Settees
2010s Modern Settees
Metal
1750s English George III Antique Settees
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Settees
Iron
2010s Mexican Settees
Stainless Steel
1760s English George III Antique Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Brass
1780s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
2010s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Neoclassical Antique Settees
Wood
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Brass
18th Century French Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Wood
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Settees
Upholstery
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
1780s English Regency Antique Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Settees
Hemp
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
18th Century French Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
2010s British Art Deco Settees
Hardwood
1790s Italian Directoire Antique Settees
Giltwood
Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Settees
Wood
18th Century Antique Settees
Leather, Wood, Walnut
18th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Pine
2010s English Country Settees
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Renaissance Settees
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees
Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 18th Century French Antique Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
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.