Settees
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Napoleon III Settees
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees
Gold
18th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Settees
Wood, Leather
1870s Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Rattan, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Giltwood
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Settees
Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair, Maple
Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Rattan, Bentwood
20th Century British Settees
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Walnut
1930s Sheraton Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Settees
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Settees
Fabric, Ash
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Birch
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Settees
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Bamboo, Oak
2010s American Napoleon III Settees
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Settees
Cane, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1920s Unknown Chinoiserie Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1920s French Empire Revival Vintage Settees
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Minimalist Settees
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Settees
Leather
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1830s American American Colonial Antique Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
1970s French Vintage Settees
Leather
18th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century English William and Mary Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
20th Century British Other Settees
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century British Settees
Fabric
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.





