Settees
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Oak
1880s American Sheraton Antique Settees
Brass
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome, Metal
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Wood
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Tapestry, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Settees
Birdseye Maple
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Wood
1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1970s American Vintage Settees
Chrome
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Giltwood
1970s American Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Acrylic, Walnut
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood, Cocobolo
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Cotton, Birdseye Maple
1890s American Victorian Antique Settees
Wicker
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Bentwood
1890s English High Victorian Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Giltwood
1890s French Rococo Antique Settees
Fabric, Oak
Late 19th Century English Charles II Antique Settees
Velvet
Late 20th Century Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Wood, Walnut, Wool
Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Settees
Linen
Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
1980s British Modern Vintage Settees
Cord
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Walnut, Faux Leather
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Settees
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Giltwood, Gesso, Silk, Upholstery
1890s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric
Late 19th Century European Jacobean Antique Settees
Cane, Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Settees
Walnut
1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Settees
Bone, Wood, Ebony
1980s American Vintage Settees
Lacquer, Rattan, Upholstery
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Chrome
1970s American Vintage Settees
Wood
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Settees
Bamboo
Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1870s French Antique Settees
Damask, Giltwood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fiberglass, Polyester, Lacquer
1970s American Modern Vintage Settees
Fiberglass
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.