Used Settees
1810s Dutch Empire Used Settees
Mahogany, Tulipwood, Satinwood, Upholstery
20th Century American Modern Used Settees
Leather, Velvet
20th Century Hollywood Regency Used Settees
Wood
19th Century American Louis XV Used Settees
Metal
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Steel
19th Century Used Settees
Wood
1970s European Chesterfield Used Settees
Metal, Brass
20th Century Used Settees
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Used Settees
Beech
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Aluminum
1950s American Used Settees
Cotton
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Steel
1980s Czech Biedermeier Used Settees
Cherry
Late 19th Century North American Used Settees
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Settees
Cane, Mahogany
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Metal
1930s French Used Settees
Mahogany
19th Century European Louis XV Used Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Iron
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Used Settees
Oak
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Used Settees
Beech
18th Century French Used Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s English Chesterfield Used Settees
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Used Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Leather, Suede, Bentwood
1980s Italian Classical Roman Used Settees
Velvet
19th Century French Louis XVI Used Settees
Wood
Early 1900s European French Provincial Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Leather, Foam
1860s French Victorian Used Settees
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Aluminum, Chrome
20th Century American Adirondack Used Settees
Hickory
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Used Settees
Mahogany
2010s Italian Used Settees
Leather, Straw, Hardwood
1940s Danish Chesterfield Used Settees
Leather
19th Century British Used Settees
Walnut
19th Century North American American Classical Used Settees
Birdseye Maple
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Settees
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Used Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer
19th Century Used Settees
Wood
19th Century Used Settees
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fiberglass, Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Faux Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Wood, Cherry
20th Century Hollywood Regency Used Settees
Mohair
1940s Danish Beaux Arts Used Settees
Mohair, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Ash
20th Century American Adirondack Used Settees
Rattan, Wood, Hickory
19th Century French Louis XV Used Settees
Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XV Used Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Wrought Iron
20th Century English Victorian Used Settees
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Used Settees
Leather, Chenille, Rattan
1860s English High Victorian Used Settees
Walnut
1860s English High Victorian Used 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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