Settees
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Settees
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Settees
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
2010s Italian Settees
Leather, Hickory
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Settees
Silver Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1970s American Vintage Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Brass, Steel
Late 18th Century French Antique Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
20th Century British Other Settees
Fabric
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Ash
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Walnut
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Settees
Upholstery, Maple
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wood, Ash
1990s American Post-Modern Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
1840s Indian Regency Antique Settees
Cane, Rosewood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1640s Italian Modern Antique Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Settees
Fabric, Sycamore
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Textile, Walnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Sheepskin
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Wood
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Settees
Rattan, Giltwood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Wood, Velvet
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Settees
Textile, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, 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.





