Settees
1960s Japanese Vintage Settees
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rush, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Settees
Wood, Paint
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
20th Century Asian Moorish Settees
Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery
2010s Brazilian Settees
Bronze
Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Rattan, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Oak
2010s American Louis XVI Settees
Metal
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Brocade, Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Settees
Wrought Iron
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Maple
1930s French Country Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Settees
Bouclé, Maple
20th Century Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
1890s American Victorian Antique Settees
Wicker, Reed, Wood
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees
Walnut
20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Brass
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery
1880s French Victorian Antique Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Hickory
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Settees
Rattan, Teak
Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees
Bentwood
Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Settees
Upholstery, Birch
1970s European Folk Art Vintage Settees
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British Settees
Leather
1980s Vintage Settees
Cotton
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
1990s European Modern Settees
Aluminum
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Iron
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Metal
2010s American Modern Settees
Maple, Silk
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Settees
Hardwood, Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Metal
Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Antique Settees
Cane, Mahogany
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.