Settees
1890s Syrian Victorian Antique Settees
Walnut
1980s Vintage Settees
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
20th Century French Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Lacquer
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees
Cane, Beech
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Leather, Oak
19th Century Caribbean Anglo-Indian Antique Settees
Mahogany
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Settees
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
20th Century Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Hickory
1930s French Country Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s Louis XV Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
1960s American Vintage Settees
Fiberglass, Rubber
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Settees
Walnut
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Linen, Mahogany
1970s European Folk Art Vintage Settees
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Settees
Textile, Wood
19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Settees
Cotton, Twill, Upholstery, Satinwood, Kingwood, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Fabric, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Maple
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Settees
Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet
Late 20th Century Philippine Settees
Rattan
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Beech, Bentwood
1940s Danish Modern Vintage Settees
Linen, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Sheepskin
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Settees
Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Early 19th Century Indian Empire Antique Settees
Reed, Teak
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Wool, Tapestry, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Adam Style Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Brazilian Settees
Bronze
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair, Maple
2010s Spanish Modern Settees
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1650s Swiss Antique Settees
Concrete
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, 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.