Settees
Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Settees
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Wool, Walnut
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1990s American Neoclassical Settees
Brass
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Synthetic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal, Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Settees
Nutwood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Silk, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Walnut
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Primitive Settees
Straw, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood, Cocobolo
2010s American American Classical Settees
Linen, Walnut
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Settees
Maple
19th Century British Antique Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Modern Settees
Textile
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
1990s American Shaker Settees
Steel
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric
1850s English Victorian Antique Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
2010s Italian Settees
Fabric, Ash, Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric
1970s Vintage Settees
Rattan
Late 20th Century Settees
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Settees
Mahogany
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.





