Settees
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Walnut
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Settees
Wrought Iron
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Charles X Antique Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Iron
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Settees
Wood, Mirror
1990s Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Velvet, Maple, Paint
1820s English George III Antique Settees
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Settees
Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Settees
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Settees
Wicker
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Settees
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1870s Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Settees
Rattan, Teak
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1870s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Sheraton Antique Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
1890s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Leather, Oak
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Wood
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Wood, Paint
20th Century Settees
Leather
20th Century Unknown Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Wood
16th Century Swiss Gothic Antique Settees
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
2010s American Napoleon III Settees
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Settees
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Birch, Ebony, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Wicker
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Settees
Oak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Maple
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Tapestry, 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.





