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French Louis XV Style Spring Floral Caned Window Bench Settee
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fully restored 1960s Hollywood Regency French-style white painted window bench or settee with new
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Green Upholstered Giltwood Sofa or Settee
Located in Milford, NH
A fine antique French Louis XVI style giltwood sofa or settee with oval upholstered back with small
Category
20th Century European Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
American Farmhouse Windsor Style Maple Spindle Back Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
Solid maple American classic farmhouse style bench or settee with spindle back, turned legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Benches
Materials
Textile, Cotton, Maple
Classical Iron Daybed
Located in Rochester, NY
Classical / Directoire style iron daybed settee lounge with spindles at back and sides both
Category
20th Century Directoire Daybeds
$1,750
Fine Two Seat Sofa in Cut Chenille by Edward Ferrell Ltd.
By Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable two-seat settee with scrolled back and arms. With deep tailored skirt pleated at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Upholstered Canapé / Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant late 18th century French Louis XVI carved canapé / sofa /settee
painted frame with simple
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Rare circa 1780 Metamorphic Gothic Style Sofa Converts into Window Seat Chaise
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1780 Gothic style settee with removable back
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mario Bellini
s CAB Armchair 414 for Cassina Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
: 1982
Armchair and settee with enameled steel frame. Back and seat cushion padded with CFC-free
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Grand Scale Biedermeier Settee
Located in Larkspur, CA
Grand Scale Early 19th Century Beautifully Veneered Flame Birch Biedermeier Settee with High
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Settees
Ebonised wood Barrel back settee
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ebonised wood barrel back settee with carved fluted front legs and tuffted upholstered
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Ebonized Mahogany Settee
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Mahogany Barrel back Settee
with fluted front legs
France, Circa 1928
Category
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Stylized Creme Peinte and Giltwood Settee
Located in Larkspur, CA
Late 18th Century Highly Stylized Creme Peinte and Giltwood Settee with Serpentine Back and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Benches
Materials
Giltwood
Early 19th Century Mahogany and Satinwood Baltic Settee
Located in Larkspur, CA
Early 19th Century Mahogany and Satinwood Baltic Settee, the Curved Back with Elaborate Parquetry
Category
Antique 19th Century Baltic Sofas
Materials
Satinwood, Mahogany, Leather
Mid 18th Century Period Italian Walnut Rococo Settee
Located in Larkspur, CA
Mid 18th Century Period Italian Walnut Rococo Settee with Exaggerated Scrolling Arms, Serpentine
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Early 19th Century Hand Carved Austrian Neo-Classical Settee
Located in Larkspur, CA
Early 19th Century Hand Carved Fruitwood Veneer Austrian Neo-Classical Settee, the Curved Back with
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Sofas
Materials
Fruitwood
Rare Marked Coalbrookdale Seats
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of cast iron settees with wooden slatted seats and backs by the Coalbrookdale Company
Category
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Benches
Materials
Iron
Settee with Hinged Raised Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
Settee with hinged raised back.
In elm.
English, circa 1800.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Settees
Materials
Elm
Settee with cane back and cushion
Located in Seattle, WA
Settee with cane back and cushion. Double layer of caning on the sides.
Category
French Settees
Elegant French Settee with Channeled Back
Located in Pasadena, CA
Small size settee or loveseat featuring a nicely carved wooden frame in shades of green and gold
Category
Early 20th Century French Settees
Materials
Velvet, Upholstery
Rush Seat Settee with Pagoda Form Back
Located in New Orleans, LA
A small French provincial canape with slightly flared front legs, a removable rush seat. The back
Category
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Materials
Fruitwood
Whimsical Tall-Back Settee
Located in High Point, NC
Whimsical high back settee sofa with wonderful curves upholstered in light blue faux suede with
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern Settees
Materials
Faux Leather
Vintage Settee with Camel Back and Rolled Arms
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Settee with Camel Back and Rolled Arms having inlaid mahogany tapered legs
Category
20th Century American Settees
Materials
Mahogany
English Georgian Camel Back Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
English Georgian mahogany camel back settee with needlepoint and pettipoint tapestry upholstery
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Style Camel back leather settee
Located in Asheville, NC
A dramatic black leather and mahogany Regency style camel back settee with square tapered front
Category
Early 20th Century British Regency Settees
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Custom Down-Filled Buttoned Back Settee
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A small and elegant mid-20th century custom made buttoned back settee with overstuffed down cushion
Category
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Materials
Upholstery
French Provincial Caned Back Walnut Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Provincial settee with a walnut frame, caned back and sides. It has a cabriolet leg
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Walnut
Wing-Back Vintage Louis XVI Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Formal Louis XVI high-backed vintage settee with bright and fabulous gilt finish and off-white
Category
Vintage 1930s Louis XVI Settees
Dutch Colonial Nadun Wood Settee with Caned Seat and Back
Located in Richmond, CA
. All major surfaces are carved. Overall nicely proportioned settee with caned seat, back and
Category
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Settees
Materials
Cane
Hepplewhite Mahogany Double Chair Back Settee
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very fine hepplewhite style carved mahogany double chair back settee, with square backs having
Category
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Materials
Mahogany, Ash, Pine
Oval back Louis XV
Style
Painted Settee with Silk Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is an oval back Louis XV 'Style' painted settee with silk upholstery.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Settees
French Painted Settee covered in Silk with Convex Curved Back
Located in Austin, TX
Salmon pink silk covers the French-grey carved frame with a convex shaped back.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Materials
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
A 19th C. English Chippendal design Settee with a Fretwork back.
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th C. English Chippendal design Settee with a Fretwork back. The carving on this piece is very
Category
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Ornate Mustard Velvet Upholstered Settee with Rattan Panels and Tufted Back
Located in Southampton, NY
Ornate French Settee with Rattan panels and Tufted Velvet back. Carved wood frame and legs, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Hepplewhite Style Carved Two Chair Back Settee
Located in Woodbury, CT
Superb Hepplewhite carved mahogany double chair back settee, with molded carved square backs in the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
19th c. Provincial French Double Cane Back Settee
Located in Miami, FL
Provincial carved walnut three-seat double cane back settee with leather bench cushion.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Country Settees
Materials
Cane, Leather, Walnut
English Camel-Back Settee in Grey Indian Cotton
Located in New York, NY
Elegant camel back settee with wooden legs and nail heads. Brand new upholstery.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Outstanding English Walnut George I Chair-Back Settee
Located in Norwalk, CT
Outstanding English Walnut Double Chair-Back Settee
with a double crest, vase shaped back
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Settees
Materials
Walnut
FRENCH PROVENCIAL LOUIS XV STYLE CANE BACK SETTEE
Located in Atlanta, GA
FRENCH PROVENCIAL LOUIS XV STYLE CANE BACK SETTEE WITH UPHOLSTERED SEAT
AN ATLANTA RESOURCE
Category
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Hepplewhite Style Carved Mahogany Two Chair Back Settee
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fine Hepplewhite carved mahogany double chair back settee, with square back having molding frame
Category
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Crewel-Work Green and Yellow Camel Back Upholstered Settee
By Century Furniture
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Crewel-work green and yellow camel back upholstered settee from century furniture (still tag
Category
Vintage 1980s American Regency Settees
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Charming Tufted Curved Settee with Down Cushion
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice curved back settee with fully button tufted back and a large down seat cushion. in its
Category
Late 20th Century American Settees
Vintage Settee
Located in Santa Monica, CA
both on the seat and along the settee's entire back. With the intricate, gorgeous carving along the
Category
20th Century Settees
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
$3,000
Walnut Settee
Located in New York, NY
Walnut settee with square back rest and curved arm supports and tapered legs
Category
Early 20th Century French Settees
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$3,750
Armless Settee
Located in New York, NY
Armless settee upholstered in velvet with tight back and seat on painted tapered legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$5,200
Small Settee
Located in New York, NY
Reproduction based on a 1940's small settee with a gently curved back on mahogany tapered legs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
$3,600
Teak Settees
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of teak settees with geometric patterns on the backs that can form a large sofa or corner
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Settees
Materials
Teak
$4,800
Oyster Velvet Settee
Located in New York, NY
Channel back settee with button tufting upholstered in oyster velvet circa 1930
Category
Vintage 1930s American Settees
18th Century Settee
Located in Toronto, ON
Carved Italian settee with triple lyre form back, upholstered seat and arms.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Settees
$9,500
Small French Settee
Located in Chamblee, GA
Small French settee with rounded back and sides. Beautifully carved bleached walnut frame.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Settees
$6,900
Hollywood Regency Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency settee with Tufted Upholstered back in Velvet. From the Estate of Laura Spencer.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Settees
$2,800
Rattan Upholstered Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
Curved back upholstered settee with rattan frame. Two matching pillows are included, circa late
Category
Late 20th Century Settees
Materials
Rattan
French Tufted Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French tufted settee with high back, newly upholstered in a lilic linen. Original black turned legs.
Category
Early 20th Century French Settees
Materials
Linen
$5,200
Federal Style Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
Federal style settee with a straight comb back, custom red upholstery and brass banding throughout
Category
Antique 19th Century Federal Settees
Materials
Brass
$3,100
Walnut Upholstered Settee
Located in New York, NY
Walnut upholstered settee with padded back, armrests and seat, the armrests ending in brass mounted
Category
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
$12,500
Marvelously Shaped Regence Settee
Located in US
High Backed Regence Settee With Beautifully Carved Base Newly Upholstered In Natural Linen. Down
Category
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Italian Neoclassical Walnut Settee
Located in New York, NY
Italian neoclassical carved walnut settee with graphic infinity loop back. Newly upholstered in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Walnut
19th.Century Painted Swedish Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Graceful & beautifully proportioned painted Swedish settee with "feather" motif in back and
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Settees
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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.
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
- 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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