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A Camelback Settee
Located in New York, NY
A handsome Georgian style camelback settee with a flat back, loose seat cushion and rolled arms
Category
20th Century Settees
Materials
Mahogany
$2,200
Rustic Italian Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rustic Italian settee with oak sunburst parquetry center back, chevron parquetry side splats, with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Oak
$3,540 / item
Borge Morgensen Settee
Located in New York, NY
A Danish two person high back leather settee with mahogany legs. Circa 1965-68
Category
Danish Settees
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$14,000
Custom Tufted Settee
Located in Norwalk, CT
Really charming small settee with tufted back and bolster pillow detail. Legs have a subtle cerused
Category
20th Century Settees
$1,500
Mahogany framed settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed settee, the rectangular slatted back with reeded moulding and acanthus carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Materials
Wood
$2,596
Mahogany Inlaid Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany inlaid settee, with twin upholstered back panels flanking the inlaid splat. To the
Category
Early 20th Century British Settees
Materials
Mahogany
$3,966
McArthur Terrace Settee
By Warren McArthur
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A anodized tubular aluminum terrace settee with laced and fabric back, six cushions and rubber feet
Category
Vintage 1930s American International Style Settees
Materials
Aluminum
$4,900
Regency Style Mahogany Cane Bench Settee with Custom Seat Cushion
Located in West Hartford, CT
A Regency style mahogany double chair back settee or bench with caned back and seat with scroll
Category
Late 20th Century American Settees
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Cane, Wood
Italian Rococo Walnut Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
A curvaceous Italian rococo walnut settee with upholstered back and seat
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Settees
Materials
Walnut
French Rococo Style Settee
Located in Manhasset, NY
A gris-peinte French Rococo style settee, the shaped back with scrolled crest, padded back, armrest
Category
Vintage 1940s French Settees
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Continental Directoire Beechwood Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Directoire beechwood settee with lyre shaped back splats, early circa 19th century.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Directoire Settees
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Italian Neoclassical Brass Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian patinated brass settee with compass motif back and patent leather upholstered seat. Net
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Settees
Materials
Brass
Traditional Grey Tufted Settee
Located in Pasadena, TX
Traditional tufted settee.
Grey fabric with tufted back and seat and rolled arms
Category
2010s American American Classical Settees
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Continental Neoclassical Style Walnut 19th Century Settee with Carved Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
the 19th century, this Neoclassical style walnut settee features an open back with exquisitely carved
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style painted settee with shaped back, carved seat rail on fluted, tapered legs. Circa
Category
Early 20th Century Settees
Materials
Wood
$3,850
George Nakashima Armless Settee
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Elegant George Nakashima spindled back settee.With free edge plank seat.Signed with clients name to
Category
Vintage 1960s Settees
Materials
Walnut
SILVERED LION
S HEAD SETTEE
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous silvered wood settee with upholstered back and cushion with carved lion's head motif on
Category
20th Century American Settees
French Louis XVI Style Settee with Blue Animal Print Velvet
Located in Essex, MA
French Louis XVI painted sofa/settee frame with high continuous square back and sides (arms
Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Sheraton Settee
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Sheraton two-seat settee with an upholstered back and drop in seat. The frame, visible
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Settees
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Walnut Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI walnut settee with lyre shaped back splats, partially fluted and turned front legs, linen
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,500
Pair Mahogany Upholstered Settees
Located in Essex, MA
Pair mahogany Queen-Anne Style settees; shaped upholstered back with upholstered outscrolled arms
Category
Early 20th Century English Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Double Chairback Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand-carved double chair back settee with caned back and seat, arms and silk cushion seat, on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Settees
Materials
Wood
$3,150 / item
Regency Double Chairback Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style hand carved and caned double chair back settee with curved lattice chair backs, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Settees
Materials
Wood
$3,690 / item
Regency Double Chairback Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style hand carved and caned double chair back settee with curved lattice chair backs, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Settees
Materials
Wood
$3,510 / item
Marquetry Inlaid mahogany settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Marquetry inlaid settee. Having a shaped back with fine marquetry and pen-work inlaid panel above
Category
Early 20th Century British Settees
Materials
Wood
Edwardian, Inlaid Mahogany Settee
Located in Woodbury, CT
The narrowest of boxwood string inlay delineates the delicate curves of this settee. With a slight
Category
Early 20th Century British Settees
Mahogany Two-Seat Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany two-seat settee the shaped back with central pierced fan detail flanked by two padded
Category
Early 20th Century British Settees
Materials
Mahogany
$2,459
Art Deco Settee with Tufted Velvet Upholstery and Black Wooden Legs
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco settee with silver gray velvet tufted upholstery and curved back, standing on wooden legs
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Antique Sheraton Upholstered Mahogany Settee with Satinwood Swag Inlay 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton settee offers mahogany frame with upholstered back, sides and seats, curved
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Settees
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood, Upholstery
19thC French Napoleon III Settee
Located in New York, NY
Small Napoleon III settee with a tufted center back and curved arms. The settee is covered in a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Materials
Wood, Linen
French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in New York, NY
A painted and parcel gilt Louis XVI Style settee with a rectangular back and curved back arms--a
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
American Green Oversized Painted Settee
Located in Queens, NY
American green painted extend settee with a square woven panel back, sides, and apron with a single
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Anglo Indian Carved Wooden Settee
Located in Milford, NH
19th c. Anglo Indian carved settee with upholstered back and arms and caned seat. Seat height is
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Settees
Materials
Cane, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar settee
Located in St. Louis, MO
Settee with cane panel sides and back, reupholstered in tan woven fabric, dark mahogany frame
Category
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Materials
Mahogany, Cane, Upholstery
Continental Neoclassical Fruit Wood Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental fruitwood neoclassical settee with four shield backs, early 19th century. Measures
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
17th Century English Oak Settee
Located in High Point, NC
Late 17th-C. English oak settee with raised paneled back, single plank seat, and front cabriole
Category
Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Settees
Materials
Oak
Antique Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique Louis XVI style French two-seat settee with comfortable curved back. The frame is in great
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Bordello Settee
Located in Omaha, NE
Exquisite Early 20th Century Bordello Settee
Step back in time with this stunning Bordello settee
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Settees
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
French Napoleon III Period Settee
Located in New York, NY
A French Napoleon III period settee with fully upholstered seat and back. The top and apron having
Category
Antique 19th Century French Settees
George III Mahogany Chairback Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
George III mahogany triple chairback settee with pierced and ribbon tied back splats, outscrolled
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Settees
FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE SETTEE
Located in New York, NY
A charming painted Louis XVI style settee with cabriolet back, seat slightly bowed in front
Category
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Settee
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding 19th century antique Victorian antique carved walnut settee with a beautifully carved
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Art Nouveau Mahogany Settee
Located in Astoria, NY
Swedish Art Nouveau Jugendstil period mohair upholstered chesterfield style mahogany settee, with
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Settees
Materials
Mahogany
19th c. English Oak Settee
Located in High Point, NC
19th-century English oak settee with a carved, decorated back and vase-shaped slats. The seat has a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Settee
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique Victorian carved mahogany settee with beautiful expertly carved shaped back
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Materials
Other
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and satinwood inlaid settee with upholstered back, arms and seat all raised up on square
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and satinwood inlaid settee with upholstered back, arms and seat all raised up on moulded
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Settees
English Regency Style Settee with Gilded Greek Key Frieze and Custom Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
settee showcases the stylistic characteristics of the Regency era. The settee features an open back with
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Settees
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Cane
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Settee
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany inlaid settee having a quality mahogany inlaid settee with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Materials
Other
Swedish Neoclassical Style Parcel Gilt Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful cream painted Swedish neoclassical style giltwood upholstered settee. Settee has a curved
Category
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Textile, Giltwood
Painted Bench/Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
French painted bench/settee with back and upholstered seat.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Benches
$3,995
Mid-20th Century Old Hickory Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming mid-20th century American Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Materials
Hickory
Pair of Hollywood Regency Tufted Settees
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant pair of Hollywood Regency style settees with tufted back and sheet. The linen blend
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Settees
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
$2,450 / set
1940s Woven Rope and Oak Settee
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in London, GB
An oak and woven rope settee with a double curved back
Italy, circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Italian Art Deco Period Leather Settee
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful Italian Art Deco period leather settee with tufted seat back, leather skirt, all original.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Settees
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Mid-Century Caned Bench or Settee
Located in Winter Park, FL
Nice Mid-Century settee with caned back and sides. In original walnut finish, newly upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Diminutive Louis XVI Style Upholstered Settee
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a charming diminutive Louis XVI style beechwood settee with upholstered back, sides and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
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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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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