Settees
1770s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Beech
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Settees
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Mahogany
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood, Down, Paint
1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-19th Century American Louis XV Antique Settees
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Settees
Linen, Foam, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Textile, Walnut
1870s Renaissance Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut
19th Century Indian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Settees
Wool, Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Settees
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Modern Settees
Maple, Silk
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Other
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Brass
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Brass
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1780s English Chippendale Antique Settees
Oak
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair, Wood
1990s Italian Bauhaus Settees
Steel
20th Century Biedermeier Settees
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Walnut
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
1990s Settees
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Settees
Cane, Bamboo
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Settees
Walnut
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Brocade, Beech
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Wicker, Cane, Reed, Wood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Down
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Beech, Bentwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Vintage Settees
Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Settees
Iron
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.