Settees
1640s Italian Modern Antique Settees
Fabric
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Wood, Velvet
19th Century Sheraton Antique Settees
Mahogany
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1890s American Victorian Antique Settees
Wicker
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Textile, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Settees
Wood
1960s English Vintage Settees
Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
18th Century French Antique Settees
Pine
20th Century English Country Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Settees
Cotton, Twill, Upholstery, Satinwood, Kingwood, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Settees
Upholstery, Poplar, Pine
1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Nutwood
20th Century American Rustic Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s English Modern Settees
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Giltwood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Settees
Velvet
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Settees
Rosewood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Settees
Hardwood, Paint
1880s French Edwardian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Settees
Textile, Wood
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Faux Leather
Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Settees
Hickory
19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Settees
Wood, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Mahogany, Walnut
19th Century British Georgian Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Settees
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, 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.





