Settees
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees
Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Wood
Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Settees
Mahogany, Down, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Maple
Early 19th Century Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees
Brass, Metal
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome, Metal
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Steel
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Renaissance Settees
Leather, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
20th Century French Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Settees
Metal
2010s British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1920s Unknown Chinoiserie Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Settees
Pine
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
18th Century Antique Settees
Tapestry
20th Century British Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Settees
Fabric, Sycamore
20th Century Unknown Rustic Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Leather, Hickory
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel
20th Century French Art Nouveau Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Settees
Giltwood
1980s Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1960s Vintage Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Settees
Wood
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Settees
Wood, Leather
20th Century British Settees
Fabric
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.