Settees
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Settees
Leather, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Settees
Chrome
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Antique Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Cane
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Walnut
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Oak
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
Early 1800s Antique Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Maple
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Maple
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Hickory
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair, Maple
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Late 18th Century South American Rococo Antique Settees
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Linen, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Walnut
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1930s Vintage Settees
Wood
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Rattan
1940s Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Wood
19th Century English Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century Indian Settees
Hardwood
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Beech
Early 20th Century American Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Settees
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Hickory
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.