Vintage Red Skai Settee in the Style of Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Vintage Red Skai Settee in the Style of Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s. Upholstered in original red skai from the 1950s. Dark stained wooden feet. Wear consistent with age and use, includin...
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s Ekornes Curved Leather Wood Sofa Settee and Barrel Chair Set
By Ekornes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous design and curves on this beauty! Just stu...
Leather, Wood
$1,253
Nordic style sofa 60'
Located in Torino, IT
Nordic sofa 60' Refined two-seater sofa. Nordic style produced in about the 1960s. The sofa has been completely restored. The fabric was replaced with a pink buclé fabric. The s...
Fabric, Walnut
Unavailable
H 73 in W 134 in D 72 in
Torbjørn Afdal Two-Seater Settee Model Winston for Nesjestranda Norway, 1963
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Oslo, NO
Torbjørn Afdal with Bruksbo design Office two seater settee Model Winston for Nesjestranda Norway 1963.
Leather, Teak
Safari Style Leather Settee by Bruskbo Norway
By Bruskbo
Located in Houston, TX
Great brown leather safari style settee by Bruskbo with leather straps and cushions. In excellent vintage condition.
Rococo Settee in Original Painted and Gilt Finish, Norway, circa 1750
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Circa 1750 Norwegian Rococo settee of three-seat form having original black painted and parcel-gilt carved wood frame with upholstered back and seat; the top crest and back rails wit...
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Mid-century Settee
Located in Wilton, CT
Newly upholstered in soft white linen. New cushion. Very comfortable.
Teak, Linen
Rare Garhard Berg Sette, , Scandinavian Modernist / made in Norway
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely Rare Garhard Berg Sette,,Scandinavian Modernist / made in Norway,, Totally restored.. impeccably.. Probably the sexiest Norwegian sofa on the planet,, Extremely comfortable...
Fabric, Teak
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H 25.99 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Fredrik Kayser Sofa Model 860 for Vatne Møbelfabrikk 1960s, Norway
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in London, GB
A rare model 860 sofa designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobelfabrikk in Norway, 1960's. This sofa has a beautiful sculptural shape and sleek lines, Teak legs and a light blue/g...
Teak
Mid Century Chrome and Leather Sofa by Arne Norrell, circa 1960
By Arne Norell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
This is an Arne Norell for Vatne Möbler hand-stitched buffalo leather and chrome three seat sofa. Rare model and in good original condition. The thick chocolate brown buffalo leat...
Steel
Divanetto in pino di Harry Moen per “Briksbo”
By Bruksbo, Harry Moen
Located in Brescia, IT
Divanetto scandinavo in pino di Harry Moen per “Bruksbo”, con schienale a listelli e cuscini originali in lana a righe. Divanetto a due posti in pino progettato da Harry Moen per “B...
Fabric, Pine
A Sculptural Teak Settee by Rastad and Relling Norway
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic settee designed by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling known as "Bambi". Great sculptural lines and elegant proportions. Sides dismount for easier transport. The seat height is 1...
Teak, Upholstery
Bruksbo AG Osla Norway rosewod and leather settee ca 1975
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice rosewood and leather settee by Bruksbo of Oslo Norway. It is very comfortable and made well.
Leather, Rosewood
Stranda Industri Rosewood & Pumpkin Leather Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosewood frame and tufted pumpkin orange, or beechnut, leather sling style settee from Norway. Soft calfskin leather is slightly distressed from normal use.
Rosewood
Norwegian Modern LK Hjelle Settee in Chenille and Rosewood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Norwegian slipper sofa is composed of a rosewood base and sculptural frame. The top cushion is adjoined to the frame via two metal 'buckles' which hook to metal loop attachments...
Chenille, Rosewood
Leather Settee Chair 'Forum' by Vatne Møbler, 1970
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful freestanding leather settee 'Forum' by Vatne Møbler, Norway, designed in 1970, with thick olive/brown buffalo leather and loose tufted cushions, on a solid dark stained ash...
Leather, Wood
Olav Anker Hessen Settee in Mahogany and Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Olav Anker Hessen, settee, model '166', fabric, ash, mahogany, Norway, 1950s A Scandinavian Modern settee by Olav Anker Hessen crafted in an admirable manner.
Fabric, Ash, Mahogany
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H 31 in W 51.25 in D 29.5 in
Torbjørn Afdal Settee in Olive Colored Leather and Woven Cane for Bruksbo, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Torbjorn Afdal designed sofa in stained beech with top grain olive colored leather cushions and woven double sided cane in the back and sides. Both cane, wood and leather s...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 29.75 in W 63 in D 38.75 in
Norwegian Modern Teak Settee / Daybed Edvard Kindt Larsen for Gustav Bahus
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Norwegian modern daybed / settee designed by Edvard Kindt Larsen for Gustav Bahus with two 12" extendable surfaces or 'wings', which can either be used as side tables or to create a ...
Wool, Foam, Teak
Danish Modern Sofa or Settee by Adolf Relling
By Adolf Relling
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern sofa or settee by Adolf Relling for Dokka, Norway, circa 1960s.
Upholstery, Teak
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H 29 in W 52 in D 27 in
Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler Black Leather and Rosewood Settee Sofa Couch
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Knut Sæter, Vatne Møbler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Two-seat loveseat sofa designed by Knut Saeter for Vatne Mobler. Solid rosewood frame with sculpted scroll armrests and original black leather. The Furnish Me VIntage team has not on...
Leather, Rosewood
Norwegian Neoclassical Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
The serpentine crestrail above a fluted, foliate carved and padded backrest over a trapezoidal seat flanked by underscrolled arms above a seat rail carved with oversized rosettes rai...
Wood, Upholstery
Norwegian Brown Leather Settee
Located in New York, NY
Nicely worn Brown Leather Settee with rosewood legs, cantilevered arms, and down cushions. Upholstered in the original buffalo leather.
Leather, Rosewood
Very Rare Settee by Martin Olsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare settee with rounded arms and legs, stained and lacquered wood.
Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Settee
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Southampton, NY
A distinctive rosewood settee or loveseat in original fabric, by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk, Norway.
Upholstery, Wood
Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Settee
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fredrik Kayser rosewood settee designed in 1961 and produced by Vatne Mobler.
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage, new and antique settees are a smart and stylish choice for adding more seating to a room.
Settees first appeared in 17th-century Europe. A very famous settee, known as the Knole settee, was actually used by a monarch in South East England to receive visitors. This seating furniture was often part of a set that included matching chairs. While settees were popular in parlors, you could also find similar seating, such as daybeds and chaises longues (both of which derive from the settee, as does the chesterfield), where you might relax with guests in your home.
Today, a settee is still furniture that invites socializing. They’re common in living rooms and other shared areas because they allow you to cozy up to someone and have a conversation with them.
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. Settees often have a backrest for optimal support and are frequently upholstered.
Are you looking to add more seating to an entertainment room but working with limited space? We promise that your vintage settee will look great next to your coffee table in your main seating area. You can also add a settee to your mudroom so that guests have a comfortable spot to sit down and take off their shoes. If you have a small space in your home that you’re still figuring out how to use, add a settee to turn it into a comfortable reading nook. They work in bedrooms too; a tufted settee designed by Danish modernist Finn Juhl makes perfect sense at the foot of your bed.
Most settees come with an upholstered seat, but you can find variations that aren’t upholstered. There are antique wood settees and benches that will look right at home in a rustic decor.
The backrest is an important consideration when choosing a settee. You can find pieces with low seat backs that look discreet and don’t provide a lot of support. If you want more support, we recommend choosing a settee with a high back.
A settee with a high back can become a statement piece, especially if you choose an item with a unique upholstery print or decorative frame.<a href=https://www.1stdibs.mom/furniture/seating/settees/style/victorian/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Victorian settees are ideal for introducing an air of sophistication to your living room. These pieces often feature frames of walnut or mahogany, a seat upholstered in chintz fabric (Victorians appreciated that the glazed finish made it easy to wipe clean) and sculptural hand-carved cabriole legs.
If you want something that feels more contemporary or will work better with your mid-century modern side tables and lounge chair, consider Space Age settees or mid-century modern versions. In your main seating area, tie the elements together with a large rug. (Find more tips on how to arrange furniture here.)
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