Settees
2010s British Louis XV Settees
Hardwood
2010s French Settees
Bronze
2010s Canadian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Birch
1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Mohair, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Settees
Linen, Foam, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Settees
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Elm
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Late 20th Century American Country Settees
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Settees
Leather
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Settees
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Oak
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Metal
1890s English Georgian Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Mahogany
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Antique Settees
Mahogany
2010s South African Settees
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1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
19th Century Victorian Antique Settees
Other
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Settees
Upholstery
18th Century English William and Mary Antique Settees
Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Settees
Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Rush, Ash
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Fruitwood
20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Leather
20th Century Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian High Victorian Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
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.