Settees
1990s Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Oak
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
2010s American Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1940s French Vintage Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wood, Fabric
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Teak
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Settees
Rattan, Teak
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rope, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Settees
Leather, Hardwood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Brocade, Beech
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Oak
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
20th Century Settees
Velvet, Wood
18th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Walnut
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wool
2010s British Art Deco Settees
Alpaca, Beech
Early 20th Century Swedish Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Silk, Giltwood
20th Century Directoire Settees
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Modern Settees
Maple, Bouclé
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Cotton, Wood
1930s French Modern Vintage Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Adam Style Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Settees
Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
1930s Vintage Settees
Leather
2010s Brazilian Settees
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wool, Upholstery
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Settees
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Settees
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Settees
Upholstery, Maple
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Settees
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Settees
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Settees
Silver Leaf
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.