Settees
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Cane, Beech
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
20th Century Neoclassical Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
18th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century European Settees
Bamboo, Cane
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Maple
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century French Victorian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wicker
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Gesso, Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wood, Teak
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Antique Settees
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane
1960s British Chinese Chippendale Vintage Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
1890s English Adam Style Antique Settees
Cane, Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Cane, Rosewood
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Settees
Textile, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Fabric, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1840s French Biedermeier Antique Settees
Hardwood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mahogany, Leather
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Bronze
2010s American Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Mid-19th Century English George II Antique Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wool, Upholstery
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Walnut, Spruce
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
18th Century French Antique Settees
Pine
Early 19th Century Indian Empire Antique Settees
Reed, Teak
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
2010s English Country Settees
Linen
2010s Brazilian Settees
Bronze
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Elm
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1930s French Vintage Settees
Upholstery
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.