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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Revival Settees
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut, Down
Antique Late 19th Century English Settees
Early 20th Century French Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century American Sheraton Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Unknown Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Silk
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Muslin, Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Settees
Bronze
20th Century American Baroque Revival Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Georgian Sofas
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Settees
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Walnut, Down
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Settees
Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Settees
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Living Room Sets
Mahogany
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Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pedestals
Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Cane, Chestnut
Antique 1780s Russian Regency Wall Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Tables
Ebony, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Ash
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Jade, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Regency Table Lamps
Silver Plate
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Rock Crystal, Gold, Gold Leaf
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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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