Settees
2010s American American Classical Settees
Velvet, Maple
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Settees
Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Settees
Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut
1890s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
Early 19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Animal Skin, Sheepskin, Beech
19th Century Sheraton Antique Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Maple
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Settees
Hickory
18th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
2010s English Modern Settees
Upholstery
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Damask, Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Oak
18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Antique Settees
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
1640s Italian Modern Antique Settees
Fabric
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Settees
Beech
1980s German Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rubber
20th Century English Country Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Giltwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Settees
Leather, Wood
19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Settees
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Wicker
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Textile, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé
20th Century Neoclassical Settees
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wood, Paint
1890s American Victorian Antique Settees
Wicker
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
1750s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Settees
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Nutwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Faux Leather
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Chrome
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.





