Settees
2010s American Napoleon III Settees
Bronze
2010s British Louis XV Settees
Hardwood
2010s Canadian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s French Settees
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Fabric, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
1930s American Vintage Settees
Rattan, Reed, Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Damask, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Silk, Giltwood
1870s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Damask, Mahogany
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Settees
Hardwood, Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Settees
Linen, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees
Wood
1760s Antique Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Settees
Iron
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Beech
1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Mohair, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Elm
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Settees
Teak
Mid-20th Century Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Metal
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Settees
Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1890s English Georgian Antique Settees
Mahogany
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Mahogany
18th Century English William and Mary Antique Settees
Oak
2010s South African Settees
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19th Century Victorian Antique Settees
Other
19th Century English Antique Settees
Mahogany
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Country Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Settees
Upholstery
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.