Settees
Late 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Settees
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wool
1990s Italian Post-Modern Settees
Fabric
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century American Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Early 1900s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Wool, Tapestry, Giltwood
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Settees
Mahogany
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Settees
Walnut
2010s British Art Deco Settees
Alpaca, Beech
19th Century French Other Antique Settees
Metal
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1770s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Beech
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Brocade, Beech
20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Sheraton Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Antique Settees
Oak
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Revival Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Cane, Rosewood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet
2010s South African Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
20th Century Adam Style Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Upholstery
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Silk, Velvet, Wood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
1940s British Vintage Settees
Walnut
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Settees
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Brass
2010s American Louis XVI Settees
Metal
1860s Napoleon III Antique Settees
Rosewood
1780s English Chippendale Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rattan
18th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Antique Settees
Wire
1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Cane, Beech
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood, Beech
19th Century Danish Empire Antique Settees
Ormolu
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Lacquer
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Pine
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
20th Century Settees
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield 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.





