Settees
1810s Dutch Empire Antique Settees
Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Brass
1830s German Rococo Antique Settees
Fruitwood
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Pine
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Brass
1920s Vintage Settees
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair, Wood
Early 2000s North American Settees
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut
20th Century Italian Adam Style Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
1890s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Bronze
1750s English George III Antique Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Settees
Hardwood
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Lacquer
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Vintage Settees
Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
1930s Vintage Settees
Rattan
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Settees
Brass
20th Century American Baroque Revival Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
19th Century American American Empire Antique Settees
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Rattan, Hickory
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Moorish Settees
Bone, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Beech, Suede
20th Century American Settees
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
1940s French Louis XIV Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak, Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Primitive Settees
Straw, 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.