Settees
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Settees
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Settees
Fruitwood
19th Century French Antique Settees
Silk, Giltwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Settees
Fabric, Wicker
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century English Settees
Fabric
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Settees
Fur, Cherry
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Modern Settees
Leather
1890s Belgian Louis XIV Antique Settees
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair, Wood
Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Settees
Mahogany, Down, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Maple
1870s French Louis XIV Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Beech
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Rattan, Hickory
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
2010s Italian Settees
Fabric, Walnut, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
1840s Indian Regency Antique Settees
Cane, Rosewood
18th Century British Edwardian Antique Settees
Cane, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Settees
Upholstery
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.