Settees
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Settees
Chrome
Early 19th Century British Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bronze
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wool, Upholstery
1930s Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rattan
1870s Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
19th Century American Federal Antique Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal, Brass, Iron
1970s Asian Anglo-Indian Vintage Settees
Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut, Straw
2010s American Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Linen, Mahogany
1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Victorian Settees
Wicker
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Maple
Late 18th Century European Antique Settees
Wood
19th Century Antique Settees
Upholstery, Reed
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Settees
Oak
18th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1980s Vintage Settees
Cotton
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Settees
Wood, Walnut
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Sheepskin
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Bohemian Settees
Rattan, Wicker
1930s American Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Settees
Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Settees
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1990s American Settees
Rattan
Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
19th Century French Victorian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wicker
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Settees
Fabric, Wood
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
20th Century English Country Settees
Linen, Beech
18th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
1940s Danish Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Birch
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair, Maple
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mirror, Leather
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
19th Century French Antique Settees
Oak
Early 1900s German Dutch Colonial Antique Settees
Leather, Boxwood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
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.








