Wood Back Settee
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Teak
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Vintage 1930s Settees
Wood
20th Century American William and Mary Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Sheraton Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Teak
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Teak
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Settees
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Loveseats
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century French Sofas
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Settees
Wood, Cane, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century American Primitive Settees
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Settees
Cane
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Settees
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, PVC, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Jacobean Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Wood, Cotton
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century Settees
Silver
Vintage 1980s American Regency Settees
Wood, Fabric
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Settees
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
20th Century Settees
Mahogany, Cotton, Polyester
French Settees
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Settees
Wood, Mohair
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1940s Chaise Longues
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Settees
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s English Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century North American American Colonial Benches
Wood
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Finding the Right Settees for You
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://abbag.ru/108/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.
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