Settees
Mid-20th Century French Country Settees
Wood
1810s French Empire Antique Settees
Cherry
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Settees
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century American Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s French Vintage Settees
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
20th Century American Georgian Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Settees
Steel
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Settees
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Marble, Steel
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Giltwood
1910s Ukrainian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mohair
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Foam, Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Settees
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Foam, Fabric
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Settees
Walnut, Cowhide, Hide, Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century English Country Settees
Linen, Beech
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Settees
Wood
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Settees
Maple
2010s Brazilian Settees
Hardwood
18th Century British Regency Antique Settees
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Settees
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Asian Settees
Beech
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Empire Settees
Mahogany
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Brocade, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1750s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Settees
Mid-19th Century French Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Jacobean Antique Settees
Cane, Oak
Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Settees
Mahogany, Down, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Settees
Wood
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.