Settees
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees
Cane, Beech
1940s Italian Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Rope, Oak, Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Paint
20th Century British Victorian Settees
Leather
Mid-19th Century French Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Wood
1960s Danish Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
20th Century British Settees
Leather
1880s Antique Settees
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Settees
Walnut
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Paint
Early 20th Century American Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather, Lucite
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Cotton, Wood
1770s Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Cherry, Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fiberglass
Early 19th Century Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Settees
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Mahogany
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Naugahyde
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Hardwood
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wood
2010s French Settees
Bronze
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Sheepskin, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Sheepskin, Mahogany
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric
1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Settees
Bone, Wood, Ebony
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Cherry
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century Antique Settees
18th Century Brazilian Rococo Antique Settees
Hardwood, Harewood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Beech
20th Century Egyptian Revival Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Settees
Fabric
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century American Federal Antique Settees
Rush, Chestnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century European Louis XV Antique Settees
Fabric, Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Oak
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Settees
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
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.





