Settees
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Settees
Wood
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Settees
Linen, Wicker
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Adam Style Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Settees
Wood, Paint
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mirror, Leather
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Antique Settees
Oak
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s South African Modern Settees
Brass
Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Settees
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century European Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Marble, Steel
1960s Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
19th Century English Antique Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Settees
Mahogany, Down, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Maple
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Elm
20th Century Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
2010s Portuguese Settees
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
19th Century European Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Bamboo, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Settees
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair, Maple
19th Century Swedish Antique Settees
Silk, Wood
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Settees
Walnut
1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Settees
Bone, Wood, Ebony
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Maghreb Moorish Antique Settees
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
1950s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Settees
Beech
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Cotton, Bamboo, Foam
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
19th Century English George II Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Tapestry, Walnut
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
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.





