Settees
2010s Modern Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Wool
1990s Post-Modern Settees
Fabric
2010s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wicker
Late 20th Century French Settees
Metal
1990s American Spanish Colonial Settees
Textile, Walnut
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Down, Silk, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Late 19th Century American Jacobean Antique Settees
Oak, Cane
Early 20th Century English Georgian Settees
Wool, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Settees
Hickory
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Hickory
1990s American Art Deco Settees
Satin, Wood, Feathers
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Hickory
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
2010s American Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Beech, Suede
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Settees
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Rattan, Hickory
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Canvas, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bronze
2010s American Modern Settees
Textile
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Rosewood, Cane
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Oak, Wool
Early 20th Century Danish Settees
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Wood
1960s Japanese Vintage Settees
Wicker, Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Bouclé, Walnut
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Settees
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Upholstery, Beech
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Linen, Leather, Oak
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Birch, Fabric
1890s French Rococo Antique Settees
Fabric, Oak
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Ash, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
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.