Settees
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Settees
Cane, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
Early 1800s British Regency Antique Settees
Beech
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Mid-19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Renaissance Settees
Leather, Wood
1870s Antique Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Brass
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Asian Dutch Colonial Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Settees
Walnut
20th Century Adam Style Settees
Fabric, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Lacquer
1880s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Settees
Upholstery, Poplar, Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Settees
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Bamboo, Oak
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Settees
Linen, Mahogany
19th Century English William and Mary Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Oak
19th Century British Jacobean Antique Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
1950s English Vintage Settees
Velvet, Giltwood
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Raffia
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
20th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Mohair, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Settees
Aluminum
1990s Settees
Rope
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Cherry
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Velvet
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Walnut
1940s Vintage Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Birch
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Settees
Textile, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
1850s European Biedermeier Antique Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Walnut
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.