Settees
Early 20th Century American Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Settees
Pine
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1920s Vintage Settees
Wood
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Synthetic
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Settees
Beech
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Settees
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Wood
1930s American Machine Age Vintage Settees
Aluminum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Settees
Leather, Oak
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Silver Leaf
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Settees
Satinwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Settees
Velvet
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Settees
Walnut, Damask
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Settees
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Birch, Ebony, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Caribbean Belle Époque Settees
Early 20th Century American Settees
Oak
1930s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Settees
Early 20th Century American Industrial Settees
Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Settees
Wood, Mirror
1930s American Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Metal
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Settees
Beech
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Rattan
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Settees
Leather, Upholstery
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Teak
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Settees
Oak
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Settees
Burl, Bentwood
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Leather, 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.