Settees
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
1930s American Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Settees
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
20th Century Settees
Iron
Mid-20th Century American George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Settees
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
20th Century American Gothic Settees
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century Asian Dutch Colonial Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-19th Century European Louis XV Antique Settees
Fabric, Paint, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
1910s English Adam Style Vintage Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Antique Settees
Wire
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Silk, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Beech
1820s English George III Antique Settees
Brass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Sheepskin
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1950s European Empire Revival Vintage Settees
Bronze
1830s American American Colonial Antique Settees
Wood
1990s American Neoclassical Settees
Brass
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
2010s British Louis XV Settees
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Settees
Hickory
Mid-20th Century American Settees
Metal
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Irish Antique Settees
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Settees
Mohair, Walnut
1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Settees
Pine
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees
Walnut
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Settees
Upholstery, Poplar, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Cotton, Wood
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Settees
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Velvet
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Settees
Leather, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
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.