Settees
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Giltwood
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
18th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Walnut
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut, Straw
1990s European Modern Settees
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Hickory
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Victorian Antique Settees
Other
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
Early 20th Century European Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Indonesian Empire Settees
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Settees
Oak
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Antique Settees
Cane, Mahogany
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Rope, Teak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
1990s Settees
Fabric, Wood
1930s Vintage Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Settees
Leather
1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Settees
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Gesso, Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
1890s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Bronze
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Beech
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees
Walnut
20th Century Settees
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Rosewood
19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Settees
Cotton, Twill, Upholstery, Satinwood, Kingwood, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
2010s English Country Settees
Linen
Late 20th Century Chinese Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Settees
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Iron
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
19th Century Italian Louis XV 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.