Settees
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Hickory
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Beech
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Maple
1780s English George III Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Shaker Settees
Steel
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Linen, Beech
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Settees
Hardwood
1990s American Settees
Rattan
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Hickory
1990s American Art Deco Settees
Satin, Wood, Feathers
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Fruitwood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Primitive Antique Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
1910s English Adam Style Vintage Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Leather
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Papercord, Oak
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint, Suede
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Pine, Paint
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Vintage Settees
Rattan
1950s Vintage Settees
Rattan
Late 20th Century North American American Colonial Settees
Cherry
1960s Vintage Settees
Fabric, Textile, Cane, Wood
19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Linen, Oak, Giltwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Brass
1920s French French Provincial Vintage Settees
Walnut, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Oak
19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wood, Fabric
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, 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.