Used Settees
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Wood, Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Art Deco Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Modern Used Settees
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Used Settees
Leather, Chenille, Rattan
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Settees
Fabric
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Used Settees
Upholstery
1790s Italian Directoire Used Settees
Giltwood
Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Used Settees
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Used Settees
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
1980s American Modern Used Settees
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Aluminum, Iron
19th Century English Other Used Settees
Metal
1920s French Louis XVI Used Settees
Cane, Walnut
20th Century Country Used Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Fabric, Beech
1930s American Used Settees
Rattan
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Used Settees
Linen, Mahogany
20th Century Other Used Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
1910s Austrian Art Deco Used Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Leather, Rosewood
19th Century British Jacobean Used Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Oak, Wool
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Metal
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Used Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Used Settees
Upholstery, Cane
Late 19th Century British Used Settees
Walnut
19th Century French Used Settees
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Used Settees
Velvet, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Used Settees
Velvet, Cherry
Late 20th Century Italian Used Settees
Cotton
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Raffia
1850s European Biedermeier Used Settees
Mahogany
1880s French Louis XV Used Settees
Walnut
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Wool, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Used Settees
Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Used Settees
Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Birch
Late 20th Century American Regency Used Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Used Settees
Leather
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Used Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Used Settees
Leather, Upholstery
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Used Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Used Settees
Upholstery, Rattan
18th Century French Louis XV Used Settees
Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Wool, Teak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American William and Mary Used Settees
Brass
19th Century English Queen Anne Used Settees
Textile, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Settees
Leather, Teak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Settees
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Used Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Used Settees
Mohair, Velvet
19th Century French Louis XVI Used Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Leather, Wood
Late 18th Century French Used Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Settees
Bouclé
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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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