Settees
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Hardwood, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees
Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Settees
Iron
2010s Canadian Modern Settees
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech, Upholstery
Early 18th Century American Regency Antique Settees
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Settees
Bronze
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Settees
Wicker
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1860s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Walnut
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Settees
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Synthetic, Faux Leather
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
1880s English Victorian Antique Settees
Mahogany, Satinwood
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Wood
20th Century Modern Settees
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Upholstery
19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
1870s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1870s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1890s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
Mid-19th Century French Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Pine
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
19th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Linen, Rattan
1940s Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rattan
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Elm, Wool
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Adirondack Settees
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
1960s English Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Settees
Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Muslin, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Pine
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Elm
19th Century English George II Antique Settees
Textile, Wood
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.