Settees
Early 20th Century Italian Settees
Fabric, Beech
19th Century Irish Antique Settees
Mahogany
1950s American Vintage Settees
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Settees
Shagreen
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Beech, Bentwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
20th Century Asian Moorish Settees
Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Plastic, Rubber
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Settees
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Cane, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Oak
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Synthetic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
20th Century North American Settees
Bentwood, Fabric
1980s French Provincial Vintage Settees
Cotton, Wood
2010s American Settees
Oak, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Settees
Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Settees
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Bauhaus Settees
Leather, Wood
1980s Vintage Settees
Leather, Cotton, Faux Fur
Early 20th Century British Settees
Satinwood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Bentwood
20th Century Victorian Settees
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-19th Century European Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s Portuguese Settees
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
2010s Portuguese Settees
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
Early 1700s Italian Antique Settees
Wood
20th Century Indonesian Settees
Teak, Cane
19th Century English Antique Settees
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Settees
Steel
1840s American American Empire Antique Settees
Mahogany, Satinwood
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rattan
1850s English Victorian Antique Settees
Brass
19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees
Porcelain, Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Lacquer
Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Settees
Pine
1940s Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rattan
2010s Portuguese Settees
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
1990s British Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Acrylic, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Birch
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Brass
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Elm
1950s Vintage Settees
Rattan
20th Century Rustic Settees
Leather
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.





