Used Settees
1890s French Louis XV Used Settees
Walnut
1950s French Directoire Used Settees
Silk, Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Used Settees
Walnut
1990s Italian Post-Modern Used Settees
Fabric
2010s Indonesian Empire Used Settees
Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Mohair, Elm
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Wool, Beech
Late 19th Century French Used Settees
Giltwood
1890s American Art Nouveau Used Settees
Wicker, Cane, Reed, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Used Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
18th Century Italian Used Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Napoleon III Used Settees
Walnut
19th Century European Louis XVI Used Settees
Rattan, Giltwood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Used Settees
Bamboo
1950s Used Settees
Maple
1980s Swiss Modern Used Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s Used Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Used Settees
Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Used Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century American Louis XV Used Settees
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Used Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Used Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Leather, Wood
1970s American Bohemian Used Settees
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Used Settees
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Modern Used Settees
Chenille
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Used Settees
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan, Smoked Glass
1920s French Louis XVI Used Settees
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary George IV Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Settees
Linen, Fruitwood
1970s Italian Used Settees
Velvet
18th Century British Edwardian Used Settees
Cane, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Used Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Used Settees
Oak
Early 20th Century English Used Settees
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Used Settees
Maple
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Used Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Used Settees
Animal Skin, Wood
1890s American Victorian Used Settees
Wicker, Reed, Wood
1920s French Used Settees
Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Wool, Wood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Used Settees
Leather, Oak
1930s Italian Louis XVI Used Settees
Velvet, Giltwood
1930s Italian Art Deco Used Settees
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Chrome
1880s French Art Nouveau Used Settees
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
20th Century British Bohemian Used Settees
Bamboo
19th Century British Edwardian Used Settees
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Used Settees
Brass
1890s French Renaissance Revival Used Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Bohemian Used Settees
Rattan, Wicker
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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.
- What is a settee used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A settee is a padded seat with a back and armrests (which are often cushioned) that may accommodate two or more people sitting or reclining. Settees aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage settees.
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