Settees
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Settees
Iron
2010s American Modern Settees
Elm, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Bouclé, Resin, Rubber, Plywood
1990s German Modern Settees
Wool, Wood
2010s Mexican Settees
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1990s Post-Modern Settees
Fabric
2010s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1990s British Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Acrylic, Wood
1990s American Spanish Colonial Settees
Textile, Walnut
2010s Modern Settees
Metal
1990s French International Style Settees
Synthetic
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
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
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
21st Century and Contemporary Settees
Hemp
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Settees
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
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
2010s British Art Deco Settees
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
2010s English Country Settees
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Renaissance Settees
Leather, Wood
1990s Settees
Rope
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum, Steel
1990s American Art Deco Settees
Satin, Wood, Feathers
1990s American Settees
Rattan
Early 2000s American Shaker Settees
Steel
2010s English Modern Settees
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, 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.