood Spoon Back Sofa
$1,020
H 36.23 in W 57.09 in D 29.14 in
Rare Cast Iron John McLean, N.Y. Curtain Settee, Circa 1890
By John Mclean
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A white paint decorated cast iron curtain settee with tripartite back panels displaying c-scrolls
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Postmodern Bench with High Back by Alan Siegel, 1986. Signed. #2 in the Edition
By Alan Siegel
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Postmodern bench, settee or loveseat with back in black, green, and orange. Signed "A Siegel
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Solid Red Oak Farm House Style Two-Seat Bench Settee, Circa 1970s
By Nichols Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
Solid wood farmhouse style bench or settee with carved spindle and ladder back and beautifully
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Benches

Materials

Oak

Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Forest Print
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style (20th Cent) sofa / settee with spindle design sides, back, & base with 6
Category

20th Century Rustic Loveseats

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Hickory

Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Forest Print
Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Forest Print
$4,500
H 36 in W 64 in D 36 in
Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Forest Print
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style (20th century) sofa / settee with spindle design sides, back, and base
Category

20th Century American Rustic Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Forest Print
Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Forest Print
$4,500
H 36 in W 64 in D 36 in
Old Hickory Child Salon Set
Located in Queens, NY
arm chair, settee & arm chair with rattan seats & backs.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Children s Furniture

Materials

Hickory

Old Hickory Child Salon Set
Old Hickory Child Salon Set
$975
H 8 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in
English Georgian style Beige Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (20th Century) camel back settee with roll arms with beige/gold upholstery
Category

20th Century British Victorian Loveseats

Materials

Gold

English Georgian style Beige Loveseat
English Georgian style Beige Loveseat
$2,850
H 39 in W 79 in D 39 in
American Cast Iron Garden Suite Early 20th Century
Located in Omaha, NE
structurally excellent, with the settee’s back leg professionally repaired then reinforced by a flush, triple
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron Garden Suite Early 20th Century
American Cast Iron Garden Suite Early 20th Century
$2,710 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 41 in W 37 in D 23 in
Georgian Walnut Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Georgian walnut two seater salon style settee with caned back and neutrally upholstered drop-in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Benches

Materials

Wood

Georgian Walnut Bench
Georgian Walnut Bench
$2,854 Sale Price / item
46% Off
H 33.75 in W 51.5 in D 23.5 in
Louis XV Silver Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon or Parlor Suite/Sofa
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Louis XV style Silver Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon or Parlor Suite Settee/Sofa and two
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Fine Nine-Piece 19th Century Parcel Gilt Carved Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
back, shell crest, cabriole legs joined by stretchers. Settee Height – 44 inches / 112cm Width – 70
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Gondola Green Print Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
velvet wool. Walnut base. One main settee cushion with three back rest cushions and two accent pillows
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Gondola Green Print Sofa
Adrian Pearsall Gondola Green Print Sofa
$7,500 Sale Price
25% Off
H 27 in W 102 in D 32 in
19th Century Mahogany Chair Back Settee
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Elegant 19th century mahogany chair back settee; the twin chair backs with shaped crest rail and
Category

Antique 1880s English Settees

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Chair Back Settee
19th Century Mahogany Chair Back Settee
$3,332
H 40 in W 56 in D 25 in
George I Walnut Double Chair-Back Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
George I walnut double chair-back settee with vase shaped splats, outwardly scrolled arms
Category

Antique 1760s English George I Settees

Materials

Walnut

George I Walnut Double Chair-Back Settee
George I Walnut Double Chair-Back Settee
$11,400
H 38 in W 59 in D 25 in
19th Century Maple Biedermier Chair Back Settee
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
19th century maple Biedermeier chair back settee, the triple chair back with carved acanthus scroll
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Settees

Materials

Maple

19th Century Maple Biedermier Chair Back Settee
19th Century Maple Biedermier Chair Back Settee
$3,536
H 37 in W 75.25 in D 21 in
A Pair Of George III Chair Back Settees
By Giles Grendey
Located in Dublin, GB
A Fine Pair of George II Mahogany Chair Back Settees With curved top rails above a tapering
Category

Antique 1750s English George III Settees

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair Of George III Chair Back Settees
A Pair Of George III Chair Back Settees
$77,263 / set
H 37.5 in W 57 in D 28 in
Ebony Settees
Located in London, GB
A pair of 20th century ebony settees with lattice backs and arms and caned seats. Price shown for
Category

20th Century Unknown Regency Settees

Materials

Ebony

Ebony Settees
Ebony Settees
$11,562
H 29.5 in W 66 in D 26.5 in
Venetian Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th/Early 19th Century Venetian Settee, walnut frame with a removable back. Italy.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Settees

Venetian Settee
Venetian Settee
$9,900
H 43.5 in W 82 in D 25 in
Restauration Mahogany Settee
Located in New York, NY
19th century restauration mahogany settee, upholstered back with show-wood, scrolled arms and loose
Category

Antique 19th Century French Restauration Settees

Restauration Mahogany Settee
Restauration Mahogany Settee
$6,800
H 41.75 in W 70 in D 26 in
Nickel Frame Moderne Settee
Located in Toronto, ON
Nickel and wood frame newly reupholsted settee with tuffted seat and back.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Settees

Materials

Nickel

Nickel Frame Moderne Settee
Nickel Frame Moderne Settee
$1,250
H 30 in W 59 in D 32 in
Antique Louis Phillipe Walnut Settee
Located in New York, NY
Antique Louis Phillipe Carved Walnut Settee with Upholstered Seat and Back
Category

Antique 19th Century Settees

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Antique Louis Phillipe Walnut Settee
Antique Louis Phillipe Walnut Settee
$9,800
H 41 in W 65.5 in D 25 in
18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Settee
Located in Asheville, NC
A masterfully carved 18th century Italian Rococo walnut settee with upholstered seat and back
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Settees

Materials

Walnut

18th Century  Italian Carved Walnut Settee
18th Century  Italian Carved Walnut Settee
$10,500
H 47.5 in W 69.5 in D 25.5 in
Mahogany and Marquetry Inlaid Edwardian Period Settee
Located in Darwen, GB
A mahogany and marquetry inlaid Edwardian Period settee. Having a shaped back with padded ends and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Hepplewhite Carved Mahogany Double Chairback Settees
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare pair of Hepplewhite carved mahogany double chair back settees, square backs with raised fluted
Category

Antique 19th Century American Settees

Materials

Mahogany, Pine, Oak

Antique Regency Painted Faux Satinwood Settee, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Regency painted faux satinwood triple back settee with finely turned vertical spats
Category

Antique 19th Century English Settees

19th c. Italian Fruitwood Suite
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare set of 2 chairs and 1 settee with lyre back.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Settees

19th c. Italian Fruitwood Suite
19th c. Italian Fruitwood Suite
$4,850 / set
H 34 in W 43.21 in D 19 in
19th Century Satinwood Framed Sheraton Revival Sofa
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A satinwood framed 19th century Sheraton revival three seater settee with inlaid decoration. The
Category

Antique 1890s English Sheraton Settees

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Satinwood Framed Sheraton Revival Sofa
19th Century Satinwood Framed Sheraton Revival Sofa
$3,604
H 35.44 in W 51.97 in D 20.87 in
Three Seat Settee with Draping Back Slats by Fritz Hansen
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural three-seat bench settee by Fritz Hansen, an uncommon, possibly custom design with
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Benches

Materials

Beech

Settee with Cast Iron Scroll Work and Wire Mesh Back in Regency Style
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pretty two person loveseat with fancy floral motif iron scroll work and a wire mesh back. Seat
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

One Settee
Located in New York, NY
Cherry wood framed settee with slat backs on tapered legs with brass caps. Settee-60" W x 32" H
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Cherry, Linen

One Settee
One Settee
$8,400 / set
19th Century French Settee with Custom Marble Upholstery
Located in Nashville, TN
Lovely 1880s French settee with a tufted back has been updated with a custom cotton fabric
Category

Antique 1890s French Loveseats

Materials

Cotton, Oak

French Art Deco Settee Frame
Located in Carmel, CA
Charming French Art Deco period settee frame with original horse hair back construction. The legs
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Settee Frame
French Art Deco Settee Frame
$4,500
H 30.5 in W 57 in D 27 in
Louis XVI Style Cane Settee
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderfully comfortable settee with painted cane back and sides. This does disassemble. Would
Category

20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Wood, Cane

Louis XVI Style Cane Settee
Louis XVI Style Cane Settee
$5,500
H 41 in W 82 in D 31.5 in
William IV Carved Mahogany Framed Settee
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
William IV carved mahogany framed settee with gadrooned back rail, rosettes to the arms and floral
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

William IV Carved Mahogany Framed Settee
William IV Carved Mahogany Framed Settee
$7,821
H 33 in W 84 in D 20 in
Swedish Gustavian circa 1800 Settee / Sofa
Located in Santander, ES
Outstanding Swedish Gustavian circa 1800 settee / sofa with graceful arches on back and sides
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Beech

Swedish Gustavian circa 1800 Settee / Sofa
Swedish Gustavian circa 1800 Settee / Sofa
$5,705
H 23.63 in W 74.81 in D 23.63 in
Rare Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa/Settee, Circa1959
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Dux of Sweden, Edward Wormley
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Edward Wormley "New York" sofa/settee with straight back and armrests. Model #5316, "New
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Rare Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa/Settee, Circa1959
Rare Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa/Settee, Circa1959
$9,300
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 29.14 in
Exotic Wood Bench With Storage
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful and unusual bone and ebony inlaid Zebra or rosewood? settee with sliding door in the back
Category

20th Century Benches

Exotic Wood Bench With Storage
Exotic Wood Bench With Storage
$1,650
H 37 in W 36 in D 22 in
Upholstered Bench/Settee with Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
French upholstered bench/settee with back and curved legs.
Category

Early 20th Century French Benches

Materials

Wood

Upholstered Bench/Settee with Back
Upholstered Bench/Settee with Back
$3,995
H 36 in W 47 in D 18 in
French Settee / Bench with Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted French settee / bench with back upholstered in new muslin.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Settees

Materials

Wood

French Settee / Bench with Back
French Settee / Bench with Back
$3,995
H 35.25 in W 39 in D 18.5 in
Small French Settee with Rounded Back
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant French early 20th century small scale settee in the Napoleon III style. Perfect for
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Settees

Materials

Fabric

Small French Settee with Rounded Back
Small French Settee with Rounded Back
$2,240
H 33.5 in W 61 in D 34 in
Small French Settee with High Back
Located in Buchanan, NY
Small French NAP III high back loveseat in muslin, circa 1900. Sold as is. Upholstery services
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Settees

Small French Settee with High Back
Small French Settee with High Back
$3,800
H 39 in W 55 in D 27 in
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Settee With Back For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic settee with back available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every settee with back was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a settee with back, we have 49 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect settee with back — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A settee with back is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Art Deco and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one settee with back that is appealing in its simplicity, but Drexel, Kipp Stewart and Thonet produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Settee With Back?

The average selling price for a settee with back at 1stDibs is $4,011, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $11,038 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Settee With Back
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first person who called a settee a settee is unknown. Historians have traced the name back to the Middle Ages when the furniture first came into production. Settee comes from the Old English word “setl,” which described a long wooden bench. On 1st 1stDibs, find a selection of antique settees.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A borne settee is a circular, upholstered Victorian ottoman-style sofa with three or four seat divisions. It provides a backrest in its central cone element and has also been referred to as a “conversation seat.” Borne settees are frequently situated in hotel lobbies and galleries. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage settees.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A settee is a padded seat with a back and armrests (which are often cushioned) that may accommodate two or more people sitting or reclining. Settees aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage settees.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa and a settee is the length. Both a sofa and a settee seat three or more people, but a sofa is generally longer.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What a settee is called in English varies. Americans typically refer to this type of upholstered furniture as a sofa if it has a more upscale, formal look. Casual styles of settees are typically called couches. However, some people do use the terms sofa and couch interchangeably. 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. Find antique settees for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A settee looks similar to a sofa in the U.S. It typically features a sturdy frame clad in leather or textile upholstery and rests on a sturdy base or legs. The main difference between a settee and a sofa is proportions. A settee is usually lower and shorter than a conventional sofa. In India and some other countries, the term settee is actually a synonym for sofa and describes the same type of furniture. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of settees.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between a sofa and a settee is largely a matter of personal opinion. Technically, the two words refer to the same thing. However, settee is no longer a commonly used term. As a result, some people call antique couches “settees,” and newer examples of the furniture “sofas.” On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique and vintage sofas and settees.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The logo that is two Cs back to back is the logo of Chanel. You'll see the logo prominently featured in the designs of Chanel handbags, apparel, jewelry and other pieces. The pair of Cs pays tribute to Coco Chanel, who founded the French luxury fashion house in 1910. Chanel designed the logo herself and first unveiled it in 1925. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Chanel bags, apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    What is on the back of a mirror varies. Most mirrors feature a metal backing fashioned out of nickel, tin, silver, chromium or aluminum. Manufacturers typically apply film-forming paint to the metal to reduce the risk of corrosion and extend the life of the mirror. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of mirrors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a settee and a loveseat is the amount of people each can fit. A settee can fit two or more people and can be a part of a sectional sofa. A loveseat is meant for only two and is usually a standalone piece.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between high-back and low-back sofas is that the former has a taller backrest than the latter. Some people, especially tall men and women, feel that a high-back sofa is more comfortable because the taller back offers more support for the shoulders and neck. Low-back sofas are popular picks for open-plan interiors, as they allow sightlines to be maintained across a space. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of high-back and low-back sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Euro back earrings are earrings with a certain type of fastener hardware. The earrings feature a curved metal wire that slips through the piercing and a curved hinged element that flips upward to secure it. You will also see Euro back earrings referred to as Euro clasps, Euro wires and leverbacks. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Euro back earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A split back sofa is a sofa which features a back that is made up of two separate panels. These panels can be reclined and adjusted separately from one another, allowing for customizable comfort. On 1stDibs, find a range of split back sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Hinge-back earrings are earrings with a certain type of closure. Specifically, they feature a post mounted on a hinge that snaps into a groove to secure the earrings in place. Also called a saddle-back or hinged saddle-back, the closure is common on hoop earrings. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of hinge-back earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.