Settees
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Settees
Fruitwood
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Rattan, Hickory
1980s Irish Empire Vintage Settees
Wood
1890s Belgian Louis XIV Antique Settees
Oak
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
1870s French Louis XIV Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Settees
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Settees
Iron
1920s French French Provincial Vintage Settees
Walnut, Velvet
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Settees
Fabric, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Settees
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Settees
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wicker
20th Century Settees
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century British Settees
Upholstery
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Settees
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Other
Early 20th Century American Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Korean Chippendale Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
1980s Vintage Settees
Cotton
19th Century Georgian Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
Early 20th Century French Directoire Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Ash
1930s Sheraton Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Other
20th Century Eastlake Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Settees
Wicker
2010s British Modern Settees
Nylon
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
20th Century Country Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Early 1900s French Antique Settees
Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century Swedish Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Fiberglass
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Fiberglass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Suede
1970s Vintage Settees
Cotton
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century European Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
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.