settees

plural of settee
as in couches
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters the young couple snuggled on the settee

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Recent Examples of settees 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. 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. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 This is an Old World hotel with a music theme—the buildings date from the early 18th and late 19th centuries, the curtains are thick, the settees in crushed velvet, the club chairs in leather, the color of cognac. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026 The furniture is made of mahogany, teak and rattan and includes upholstered seating, accent tables, benches and settees and handwoven rugs. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025 Hefty stone fireplaces and exposed travertine door frames share space with chandeliers of pink beaded glass, as well as low-slung lounge chairs and settees. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • Renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki’s maximalist design aesthetic includes playful glass chandeliers, floral wallpaper, and decadent velvet couches.
    Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
  • Too Many Pillows Pillows add comfort and style to couches, chairs, and beds, but an excess can overwhelm seating areas.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Cream and white bouclé sofas are especially prone to showing spills, grime and dye transfer from clothing.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • It's equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

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