Settees
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
2010s American Post-Modern Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century American George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Napoleon III Settees
Bronze
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
18th Century Spanish Antique Settees
Pine
2010s American American Classical Settees
Linen, Walnut
20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
1980s Vintage Settees
Upholstery
2010s Unknown Organic Modern Settees
Ash, Bentwood, Velvet
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Tapestry, Walnut
16th Century Swiss Gothic Antique Settees
Pine
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Beech, Bentwood
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Settees
Silk, Rush, Oak, Down
20th Century American Empire Settees
Mahogany
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal, Brass, Iron
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Textile, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Velvet
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Settees
Pine
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Rattan, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Settees
Steel
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
1990s American Settees
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1970s French Vintage Settees
Leather
2010s American Napoleon III Settees
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Oak
1810s French Regency Antique Settees
Brass
20th Century Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Bamboo, Oak
19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Settees
Wood, Oak
2010s American Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Settees
Cane, Beech
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
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.