Settees
2010s British Modern Settees
Nylon
1960s Ecuadorean Organic Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
2010s British Modern Settees
Nylon
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Settees
Beech
18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Settees
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery
1970s European Folk Art Vintage Settees
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Steel
1880s French Edwardian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Beech
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Settees
Leather, Chenille, Rattan
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech, Wool
18th Century English Georgian Antique Settees
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
2010s English Country Settees
Linen
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1990s Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Settees
Upholstery, Poplar, Pine
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Oak
1990s American Spanish Colonial Settees
Textile, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s Portuguese Settees
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
2010s South African Settees
Linen
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Giltwood, Gesso, Silk, Upholstery
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
18th Century British Edwardian Antique Settees
Cane, Wood
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Pine, Paint
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Brass
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Settees
Brass
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees
Mohair, Bamboo
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
Early 2000s American Settees
Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather, Bamboo
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Oak
2010s American American Classical Settees
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Leather, Oak
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Mahogany
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Country Settees
Oak, Leather
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rosewood
20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Brass
2010s American Modern Settees
Bouclé, Maple
1830s American American Colonial Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Settees
Teak
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.