Wood Back Settee
Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cherry, Upholstery, Wood
2010s American American Classical Settees
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Fabric, Wood
1990s British Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Acrylic, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Settees
Wood
20th Century Indonesian Settees
Teak, Cane
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Settees
Upholstery, Birch
Antique 19th Century English George III Settees
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Wood, Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century European Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 1890s American Edwardian Settees
Wicker, Cane, Wood
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Benches
Maple
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Benches
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Velvet, Cane, Wood
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Regency Loveseats
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fiberglass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Settees
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian George III Settees
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century European Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Living Room Sets
Cherry, Linen
Antique 19th Century Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Settees
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, PVC, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Settees
Wood, Rush
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Settees
Canvas, 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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