Settees
18th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Animal Skin, Sheepskin, Beech
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Beech
19th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Indonesian Empire Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Oak
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
Early 19th Century Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
16th Century Swiss Gothic Antique Settees
Pine
2010s American Modern Settees
Maple, Bouclé
Early 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Settees
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Mid-19th Century Brazilian Antique Settees
Wood
1890s American Victorian Antique Settees
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1980s American French Provincial Vintage Settees
Fabric, Silk, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
2010s South African Modern Settees
Brass
19th Century English Sheraton Antique Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Iron
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Settees
Bone, Abalone, Walnut
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
Early 1900s Antique Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Settees
Rattan, Teak
Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
1890s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Wicker
20th Century English Modern Settees
Leather
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
20th Century Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Settees
Cotton, Twill, Upholstery, Satinwood, Kingwood, Mahogany
1890s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1790s French Directoire Antique Settees
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Settees
Velvet
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Settees
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Settees
Fabric, Wood
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal, Brass, Iron
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.





