Settees
Early 1900s French Antique Settees
Giltwood
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
19th Century Antique Settees
Silver Leaf
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Settees
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bentwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Damask, Silk, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Irish Settees
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Settees
Walnut, Cherry, Sapele Wood
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Settees
Silk, Rush, Oak, Down
20th Century American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Vintage Settees
Cotton
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair, Wood
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Country Settees
Oak, Leather
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Silk, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Asian Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Brass
2010s French Modern Settees
Steel
1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel
2010s French Modern Settees
Steel
2010s French Modern Settees
Steel
2010s French Modern Settees
Steel
18th Century American Georgian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Muslin, Cotton, Jute, Mahogany, Fabric
Early 1700s Italian Antique Settees
Wood
20th Century Settees
Shagreen Stingray
2010s French Modern Settees
Steel
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Settees
Leather
2010s French Modern Settees
Iron
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Birch
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Beech
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
1880s Italian Antique Settees
Iron
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Velvet, Ash
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel, Stainless Steel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Stainless 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.