Settees
1780s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Muslin, Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
1860s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Velvet, Fruitwood
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Giltwood
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
1880s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
1980s Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cotton, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Cane
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
1880s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
Early 2000s Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century American Louis XV Antique Settees
Metal
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Silk, Foam, Walnut
1890s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Textile, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Oak
19th Century Louis XIII Antique Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Settees
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
Late 18th Century Louis XV Antique Settees
Fruitwood
19th Century European Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
2010s British Louis XV Settees
Hardwood
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century European Louis XIII Antique Settees
Palisander
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.