Settees
2010s South African Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Fabric, Silk, Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Antique Settees
Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Walnut, Spruce
Late 18th Century Louis XV Antique Settees
Fruitwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bamboo
18th Century Swedish Antique Settees
Wood
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Settees
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chesterfield Settees
Leather, Maple
1890s Syrian Victorian Antique Settees
Walnut
2010s Italian Settees
Leather, Straw, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Oak, Velvet, Walnut
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1950s Vintage Settees
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Settees
Fabric, Wood
1810s French Regency Antique Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Settees
Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century Antique Settees
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1960s English Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Rosewood, Upholstery
Early 1900s German Dutch Colonial Antique Settees
Leather, Boxwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
2010s American Modern Settees
Bouclé, Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Upholstery, Beech
19th Century French Victorian Antique Settees
Giltwood
20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Beech
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Linen, Leather, Oak
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees
Gold
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Upholstery, Rosewood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Regency Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Settees
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Settees
Walnut, Cowhide, Hide, Oak
2010s American Settees
Steel
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
2010s Central American Settees
Leather, Hardwood
1930s Vintage Settees
Linen
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Other 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.