Recent Examples on the WebAnd of course, a Louise XV-style settee is always a good touch.—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 Aug. 2023 Think settees and sofas that invite you to linger in comfort while Ken does all the heavy lifting.—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 The 19th-century leather chairs in the living room are English, the sofa is by Buckingham, and the settee is upholstered in a Rogers & Goffigon velvet; the small table is made from an apple-tree stump, the curtains are of a cotton from Claremont, and the jute rug is by Pottery Barn.—ELLE Decor, 18 Nov. 2022 On a larger landing, Murphy opted for a small settee with an eclectic mix of patterned pillows.—Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 19 July 2023 For example, opt for a settee instead of a sofa or sectional and stack nesting tables instead of getting a bulky coffee table.—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 26 June 2023 For a more lounge-like space, decorate with comfy seating like upholstered settees or a modular sectional, whether curved or angular.—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2023 If creaky Directoire chairs and Louis XVI settees fill its musty rooms, non.—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2023 Local antique stores were the go-to stops for the home’s rugs and lighting, while the tufted velvet settee and dining room chairs came from Bridge Furniture & Props.—Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 18 Dec. 2020 See More
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