Settees
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood, Fabric
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Synthetic
1850s English Victorian Antique Settees
Brass
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Settees
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Cherry, Giltwood
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees
Oak, Fabric, Wood
2010s American American Classical Settees
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Cotton, Bamboo, Foam
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Settees
Oak
19th Century French Antique Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Brass
20th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Beech, Bentwood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Mahogany
1720s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Oak
Early 1700s Italian Antique Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Settees
Leather
2010s American Settees
Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1770s Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Cherry, Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Swiss Brutalist Settees
Leather, Wood
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Wood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Settees
Leather
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Sycamore
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Velvet
2010s Settees
Leather
20th Century Indonesian Settees
Teak, Cane
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.