Settees
Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century European Antique Settees
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1930s American Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mirror, Leather
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Rattan, Teak
20th Century American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Settees
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut, Straw
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool
19th Century French Antique Settees
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Settees
Leather
Early 18th Century European Renaissance Antique Settees
Wood
1940s Danish Modern Vintage Settees
Linen, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Bohemian Settees
Rattan, Wicker
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Maple
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Mahogany
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
20th Century British Other Settees
Fabric, Oak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1940s Danish Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Settees
Linen, Wood
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Damask, Rosewood
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
1990s American Settees
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Settees
Chrome
1950s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Settees
Beech
1890s English Georgian Antique Settees
Mahogany
19th Century English George III Antique Settees
Wood
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Pine, Walnut
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Velvet
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s Central American Settees
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Walnut, Spruce
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mohair
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Settees
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair, Maple
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, 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://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.





