Used Settees
1920s French Louis XV Used Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Spanish Used Settees
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
1940s American Art Deco Used Settees
Steel
1930s Art Deco Used Settees
Chrome
1940s Danish Art Deco Used Settees
Fabric, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Metal
1910s Austrian Art Deco Used Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Aluminum
1940s Danish Art Deco Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Oak, Wool
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Leather
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Wool, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Wool, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Used Settees
Mohair, Velvet
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Leather, Teak
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Used Settees
Fabric, Maple
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Used Settees
Velvet, Beech
1930s Italian Art Deco Used Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut, Burl
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Leather, Teak
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Leather
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Velvet, Beech
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Leather, Fabric, Beech
1940s Italian Art Deco Used Settees
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Brass, Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Leather, Walnut
1960s Danish Used Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Leather, Wood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Oak
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Oak
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Used Settees
Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Cherry
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Metal
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
1910s English Used Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Oak
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Chrome, Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Oak, Fabric
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Steel
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Steel
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Metal
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Finding the Right Settees for You
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://www.1stdibs.com/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.
- What is a settee used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A settee is a padded seat with a back and armrests (which are often cushioned) that may accommodate two or more people sitting or reclining. Settees aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage settees.
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