Settees
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Textile, Giltwood
Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Settees
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Louis XIII Antique Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Mohair
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Fabric, Cane, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century European Louis XIII Antique Settees
Palisander
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1930s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Wrought Iron
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Chrome
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Settees
Walnut
Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Settees
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech, Bouclé
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Oak
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Steel
19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut, Wood
1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Walnut
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Faux Leather
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Velvet, Walnut
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Settees
Cotton, Wood, Velvet, Down
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Settees
Cotton, Bamboo, Foam, Polyester
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Wood, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Settees
Textile, Wood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Mahogany, Velvet
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Wood
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Cherry
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.