The structure can range from settees or high-back silhouettes with a perch for a little tête-à-tête, posh bouclé love seats, structural chaise lounges (just ask Emma Chamberlain), and mini sofas that double as sleepers.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
With vintage styles trending this year, designers are loving pieces like settees that have lived-in character to make rooms feel more inviting.
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