Settees
Early 19th Century Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech, Upholstery
1790s English George III Antique Settees
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric
19th Century French Antique Settees
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Settees
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
1880s Adam Style Antique Settees
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1850s Brazilian Empire Antique Settees
Cane, Wood
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
2010s Portuguese Settees
Fabric, Oak
2010s Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fiberglass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Rosewood
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Silk, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Settees
Mahogany
19th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Animal Skin
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
17th Century English Charles II Antique Settees
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Brass
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
1860s English High Victorian Antique Settees
Hardwood
19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Ormolu
1960s Danish Vintage Settees
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Post-Modern Settees
Fabric
1990s Settees
Rope
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Settees
Sapele Wood, Cherry, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Damask, Silk, Beech
19th Century French Antique Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
18th Century Antique Settees
Leather, Wood, Walnut
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.





