Settees
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel, Chrome
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Cotton, Bamboo, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Velvet
Late 19th Century British Jacobean Antique Settees
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Cane, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Settees
Velvet
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Renaissance Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Oak
1930s Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Settees
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Beech
1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Silk, Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel, Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Settees
Mahogany, Down, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Maple
20th Century English Victorian Settees
Leather
20th Century American Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood, Wicker, Rattan
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Settees
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Birch
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Hardwood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Settees
Leather, Oak
19th Century Swedish Antique Settees
Silk, Wood
1920s Vintage Settees
Wood
2010s Portuguese Settees
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1930s Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
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.





