Settees
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
20th Century American Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
1870s British Antique Settees
Bone, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Sheepskin, Bouclé
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Elm
1960s Vintage Settees
Walnut
1810s English Regency Antique Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Settees
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Synthetic, Faux Leather
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
2010s American Modern Settees
Elm, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Steel
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Settees
Cane, Wood
1930s Art Deco Vintage Settees
Chrome
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
20th Century English Victorian Settees
Velvet, Beech, Oak
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cane, Wood, Fabric, Felt, Cotton, Upholstery
2010s French Modern Settees
Fabric
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Settees
Silk, Satinwood, Giltwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Victorian Settees
Iron, Wrought Iron
1960s French Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Settees
Rattan
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Settees
Pine, Linen
1970s Korean Chippendale Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Antique Settees
Silver Leaf
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
20th Century American Georgian Settees
Leather
Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Settees
Cane, Mahogany
1950s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Settees
Beech
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Napoleon III Settees
Fabric, Wood
1890s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Bronze
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
2010s European Modern Settees
Bronze
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Settees
Velvet, Walnut
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
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.