Settees
2010s Indonesian Empire Settees
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century American George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal, Brass, Iron
19th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mirror, Leather
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric
19th Century French Antique Settees
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century European Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Settees
Walnut
1950s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Settees
Beech
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Rush, Oak
19th Century English Sheraton Antique Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Settees
Mahogany
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Settees
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Beech
19th Century English Antique Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English George II Antique Settees
Mahogany
19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century French Adam Style Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Elm
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bronze
20th Century American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Wicker
19th Century English Antique Settees
Walnut
1960s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Settees
Silk, Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century European Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Settees
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
19th Century Maghreb Moorish Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Marble, Steel
Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Settees
Wood, Lacquer
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.





