Literary notes about settee (AI summary)
The term “settee” in literature often encapsulates both the physical comfort of a well-furnished room and the subtle social nuances of a setting. It is used to anchor scenes of conversation, introspection, or gentle domesticity—as when Holmes settles into a revealing moment of thought ([1], [2], [3]). At times it is described with exacting detail, illustrating not just its function but also its aesthetic charm, as with the finely crafted Hepplewhite settee upholstered in silk brocade ([4]). In other instances, its placement and usage invite a sense of immediacy in a scene, serving as the backdrop for a character’s emotional state or social interaction, whether someone is quietly watching a dance or engaging in hushed dialogue ([5], [6]).