Settees
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Mahogany, Walnut
20th Century Italian Adam Style Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Brocade, Beech
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Cherry
1950s American Vintage Settees
Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Settees
Maple, Silk
2010s American Modern Settees
Bouclé, Maple
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rattan
18th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1990s Settees
Brass
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Settees
Rattan, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
2010s South African Settees
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Late 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Settees
Leather, Teak
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Wood, Velvet
1970s Italian Vintage Settees
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Settees
Leather, Chenille, Rattan
Early 19th Century South American William IV Antique Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Biedermeier Settees
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech, Fir
1860s European Napoleon III Antique Settees
Hardwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Walnut
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1990s American Spanish Colonial Settees
Textile, Walnut
1780s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Teak
18th Century British Edwardian Antique Settees
Cane, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Wood
1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
Early 20th Century British Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut, Straw
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Oak, Bouclé
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Settees
Bamboo
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Beech
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Settees
Upholstery, Maple
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Beech
Early 20th Century British Settees
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Other
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Settees
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Settees
Rattan, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut, Linen
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Beech
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Settees
Ostrich Leather, Mahogany
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.