Settees
2010s French Settees
Metal
2010s French Settees
Metal
2010s French Settees
Metal
2010s French Settees
Metal
2010s French Settees
Metal
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
19th Century French Antique Settees
1990s Settees
Rope
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Settees
Fabric, Poplar, Paint
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Settees
Nutwood
1980s Vintage Settees
Leather, Cotton, Faux Fur
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
1880s Adam Style Antique Settees
Walnut
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric
Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Settees
Metal
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Rustic Settees
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1750s Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1990s British Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Acrylic, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century American Federal Antique Settees
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric
20th Century English Victorian Settees
Upholstery
Early 1700s Italian Antique Settees
Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Modern Settees
Velvet
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
Early 2000s American Settees
Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Settees
Cotton, Wood
2010s Italian Other Settees
Wood
1850s English Victorian Antique Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Settees
Metal
19th Century American Federal Antique Settees
Rush, Chestnut
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Wood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Settees
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Settees
Wood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Settees
Hardwood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech, Upholstery
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
1880s English Georgian Antique Settees
Tapestry, Mahogany
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Settees
Leather, Wood
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.





