Used Settees
18th Century French Louis XV Used Settees
Walnut
19th Century European Louis XVI Used Settees
Rattan, Giltwood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Mohair, Mahogany
1850s Used Settees
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Used Settees
Mahogany
2010s English Modern Used Settees
Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Used Settees
Walnut
1980s Italian Modern Used Settees
Steel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Used Settees
Birch
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Used Settees
Birch
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Used Settees
Birch
19th Century American Used Settees
Linen, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Wool, Rosewood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Settees
Birch
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Settees
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s Chippendale Used Settees
Walnut
20th Century Federal Used Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Country Used Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
19th Century English Edwardian Used Settees
Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Leather, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Used Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Velvet
Late 19th Century American Rustic Used Settees
Hickory
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Used Settees
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Settees
Paint
18th Century British Georgian Used Settees
Bone
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Used Settees
Fabric, Hardwood, Maple
20th Century Indian Art Deco Used Settees
Cane, Reed, Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Used Settees
Wood, Lacquer
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Oak
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Wool, Beech
1970s Organic Modern Used Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century Renaissance Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Used Settees
Beech, Bentwood
1970s American Brutalist Used Settees
Fabric, Oak
Early 19th Century French Empire Used Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American British Colonial Used Settees
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Used Settees
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Wool, Oak
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Upholstery, Beech
19th Century French Used Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint
Early 19th Century English Regency Used Settees
Cane
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Used Settees
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Settees
Leather, Cotton, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Wool, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century American Folk Art Used Settees
Wool, Wood
Early 1800s English Regency Used Settees
Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Wool, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Used Settees
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Used Settees
Iron
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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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