Settees
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Settees
Walnut
1880s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Settees
Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Settees
Upholstery, Poplar, Pine
19th Century English William and Mary Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Settees
Linen, Mahogany
19th Century British Jacobean Antique Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Settees
Aluminum
1990s Settees
Rope
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Silk, Giltwood
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Walnut
1850s European Biedermeier Antique Settees
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Settees
Textile, Wood
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Walnut
Early 1800s Antique Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Silk, Giltwood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Pine, Paint
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wicker
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
19th Century Swedish Country Antique Settees
Iron
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Art Deco Settees
Satin, Wood, Feathers
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1880s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1990s American Settees
Rattan
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
1970s German Space Age Vintage Settees
Chrome
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
1830s German Rococo Antique Settees
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Leather
Late 20th Century North American American Colonial Settees
Cherry
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chenille
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wood, Fabric
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
19th Century Swedish Antique Settees
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Linen, Oak, Giltwood, Paint
1980s Irish Empire Vintage Settees
Wood
Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Oak
1890s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Bronze
1980s Vintage Settees
Rattan
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum, Steel
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
19th Century Primitive Antique Settees
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.