Settees
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Settees
Walnut
20th Century Settees
Leather
1790s Italian Directoire Antique Settees
Giltwood
2010s American Modern Settees
Maple, Bouclé
20th Century British Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
1990s Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel
Late 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Settees
Leather, Teak
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Settees
Fabric
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1840s Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century British Georgian Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Rattan, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Sheepskin
Late 20th Century American Settees
Metal
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Settees
Teak
20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Brass
18th Century English William and Mary Antique Settees
Oak
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
1960s English Vintage Settees
Velvet
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair, Maple
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Gold
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
19th Century Antique Settees
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Settees
Oak
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cherry
1890s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
19th Century Maghreb Moorish Antique Settees
Walnut
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Oak
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Elm
1750s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Settees
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood
1980s German Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rubber
Late 20th Century American Regency Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Settees
Cotton, Twill, Upholstery, Satinwood, Kingwood, Mahogany
1950s Vintage Settees
Maple
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
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.