Settees
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Upholstery, Gesso, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Settees
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Rattan
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary George IV Settees
Fabric, Wood
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Upholstery, Beech
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Settees
Oak, Walnut
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Settees
Wood, Walnut
1930s American Vintage Settees
Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Mahogany, Giltwood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
1830s English William IV Antique Settees
Leather, Elm
Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Settees
Metal
19th Century English Antique Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
1880s English High Victorian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Satinwood
20th Century English Victorian Settees
Brass
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Cane, Walnut
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
2010s British Modern Settees
Nylon
1960s English Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Elm
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Giltwood
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Brass, Steel
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Settees
Wood
1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Settees
Leather, Teak
19th Century Antique Settees
Birdseye Maple
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Gold Leaf
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Silk, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
2010s American Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Settees
Oak
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Settees
Tapestry, Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Cotton
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
20th Century French Settees
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Upholstery, 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.