Settees
1890s English Georgian Antique Settees
Mahogany
20th Century British Other Settees
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Settees
Brass
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Wood
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Nutwood
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Settees
Fabric, Sycamore
1890s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Bronze
1870s North American Empire Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1970s European Folk Art Vintage Settees
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Cane, Walnut
1950s English Vintage Settees
Velvet, Giltwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal, Brass
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1810s Dutch Empire Antique Settees
Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood
1750s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Settees
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
18th Century English Georgian Antique Settees
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees
Oak, Fabric, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Maple
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
2010s American American Classical Settees
Velvet, Maple
Early 1900s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
1960s Japanese Vintage Settees
Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Rattan, Teak
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Birch
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rope, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Teak, Leather
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Brocade, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Wood
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Settees
Rattan, Giltwood
1970s American Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Acrylic, Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
19th Century French Rococo Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Brass
Late 19th Century American Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
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.





