Settees
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1950s Vintage Settees
Mohair
20th Century British Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Oak
1970s Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Walnut
1880s French Victorian Antique Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Central American Settees
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Beech
20th Century American Gothic Settees
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
1810s French Regency Antique Settees
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chesterfield Settees
Leather, Maple
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
1990s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
1980s American Vintage Settees
Lacquer, Rattan, Upholstery
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Settees
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Teak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Oak
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Settees
Wood
1870s British Antique Settees
Bone, Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees
Oak, Fabric, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1960s American Vintage Settees
Fiberglass, Rubber
20th Century Modern Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees
Wood
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Bouclé
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Leather
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Bauhaus Settees
Metal
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.





