Settees
2010s American Other Settees
Copper
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Settees
Hickory
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
2010s French Modern Settees
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Settees
Leather
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Settees
Birch
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Fabric, Walnut
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Giltwood
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Foam, Wood, Upholstery
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s American Post-Modern Settees
Fabric
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Settees
Tapestry, Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British Settees
Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Suede
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Settees
Other
Early 20th Century Renaissance Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood, Giltwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s Baltic Adirondack Vintage Settees
Leather, Hickory
20th Century Federal Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Settees
Teak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cherry, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
2010s British Modern Settees
Nylon
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century German Rococo Settees
Antler, Upholstery
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Settees
Rope, Teak
Late 20th Century French Settees
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Rosewood, Upholstery
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.





