Black Leather Settees
2010s American Louis XVI Loveseats
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Settees
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mirror, Leather
Vintage 1950s French Settees
Metal
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Settees
Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut
1990s Modern Settees
Leather
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Settees
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
1990s Italian Settees
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century Settees
Leather
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Settees
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Settees
Leather, Chenille, Rattan
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Settees
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Leather, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Settees
Antique Early 19th Century Italian George III Settees
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Great Britain (UK) Modern Settees
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Settees
Vintage 1950s Settees
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Settees
Rosewood
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Settees
Leather
Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1920s English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
Vintage 1980s Settees
1990s Settees
Vintage 1980s Settees
Vintage 1980s Settees
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1980s Settees
Vintage 1980s Settees
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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.
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