Settees
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Settees
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Aluminum
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Settees
Leather
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum, Steel
Early 19th Century Austrian Gustavian Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Beech
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Cane, Walnut
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
1940s Danish Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Birch
1990s Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Vintage Settees
Maple
18th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Caribbean Anglo-Indian Antique Settees
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Settees
Mahogany
1990s American Settees
Rattan
Early 20th Century Austrian Gothic Revival Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Giltwood
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Velvet, Maple, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
20th Century English Country Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
19th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English George II Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Settees
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
1870s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Early 20th Century American Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English William and Mary Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Iron
18th Century English Georgian Antique Settees
Mahogany
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.