Settees
1950s Polish Vintage Settees
Cane, Bentwood
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Settees
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees
Gold
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Sheepskin
1860s English High Victorian Antique Settees
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Settees
Leather, Oak
1950s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Settees
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather, Wood
1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Settees
Velvet
1820s English George III Antique Settees
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Early 2000s North American Settees
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Settees
Leather, Walnut
18th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Pine
Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Oak
1970s French Vintage Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Settees
Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1810s Dutch Empire Antique Settees
Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Settees
Fabric, Ash
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Settees
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Settees
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
18th Century British Regency Antique Settees
Giltwood
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Gold Leaf
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Settees
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Walnut
20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather
18th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Walnut
20th Century American Empire Settees
Mahogany
1940s Danish Vintage Settees
Mahogany, Fabric
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
1880s French Edwardian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Rustic Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
19th Century American Federal Antique Settees
Rush, Chestnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Iron
20th Century British Regency Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century English George II Antique Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees
Cane, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet
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.