Settees
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Settees
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Settees
Metal, Brass
Early 2000s North American Settees
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century English Settees
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
19th Century American American Empire Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Settees
Wicker
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
19th Century Antique Settees
Silver Leaf
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Settees
Paint, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
1810s Dutch Empire Antique Settees
Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather, Foam
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Mohair
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Settees
Wood, Paint
1990s Italian Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees
Brass
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wool, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Fabric
1950s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Settees
Brass, Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Sheepskin
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
19th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Horn, Animal Skin
1980s French Modern Vintage Settees
Cotton, Bamboo, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Cotton, Bamboo, Foam
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Vintage Settees
Rattan
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1990s American Post-Modern Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Settees
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
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.