Settees
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Antique Settees
Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Maple
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chenille
19th Century English Antique Settees
Walnut
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Settees
Velvet
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Settees
Fruitwood
1930s Vintage Settees
Wood
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1830s German Rococo Antique Settees
Fruitwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak, Walnut
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 2000s Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Wood
1920s Vintage Settees
Oak
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Mahogany, Fabric, Ebony, Upholstery, Cotton
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
Early 2000s North American Settees
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees
Velvet
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Moorish Settees
Bone, Wood
1930s Vintage Settees
Rattan
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Settees
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Settees
Velvet, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Pine
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Beech, Bentwood
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century French Primitive Settees
Straw, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees
Bouclé, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Oak
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Oak
20th Century Italian Adam Style Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Other
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Rattan, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Settees
Fabric
19th Century Swedish Country Antique Settees
Iron
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rope, Teak
Early 20th Century English Settees
Fabric
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.