Settees
Early 20th Century Swedish Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1890s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Settees
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
2010s Portuguese Settees
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Gold
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Settees
Wood
1760s English George III Antique Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
2010s British Louis XV Settees
Hardwood
20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Beech
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Settees
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Settees
Upholstery, Cane
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Aluminum
20th Century British Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Stainless Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1880s Antique Settees
Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Leather, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1760s English George III Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
2010s Italian Settees
Velvet, Wood, Hardwood, Shell
20th Century English Victorian Settees
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
1990s Italian Modern Settees
Metal
18th Century English William and Mary Antique Settees
Oak
2010s American American Classical Settees
Velvet, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fiberglass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Tapestry, Walnut
20th Century American Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Bouclé
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
20th Century Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Settees
Fabric, Sycamore
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
1890s Syrian Victorian Antique Settees
Walnut
Early 18th Century American Regency Antique Settees
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Linen
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1940s Baltic Adirondack Vintage Settees
Leather, Hickory
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
Early 19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
1890s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
Late 19th Century Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Settees
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan, Smoked Glass
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet
Early 20th Century European Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Antique Settees
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.