Settees
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Beech
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Foam, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather, Foam, Beech
19th Century Victorian Antique Settees
Other
2010s South African Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Antique Settees
Wood
Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1930s English Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century British Settees
Upholstery
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Walnut
1730s English George II Antique Settees
Giltwood
Early 1900s French Antique Settees
Giltwood
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Silk, Wood, Paint
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1960s North American Rustic Vintage Settees
Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Settees
Wool, Giltwood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood, Rosewood
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Settees
Walnut
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
19th Century English Sheraton Antique Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Rattan
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather, Foam
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Rush, Ash
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
Wood, Paint
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
1830s American American Colonial Antique Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Metal
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s Ecuadorean Organic Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Cotton
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
1970s Korean Chippendale Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum
19th Century Austrian Antique Settees
Walnut
1840s American American Empire Antique Settees
Mahogany, Satinwood
1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Linen, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Settees
Walnut
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Settees
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.