Small Settees
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Wood
20th Century North American Victorian Settees
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
2010s British Art Deco Settees
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Loveseats
Walnut, Velvet
2010s American Art Deco Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Settees
Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Pine
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Oak, Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Damask, Silk, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Settees
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Teak, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Giltwood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Settees
Wrought Iron
Antique 1870s North American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Settees
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Settees
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Settees
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Settees
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Rattan
20th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Settees
Leather, Chenille, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Settees
Rattan
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Walnut
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Settees
Linen, Wood
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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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