Settees
1930s Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Walnut
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Settees
Linen
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
2010s South African Settees
Linen
2010s Portuguese Settees
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood
2010s British Louis XV Settees
Hardwood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Settees
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Settees
Leather, Walnut
19th Century English Antique Settees
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Swiss Brutalist Settees
Leather, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bentwood, Upholstery
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Pine
1980s Vintage Settees
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Wood, Rattan
1990s American Arts and Crafts Settees
Iron
20th Century Unknown Rustic Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Leather, Hickory
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Plywood, Rubber, Bouclé, Resin
2010s American Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Settees
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
20th Century English Country Settees
Linen, Beech
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Settees
Bone, Abalone, Walnut
1980s Vintage Settees
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
19th Century European Antique Settees
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Pine, Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Early 20th Century British Settees
Wood
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Settees
Mohair, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Settees
Velvet
1940s Louis XIV Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century North American Eastlake Antique Settees
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Settees
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century British Regency Settees
Leather
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Marble, Steel
Mid-20th Century Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century British Settees
Satinwood
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage 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.





