Settees
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
2010s Modern Settees
Metal
18th Century French Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
1750s English George III Antique Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Settees
Iron
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Settees
Velvet, Lacquer
19th Century Antique Settees
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Wool
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Settees
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood, Down
1990s Post-Modern Settees
Fabric
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Settees
Ebony
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Settees
Mohair, Velvet
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Settees
Wool, Acrylic
1840s French Biedermeier Antique Settees
Hardwood, Beech
1780s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
2010s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Plastic, Rubber
Early 20th Century American Settees
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wicker
1990s British Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Acrylic, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Hardwood, Pine
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Mahogany
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Wood, Rattan
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cane, Rattan
20th Century Art Deco Settees
Mohair, Birch
Early 20th Century English Settees
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
18th Century Neoclassical Antique Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century French Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1990s American Spanish Colonial Settees
Textile, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1960s Vintage Settees
Rattan
1890s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Brass
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.