Settees
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Foam, Wood, Plywood, Fabric
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Naugahyde
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Foam, Fabric
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Foam, Wood, Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Foam, Wood, Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Foam, Wood, Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
1950s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Settees
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Fabric
19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Settees
Brass, Wrought Iron
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Brocade, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Leather
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s French Modern Settees
Fabric
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
1930s Vintage Settees
Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees
Walnut
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Brocade, Beech
1990s Italian Modern Settees
Metal
Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Settees
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Foam, Leather
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.