Design Talk: What is a Settee?
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One of the many things I enjoy about my job is educating clients about interior design and expanding their design vocabularies. During a casual chat with a client I recommended that she purchase a settee for the sitting area in her master bedroom. Her response was, "A settee? What is that?"
I often take it for granted that everyone has the same knowledge of furniture as I do. Taking the time to educate my clients and friends about design is like talking to them about a good friend. So, back to the question at hand; what is a settee? Simply put, a settee is a small sofa that can accommodate two people. Next question: "Well, isn't that a loveseat?" My answer: Similar, like a loveseat's slimmer cousin. Let me show you a what I mean.
I often take it for granted that everyone has the same knowledge of furniture as I do. Taking the time to educate my clients and friends about design is like talking to them about a good friend. So, back to the question at hand; what is a settee? Simply put, a settee is a small sofa that can accommodate two people. Next question: "Well, isn't that a loveseat?" My answer: Similar, like a loveseat's slimmer cousin. Let me show you a what I mean.
Pull your settee up to a desk to create an intimate workspace for two or to simply have more breathing room while you work solo.
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| Upholster your furniture in neutral fabrics for a look that is highly versatile. Peacock blue toss pillows pull colors from the artwork and accessories, updating this French settee. Private Comment
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| In a bedroom, settees offer an alternative to sitting on the bed. Use this piece to slip on a pair of shoes — or offer it to little visitors who enjoy hanging out in mom's room. Private Comment
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Perfect for small living areas, fashionable settees prove you can save space without sacrificing style.
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One of my favorite uses of a settee has to be in a dining space. I love the inspiration behind a conventional booth transformed to function in a residential breakfast nook.
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Flaunting a tufted back and nailhead trim, this settee is a stunning piece for those with refined taste. The zebra hide rug and shell-encrusted mirror add a wonderful eclecticism to the vignette.
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Sleek and undeniably chic, this tailored settee offers casual seating in this spacious home office.
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| This settee via swan chair would be a mid-century modern marvel for a twosome who enjoy the retro look in their home.
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ellie48 says:
Pictures one and five are probably my favorites in this ideabook. A settee always reminds me of a 'lady'. A good post Erika. Thank you.
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Becky Harris says:
I loved seeing these settees used in so many different ways, all in one place. Great book!
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hgrada says:
beautiful settees - I'm wondering what it would be called if the settee has no back -just arms. It's not a chaise right? - would it be called a bench?
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patscats2 says:
I love the settee in front of the bed that is covered it toile. Oh so pretty. Now in my foyer I have what I call a bench. Is it a bench or a settee? I guess I think of settee's in bedrooms or living rooms, but the foyer it would be a bench. I know, I'm nuts. LOL
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delfina says:
Thanks Erika....cracking myself over the sette explanation---loveseat's slimmer cousin. Great job!!!!
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verenazak says:
I have wanted a settee for my kitchen for years. Can you offer a great source? They are not readily available. I especially love style of the grey one with the white base!
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Shari says:
Settees are perfect for small, cottage spaces. I use one in a corner of my living room that I've carved out for a "work" space. Unfortunately, I realize this photo doesn't show the settee completely, nor represent it's true glory. Ah well....
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dancingfish says:
Love the settee behind the desk!! such great pieces when a chair just won't do.
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