Settees
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Marble
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
Early 1900s German Dutch Colonial Antique Settees
Leather, Boxwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Settees
Mohair, Walnut
2010s Central American Settees
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chesterfield Settees
Leather, Maple
19th Century Antique Settees
Upholstery, Reed
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
1940s Danish Modern Vintage Settees
Linen, Mahogany
1870s Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
1890s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Leather, Oak
1930s French Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Settees
Nutwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fiberglass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Swedish Antique Settees
Silk, Wood
19th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1990s Italian Post-Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Settees
Shagreen
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Ash, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1810s French Regency Antique Settees
Brass
2010s Indonesian Empire Settees
Wood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
1960s American Modern Vintage Settees
Fiberglass, Rubber
19th Century European Chippendale Antique Settees
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Cotton, Wood
1890s Victorian Antique Settees
Oak
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
1950s Vintage Settees
Rattan
Early 19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Ash
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bronze
20th Century French Settees
Linen, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Velvet
1930s Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
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.