Settees
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Wood, Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Settees
Paint, Wood
20th Century American Victorian Settees
Wicker
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bentwood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1760s English George III Antique Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Antique Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Animal Skin, Sheepskin, Beech
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Adam Style Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Silk, Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
1910s English Adam Style Vintage Settees
Walnut
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
1950s Vintage Settees
Rattan
2010s American Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Maple
20th Century English Regency Settees
Brass
20th Century British Victorian Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet
2010s British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
1940s Danish Modern Vintage Settees
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s Canadian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1870s Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather, Bamboo
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Suede, Beech
20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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.