Settees
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1760s English George II Antique Settees
Oak, Walnut
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
18th Century French Antique Settees
Pine
1990s Settees
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Settees
Antler, Leather
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Beech, Bentwood
19th Century Antique Settees
Upholstery, Reed
18th Century Antique Settees
Tapestry
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Settees
Paint, Wood
Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Settees
Cane, Hardwood
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Cherry
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1980s American French Provincial Vintage Settees
Fabric, Silk, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
18th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Velvet, Walnut
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees
Bouclé, Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Beech
1750s Dutch Queen Anne Antique Settees
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Velvet
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
1810s English Regency Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century British Edwardian Antique Settees
Leather
1920s Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Settees
Wood
19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Settees
Wood, Oak
1890s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Bronze
19th Century European Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Settees
Velvet
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch, Fruitwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Settees
Leather, Walnut
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Birch
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Victorian Antique Settees
Giltwood
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Gold
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, 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.