Settees
Vintage, New and Antique Settees
20th Century American Modern Settees
Leather, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Suede, Bentwood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Bouclé, Walnut
1810s Dutch Empire Antique Settees
Mahogany, Tulipwood, Satinwood, Upholstery
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Cane, Teak
20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Leather
1980s English Jacobean Vintage Settees
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Synthetic, Faux Leather
2010s South African Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bamboo
19th Century French Victorian Antique Settees
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Wood, Silk
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Steel
20th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Fruitwood, Fabric
Early 20th Century American American Classical Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Pearwood
Late 19th Century English George III Antique Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Settees
Cotton, Rosewood
2010s American Settees
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Beech
20th Century Chinese Settees
Wood
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Settees
Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Oak, Lambskin, Wool
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
1950s American Vintage Settees
Cotton
2010s American Post-Modern Settees
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wood
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Settees
Fruitwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Settees
Oak
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Wood
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather, Velvet
2010s Italian Settees
Shell, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Silver Leaf
2010s American Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1940s American Empire Vintage Settees
Textile, Faux Leather, Mahogany
1830s French Charles X Antique Settees
Mohair, Mahogany
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Cotton, Wood
1940s Art Deco Vintage Settees
1990s Fijian Bohemian Settees
Palmwood, Leather
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Settees
Upholstery
19th Century French Restauration Antique Settees
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
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.