Settees
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Elm, Mohair
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s Danish Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
18th Century English George II Antique Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Wood
Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Settees
Hardwood, Linen
Mid-20th Century American Settees
Metal
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Birch
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Silk, Wood, Paint
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Settees
Giltwood
1820s English Regency Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
1940s British Vintage Settees
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English George II Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fiberglass
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Settees
Upholstery, Teak
2010s American Modern Settees
Maple, Silk
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Oak
2010s American Modern Settees
Maple, Bouclé
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rattan
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak, Teak
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
1990s American Spanish Colonial Settees
Textile, Walnut
1870s Renaissance Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Art Deco Settees
Mohair, Birch
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wicker
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Wood, Velvet
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Upholstery
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Wood
Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Settees
Wool, Linen, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Upholstery
20th Century Modern Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Brass
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
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.