Floral Settees
Antique 1890s French Rococo Settees
Fabric, Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Cane, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century British Regency Settees
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Silk
Antique 18th Century American Federal Settees
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Settees
Cotton, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1810s American American Empire Settees
Cane, Pine, Paint
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Settees
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Settees
Aluminum
20th Century Adam Style Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century North American Eastlake Settees
Bamboo
Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Muslin, Wood
20th Century American Regency Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Early 2000s North American Settees
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1810s German Louis XVI Settees
Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wool, Upholstery
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Damask, Silk, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Tapestry, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Settees
Oak
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century German Rococo Settees
Antler, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century European Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Settees
Satinwood
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XV Settees
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century French Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English George II Settees
Wood, Textile
Antique 18th Century Swedish Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Settees
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Textile, Giltwood
Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cherry, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Settees
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique 1780s English Regency Settees
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Charles II Settees
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Settees
Metal
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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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