Settees
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
1750s English George III Antique Settees
Mahogany
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
19th Century Antique Settees
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Wool
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Wood, Rattan
20th Century Art Deco Settees
Mohair, Birch
Late 20th Century French Settees
Metal
1990s American Spanish Colonial Settees
Textile, Walnut
Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s American Vintage Settees
Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel
Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Settees
Bronze
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Settees
Wool, Acrylic
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Early 2000s American Shaker Settees
Steel
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Hardwood, Pine
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Synthetic, Faux Leather
Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Settees
Walnut
1930s Art Deco Vintage Settees
Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Settees
Iron
18th Century Neoclassical Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cane, Rattan
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1890s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Velvet
2010s Modern Settees
Metal
19th Century Brazilian Antique Settees
Cane, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Settees
Wood, Rush
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wood
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Wood, Velvet
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1890s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1860s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Upholstery
18th Century French Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Settees
Wool, Linen, Wood
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Settees
Wicker
Vintage, New and Antique Settees
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.