Settees
20th Century English George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Antique Settees
Silver Leaf
18th Century British Georgian Antique Settees
Bone
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Wood
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1930s English Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
1960s American Modern Vintage Settees
Fiberglass, Rubber
20th Century English Victorian Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Cane
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Leather, Walnut
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Papercord, Oak
Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Rosewood, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Other Settees
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Settees
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Early 20th Century British Settees
Satinwood
19th Century Antique Settees
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Birch
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century American Country Settees
Oak, Leather
1860s Victorian Antique Settees
Walnut
1990s Italian Post-Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
19th Century Antique Settees
Birdseye Maple
20th Century English Regency Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
Late 19th Century French Primitive Antique Settees
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Settees
Hickory, Cotton
1980s French Provincial Vintage Settees
Cotton, Wood
1780s English George III Antique Settees
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Mahogany, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Spanish Country Settees
Pine
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Settees
Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Oak, Walnut, Leather
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Settees
Hickory
Late 20th Century Georgian Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Irish George II Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Settees
Hardwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Settees
Paint, 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.





