Settees
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Settees
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Regency Settees
Upholstery, Cane
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Settees
Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Leather
2010s British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Settees
Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Cherry, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Settees
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Asian Dutch Colonial Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
19th Century European Chippendale Antique Settees
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American Post-Modern Settees
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Settees
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century French Rococo Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1810s English Regency Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Wood
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
17th Century French Antique Settees
Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood, Walnut
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Other
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Settees
Walnut
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Settees
Shell, Velvet, Hardwood, Wood
19th Century Burmese Anglo Raj Antique Settees
Fabric, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
Early 2000s American Settees
Gold
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Settees
Pine
1890s American George III Antique Settees
Silk, Mahogany
1930s French Vintage Settees
Upholstery
20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century Chinese Settees
Bamboo, Rattan
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Settees
Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Bouclé
Mid-19th Century Brazilian Antique Settees
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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.





