Settees
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Settees
Wicker
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Settees
Iron
20th Century British Settees
Fabric
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Upholstery
1880s English Victorian Antique Settees
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century Modern Settees
Brass
19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Pine
19th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Adirondack Settees
Wicker
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Settees
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
20th Century English Settees
Leather
19th Century English Antique Settees
Brass
19th Century English George II Antique Settees
Textile, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Pine
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Cane, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Hardwood, Pine
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Cane, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Velvet
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Muslin, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Linen, Rattan
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Settees
Hemp
20th Century English Regency Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Late 20th Century American Regency Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cherry
19th Century French Restauration Antique Settees
Brass
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
20th Century English Settees
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Settees
Linen, Wicker
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1960s Vintage Settees
Rattan
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Velvet, 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.