Round Settees
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Settees
Rattan
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Metal
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Empire Settees
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Velvet
20th Century Asian Georgian Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Settees
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Teak
Antique 1870s French Settees
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Wood
Antique 1850s Italian Baroque Settees
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Modern Settees
Leather
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Settees
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Vintage 1980s Italian Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Settees
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Beech
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees
Walnut
Antique 1840s Indian Regency Sofas
Cane, Rosewood
20th Century American Organic Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1980s British Modern Sofas
Cord
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Settees
Reed, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Settees
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century Unknown Moorish Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1940s Settees
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Settees
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Settees
Antique 19th Century Swedish Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Revival Settees
Silk
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a sofa and a settee is largely a matter of personal opinion. Technically, the two words refer to the same thing. However, settee is no longer a commonly used term. As a result, some people call antique couches “settees,” and newer examples of the furniture “sofas.” On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique and vintage sofas and settees.
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