Settees
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century British Settees
Upholstery
20th Century British Settees
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Hardwood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Walnut, Spruce
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
Late 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Oak
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinese Settees
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Other
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Cotton, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fiberglass, Polyester, Lacquer
20th Century English Victorian Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
20th Century American Rustic Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Metal, Chrome
1950s European Empire Revival Vintage Settees
Bronze
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Oak
1990s American Neoclassical Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Silk, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
20th Century French Victorian Settees
Upholstery
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Mahogany
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Birch
Late 20th Century American Regency Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut, Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Velvet, Maple, Paint
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bamboo, Cane
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Wood, Paint
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.