Settees
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Nutwood
Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Antique Settees
Wire
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Wood
18th Century French Antique Settees
Pine
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1770s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Beech
20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Upholstery
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Settees
Mahogany
1780s English Chippendale Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Settees
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Teak
19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Settees
Silver Leaf
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet
1940s Danish Modern Vintage Settees
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Rattan, Teak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Mahogany
1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century English Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Oak
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair, Wood
18th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Settees
Hardwood, Paint
Late 19th Century American Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Settees
Leather
1950s American Vintage Settees
Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Pine
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Settees
Rosewood
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wool, Upholstery
19th Century Danish Empire Antique Settees
Ormolu
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
1960s Japanese Vintage Settees
Wicker, Rattan
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Settees
Leather, Wood
1970s American Vintage Settees
Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Settees
Cane, Wood
1860s Napoleon III Antique Settees
Rosewood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Lacquer
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Mahogany, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s American Louis XVI Settees
Metal
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, 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.





