Settees
1950s French Empire Revival Vintage Settees
Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Tapestry, Walnut
2010s South African Post-Modern Settees
Ash
1970s Korean Chippendale Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Settees
Oak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Settees
Steel
Mid-19th Century European Louis XIII Antique Settees
Palisander
Mid-20th Century Settees
Linen, Wicker
2010s Canadian Modern Settees
Steel
19th Century French Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Settees
Mahogany
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary George IV Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Settees
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
2010s Portuguese Settees
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Settees
Cane, Rosewood
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Settees
Oak, Walnut
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1870s North American Empire Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Ash, Rosewood
18th Century English Georgian Antique Settees
Mahogany
2010s Unknown Renaissance Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Leather, Oak
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Settees
Silk, Satinwood, Giltwood
Early 2000s American Chippendale Settees
Cane, Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Linen, Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Spanish Rustic Vintage Settees
Wood, Fabric, Oak
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
19th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak, Wool
19th Century English Antique Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Settees
Cowhide, Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century Irish Antique Settees
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
2010s Canadian Modern Settees
Steel
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal, Brass
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bamboo
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
2010s English George II Settees
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.





