Settees
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Settees
Leather
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Other
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Rattan
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
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Settees
Shell, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Bouclé, Resin, Rubber, Plywood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Adirondack Settees
Hickory, Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Settees
Iron
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Settees
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Mexican Settees
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Oak
Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century English Settees
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
2010s Modern Settees
Metal
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Settees
Wicker
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Fabric, Beech
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Cane, Oak, Walnut
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
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Velvet, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French French Provincial 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
Walnut
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.