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19th Century Hepplewhite Shield Back Settee
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Hepplewhite style shield back settee with fine carved splat, with a caned seat with
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Antique 19th Century Irish William IV Settees

Biedermeier Neoclassical Settee with Scroll Form Back Saber Leg Supports
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly formed Biedermeier Settee with Scroll Form Back & Saber Supports in Beachwood with
Category

Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Settees

Materials

Hardwood, Beech

Austrian 1850s Biedermeier Upholstered Settee with Out-Scrolling Back and Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period settee from the mid-19th century, with out-scrolling arms, saber
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Carved Back Settee with Caned Seat
Located in Milford, NH
with age and use. The back of the settee is fully carved and gilt as well, making its placement in the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Cane, Giltwood

Antique Teak Wood Javanese Settee with Hand-Carved Back and Scrolling Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique teak wood Javanese settee from circa 1900 with hand-carved back, scrolling arms and
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Early 20th Century Javanese Settees

Materials

Teak

English Hepplewhite Mahogany Serpentine Back Settee, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Hepplewhite mahogany serpentine back settee with carved scrolled arms, upholstered striped
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Antique 1790s English George III Settees

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

19th Century Swedish Small Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming small Swedish, 19th century barrel back sofa settee with beautifully carved frame with
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Settees

Materials

Linen, Pine

18th Century Period Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Magnificent Swedish Period Gustavian 18th century barrel back sofa settee with rounded form, rails
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Linen, Pine

Vintage settee with a cane back and tufted seat in a cream color
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage settee with a cane back and tufted seat in a cream color. Features a tufted cushion, 2 arm
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Settees

Materials

Walnut

French Faux Bamboo Wood Tub-Shaped Back Settee with Upholstered Seat, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stylish, early 20th century French wooden settee with a faux bamboo frame featuring an openwork
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Early 20th Century French Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo

Pair of Louis XV Natural Wood Settee with Caning Back and Seat, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
20th century pair of Louis XV natural wood settee with caning back and seat. Sides have double
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20th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Wood

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Modernist Slat Back Bench or Settee with Steam Bent Arms
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Ferndale, MI
Kipp Stewart designed maple settee for Drexel furniture. In original finish.
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Settees

Materials

Maple

Fine English George III Camel Back Settee, circa 1770-1790
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Settee with camel back having rolled arms with brass tack decoration over a rectangular shaped seat
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Style Blue Velvet Satin French Walnut Cane Back Settee 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A French Louis XV-style carved settee with double cane back and blue velvet floral over satin
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Satin, Velvet, Walnut

Beautiful Ivory Settee with Silk Floral Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Beautiful painted ivory settee with cane back and sides, silk floral fabric seat cushion and
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood

Louis XIV Style Painted Settee with Carved Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XIV style painted settee with arched back, scrolled arms and X form carved stretcher. The
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Antique 19th Century French Settees

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Inlaid Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany inlaid settee the shaped back with inset inlaid panels. Enclosed by out swept arms. To the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Carved Giltwood Caned Settee With French Styling - Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century carved giltwood settee with a triple round caned back. The caning is the
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Settees

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Upholstery, Giltwood

1940s Italian Wicker Settee
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Italian settee with patterned wicker seat and back in the style of Paolo Buffa. Angular
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Vintage 1940s Italian Settees

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Wicker, Walnut

French Regence Style Settee
Located in Pembroke, MA
A nicely-carved French walnut settee or canapé with serpentine back, nicely-sculpted arms, seven
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Settee with Egyptian Carvings in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian settee with a comfortable barrel-style back, hand-scraped to the
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Louis XVI Style Sofa Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
French painted sofa/settee frame with high continuous square back and sides (arms), fluted Louis
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Régence Period Needlepoint Covered Settee
Located in Huntington, NY
A fine Regence period needlepoint covered settee with shaped upholstered back and carved & padded
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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Loveseat Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic, French carved settee made in the Louis XV taste. Featuring a cream lacquer frame with
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20th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Wood, Wool

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stickback Settee
Located in Huntington, NY
A stunning Swedish Gustavian stickback settee. Rectangular back with vertical leaf cut detailing on
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

1950 s Italian Brass Chiavari Settee
Located in Hanover, MA
1950s Italian brass settee with nautical compass-back motif in style of Gio Ponti. Padded seat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Brass

Mahogany Regency Style Three-Seat Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th century mahogany Regency style three-seat settee, the shaped back with central carved
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Early 20th Century English Regency Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
Edwardian mahogany and satinwood inlaid settee, with twin upholstered back panels flanking an
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Settees

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Mahogany

1960s Sloped Arm Walnut Silk Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean and simple designed settee with sloped shoulders and rounded back. Tapered mahogany legs with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Settees

Materials

Silk, Upholstery

English Anglo-Indian Style Natural Wicker Settee
Located in Queens, NY
English 'Anglo-Indian style' natural wicker settee with shaped back and cane seat and back, 20th
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20th Century Indian Rustic Settees

Materials

Wicker, Cane

French Louis XVI Style Caned Fruitwood Settee
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pretty French Louis XVI style fruitwood settee or canapé with caned seat, back, and double-caned
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Empire Mahogany Settee ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Empire Period French mahogany settee with rectangular padded back with downcurved reeded arms
Category

Antique 19th Century French Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique French Walnut Custom Upholstered Camelback Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Antique upholstered settee with tight camel back and seat, carved scrolling arms and resting
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Antique 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Settees

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Settee in the Style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful two-tone wood settee with cross hatch woven back and new foam and fabric.
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Beech, Mahogany

French Deco Style Rattan Wicker Settee and Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome French Art Deco style rattan and wicker settee with ottoman. Features a square back rattan
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20th Century French Art Deco Settees

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Wood, Rattan

French Grey Painted Curved Settee in Grey Japonais Toile
Located in Essex, MA
French grey painted curved settee in grey Japonais toile, curved back French settee with Louis XVI
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Mid-20th Century American Settees

Materials

Wood

Antique Louis XVI Style Painted and Partial Gilt Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique continental Louis XVI style painted and parcel-gilt settee with a camel back and rolled
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Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Gold Leaf

3-Seat Wicker Sofa with Painted Floral Embellishments on the Seat backs and
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco natural filigree wicker Settee with green painted armrests, decorative floral
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20th Century American Art Deco Settees

Materials

Wicker

Sophisticated Elegance in a Curved Fruitwood Italian Loveseat Settee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Refined fruitwood settee having lovely curved back with open fretwork, tapered legs and excellent
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Settees

Materials

Fruitwood

Semi-Antique Louis XV Style Settee in Damask Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic French High Back Settee with a finely carved frame with a center back oval and carved
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Wood

Petite Kidney-Shaped Settee in Taupe Velvet and Stained Mahogany
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive 'kidney-form' settee with seat and tufted back in taupe velvet supported by stained
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Settees

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Knole, Settee, Sofa, Aubusson, Tapestry, Wool, 3-Seat, Country House, Victorian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. In the mid-19th century, upholstered settees with high backs and adjustable sides were made for large
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Vintage 1980s English Rococo Settees

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Tapestry, Wool

Caribbean Kings Wood Carved Foliage and Animal Cane Settee, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean kings wood settee with a scrolled back, flanking panels with carved foliage and animal
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Antique 1830s Caribbean Anglo-Indian Settees

Materials

Cane, Kingwood

As Found J J Kohn Turn of the Century Bentwood Settee Vienna
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Ferndale, MI
Estate find elaborately bent wood settee with caned back rest and seat . Seat caning needs to be
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Settees

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Settee with Lyre Back Splat
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Biedermeier settee with turned back railing with scroll above lyre back splat, upholstered
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Benches

Materials

Walnut

Turn of the Century Italian Upholstered Wooden Settee with Scrolled Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian settee from the turn of the century, features an exquisite scrolled, upholstered back
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Wood

Country French Ladder-Back Walnut Settee or Radassier with Rush Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
Country French settee or radassier in walnut, circa 1930s. This double arm Normandy bench seats
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Vintage 1930s French Country Benches

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Antique Country French Walnut Ladder Back Settee or Radassier with Rush Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome Country French settee or radassier handcrafted of walnut near Bayeux, a medieval town on
Category

Antique 1890s French Benches

Materials

Rush, Walnut

20th Century Spanish Carved Back Legs Garden Bench or Settee with Curved Arms
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Spanish carved back garden bench or settee with curved arms.  
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Late 19th Century French Country Long Sofa/Settee With Carved Arms, Legs Back
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a lovely settee with carved dark wood framing the pale beige velvet upholstery and down
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests and Spindle Back
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and spindle back. Beautiful refined lines with curving arms, spring seating and tufted back. Some wear
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vintage Hollywood Regency Carved Mahogany French Louis XV Style Wing Back Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable and Shapely Vintage Hollywood Regency French Louis XV Style Wing back Settee with
Category

20th Century American Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Swedish Neoclassical Painted Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th century Swedish Gustavian painted neoclassical settee with oval padded back rests
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

French Art Deco Settee
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely and unusual Art Deco settee, with a scalloped back and arched armrests, raised on short
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish 19th Century Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish, 19th century barrel back sofa settee with beautifully carved frame with bell flower and
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Linen, Pine

Gustavian Style Painted and Upholstered Loveseat Settee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Dreamy scoop back settee bench with grayish white painted wood, reeded legs and wonderfully shaped
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Loveseats

Materials

Wood

Antique Quality 19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut Settee
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 19th Century Victorian antique carved walnut settee with a beautifully carved
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Walnut

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 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 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.