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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
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 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
Swedish Gustavian Style Settee with Spindle Back
Located in Houston, US
stripped.
Hand made settee with drop in seat, turned spindle back and sides, pegged construction,
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Rush Seat Settee with Swan-Lyre Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Settee, of walnut, with three carved lyres on back, rush seat, raised on stylized square section
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Settees
Materials
Wood, Rush
French High-Back Settee with Barley-Twist
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French high-back settee with barley-twist base and stretcher, from the first half of the 20th
Category
Early 20th Century French Settees
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cane Back Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly reupholstered vintage cane back settee with beautiful gold accents. This Settee is in great
Category
Antique 19th Century Settees
Materials
Cane, Wood
$2,950
French White Caned Settee with Unusual Seat Back
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s French caned settee has tapered, reeded legs, padded arm rests, caned seat and an
Category
Early 20th Century French Settees
Materials
Wood, Cane
19th Century Swedish Painted Settee with Lyre Back
Located in Charleston, SC
An exceptional and richly carved Swedish settee with lyre back designs in
cream-white paint and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Settees
Materials
Linen, Pine
Neoclassical Italian Settee with Lyre Back, circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Settee, of walnut, having a shaped crest rail carved with scrollwork and rosettes, continuing to
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Materials
Wood
Victorian Walnut Cameo Back Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian carved walnut cameo back settee the show framed back, with deep buttoned caramel velvet
Category
Antique 19th Century British Settees
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Framed Cameo Back Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved walnut cameo back settee the show framed back, with deep buttoned velvet upholstery. To the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Materials
Walnut
Ornately Carved Mahogany High Back Settee with Donghia Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ornately carved mahogany high back settee that has been reupholstered recently (about 2 years ago
Category
Early 20th Century French Settees
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Asymmetrical French 19th Century Settee with Tufted Curved Back
Located in Buchanan, NY
Newly restored and upholstered tufted settee. The frame is original with replacement horsehair
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Small French Settee with Tufted Back and Cabriole Legs
Located in Buchanan, NY
Small sofa with tufted back and cabriole legs, French late 19th century. The sofa is sold as is
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Settees
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Tufted Back Curvaceous Settees
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century button tufted settees with a curved back and single cushion seat. Upholstered
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Back Settee
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century mahogany four-seat settee with a carved open back and caned seat. The arms are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Materials
Mahogany
French Country High Back Upholstered Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful French Country style settee with high back, upholstered in a rich teal blue dragon fly
Category
20th Century Settees
Cream Painted Italian Settee with Carved Wood Shell Decoration Back
Located in Washington, DC
A cream painted carved wood Italian settee with shell decoration back with new paint and
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
English Edwardian Period Bamboo Settee with Upholstered Back and Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Edwardian period bamboo settee from the turn of the century features a two-seat open
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Materials
Bamboo
Painted Louis XVI Settee with Caned Back and Leather Cushion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Caned settee, having a painted finish, its fielded crestrail centered with ribbon carving, inset
Category
Mid-20th Century Settees
Upholstered Circle Back Armless Settee, Italy, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940s Italian whimsical armless settee with center circle back design.
Newly reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Settees
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Victorian Green Velvet Button Back Chesterfield Settee
Located in Petworth, GB
Exceptional quality Victorian button-back Chesterfield settee with scrolled arms
It has been
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Settees
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Oak Pierced Back Settee
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English oak settee with a pierced back and shield decoration over a generous seat
Category
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Materials
Oak
George II Walnut Two Chair Back Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
A George II walnut two chair back settee with gilt shell knees & splats, shepherds crook arms and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English George II Settees
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming small Swedish 19th century barrel back sofa settee with rounded form, elegant long saber
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Settees
Materials
Linen, Pine
George II Walnut Two Chair Back Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
A George II walnut two chair back settee with gilt shell knees and splats, shepherds crook arms and
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George II Settees
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Quadruple Back Settee with Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Quadruple Back Settee with Upholstered Seat
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian Walnut Lyre Back Settees with Rush Seats, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian walnut settees with central lyre backs, flanking scrolled arms, rush seats, frontal
Category
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Rush, Walnut
19th Century William
Mary Style Double Back Settee
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century William & Mary style double back settee
This is a fine 19th century William & Mary
Category
Antique 1880s English William and Mary Settees
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Designer Acrylic Leg Settee with Button Tufted Seat and Tight Back
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Morristown, NJ
ground. The sofa has a tight back and the seat cushion is button tufted.
This pretty settee is fun and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Settees
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Acrylic, Wood
Irish George II Carved Double Chair Back Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
Fine Irish George II walnut carved double chair back settee with carved shells, carved eagle head
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Settees
Irish George III Mahogany Double Chair Back Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rare Irish George III Chippendale style mahogany double chair back settee with beautifully carved
Category
Antique 1770s Irish George III Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Walnut Settee with Cane Back and Fluted Legs, France, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XVI walnut settee with cane back, serpentine front and fluted leg.
William Word Fine
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Settee with Seat and Back Cane
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique, fruitwood bench was carved in Lyon, France circa 1890. The settee features
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Cane, Walnut
White and Gilt Painted Settee Sheraton Style Shield Back
Located in Essex, MA
Sheraton style painted shield back white and gilt settee - faux distressed with three shield backs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sheraton Settees
Materials
Wood
Antique Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Cane Back Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Louis XVI style giltwood and cane back settee with a beautiful light pink floral striped
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
An Elegant Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Open-Back Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and graceful Italian neoclassical inlaid walnut open-back 3-seat settee; the openwork
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Settees
Pair of Adirondack Old Hickory 2 Seat Sofa Settee with Woven Splint Seat
Back
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous settee by the Old Hickory co. of Martinsville Indiana. Bentwood hickory with bark intact
Category
Vintage 1980s American Adirondack Settees
Materials
Ash, Hickory
Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Triple Back Settee, 19th Century, England
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Austin, TX
A carved mahogany Georgian Chippendale style triple back settee with ribbon back design, based on a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Materials
Brocade, Mahogany
A Handsome Italian Neo-Classical Walnut Settee w/Caned Back
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and well-patinated Italian neoclassical walnut settee with caned back and sides; with
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Settees
Early 19th Century Walnut with Blue Velvet 4 Seater Hump Back Sofa or Settee
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An early 19th century, Regency period walnut four seater hump back or camel back sofa with original
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Continental Walnut Chair Back Settee in the George II Taste
Located in Dallas, TX
A carved walnut chair back settee with open work splats and apron, six carved cabriole legs in
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century European George II Settees
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery
Painted Settee with Vintage Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
From France, a curved arm settee painted grey over white and worn down to the natural wood in areas
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
1950s Iron Lyre Back Settee With Brass Swans Heads and Paw Feet by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage iron settee designed by Maison Jansen, ( it has no maker’s mark ). This beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Brass, Iron
1940s French Steel Settee with Cushions
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s steel settee with a four seat-back design and low scroll arms with
suede upholstered
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel
Antique High Wing-Back Settee, English, Sofa, Love Seat, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique high wing-back settee. An English, upholstered sofa or love seat over a beech
Category
Early 20th Century British Settees
Materials
Beech
19th Century Biedermier Settee with Ebony Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermier fruit wood settee with ebony back splat, diamond shaped inlay and curved arms. All
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Settees
French Settee
Located in Pomona, CA
French settee with high back and walnut frame. Newly upholstered in linen.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Settees
Materials
Walnut
$1,800
Tuffted Settee
Located in Manhasset, NY
English Tuffted Chesterfield Settee with scrolled arms and tufted back on turned bulbous feet.
Category
Vintage 1950s English Settees
$4,250
Vintage Settee
Located in New York, NY
A charming vintage settee with a curved, tight back, sloped arm and slightly tapered legs. This
Category
20th Century American Settees
$5,400
Mahogany Settee
Located in New York, NY
A lovely little settee with a curved tight upholstered back and a loose seat cushion. The carving
Category
20th Century American Settees
Materials
Mahogany
$3,900
Inlaid Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Inlaid settee, with cresting rail above upholstered back, arms and seats, having inlay throughout
Category
Early 20th Century British Settees
Materials
Walnut
$6,644
Antique Carved Mahogany Settee Loveseat with New Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
An antique mahogany settee with a straight back that curves gracefully at the arms. Upholstery is
Category
Early 20th Century French Federal Settees
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Settee
Located in Long Island City, NY
Regency mahogany settee with brass inlay in back-splat.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Materials
Brass
Antique French Settee
Located in New York, NY
Carved fruitwood settee with caned seat and back. Late 18th Century, France.
Removable seat and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Cane, Silk, Wood, Fruitwood
$6,500
Italian Giltwood Settee
Located in New York, NY
One of a pair of exceptional Italian gilt wood settees with stylized ribbon back in painted finish
Category
20th Century Italian Settees
$6,850
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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.
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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.
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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
- Who named the settee?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- What is a borne settee?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a settee used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 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.
- What does a settee look like?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A 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, 2022The 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, 2024The 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.
- What is on the back of a mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024What 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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 15, 2024The 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.
- What is a curved back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Curved 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.
- What are Euro back earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Euro 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.
- What is a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke 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.
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a split back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- What are hinge-back earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Hinge-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.
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