Settees
2010s American Post-Modern Settees
Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
2010s European Modern Settees
Bronze
19th Century Antique Settees
Silver Leaf
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
2010s American Napoleon III Settees
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Settees
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Settees
Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut
1990s Italian Modern Settees
Metal
18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Settees
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bronze
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum, Steel
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Settees
Wood
2010s American Modern Settees
Walnut, Cherry, Sapele Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s Ecuadorean Organic Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Settees
Silk, Rush, Oak, Down
1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Settees
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Settees
Leather
18th Century American Georgian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Muslin, Cotton, Jute, Mahogany, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Settees
Leather
1870s North American Empire Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Birch
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Silk, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century British Regency Settees
Leather
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Damask, Silk, Beech
Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Settees
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Iron
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Cane, Rosewood
2010s French Modern Settees
Steel
2010s French Modern Settees
Steel
2010s French Modern Settees
Steel
2010s French Modern Settees
Steel
2010s French Modern Settees
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Brass
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.