Settees
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Settees
Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Velvet
1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1830s German Rococo Antique Settees
Fruitwood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Settees
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Suede
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1970s Korean Chippendale Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fiberglass
2010s American American Classical Settees
Velvet, Maple
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Wood
1960s Spanish Rustic Vintage Settees
Wood, Fabric, Oak
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
19th Century British Edwardian Antique Settees
Leather
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Wood
1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
19th Century English Antique Settees
1920s Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Settees
Beech
2010s Italian Other Settees
Wood
1860s Victorian Antique Settees
Walnut
17th Century French Antique Settees
Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood, Walnut
1850s Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Leather, Walnut
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1970s German Space Age Vintage Settees
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Fruitwood
2010s Indonesian Empire Settees
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Foam, Wood, Upholstery
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Settees
Mahogany
2010s American Other Settees
Metal
Early 1900s Irish George II Antique Settees
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Steel
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
1970s American Modern Vintage Settees
Fiberglass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1870s French Louis XIV Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Settees
Leather
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Giltwood
1940s Italian Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Rope, Oak, Leather
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.