Carved Mahogany Settee
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Other
20th Century American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Sheraton Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1890s American George III Settees
Silk, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Settees
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Georgian Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Settees
Upholstery
20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Irish George II Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George II Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Sheraton Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Korean Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1870s British Settees
Bone, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Edwardian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Tapestry, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Down
Antique 1870s North American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English George III Settees
Brass
Antique 1880s French Victorian Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Adam Style Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Caribbean Anglo-Indian Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Settees
Bronze
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Settees
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Regency Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Settees
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Mahogany
2010s Unknown Renaissance Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Mahogany
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Finding the Right Settees for You
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.
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