Settees
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Settees
Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Bronze
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees
Brass, Metal
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Other
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Iron
1830s English William IV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
1650s Swiss Antique Settees
Concrete
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1980s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees
Silk, Walnut
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees
Beech
1980s American French Provincial Vintage Settees
Fabric, Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Early 19th Century Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
1990s American Arts and Crafts Settees
Iron
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Walnut
1930s Vintage Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Wool, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Velvet
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Settees
Velvet
2010s American Settees
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century English Victorian Settees
Leather
20th Century American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal, Brass
18th Century British Edwardian Antique Settees
Cane, Wood
2010s American Modern Settees
Bouclé, Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Settees
Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
2010s Indonesian Empire Settees
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Fruitwood
2010s American Minimalist Settees
Steel
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
20th Century English Modern Settees
Leather
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Fabric, Silk, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Gesso, Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century Bajan British Colonial Antique Settees
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Settees
Maple, Bouclé
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery
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.





