Settees
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Elm
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Leather
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
Early 20th Century European Settees
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Linen, Walnut
1990s Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Charles X Antique Settees
Brass
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Cane, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Swedish Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Pine, Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Gustavian Antique Settees
Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Settees
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silver Leaf
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Settees
Velvet
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Aluminum
1790s French Empire Antique Settees
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Settees
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
19th Century Swedish Antique Settees
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
1960s English Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Birch
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cane, Walnut
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Settees
Upholstery, Poplar, Pine
18th Century British Edwardian Antique Settees
Cane, Wood
2010s American Modern Settees
Bouclé, Maple
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Rosewood
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
1890s English Georgian Antique Settees
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Settees
Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Regency Settees
Leather
2010s South African Settees
Linen
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Maple
1830s English William IV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Settees
Hickory
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.





