Settees
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Cane
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Fabric
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century American Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Hickory
1910s English Adam Style Vintage Settees
Walnut
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Hickory
1960s Vintage Settees
Fabric, Textile, Cane, Wood
1970s German Space Age Vintage Settees
Chrome
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century North American American Colonial Settees
Cherry
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Papercord, Oak
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chenille
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
Early 2000s Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Settees
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Primitive Antique Settees
Wood
Early 2000s North American Settees
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Oak
Early 20th Century Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Rattan, Teak
Mid-20th Century Moorish Settees
Bone, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1980s Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cotton, Walnut
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
20th Century Italian Adam Style Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Primitive Settees
Straw, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Oak
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Silk, Foam, Walnut
1940s French Louis XIV Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
1890s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Bronze
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.