Settees
1950s European Empire Revival Vintage Settees
Bronze
1870s Antique Settees
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Settees
Faux Bamboo, Mahogany
1940s Danish Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather
20th Century French Settees
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Settees
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood
2010s South African Modern Settees
Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Chrome
Late 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Settees
Oak
1980s Vintage Settees
Cotton
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Early 1900s German Dutch Colonial Antique Settees
Leather, Boxwood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Bamboo
20th Century French Settees
Linen, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Acrylic, Walnut
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
1870s Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
1790s French Directoire Antique Settees
Brass
16th Century Swiss Gothic Antique Settees
Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood, Upholstery
1960s American Vintage Settees
Fruitwood, Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Settees
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan, Smoked Glass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
1980s British Modern Vintage Settees
Cord
19th Century English George II Antique Settees
Textile, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wood
Early 18th Century American Regency Antique Settees
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
1930s Vintage Settees
Linen
20th Century French Victorian Settees
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Cane, Beech
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.





