Settees
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Settees
Iron
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rattan
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
1990s Post-Modern Settees
Fabric
2010s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Settees
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wicker
20th Century Art Deco Settees
Mohair, Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1990s American Spanish Colonial Settees
Textile, Walnut
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Wood, Velvet
Late 20th Century French Settees
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s Modern Settees
Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1940s Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rattan
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Settees
Linen, Wicker
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Sheepskin, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Down, Silk, Beech
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Settees
Wood
Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century English Georgian Settees
Wool, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Jacobean Antique Settees
Oak, Cane
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Settees
Hickory
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Lacquer
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Linen, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century American Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Hickory
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1990s American Art Deco Settees
Satin, Wood, Feathers
1990s American Settees
Rattan
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1950s Vintage Settees
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Settees
Wood
20th Century Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Velvet
1980s Vintage Settees
Rattan
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
1990s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Elm
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://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.