Settees
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Settees
Mahogany
1950s European Vintage Settees
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century French Settees
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1960s American Vintage Settees
Fiberglass, Rubber
20th Century Indonesian Settees
Cane, Teak
19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal, Brass, Iron
Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Settees
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Settees
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Gesso, Wood, Upholstery, Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Settees
Linen
2010s Central American Settees
Leather, Hardwood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wood
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Velvet
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Bronze
1940s Art Deco Vintage Settees
1950s Polish Other Vintage Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century European Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Mohair
19th Century French Victorian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wicker
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wood, Alpaca
Mid-20th Century British Modern Settees
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Linen, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Settees
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Settees
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Birch, Fabric
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1810s American American Empire Antique Settees
Cane, Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Giltwood, Gesso, Silk, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Caribbean Belle Époque Settees
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Settees
1830s American American Colonial Antique Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Bamboo
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.