Settees
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Settees
Brass
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Settees
Leather
1860s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Other
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Oak
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Settees
Wood, Antler
19th Century British Georgian Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Settees
Satinwood
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Silk, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Settees
Iron
1980s German Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rubber
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Iron
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Bouclé, Resin, Rubber, Plywood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech, Fir
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech, Bouclé
1990s German Modern Settees
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Settees
Wool, Acrylic
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century English Settees
Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
1890s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Brass
1860s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1880s English Victorian Antique Settees
Mahogany, Satinwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wood
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Wood
1890s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1990s French International Style Settees
Synthetic
19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Synthetic, Faux Leather
1870s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1870s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Pine
1960s English Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Damask, Rosewood
1860s Napoleon III Antique Settees
Rosewood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Vintage, New and Antique Settees
Vintage, new and antique settees are a smart and stylish choice for adding more seating to a room.
Settees first appeared in 17th-century Europe. A very famous settee, known as the Knole settee, was actually used by a monarch in South East England to receive visitors. This seating furniture was often part of a set that included matching chairs. While settees were popular in parlors, you could also find similar seating, such as daybeds and chaises longues (both of which derive from the settee, as does the chesterfield), where you might relax with guests in your home.
Today, a settee is still furniture that invites socializing. They’re common in living rooms and other shared areas because they allow you to cozy up to someone and have a conversation with them.
Settees are typically small seats that can fit two or more people, but they aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. Settees often have a backrest for optimal support and are frequently upholstered.
Are you looking to add more seating to an entertainment room but working with limited space? We promise that your vintage settee will look great next to your coffee table in your main seating area. You can also add a settee to your mudroom so that guests have a comfortable spot to sit down and take off their shoes. If you have a small space in your home that you’re still figuring out how to use, add a settee to turn it into a comfortable reading nook. They work in bedrooms too; a tufted settee designed by Danish modernist Finn Juhl makes perfect sense at the foot of your bed.
Most settees come with an upholstered seat, but you can find variations that aren’t upholstered. There are antique wood settees and benches that will look right at home in a rustic decor.
The backrest is an important consideration when choosing a settee. You can find pieces with low seat backs that look discreet and don’t provide a lot of support. If you want more support, we recommend choosing a settee with a high back.
A settee with a high back can become a statement piece, especially if you choose an item with a unique upholstery print or decorative frame.<a href=https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/settees/style/victorian/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Victorian settees are ideal for introducing an air of sophistication to your living room. These pieces often feature frames of walnut or mahogany, a seat upholstered in chintz fabric (Victorians appreciated that the glazed finish made it easy to wipe clean) and sculptural hand-carved cabriole legs.
If you want something that feels more contemporary or will work better with your mid-century modern side tables and lounge chair, consider Space Age settees or mid-century modern versions. In your main seating area, tie the elements together with a large rug. (Find more tips on how to arrange furniture here.)
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage, new and antique settees from different eras to match any furniture style.