Early 20th Century Continental Style Carved and Ebonized Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an early 20th-century Continental-style settee with carvings and an ebonized finish. The settee features a luxurious and elegant design typical of the Continental style, maki...
Cane, Wood
French Wrought Iron Settee, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Two to three-seater sofa of elegant design, with outwardly scrolling armrests. The seat and back cushions are upholstered in dark grey outdoor fabric.
$13,402 / item
Embrace Cormo Persimmon Sofa by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace cormo persimmon sofa by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 200 x H 70 x D 90 cm. Seat Height 47 cm. Materials: solid wood frame, foam, upholstery. ...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$2,833Sale Price|30% Off
Hand Dyed Vintage Brown Leather Large Designer Contempory Sofa Very Comfortable
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable had dyed brown leather designer styled three seat sofa A very good looking decorative and comfortable sofa, this piece cam...
Leather
$8,251Sale Price|40% Off
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original fully restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chest...
Leather, Hardwood
Classic Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Sofa
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic compact Danish 1940s sofa in original dark grey/brown upholstery. One-off piece made in the high end old school way with straps and horsehair interior that is made to last fo...
Fabric, Wood
Cassina 'Soriana' Four Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, soriana, Cassina, Italy 1970s, bouclé wool Manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s, the Soriana collection was meant to express beauty and comfort by using a w...
Chrome
$7,648Sale Price|20% Off
Two-Seater Sofa, Lacquer & Leather, Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Design; Lacquer; leather; leather straps; cushions; lounge chair; two-seater; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern; Comfortable Italian two-seater sofa designed in the 1970s. The fr...
Metal
$1,004 / item
Bench - Small sofa Fermob - SIXTIES Bench - Cactus
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Fermob - SIXTIES Bench Design: Frédéric Sofia The Sixties Bench is a lounge piece that embodies the spirit of the 1960s, designed by Frédéric Sofia, creator of the iconic Luxembourg...
Aluminum
Three Piece Set by Josef Hoffmann w/ Beech Frame & Clarence House Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and refined three piece living room set, consisting of two chairs and a settee were designed by the legendary Josef Hoffman in Austria circa 1905. They feature concave d...
Fabric, Beech
Our Signature Robinson Fully Buttoned Tufted Sofa
Located in London, GB
Our Robinson sofa is a very classic style of generous proportions that is certain to give presence to any interior. It could also be crafted with a buttoned back and seat cushions...
Velvet
$2,995 / item
A Rudin Gray Upholstered Loveseat
Theo Ruth f815 Sofa by Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
F815 sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort, Netherlands, 1958. This is are rare, amazing and sophisticated center-piece. The sofa is upholstered in a wool fabric which has some fading. ...
Metal
$4,750
Banquette/Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Empire banquette or settee, embodies the classical elegance and refined craftsmanship of the era. Crafted from rich fruitwood, this piece features a gracefully upholstered seat ...
Fruitwood
Shapland & Petter, Set Ten Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Chairs with Matching Settee
By Liberty & Co., Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. A quality suite of ten Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with a rare three seat model with carved roundel to the head rests. These have all been gently knocked ap...
Leather, Oak
$7,683Sale Price|30% Off
Stunning Restored George Smith Norris Three Seat Sofa in Mulberry Flying Ducks
By George Smith, Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully refurbished, George Smith Norris three seat sofa upholstered in Mulberry Flying Ducks linen which ...
Linen, Beech
Antique Charles LIMBERT Drop Arm Settle - Stickley Era - W2724 SALE SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Charles Limbert Drop Arm Settle - Stickley Era - W2724 ANTIQUE quality Charles Limbert drop arm settle in excellent condition. Made with a great selection of quarter sawn ...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$7,805 / item
Grand Storängen Sofa by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Grand Storängen sofa by Storängen Design Dimensions: D 120 x W 240 x H 130 x SH 45 cm Materials: birch wood, fabric. Also available in other colors...
Birch
$290 / item
Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench - Rosemary
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench Immerse yourself in Fermob's playful world with the Bistro 2-Seater Bench, a folding bench that perfectly balances simplicity and joie de vivre. Part ...
Metal
Exceptional Late George II Mahogany Settee, Made for Anne Basset
By William Hallett
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An exceptional late George II mahogany settee, made for Anne Basset, daughter of Edmund Prideaux, 5th Baronet of Netherton, attributed to William Hallett...
Mahogany
Chaise lounge ClassiCon Day Bed design Eileen Gray - White leather
By Eileen Gray
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: ClassiCon Model: Day Bed Design: Eileen Gray, 1925 The Day Bed is rightly counted among Eileen Gray's most celebrated designs. Conceived as a lounge piece that "offers pleasa...
Steel
$4,410Sale Price / item|25% Off
Art Deco Style "Presidents" Stick Reed Rattan 2-Seat Settee Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored striking Nantucket settee features classic stick rattan framing with tightly woven wicker wrappings, offering both form and function. Each arm includes thou...
Fabric, Rattan
Beige Two Seat Cadaqués Contemporary Art Sofa by Federico Correa, Alfonso Milá
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Two seat cadaqués sofa by Federico Correa, Alfonso Milá Dimensions: D 100 x W 200 x H 75 cm Materials: beech wood, fabric. Available in other fabrics a...
Fabric, Beech
Chaise lounge ClassiCon Day Bed design Eileen Gray - Brownred - Chrome
By Eileen Gray
Located in Varedo, MB
Brand: ClassiCon Model: Day Bed Design: Eileen Gray, 1925 The Day Bed is rightly counted among Eileen Gray's most celebrated designs. Conceived as a lounge piece that "offers pleasa...
Steel
George II Style Mahogany Double Chair Settee
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent mahogany double chair back settee crafted in the George II taste. From the scaled and scalloped back and zoomorphic armrests to the hairy ball-and-claw feet, the quality of the carving is deep and richly detailed. The seat is upholstered in a lovely black floral tapestry that remains in wonderful condition. Created in the style of Chippendale, this double settee...
Tapestry, Upholstery, Mahogany
$29,641 / item
Kepler 22 Leather 3 Seater Sofa by spHaus
Located in Geneve, CH
Kepler 22 Leather 3 Seater Sofa by spHaus Designed by Filippo Dell'Orto Dimensions: D 90 x W 390 x H 73 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel bars, elastic belts, polyurethane, natural ...
Steel
Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Settee with Damask Upholstery
Located in Cheshire, GB
An elegant antique Louis XV style walnut settee, displaying the graceful curves and refined carving associated with the French Rococo tradition. The shaped crest rail rises gently at...
Walnut
$7,683Sale Price|30% Off
Restored Vintage Oxblood Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa on Turned Legs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare hand made in England fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club sofa Where to begin! This sofa is absolute eye can...
Leather, Oak
French Regency Gilded Petite Vanity Settee Newly Reupholstered In Teal Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Regency Gold Gilded Tufted Back Petite Vanity Settee Newly Reupholstered in Italian Emerald Teal Mohair This exquisite antique French Regency vanity settee features a...
Mohair, Giltwood
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Child’s Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming small scale French 18th century Louis XV period walnut child's settee. The settee is raised by eight cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet and attached by a most decorativ...
Walnut
Frits Henningsen Danish Modern Loveseat c. 1960's
Located in Long Island City, NY
Danish Mid Century Modern Loveseat by Frits Henningsen. Newly reupholstered in Newly reupholstered with Kvadrat blended boucle navy ...
Bouclé, Beech
Late Victorian Sheraton Revival Painted Satinwood Two-Seat Settee
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian Sheraton revival painted satinwood two-seat settee, the double shield back and curved arms set upon square tapering front legs and outswept back legs, painted in pol...
Satinwood
1960s Wendell Castle Molar Sofa Green Fiberglass Organic Mid Century Modern
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1960s Green Wendell Castle Fiberglass Molar Sofa, Organic Mid Century The Structure Is Sound. Excellent Vintage Condition. 1960s Vint...
Fiberglass
Sofa MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Crafted by the renowned master Percival Lafer in 1970, this exceptional piece of furniture boasts a striking and comfortable design. Its clean lines and unique details, such as elega...
Steel
Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or sofa By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat cushion. Measures: 65"W x 25"D x 36"H. Seat height...
Upholstery, Oak
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Leather Lounge Suite For Cassina, circa 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Englewood, NJ
Very Cool and Comfortable Italian Mid Century Modern leather upholstered "Soriana" suite by, Tobia & Afra Scarpa designed for Cassina. The suite is made up of one settee, two lounge ...
Leather
$2,941 / set
Four Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte, France, 1950s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of four chairs in very good condition. Designed by Joseph Andre Motte in the 1950s The chairs can be used separately but can also be combined to form a four-seat sofa. They a...
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Italian "Cloud" Loveseat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Italian "cloud" Loveseat was designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1970s. This beautiful loveseat is wrapped by a padded edge, making it look even more like a cloud. The l...
Suede
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Settee Exquisite vintage Italian neoclassical painted settee. Stunning details include a carved musical motif of a lyre and trumpet on the front back and outside back, carved legs and finials. Large and deep enough to be a daybed for a smaller person. Newly Reupholstered Down-filled Cushion in a Gorgeous Kate Spade Bow-Tie Patterned Velvet Chenille with Matching Bolsters. Truly Beautiful & Unique Italian Antique Neoclassical...
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
$36,843 / item
Green Say Sofa by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Green say sofa by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 271 x W 86 x H 63.5 cm Materials: fabric COM available. Strong formal lines and geometric shapes seem like puzzle pieces that com...
Fabric
Stunning 20th Century Beech Wood Sofa with Dual Designs
Located in London, GB
This stunning sofa features a blue velvet textile that is soft to the touch and adds a touch of luxury to any room. One side of the sofa features a playful design of lion and swan, w...
Beech
Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench - Candied Orange
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench Immerse yourself in Fermob's playful world with the Bistro 2-Seater Bench, a folding bench that perfectly balances simplicity and joie de vivre. Part ...
Metal
20th C. Ornate French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Upholstered Salon Settee!!
Located in Austin, TX
20th C. Ornate French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Upholstered Salon Settee, 1900's 20th Century! Gorgeous Salon Settee, Ornate French, Renaissance Revival, Figural, Carved, Uphol...
Wood
$15,532 / item
Embryo Sofa by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Embryo sofa by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 200 x D 320 x H 78 cm (seat height 43 cm). Materials: Wood, Macro Plush Fabric. Evolved from the s...
Fabric, Wood
Bench - Small sofa Fermob - SIXTIES Bench - Cotton White
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Fermob - SIXTIES Bench Design: Frédéric Sofia The Sixties Bench is a lounge piece that embodies the spirit of the 1960s, designed by Frédéric Sofia, creator of the iconic Luxembourg...
Aluminum
Bench - Small sofa Fermob - SIXTIES Bench - Maya Blue
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Fermob - SIXTIES Bench Design: Frédéric Sofia The Sixties Bench is a lounge piece that embodies the spirit of the 1960s, designed by Frédéric Sofia, creator of the iconic Luxembourg...
Aluminum
Handcrafted Caramel Solid Wood Seating Spina B5.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Caramel Solid Wood Seating Spina B5.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 130 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: MDF lacquered gloss or solid European Walnut. Also avail...
Walnut, Lacquer
$290 / item
Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench - Marshmallow
By Fermob
Located in Varedo, MB
Fermob - Bistro 2-Seater Bench Immerse yourself in Fermob's playful world with the Bistro 2-Seater Bench, a folding bench that perfectly balances simplicity and joie de vivre. Part ...
Metal
Hand-Carved Azalea Root Settee with Reddish-Brown Lacquer Finish, Organic Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A lacquered settee hand carved out of one complete azalea root. This striking settee, hand-carved from a single azalea root, captures the natural beauty an...
Wood
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier Conversation Sofa
Located in Wiscasset, ME
This Classic Napoleon III style armchair or tête-à-tête has been restyled. It is the perfect conversation piece. This version has turned wooden legs with the traditional Napoleon III...
Linen, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron, Banquette Grand Repos, Two-Seater Settee, Circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934. After the Second World War he moved to Lille, in the north of France, where he decorated home...
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated and Giltwood Venetian Sette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and unique pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood Venetian settees. Each settee is raised by elegant cabriole legs with finely carved foliate gil...
Wood, Giltwood
Frits Henningsen Style Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen style settee in collaboration with Elizabeth Law of Elizabeth Law Design. Born and raised in South Carolina, Law draws inspirat...
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage Cigar Brown Hand Dyed Leather Camel Back Chesterfield Two Seater Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this vintage cigar brown hand-dyed leather camel back chesterfield two seater sofa. A very classic design with a lovely...
Brass
$8,801Sale Price|20% Off
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE 1880 GEORGE II STYLE HiGHBACK BROWN LEATHER SETTEE SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning George II style late Victorian fully restored hand dyed brown leather high back sof...
Leather, Hardwood
$7,700Sale Price / item|20% Off
Our Signature Deb Lounging Sofa finished with Linen Loose Cover
Located in London, GB
Possibly the ultimate for lounging! Our Deb lounging sofa is perfect for long lazy weekends in all seasons. The linen really comes into its own during long summers. The loose cove...
Linen
$9,500
19thc. Itailian Settee
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Painted and Gilded Italian Canape
Giltwood
Stunning Vintage Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Howards & Son Style Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather Howard & Son’s style three seat sofa with overstuffed fea...
Leather
Cubic Seat Module in Marine Leather by Studio Christinekalia
Located in Geneve, CH
Cubit seat Module in Marine leather by Studio Christinekalia Dimensions: W 90 x D 90 x H 75 cm (seat height 45 cm). Materials: Plush Fabric, Marine Leather, wood. Christine Kali...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Settee, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored and reupholstered in recent history. Pre restoration ima...
Fabric, Wood
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.